Managing Beach Amenities to Reduce Exposure to Coastal Hazards: Storm Water Pollution

Author: Pendleton L.

Source: Coastal Management, Volume 29, Number 3, 1 July 2001 , pp. 239-251(13)

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Abstract:

Despite posted warnings and educational campaigns warning about the health risks associated with storm water pollution, swimmers continue to swim in coastal areas polluted by storm water runoff. This study uses a simple spatial model of beach visitation to show how beach amenities and storm drains influence the way in which beach goers choose to locate themselves at beaches in Santa Monica Bay, California. The estimated models indicate that passive means of preventing exposure to marine pollution (e.g., posted signs) could be made significantly more effective if combined with the active management of other beach amenities. Similar methods also could be used to reduce risks to swimmers from other hazards including riptides and boat traffic.

Keywords: BEACH; CHOICE; MARINE; POLLUTION; STORM; WATER

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-07-01

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