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                     MASTER PLAN FOR SHOREFRONT PROTEC77ON AND UTILIZATION
                                      HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

                                                Prepared By:
                                         Sand Beach Planning Team

                                        Ralph M. Field Associates, Inc. -
                                            Design Consortium, Ltd. -
                                        Gulf Coast Research Laboratory -
                                          - Robert G. Dean, Sc. D. -
                                       Mississippi Law Research Institute -
                             Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District -

                                               Major Funding:
                                Mississippi Department of Wildlife Conservation
                                         Bureau of Marine Resources

                                                    1986

                             This document was financed in-Wt through a federal
                      grant from the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
                        under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

                                      Mississippi Department of Wildlife Conservation
                                      Bureau of Marine Resources
                                      P. 0. Drawer 959
                                      Long Beach, MS 39560
                                      (601) 864-4602
                                      Enforcement Div. (601) 374-3205

                BILL ALLAIN
                      Governor

                Commissioners:

                Joseph W. Gex
                   Bay St. Louis
                                                ro:          Members of the Sand Beach Executive Council, Advisory
                  S. T. Rayburn                              Councils and Other Interested Parties
                          Oxford
       W. A. "Sonny" Speights                   From:        Richard L. Leard, Director
                         Brandon                             Bureau of Marine Resources

                 Champ Terney
                         Indianola              During       the past eighteen months, I have had the distinct pleasure
                   A.G.Williams                 of serving as the ex officio chairman of the Executive Council
                           Osyka                for the Sand Beach Master Plan. I am delighted that the Plan has
                                                now been completed and that we can direct our attention to its
                Richard L. Leard                implementation.
                Bureau Director

                                                During the planning period we investigated many problems, pro-
                                                posed solutions and learned to compromise. We considered existing
                                                public and private concerns, and remembering that progress entails
                                                change, boldly sought out the best ways to create new economic
                                                opportunities while preserving present and traditional uses.

                                                The Plan would never have been developed without the tremendous
                                                enthusiasm brought to the work table by the Technical Advisory
                                                Council and each of its members. Public officials, private
                                                groups and individuals contributed their best efforts and exercised
                                                outstanding leadership to bring this Master Plan to completion.

                                                I believe this Plan is an excellent instrument for the successful
                                                implementation of beachfront improvement and carefully planned
                                                development. It expresses the genuine desire of our communities
                                                to utilize this valuable resource without damaging it, and at the
                                                same time promote it as an economic asset.

                                                The Bureau of Marine Resources is proud to have played a role in
                                                the beachfront planning process, and I appreciate the role you
                                                have allowed me to play in this endeavor.

                                                  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

            The Hancock County sand beach master planning process was initiated in 1984 when the Hancock
            County Board of supervisors requested assistance from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife
            Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR) for the preparation of a long-range plan for
            managing the sand beach. Funding was obtained from the Federal Office of Ocean and Coastal
            Resources Management.

            Key Participants

            The Board of Supervisors established an Executive Policy Council (comprised of elected public
            officials) and a Technical Advisory Council (TAC) to address the planning issues, and to provide
            guidance to a planning team of consultants retained to assist in preparing the Plan. Input from
            the public was obtained through several rounds of public hearings and a public opinion survey.

            Formal adoption of the Master Plan by the Board of Supervisors and by the cities of 'Bay St.
            Louis and Waveland will facilitate long-term coordination of beach-related maintenance and
            recreational development activities and help local officials establish future funding priorities
            and prepare long-range capital improvement programs.

            Gods of the Planning Process

            The basic goals of the sand beach master planning process were:

                To develop policies and recommendations for the sound and          orderly growth, development,
                and conser vat ion/preservat ion of the shorefront for the future  benefit of the general public.

                To incorporate those policies and strategies into      a Master   Plan to be adopted by public
                officials and used to guide all public decisions       concerning the long-range, coordinated
                development and conservation/preservation of the       shoreline.

            The Master Plan is also intended to complement the         U.S. Army   Corps of Engineers' ongoing
            feasibility study for implementing a federal sbore protection project in the County.

            Planning Area

            The 9-mile Hancock County shoreline is divided into 14 "planning units" established for the
            purposes of focusing attention on discrete geographic areas for which specific policies and
            management objectives are set forth.

            General Recommendations

            General recommendations respond to each of several identified categories of problems and issues
            and are intended to guide erosion control, facility development, and other beach-related activities
            throughout the planning areas. (See Chapter One.)

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              General recommendations are included for:

              0   Shore Protection and Erosion Control

                  1.  Replenishment of the sand beach should be designed to meet both shore protection
                      and recreational development objectives in selected areas.

                  2.  Shore protection objectives should be met through a combination of measures, including
                      beach replenishment in areas marked for expanded recreational use, and other measures
                      as appropriate.

                  3.  Sand dunes, beach vegetation, sand fencing and other stabilizing measures should be
                      established in coordination with beach replenishment to reduce beach erosion and
                      maximize the effective life of replenished beach areas.

                  4.  The County should closely monitor the progress of the Corps of Engineers' 'study for
                      evaluating the feasibility of a federal shore protection project.

             0    Maintenance

                  1.  Maintenance of an expanded recreational beach and new user facilities should be a
                      shared responsibility between the Board of Supervisors and the appropriate
                      municipalities. The State Park Commission should also assist with beach maintenance
                      operations in the Buccaneer Park area.

                  2.  Measures to reduce wind-caused erosion should be supplemented by maintenance
                      procedures to relocate sand on the beach profile.

                  3.  Appropriate procedures should be established for maintenance of erosion control
                      measures such as dunes, sand fencing, vegetation, and groins.

                  4.  The current level of funding allocated for sand beach maintenance should be expanded
                      to support recommended development of erosion control measures and             enhanced
                      maintenance operations on a county-wide basis.

                  5.  A specific County budget for sand beach maintenance operations should be established
                      to support recommended development of erosion control measures and improvements in
                      maintenance operations.

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                 Recreational Facilities

                 1.   Sand beach recreational opportunities should be enhanced by the beautification of
                      existing beach areas and facilities, by the improvement and addition of public piers,
                      and by the addition of facilities such as restrooms, showers, and pavil ions/con cession
                      areas providing basic services and conveniences for beach users. Outdoor lighting of
                      new facilities in certain areas should be provided for security purposes.

                 2.   New facilities should be suitable for providing basic services, such as restrooms and
                      showers, and also special services such as food concessions, water sports concessions
                      (jet skis, sailboats, etc.), and expendable supplies concessions (novelties, souvenirs,
                      suntan lotion, etc.). In the future, beach vendors should operate from the new facilities
                      designed to provide- these services.

                 3.   A designated and continuous pathway reserved solely for the use of pedestrian and
                      bicycle traffic should be provided between the beach and Beach Boulevard along the
                      entire length of the shoreline.

                 4.   Plans to provide increased shore protection should include replenishment of the sand
                      beach to meet both recreational development and shore protection objectives in selected
                      areas:
                      -   in areas designated for new recreational facility development, the sand beach
                          should be renourished to an average width of 200 feet and an average crest
                          elevation of 5 feet above Mean Sea Level; and
                      -   in areas not designated for new recreational facility development, the width and
                          configuration of the beach should be determined by shore protection requirements.

                 5.   Selective placement of new facilities should be used to establish, delineate, and control
                      beach use areas including recreational activity centers, as well as shoreline
                      "Preservation/conservation" areas.

                 6.   New facilities should be located on the beach or near existing public pier structures,
                      seaward of the seawall:

                      -   all new facilities located seaward of Beach Boulevard should be confined to
                          segments of shoreline currently fronted by commercial property or to areas in
                          which some recreational development already exists; and

                      -   in shoreline segments fronting exclusively residential areas, only shore protection
                          and beach stabilization measures should be established on the beach.

                 7.   Development of new recreational facilities recommended in the Master Plan should
                      complement, and be consistent with, local development projects currently underway in
                      the County.

                 8.   Recreational facilities should be designed to meet or exceed local standards controlling
                      construction in coastal high hazard areas.

                 9.   New recreational facilities should be designed to create a unified beachf ront environment
                      consisting of a County-wide series of linked activity centers providing a variety of
                      recreational opportunities. The new facilities should be designed to promote the image
                      of the sand beach as a County-wide as well as municipal resource.

                  10.  A Hancock County "Beach and Shoreline Logo" should be designed, and a series of
                       informational signs employing this logo established along the beach to point out facilities,
                       points of interest, etc.

                  11.  To the extent possible, recreational facilities should be designed to resist vandalism,
                       and new security and law enforcement procedures should be developed to further
                       protect public investment in recreational facilities.

             �    Traffic and Parking

                  1.   Planning for improved beach access and parking should be coordinated with planning
                       efforts for new recreational facilities and repair of Beach Boulevard.         New parking
                       areas should be concentrated near areas designated for expanded recreational use and
                       new facility development.

                  2.   To the extent possible, and in accordance with highway safety standards, new parking
                       areas should be located within the existing public rights-of-way. Where necessary, and
                       in conjunction with renourishment of the sand beach and the development of new
                       recreational facilities, parking areas may be located seaward of the seawall.

                  3.   Increased use of the public right-of-way landward of the Beach Boulevard for parking
                       should be discouraged where parking currently occurs in exclusively residentisa areas.

                  4.   In some areas where parking for beach use has traditionally taken place alongside
                       Beach Boulevard, minimal parking improvements should be made to the extent possible.

                  5.   The imposition of fees should be considered for parking in designated areas.

             �    Public Access and Littoral Rights

                  1.   All new development areas should tie confined to segments of shoreline currently
                       fronted by commercial property, to areas in which some recreational activity already
                       takes place, or to areas within public right-of-ways.

                  2.   Shoreline segments in exclusively residential areas should be designated only for the
                       establishment of shore protection or beach stabilization measures.

             �    Administration and Financing

                  1.   A new administrative body should be established by the Hancock County Board of
                       Supervisors to oversee the day-to-day maintet.,iance of the beach and related areas, and
                       to exercise primary responsibility for implementing the Master Plan.

                  2.   A long-range capital improvement program should be prepared to guide implementation
                       of the Master Plan.    The financial base for this program should rest primarily with
                       local funding sources:

                       -   increased allocations from current seawall tax revenues and revenues from the 1
                           1/2 cent per gallon road protection tax should be used to fund recommended
                           improvements for shore protection and erosion control;
                       -   the Board of Supervisors should consider levying an additional tax in accordance
                           with County recreation laws to support public recreational development on the
                           sand beach;

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                          the Board of Supervisors should consider adding a special sales tax on food,
                          beverages, and lodging to help finance beach improvements, user facilities, and
                          tourism promotions; and

                          the Board of Supervisors should consider applying user fees where practical to
                          support beach improvements.

            Specific Recommendations

            Each of the 14 shorefront planning units is designated according to one or more "management
            categories" (see Chapter Two), which indicate different intensities of beach use and levels of
            new facility development.

                      Category 1:      New Facility Development; High Use Activity Center
                 0    Category 11:     New Facility Development; Activity Center
                 0    Category III:    Beach Conservation

            Chapters Three and Four    set forth (1) area-specific management policies for recreational facility
            development, and erosion   control and beach stabilization, and (2) development concepts for each
            of the 14 planning units.

            Recommended Administrative Structure

            Five recom me ndat ions are directed towards the establishment of an administrative structure for
            implementing the Master Plan and administering beach-related affairs:

            1.   Establish Memorandum of Agreement Between Board of Supervisors, Municipalities, and the
                 State Parks Commission Regarding Participation in Implementing Beach Improvements.

            2.   Establish a Hancock County Sand Beach Commission.

            3.   Establish a County Beach Maintenance Department.

            4.   Assign Beach Replenishment Responsibilities to the New Beach Commission.

            5.   Establish an Erosion Control Task Force.

            Implementation Priorities

            Two Plan implementation phases are recommended, based on the identification of projects for
            (1) Immediate Action; and (2) Longer-Term Action. (See Chapter Five.)

            Phase One activities, to be initiated as soon as possible following adoption of the Master Plan,
            include:

                 *    Emergency roadway repairs to Beach Boulevard

                 *    Beach replenishment (with erosion control and shore protection measures) in Category
                      11 and III areas requiring emergency shore protection.

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                 0    Beach replenishment (with erosion control) for enhanced recreation in Category I areas.

                 0    Recreational facility development in Category I areas in coordination with selected
                      plans pending implementation by municipalities.

                 0    Recreational facility planning and development in the Buccaneer Park area in
                      coordination with the Mississippi State Parks Commission.

             Phase Two activities should be initiated as soon as funds are available, and in accordance with
             public attitudes following implementation of the Immediate Action Program.           Longer-term
             activities should address the desired long-terin future of the sand beach in a manner which
             optimizes the economic and recreational opportuni ties; of the beach.

             Potential funding sources for financing the implementation of the Master Plan, in accordance
             with the recommendations for Administration and Financing, are also set forth in Chapter Five.

                                                       CONTENTS

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                List of Figures                                                                        iii
                List of Tables                                                                         iv

                Acknowledgments                                                                          v

                Introduction                                                                             1

                PART I: FOUNDATIONS FOR PLANNING

                Chapter One: Problems, Issues and Plan Recommendations                                 12

                    Shore Protection and Erosion Control                                               13

                    Maintenance                                                                        19

                    Recreational Facilities                                                            23
                    Traffic and Parking                                                                31
                    Public Access and Littoral Rights                                                  35
                    Administration and Financing                                                       38

                PART H:      AREA-SPECIFIC PROPOSALS

                Chapter Two: Planning Units and Management Categories                                  42

                Chapter Three: Bay St. Louis                                                           52

                    North Beach Boulevard Planning Unit                                                53
                    Ulman Avenue Planning Unit                                                         54
                    Downtown Bay St. Louis Planning Unit                                               56
                    St. Stanislaus Planning Unit                                                       58
                    American Legion Pier Planning Unit                                                 61
                    Ramaneda/Bay Oaks Planning Unit                                                    65

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                 Chapter Four: Waveland and Unincorporated Area                                        66

                      Bay Oaks/Whispering Pines Planning Unit                                          67
                      Nicholson Avenue Planning Unit                                                   69
                      Coleman Avenue Planning Unit                                                     71
                      St. Clare/Waveland Boulevard Planning Unit                                       75
                      Gulfside Assembly Planning Unit                                                  76
                      Buccaneer Park Planning Unit                                                     77
                      Clermont Harbor Planning Unit                                                    81
                      Bayou Caddy Planning Unit                                                        82

                 PART Ell: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

                 Chapter Five: Implementation Strategies                                               84

                      Administrative Organization and Responsibilities                                 85
                      Implementation Priorities                                                        89
                      Potential Funding Sources                                                        98

                 APPENDIX A: HISTORY OF BEACH AND SEAVIALL CONSTRUCTION                             A-1

                 APPENDIX B: SHOREFRONT EROSION CONDITIONS AND BEACH

                                 STABILIZATION MEASURES                                             B-1

                 APPENDIX C: PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS                                                 C-1

                 APPENDIX D: EXECUTIVE POLICY COUNCIL AND

                                TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS                                  D-1

                 APPENDIX E: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTION ADOPTING

                                MASTER PLAN                                                         E-1

                                                      LIST OF FIGURES

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                 1:   Regional Context                                                                        2
                 2:   Key Participants   in the Planning Process                                              9
                 3:   Overview of the    Planning Process                                                    10
                 4:   Existing and Potential Beach Sections                                                  44
                 5:   Beach Dune and Vegetation System                                                       46
                 6:   Beach Recontouring to Reduce Sand Transport onto Roadway                               46
                 7:   Typical Restroom and Shower Structure                                                  47
                 8:   Shorefront Planning Units and Management Categories                                    48
                 9:   Planning Units and Management Categories                                               49
                 10:  Planning Units and Management Categories                                               50
                 11:  Planning Units and Management Categories                                               51
                 12:  Possible Future Shoreline Section                                                      55

                 13:  Downtown Waterfront and Linked Shoreline        Recreation
                      Areas; Bay St. Louis                                                                   60
                 14:  Recreational Activity Center and Beach Park; American Legion Pier                      64
                 15:  Recreational Activity Center, Marina, and
                      Beach Park; Coleman Avenue                                                             74
                 16:  Buccaneer Park Beach Development                                                       80
                 17:  Summary of Recommended Shore Protection and
                      Beach Erosion Control Measures                                                         92
                 18:  Implementation of Phase One Recommendations for
                      Recreational Facilities                                                                93

                 19:  Unit Costs for Recreational Facilities                                                 94
                 20:  Cost Estimate for a Typical Category       I
                      Beach Recreation Area                                                                  96
                 21:  Implementation of Phase Two Recommendations
                      for Recreational Facilities                                                            97

                 B-1: Schematic Illustration of Sediment Losses                                            B-4

                 B-2: Potential Future Alteration of Beach Profile
                       by Onshore Winds                                                                    B-7
                 B-3- Offshore Breakwaters and Shoreline Effects                                           B-9

                   B-4: Artificial Headlands and Shoreline Effects                                         EI-10
                   B-5: Prevention of Sand Transport onto Roadway                                          EI-12
                   B-6: Beach Dune and Vegetation System (Low
                        Recreational Use Area)                                                             11-13
                   B-7: Beach Dune and Vegetation System (Recreational Activity
                        Area)                                                                              B-14

                                                        LIST OF TABLES

                   1:   Annual Collections from Seawall Tax                                                101
                   2:   Bond Payment Schedule Summary                                                      102

                   B-1:History of Beach Replenishment and Seawall Construction                             13-2

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                                                ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

                Many individuals have contributed to the preparation of this Plan, including private
                citizens and public officials in Hancock County and representatives of state and federal
                agencies.

                The Plan could not have been prepared without the leadership efforts of the Hancock
                County Sand Beach Technical Advisory Council (TAC), which from the outset guided
                preparation of the Plan, helped develop Plan policies and area-specific proposals, and
                carried out numerous other tasks necessary for completion of the Plan. The support of
                the Sand Beach Executive Policy Council was also essential for successful completion
                of the Plan. The resolution of Plan adoption signed by the Executive Council represents
                the first step in Plan implementation.

                A vital leadership and coordination role was provided by the Mississippi Department of
                Wildlife Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources, which provided administrative and
                technical assistance as well as major funding. Photographs in the Plan document were
                provided by Gordon Larson of the Bureau of Marine Resources.

                The Planning Team consisted of the following consultants:

                    Ralph M. Field Associates, Inc.
                    Design Consortium, Ltd.
                    Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
                    Robert G. Dean, Sc. D.
                    Mississippi Law Research Institute
                    Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District

                The following agencies and departments are just several among the many that provided
                additional support and input to preparation of the Plan:

                    Mayor's Office, City of Bay St. Louis
                    Mayor's Office, City of Waveland
                    Gulf Regional Planning Commission
                    Mississippi State Parks Commission
                    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District

                Finally, the citizens of Bay St. Louis, Waveland, and other sections of Hancock County
                who attended several rounds of public meetings and demonstrated their concern for the
                future use and protection of the Hancock County shoreline must be given special thanks
                for their interest, input, and support.

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                                                    INTRODUCTION

               Environmental Setting

               That portion of the Hancock County shoreline bounded on the north by Highway 90 and
               on the south by Bayou Caddy gives rise to a unique coastal environment exerting a
               major impact on the County's heritage, character, and quality of life. The protective
               seawall that runs along this roughly nine mile stretch of shoreline is fronted in various
               segments by recreational beaches, public and private piers, and tidal marshes. In some
               places the waters of St. Louis Bay and the Mississippi Sound lap directly against the
               seawall. Beach Boulevard connects Highway 90 and Bayou Caddy, and runs immediately
               alongside the seawall, providing an unbroken view of the Bay and Sound. This local
               roadway connects the various shoreline communities in the cities of Bay St. Louis and
               Waveland, and in the unincorporated    area south  of Waveland.  (See Figure 1.)

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                                              Eroded Sand Beach;    Waveland

                Unlike the Harrison County shoreline to    the east, where the uninterrupted sand beach
                is the most prominent feature, there is no one distinguishing aspect of the diverse,
                curving shoreline between Highway 90 and Bayou Caddy.            Traveling south on Beach
                Boulevard, a visitor encounters a variety of coastal environments as he or she passes
                through the business district of the City of Bay St. Louis, and then alongside narrow
                sand beaches and quiet residential neighborhoods. Numerous private wooden piers, some
                still showing the effects of past exposure to coastal storms, jut out into the water.
                Closer to Bayou Caddy, residential development is sparce, and large expanses of coastal
                wetlands are found on the inland side of the road.        Before Beach Boulevard ends at
                the Bayou Caddy commerical fishing harbor, it passes by Buccaneer State Park which
                provides picnic and camping facilities near the shoreline as well as a freshwater swimming
                pool.

                There are no hotels, motels or beach-related commercial establishments along the Hancock
                County shoreline, but on summer weekends the beaches are filled with local residents
                and visitors from outside the County, particularly from Louisiana.         The recreational
                beaches, however, are relatively narrow, having eroded considerably from their original
                widths.   The sand beach areas are, in fact, remnants of an originally six-mile long
                beach pumped into place along Mississippi Sound in 1967 as an emergency measure to
                protect the seawall and Beach Boulevard from waves and high water.

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                  Problems and Issues

                  Despite the overall positive effect of the diverse shoreline and aquatic environment on
                  local character and quality of life, there are significant problems associated with the
                  current condition and use of the Hancock County shoreline and sand beach areas. These
                  problems have been raised and discussed by many local residents. (See page 8.) Some
                  of the more prominent problems and issues concern:

                  �   shorefront erosion which has resulted in deterioration of the seawall, Beach Boulevard
                      (Beach Boulevard is in need of emergency repair, and much of the beach originally
                      intended as a protective buffer against waves and high water has eroded), and the
                      sand beach areas;

                  �   lack of recreational facilities such as restrooms, showers, concession areas, walkways,
                      etc. which is seen to a        rsely affect the enjoyment of current recreational
                      activities;

                  �   traffic and parking problems caused by the lack of organized parking areas and
                      resulting in conflicts between beach users and shorefront property owners;

                  �   public access questions regarding the relationship between the littoral rights of
                      shorefront property owners and public rights of beach access;

                  �   maintenance problems associated with cleaning and maintaining the existing beach
                      areas;

                  �   public attitudes regarding beach-related problems (including litter, noise, and other
                      nuisance problems) and opportunities for enhancing the beaches for overall community
                      benefit; and

                  �   administration and financing problens associated with coordinating the existing
                      public roles and responsibilities affeTting the shoreline, and with the search for
                      sources of funds to finance shoreline improvements.

                  Prior to initiation of the shorefront master planning process, no efforts had been
                  undertaken to prepare a single, long range plan for guiding recreational development
                  and shore protection along the Hancock County shoreline. No public or private agency
                  had ever attempted to completely assess the problems, the potentials and the methods
                  for achieving a reasonable balance between recreational use and shoreline protection.

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               Background to the Planning Effort

               Over the course of many years, local citizens and officials have offered and discussed
               numerous proposals for improving the recreational potential of the shoreline.       These
               proposals have ranged from elaborate marinas to small cabanas and have addressed
               almost every other possible user enhancement. Unfortunately, most of these ideas were
               never properly evaluated.    In the past several years, however, the Hancock County
               Board of Supervisors (which is responsible for funding and administering overall
               maintenance of the beach areas) has been under increasing pressure from the general
               public, the municipalities, and the business community to improve the shoreline.        In
               response to this pressure, the Board of Supervisors in 1983 established a study committee
               to examine various shorefront problems. The study committee prepared a brief report
               citing major problems and offering several basic recommendations.      Perhaps the most
               important recommendation was that a comprehensive master plan addressing the entire
               shoreline between Highway 90 and Bayou Caddy was needed. The lack of such a master
               plan containing specific recommendations for beach development, recreation and shore
               protection was seen to have a negative effect on government decision-making capabilities
               regarding the shoreline.

               In the summer of 1984, the Board of Supervisors requested assistance from the Mississippi
               Department of Wildlife Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR) in the
               preparation of a long range master plan for managing the County's shorefront and sand
               beach areas between Highway 90 and Bayou Caddy. BMR concurred with local officials
               as to the need for such a planning effort, and funding was obtained from the Federal
               Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.1

               Basic Goals and Objectives of the Planning Effort

               The master planning effort adopted a basic goal of establishing policies and strategies
               to address long-standing beach-related problems in such a manner that the full potential
               of the Hancock County shorefront might be realized. The policies and strategies would

               1.   At the same time as the Hancock County shoreline master planning effort was
                    initiated, BMR began a similar planning effort in Harrison County Mississippi with
                    the cooperation of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. (See "Sand Beach
                    Master Plan; Harrison County, Mississippi", June 1986.)

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                  be based on considerations of the natural coastal environment, as well as public
                  preferences and needs.     A major goal of the planning effort was to achieve balance
                  - balance between the benefits of shorefront utilization and conservation; and balance
                  between development of beach-related recreational and economic opportunities on the
                  one hand, and protection of the existing character and quality of life in the County's
                  shorefront area on the other. The Master Plan for Shorefront Protection and Utilization
                  is also intended to complement the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' ongoing feasibility
                  study for implementing a federal shore protection project in the county; effectively
                  tying the results of the Corps' study into one long range strategy for recreation and
                  shore protection.

                  No doubt, the time frame for implementing all of the recommendations contained in the
                  Master Plan and in future plans for a federal shore protection project will be rather
                  lengthy. Formal adoption of the Master Plan by the Hancock County Board of Supervisors
                  and by the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland, however, will facilitate long-term
                  coordination of beach-related maintenance and recreational development activities, and
                  also help local officials establish future funding priorities and prepare long-range capital
                  improvements programs.      The Master Plan will establish early action priorities for
                  implementation as well as recommendations intended to shape the long-term future of
                  the shoreline.

                  In summary, the basic goals of the planning process have been:

                  0    To develop policies and recommen,dations for the sound and orderly growth,
                       development, and conservation/preservation of the shorefront for the future benefit
                       of the general public.

                  0    To incorporate those policies and strategies into a Master Plan to be adopted by
                       public officials and used to guide all public decisions concerning the long-range,
                       coordinated development and conserv at ion /preservat ion of the shoreline.

                  More specific planning objectives are:

                  0    To promote public awareness of shorefront management and operational problems
                       and to solicit and incorporate public input in the formulation of Plan strategies
                       and recommendations.

                  0    To promote public involvement in the solution of litter, noise, and other nuisance
                       problems affecting beach areas.

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                     To identify specific shoreline areas suitable for higher intensity recreational use
                     and   to    identify   other    areas    suitable   for   low    intensity   use,    or    for
                     conservation/preservation as natural areas.

                0    To prepare appropriate maintenance strategies to coincide with identified high use,
                     low use, and conservation/preservation areas.

                0    To establish measures for reducing erosion of existing and/or renourished beach areas.

                     To prepare a beach parking and access strategy to reduce traffic and parking
                     problems.

                �    To recommend strategies for the efficient administration and management of the
                     shorefront area by city, County, and state jurisdictions.

                �    To identify potential local, state, federal, and private sources of funding to implement
                     Plan strategies and recommendations.

                �    To assist local officials in establishing a capital improvements program to construct
                     public recreational and shore protection facilities.

                The  Planning Proeess

                In the summer of 1984, the Hancock County Board of Supervisors established an Executive
                Policy Council (comprised of elected public officials) and a Technical Advisory Council
                (TAC).    These two groups addressed the various planning issues affecting formulation
                and implementation of the      Master Plan, and provided guidance to consultants retained
                to assist in preparing the     Plan.   The TAC formed several committees to specifically
                address facilities planning, financing, public relations, environmental conditions, and
                legal concerns. (Executive Policy Council and Technical Advisory Council members are
                listed in Appendix D.)      A planning team consisting of the following consultants was
                established:

                �    Ralph M. Field Associates, Inc. of Westport, Connecticut, whose role was to provide
                     the basic framework for Plan formulation, coordinate the work of the other
                     consultants, and prepare the Master Plan document.

                �    Design Consortium, Ltd. of New Orleans, Louisiana, whose role was to prepare
                     conceptual and site specific illustrations of appropriate recreational facilities and
                     beach stabilization measures, along with cost analyses of proposed facilities.

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                      Gulf Coast Research Laboratory of Biloxi, Mississippi, whose role was to assemble
                      and analyze available historical information with regard to shorefront erosion
                      conditions.

                      Robert G. Dean,  -Se.D., Consultant in Coastal and Ocean Engineering, of Gainesville,
                      Florida, whose role was also to analyze shorefront erosion conditions, as well as
                      propose and analyze potential beach protection and stabilization measures.

                      The Mississippi Law Research Institute of the University of Mississippi, whose role
                      was to identify and assess key legal issues and to assess the legal implications of
                      proposals for recreational facility development and beach stabilization.

                 0    The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District of Gulfport, Mississippi,
                      whose role was to facilitate public coordination in the preparation of' the Plan., to
                      identify potential sources of funding for beach improvements, and to work toward
                      the development of a capital improvements          plan for financing new facility
                      construction.

                 Throughout the planning process, direct input to the Plan was sought from the general
                 public, local units of government, and the numerous governmental agencies with roles
                 and responsibilities in the planning area. The key participants in the planning process
                 are listed in Figure 2, and Figure 3 presents an overview of the process.

                 During all stages of the Plan's development, special emphasis was placed on public input.
                 During the course of the planning process, a lengthy citizen participation program was
                 developed and carried out.     The program was highlighted by several rounds of public
                 meetings and a public opinion survey. The first round of meetings, organized by the
                 Bureau of Marine Resources, was held in November 1984. The purpose of those meetings
                 was to introduce the public to the planning process; and to solicit public opinion regarding
                 existing shorefront problems.    An extensive public opinion survey was then developed
                 and carried out to further clarify public concerns and attitudes.      (The results of this
                 survey are contained in Appendix C.)

                 The second round of public meetings was held one year later, in November, 1985. The
                 primary purpose of the second round of meetings was to present a preliminary, conceptual
                 Plan as prepared by the Consultant Planning Team and the Technical Advisory Council,
                 and to receive public response to the preliminary elements of this Plan, which included
                 recommended planning units, proposed management categories, possible new facilities
                 and erosion control measures. (Public response to the preliminary Plan is summarized
                 in Appendix C.)      The basic concepts contained in the Preliminary Plan received
                 overwhelming public support, and the planning team proceeded to expand those concepts

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                          FIGURE 2: KEY PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS

                                                GENERAL PUBLIC

                                                  Bay St. Louis
                                                   Waveland
                                               Unincorporated Areas

                                               EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

                                                    Mayors
                                                Bd. of Supervisors
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                                       TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (TAC)

                                             Local Representatives of:
                                                  Government
                                                    Business
                                                    Public

                                Facilities                 [Environmental Legal
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                                            COORDINATING AGENCIES

                                            Bureau of Marine Resources
                                         Gulf Regional Planning Commission
                                    Southern Miss. Planning Development District

                                          CONSULTANT PLANNING TEAM

                                            Ralph M. Field Associates
                                             Design Consortium, Ltd.
                                            Gulf Coast Research Lab.
                                              Robert G. Dean, Ph.D.
                                           Miss. Law Research Institute
                                    Southern Miss. Planning & Development District

                                             SUPPORTING AGENCIES

                                         Gulf Regional Planning Commission
                                          Mississippi State Park Commission
                                           US Army Corps of Engineers

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                                        FIGURE 3: OVERVIEW OF THE PLANNING PROCEW

                                   ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION

                                   �  Formation of Executive
                                      Council & TAC
                                   �  Assemble Consultant
                                      Planning Team
                                   �  Monthly TAC Meetings
                                   �  Coordinate Participants

                                   (BMR, SMPDD)

                                   PHASE 1: RESOURCE ASSESSMENT'                  PUBLIC MEETINGS (11/84)

                                   � Identify Problems                            * Introduce Planning
                                   � Evaluate Existing Conditions                   Process
                                                                                  * Input to Problem
                                   (TAC, Consultant Planning Team,                  Identification
                                   Supporting Agencies)

                                   PHASE 2: PLAN FORMULATION                      PUBLIC MEETINGS (11/85)

                                   � Preliminary Draft                            * Review Phase 1 Assessment
                                   � Intermediate Drafts                          * Present Preliminary
                                   � Final Draft                                    Draft

                                   (Consultant Planning Team, TAC)
                                                                                  PUBLIC MEETINGS (6/86)

                                                                                  * Present Plan

                                   PHASE 3: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

                                   � Plan Adoption
                                   � New Facility Construction
                                   � Erosion Control Measures

                                   (Executive Council, Supporting
                                   Agencies)

               in order to prepare several subsequent drafts of the Shorefront Master Plan document.
               The final draft of the Plan was formally adopted by the Sand Beach Executive Policy
               Council on June 6, 1986. (See Appendix E.) A third round of public meetings was held
               in June of 1986 to present the Master Plan to the public.

               Organization of the Plan Document

               The Hancock County Master Plan for Shorefront Protection and Utilization is organized
               as follows:

               � Part One. Summarizes the principal problems and issues associated with the current
                 condition and use of the shorefront, sand beaches and related areas, and contains
                 recommendations for responding to these problems and guiding recreational development
                 and shore protection throughout the planning area.

               � Part Two. Contains descriptions of existing conditions in 14 shorefront planning units,
                 area-specific recommendations to guide development, conservation and shore protection
                 in each planning unit, and conceptual illustrations of shoreline enhancement projects.

               � Part Three. Addresses Plan implementation requirements and implications, including:
                 recommended administrative organization and responsibilities; implementation priorities;
                 and potential sources of funds for financing shoreline improvements.

               � Appendices. Contain background information pertinent to Plan formulation including:
                 a history of beach and seawall construction; a description of shorefront erosion
                 conditions and beach stabilization measures; results of public opinion surveys; and a
                 list of Executive Council and Technical Advisory Council members.              Appendix E
                 contains the  formal resolution signifying the Executive   Council's adoption of the Plan.

                                         Curving Seawall Near Buccaneer Park

                                               PART 1:

                                          FOUNDATIONS
                                                  FOR
                                              PLANNING

               CHAPTER ONE: PROBLEMS, ISSUES AND PLAN
                                                  RECOMMENDATIONS

                The problems and issues described in this chapter are associated with
                the current condition and use of the Hancock County shoreline between
                Highway 90 and Bayou Caddy. Some of the problems are more immediate
                than others, and some will require longer-term approaches to their
                solutions than others. The problems and issues addressed in the Master
                Plan have been grouped into the following categories:

                    Shore Protection and Erosion Control

                0   Maintenance

                0   Recreational Facilities
                0   Traffic and Parking
                0   Public Access and Littoral Rights
                0   Administration and Financing

                This chapter also contains general recommendations which have been
                established to respond to each of the identified problems and issues.
                These recommendations are not tied to specific geographic areas, but
                have been formulated to guide facility development, erosion control,
                and other shoreline activities throughout the planning area. (Area-
                specific recommendations and management policies are contained in
                Chapters Three and Four.)

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                                  SHORE PROTECTION AND EROSION CONTROL

              The most immediate problems in the plannning area are caused by inadequate shore
              protection and the deterioration of Beach Boulevard. The existing seawall was built
              between 1915 and 1928 (see Appendix A) and large sections have deteriorated, most
              visibly in the Ulman Avenue area and south to the downtown Bay St. Louis area. In
              the Ulman Avenue area, land shoreward of the seawall is being eroded and washed out
              through the seawall, threatening the integrity of Beach Boulevard.

              Further south, much of the six mile-long artificial beach originally constructed between
              Clermont Harbor and downtown Bay St. Louis to provide a protective buffer against
              waves and high water (see Appendix A) has eroded. The sand that remains is held in
              place largely by the numerous drainage outfalls which extend into the Mississippi Sound,
              and by the several rock pier structures which function as groynes. The remaining beach
              continues to recede as a result of coastal storms and normal littoral processes, and as
              a result of heavy rainfall running over and off Beach   Boulevard and across the sand.

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                 Sections of Beach Boulevard currently protected by only the seawall are often under
                 water during even moderate storms, and sections of the roadway throughout the entire
                 study area are in need of immediate, emergency repair. (Historical trends in shoreline
                 erosion and the factors causing erosion are described in more detail in Appendix B.)
                 Hurricanes Elena and Juan in the fall of 1985 inflicted considerable damage on the
                 shoreline.

                 Since 1965, the County's efforts to secure federal assistance for shore protection have
                 been unsuccessful.     The Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, however, is currently
                 studying the feasibility of providing federal assistance for erosion control and beach
                 replenishment. (See Appendix A.) In carrying out this study, the Corps will coordinate
                 its work (including the formulation of shore protection reco m mendat ions) with the policies
                 and recommendations contained in this Master Plan.

                 Assuming early allocation of local matching funds, the draft feasibility study should be
                 completed by December 1986, the final draft by April 1987, and final Corps of Engineers'
                 recommendations regarding a federal shore protection project could be issued in October
                 1987. If a positive recommendation is issued, then the proposed shore      protection project

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               will be sent to the sponsoring Congressional Committee for authorization and
               appropriation.   Congressional action could require one legislative session or several
               depending on such factors as the total cost of the project compared to its benefits,
               and Hancock County's commitment of matching funds for construction.

               Key  Planning Considerations

               0    The amount (extent, volume) of beach replenishment necessary for shore protection
                    purposes.

               0    The types of beach stabilization measures most suitable for preventing erosion of
                    a renourished beach.

               0    The most effective locations for beach stabilization measures.

               0    The impacts of stabilization measures on recreational activities, beach image and
                    appearance, maintenance, etc.

               0    The cost and most optimistic timetable for constructing a federal shore protection
                    project.

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                  Plan Recommendations

                  1. Replenishment of the sand beach should be designed to meet both shore protection
                       and recreational development objectives in selected areas.

                       The Corps of Engineers' study to deterimine the feasibility of a federal shore
                       protection project for Hancock County will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a
                       variety of methods for shore protection including a strengthened seawall, rip-rap,
                       revetments, as well as a renourished sand beach. The Corps, however, has agreed
                       to give added consideration to beach replenishment for shore protection purposes
                       in areas designated for expanded recreational use in the Master Plan.

                       In areas designated for expanded recreational use and new recreational facility
                       development, shore protection objectives should be achieved through beach
                       replenishment. The design width of the renourished beach should be at least 200
                       feet and the crest elevation should be five feet above Mean Sea Level.
                       Replenishment to a width of 200 feet will be necessary in areas of active recreational
                       use in order to provide space for facilities, activity areas, and erosion control

                       measures.

                  2.   Shore protection objectives should be met through a combination of measures,
                       including beach replenishment in areas marked for expanded recreational use, and
                       other measures as appropriate.

                       In areas not designated for expanded recreational use and new facility development,
                       the extent of beach replenishment should be based on cost-effectiveness criteria
                       and shore protection needs. In certain areas it may be possible and desirable to
                       meet shore protection needs through the use of measures other than a new or
                       expanded sand berm.

                       In addition to beach replenishment and other protective measures established to act
                       as buffers against waves and high water, the Hancock County seawall should be
                       repaired where necessary.    The foundation and backfill integrity of the seawall
                       should be evaluated and, where found to be lacking, repaired. Also, the seawall
                       should be rendered "sand-tight" to ensure that minor storms, rainfall and groundwater
                       seepage will not cause the long-term loss of backfill through the seawall, thereby
                       jeopardizing the integrity of Beach Boulevard.

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               3.   Sand dunes, beach vegetation, sand fencing and other stabilizing measures should
                    be established, in coordination with beach replenishment, to reduce beach erosion
                    and maximize the effective life of replenished beach areas.

                    As described in Appendix B, present sand losses from the Hancock County beaches
                    result from a combination of longshore, offshore and onshore (by wind) losses. The
                    current loss rates are fairly small because the existing beaches are relatively narrow
                    and lacking in sediment.      Following substantial replenishment and resulting wider
                    beaches, the tendency for greater longshore, offshore and onshore losses will increase
                    substantially.   Thus, in conjunction with beach replenishment efforts, it will be
                    necessary to implement erosion control measures to stabilize and thereby prolong
                    the life of an expanded beach.

                    Beach stabilization to control longshore losses will require lengthening and upgrading
                    of several existing shore-perpendicular structures (e.g., drainage outfalls, rock piers)
                    and the construction of several new shore-perpendicular structures such as groins
                    or the equivalent. In addition, sand dunes, stabilizing vegetation, and sand fencing
                    should be established where appropriate to reduce future wind-caused erosion from
                    widened beaches.

                    Recommended beach stabilization and erosion control measures in specific areas
                    are set forth in Part II of this document. (Erosion control measures are illustrated
                    and described in more detail in Appendix B.)

                    The public must be guided away from certain erosion control areas if the beach
                    stabilization measures established in those areas are to be effective. The success
                    of efforts to keep the public away from erosion control structures will depend on
                    beach regulations and adequate enforcement as well as an educational campaign to
                    influence public attitudes.

                    Erosion control measures in conjunction with expansion of the sand berm will result
                    in significant changes in beach appearance, and these changes are likely to raise
                    objections on the part of some persons. Nevertheless, 99% of those responding to
                    the preliminary Master Plan concepts presented at public meetings in November
                    1985 supported the introduction of beach vegetation and other erosion control
                    measures as necessary to stabilize expanded beach areas.               (See Appendix C.)
                    Because of the changes in beach appearance that will result from the establishment

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                     of erosion control measures, an educational campaign will assume additional
                     importance in maintaining public support for those measures.

                 4.  The County should elosely monitor the provress of' the Corps of Engineers' study
                     for evaluating the feasibility of a federal shore proteetion projeet.

                     In carrying out the feasibility study, the Corps has agreed to worl( closely with
                     the County and to coordinate the formulation of federal shore protection
                     recommendations with the recommendations for recreational development contained
                     in the Master Plan. The County should work: closely with the Corps to ensure the
                     Corps' full understanding and consideration of County recreational and shore
                     protection objectives.

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                                                  MAINTENANCE

              Although the Hancock County sand beach has eroded considerably since its construction,
              and in some areas is quite narrow, the remaining beach areas receive intense use,
              particularly on summer weekends. Litter and debris on the beach and alongside Beach
              Boulevard are a constant problem. Beach clean-up and maintenance is the responsibility
              of the County Supervisor within whose district the particular beach area falls. Lack
              of funding, however, limits the effectiveness of current maintenance efforts.      As a
              result, these efforts (which are currently not supported by a specific beach maintenance
              budget) are not able to consistently meet generally desired levels of condition and
              appearance, and the overall environmental quality of the shoreline suffers.

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                  Key Planning Considerations

                  �    The improvement of current maintenance strategies and procedures.

                  �    The establishment of an ongoing beach maintenance program.

                  �    The extent to which development of new recreational facilities and beach
                       stabilization measures will affect future majintenance operations.

                  �    The availability of new sources of funding to improve current maintenance operations
                       as well as support future operations that may be required as a result of beach
                       enhancement.

                  Plan Recommendations

                  1.   Maintenance of an expanded recreational beach and new user facilities should be
                       a shared responsibility between the Board of Supervisors and the appropriate
                       municipalitie& The State Park Commission should also assist with beach maintenance
                       operations in the Buccaneer Park area.

                       Maintenance of the existing sand beach are-as is currently the reponsibility of the
                       County Supervisor within whose district the particular beach area falls.
                       Replenishment and expansion of the existing sand berm to 200 feet in areas
                       designated for expanded recreational use will require increased maintenance efforts
                       on a County-wide scale and a new County-wide organizational structure specifically
                       responsible for beach maintenance. Since beach renourishment will provide shore
                       protection and recreational benefits for the municipalities as well as for the County,
                       the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland should contribute to maintenance efforts
                       within their corporate limits. Similarily, the State Park Commission should contribute
                       to beach maintenance efforts directed toward expanded beach areas near Buccaneer

                       Park.

                  2.   Measures to reduce wind-caused erosion should be supplemented by maintenance
                       procedures to relocate sand on the beach profile.

                       Plan Recommendations for Shore Protection and Erosion Control address the future
                       need for establishing stabilizing dunes, sand fencing and vegetation in order to
                       reduce future wind-caused erosion on certain sections of a renourished sand beach.

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                    These measures should be supplemented by maintenance efforts to relocate sand on
                    the beach profile.   One way to reduce future airborne sediment losses from a
                    widened beach, especially in areas where intensive recreational use may, in the
                    future, preclude the use of dunes and stabilizing vegetation, is simply to remove
                    sand blown toward the base of the seawall and place the material back toward the
                    Mississippi Sound before there is adequate opportunity for the sand to be transported
                    over the seawall and onto Beach Boulevard. In certain areas, a shallow veneer of
                    sand should be removed from the vicinity of the seawall and transported and
                    deposited near the waterline of the beach. A fairly shallow depression should then
                    be maintained at the base of the seawall in these areas to trap sand before it
                    reaches the seawall.    Such operations to recontour the beach profile should be
                    carried out on at least a biennial basis.

               3.   Appropriate procedures should be established for maintenance of erosion control
                    measures such as dunes, sand fencing, vegetation, and groins.

                    The reduction of future wind-caused erosion by removing sand accumulations from
                    near the base of the seawall and placing this sand nearer the water requires no
                    ongoing maintenance efforts other than the biennial movement of the sand. Sand
                    dunes stabilized by sand fencing and/or vegetation will, however, require limited
                    transferral of sand from the landward to the water side of the dunes-to prevent
                    continuing migration of the dunes landward. It is estimated that the amount of
                    relocation, on a biennial basis (excluding relocation required as a result of severe
                    storms), will be less than 0.25 cubic yard per front foot of beach per year. If a
                    severe hurricane should occur, the dunes and/or sand fencing would be severely
                    impacted and there is the potential for complete loss of these erosion control

                    measures.

                    In addition to efforts to transfer sand, periodic clean-up of dunes and beach
                    vegetation to remove litter will be required. Minimum initial and annual maintenance
                    costs for vegetated dunes are estimated at $3.00 and $1.00 per linear foot,
                    respectively. These costs are estimates only, and should be further refined based
                    on the experience of the test plantings currently being evaluated on the Harrison
                    County beaches.

                    Any stabilization measures employed to reduce longshore sediment transport will
                    require minimal maintenance, except following severe storms. As a result of such

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                       storms, shore-perpendicular structures (e.g., groins) are expected to experience
                       somewhat less damage than shore-parallel structures (e.g., offshore breakwater's and
                       artificial headlands as described in Appendix B).

                  4.   The current level of funding allocated for sand beach maintenance should be
                       expanded to support recommended development of erosion control measures and
                       enhanced maintenance operations on a County-wide basis.

                  5.   A specific County budget for sand beach maintenance operations should be established
                       to support recommended development of erosion control measures and improvements
                       in maintenance operations.

                       There is currently no specific budget for sand beach maintenance activities, and
                       the current level of funding for beach maintenance is not sufficient to allow equal
                       and systematic maintenance attention to be given to the entire sand beach, seawall
                       and Beach Boulevard area.     As a result, litter on the beach and alongside the
                       seawall and roadway near popular recreation areas is a constant problem. Public
                       opinion surveys show widespread concern regarding the existing appearance of the

                       beaches and related areas.

                       Constructing and maintaining recreational facilities, replenishing the beach,
                       establishing and maintaining erosion control measures, and carrying out enhanced
                       day-to-day   maintenance   operation.,; will require increased and centralized
                       administration of sand beach affairs. (Potential sources of revenue for increasing
                       existing funding levels and a recommended administrative structure are addressed
                       in the Administration and Financing: Recom me nda.t ions and in Part 111.)

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                                              RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

               Although the sand beaches of Hancock County are relatively small and narrow, the
               beaches are popular not only with local residents but also with day trip visitors from
               outside the County. No studies have been carried out to assess the number of beach
               users and where their trips to Hancock County originate from, but a visual inspection
               of the registration plates of parked cars seems to indicate that the majority of beach
               users on summer weekends are from Louisiana.

               With the exception of the Ulman Avenue pier, the American Legion pier, the Garfield
               Ladner pier, and the facilities at Buccaneer State Park, there are no public recreational
               facilities along the Hancock County shoreline between Highway 90 and Bayou Caddy.
               (The existing public recreational facilities are discussed in more detail in the planning
               unit descriptions contained in Chapters 3 and 4.) The lack of such facilities as restrooms,
               showers, pavilions, outdoor lighting in key locations, and organized concession areas

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                   creates certain hardships for beach users and is seen by many to diminish the recreational
                   experience and potential of the existing shorefront. (The term "recreational facilities"
                   encompasses a wide range of facilities which can enhance the use and enjoyment of
                   the beach by the general public.      These facilities commonly include marinas, piers,
                   picnic areas, cabanas, boardwalks, pavilions, restrooms, showers, and boat launches, as
                   well as concessions for refreshments, supplies and water sports rental equipment.)

                   Addina to the difficulties caused by the lack of public recreational facilities along the
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                   shoreline is the extent to which the original sand beach has eroded, thereby limiting
                   the space available for recreational activities.

                   .Expressed public preferences with regard to specific recreational facilities most needed
                   and appropriate for development on the Hancock County shoreline have been documented.
                   These preferences were indicated at public meetings held in November of 1984 and 1985
                   and in the results of a public opinion survey undertaken in the summer of 1985. (See
                   Appendix C.)    (Improved beach parking facilities are also needed, and this need is
                   addressed in the Traffic and Parking section.)

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                Key Planning Comiderations

                0   The kinds of recreational facilities most needed.

                0   New facilities for implementation in the short term, in the event that extensive
                    beach replenishment does not become a reality for several years.

                    The width and configuration of a re-established sand beach necessary for optimizing
                    recreational opportunities.

                    The scale of new facilities.

                0   The locations of new facilities.

                0   The design of new facilities to minimize risk to natural hazards such as high winds,
                    waves, and flooding.

                    The design of new facilities to achieve esthetic objectives, discourage vandalism
                    and facilitate maintenance.

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                   Plan Recommendations

                   1.   Sand beach recreational opportunities; should be enhanced by the beautification of
                        existing beach areas and facilities, by the improvement and addition of public piers,
                        and by the addition of facilities such as restrooms, 'showers, and paVilions/eonclE.,ssion
                        areas providing basic services and conveniences for beach usem Outdoor lighting
                        of new facilities in certain areas should be provided for security purposes.

                   2.   New facilities should be suitable for providing basic services such as; restrooms and
                        showers, and also special services such as food concessions, water sports concessions
                        (jet skis, sailboats, etc.) and expendible supplies concessions (novelties, souvenirs,
                        suntan lotion, etc.). In the future, beach vendors should operate from the new
                        facilities designed to provide these services.

                   3.   A designated and continuous pathway reserved solely for the use of pedestrian and
                        bicycle traffic should be provided between the beach and Beach Boulevard along
                        the entire length of the shoreline.

                        Throughout the years, local residents and officials have discussed the need for a
                        variety of recreational facilties including restrooms, showers, cabanas, pavilions,
                        picnic areas, outdoor lighting, boatramps, fishing piers, pedestrian walkways, and
                        other facilites.   As part of the master planning process, a public opinion survey
                        was carried out in the summer of 1985 in order to better understand and document
                        public preferences regarding beach improvements and recreational facilities. (The
                        results of this survey are included in Appendix C.) Most respondents (over 90%)
                        in Bay St. Louis and Waveland indicated support for efforts to beautify and improve
                        the existing appearance of the sand beach and related areas, and approxiinately
                        70% indicated support for public restrooms.          The majority of respondents; also
                        indicated support for improved litter control and new and/or enhanced public piers.

                        Additional public input regarding the types of facilities needed to improve beach
                        recreational opportunities was gathered during the public meetings held in November
                        1984 and November 1985. Comments offered during those meetings supported the
                        addition of bathrooms, pavilions, and piers,, and the creation of distinct recreational
                        activity areas. In addition to identifying desirable facilities, the public also indicated
                        facilities to be discouraged.      For example, the construction of boardwalks (i.e.
                        wood structures resembling piers attached to the Seawall) was generally discouraged.
                        Boardwalks should therefore be considered as specialty structures for possibly limited
                        use in specific locations. The pedestrian-bikeway should be constructed as a simple,

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                    paved pathway which will be less expensive than a boardwalk and less vulnerable
                    to vandals and natural hazards.

               4.   Plans to provide increased shore protection should include replenishment of the
                    sand beach to meet both recreational development and shore protection objectives
                    in selected areas:
                    -   in areas designated for new recreational facility development, the sand beach
                        should be renourished to an average width of 200 feet and an average crest
                        elevation of 5 feet above Mean Sea Level; and
                    -   in areas not designated for new recreational facility development, the width
                        and configuration of the beach should be determined by shore protection
                        requirements.

                    Opportunities for enhanced recreational use of the sand beach are closely tied to
                    beach replenishment for shore protection purposes. While the primary purpose of
                    sand beach replenishment should be to meet shore protection objectives, beach
                    replenishment in selected areas should also be utilized to meet recreational
                    objectives. With appropriate beach stabilization measures, the minimum controlling
                    width of the beach for shore protection and recreational purposes should be 200
                    f eet.  In areas not designated for new recreational facility development, sand
                    renourishment to widths of less than 200 feet may be suitable for meeting shore
                    protection objectives when undertaken in conjunction with the establishment of
                    other shore protection measures (e.g., strengthened seawall, revetments).

               5.   Selective placement of new facilities should be used to establish, delineate, and
                    control beach use areas including recreational activity centers, as well as shoreline
                    "Preservation/conservation" areas.

                    The intensity of recreational activities currently varies along the shoreline.       The
                    locations of active recreational use are primarily limited to the existing sand beach
                    areas. Plans to provide for increased shore protection will result in expansion of
                    the existing beaches and, in some areas, re-establishment of beaches in areas where
                    no sand currently exists. New facilities, however, should be sited in a manner that
                    does not encourage the dispersal of recreational activities throughout the planning
                    area, but rather serves to focus activities in specific areas. By focusing recreational
                    activities in selected areas, future beach maintenance requirements should be
                    centralized and existing conflicts between recreational activities and residential

                    use reduced.

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                        A basic objective of the master planning process is the identification of areas
                        suitable and appropriate for higher intensity or expanded beach use, areas suitable
                        for a more moderate intensity of recreational use, and areas suitable for designation
                        as "preservat ion/cons er vat ion" areas in which shore protection measures should
                        receive highest priority. The designation of' a mix of different types of shoreline
                        use   areas   -   ranging    from    recreational    activity    centers    to    shoreline
                        "Preser vat ion/conser vat ion" areas - will create a variety of beach environments
                        throughout the overall 9-mile planning, area. (Area-specific management policies and
                        recommendations for new facility development and erosion control. measures are
                        contained in Chapters 3 and 4.)

                   6. New facilities should be located on the beach or near existing public pier structures
                        seaward of the seawall:

                        -   all new facilities located seaward of Beach Boulevard should be confined to
                            segments of shoreline currently fronted by commercial property or to areas in
                            which some recreational development already exists; and

                        -   in shoreline segments fronting exclusively residential areas, only shore protection
                            and beach stabilization measures should be established.

                        In identifying areas for different types and intensities of recreational use, and for
                        new facility development and erosion. control and beach stabilization measures, five
                        principal factors should be considered: 1) current intensities of beach use; 2), type
                        of adjacent shorefront development (i.e. residential or commercial); 3) current
                        shorefront zoning; 4) ongoing County or municipal development plans; and 5) the
                        location of existing public right-of-ways.

                        Consideration of these factors respresents not only a logical approach to facility
                        siting from a physical planning perspective, but is also intended to minimize potential
                        future conflicts between the littoral rights of adjacent upland property owners and
                        the public's rights of beach access. (See Plan Recommendations for Public Access
                        and Littoral Rights.)

                   7.   Development of new recreational facilities recommended in the Master Plan should
                        complement, and be consistent with, local development projects currently being
                        planned.

                        In several locations, the cities of Bail St. Louis and Waveland have initiated planning
                        for recreational development projects. The County is also considering recreational

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                     improvements in areas under its jurisdiction. In these locations, the area-specific
                     policies of the Master Plan (see Part II) will be based on, and guided by, these
                     proposals. The areas where already-developed local proposals have been formulated
                     and/or initiated are:

                     0   The Ulman Avenue area where the City of Bay St. Louis is formulating plans
                         to develop a public neighborhood park and beach;

                     0   Downtown Bay St. Louis where the City of Bay St. Louis is preparing to
                         conduct an urban waterfront study to identify redevelopment and reutilization
                         options which would link the downtown area with the waterfront;

                     0   The Coleman Avenue area where the City of Waveland is considering the
                         addition of a public marina, recreation area and public pier; and

                     0   The American Legion Pier in Bay St. Louis where the County is considering
                         beautification plans and the addition of facilities to provide basic recreational
                         services.

                8. Recreational facilities should be designed to meet or exceed local standards
                     controlling construction in coastal high hazard areas.

                     Any new facility established seaward of the seawall will be located in a Coastal
                     High Hazard Area or 'IV-Zone" as delineated on Flood Insurance Rate Maps prepared
                     for the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland.      The area seaward of the seawall
                     has been judged potentially subject to high velocity waters from wave action (the
                     most destructive element of coastal storms) associated with a 11100-year" flood. As
                     Hurricanes Juan and Elena proved in the fall of 1985, however, storms less severe
                     than 100-year events can also cause significant damage to coastal structures. As
                     a result, the potential effects of wind, waves, and high water on new recreational
                     facilities should be an important design consideration.      Construction of certain
                     facilities so that finished floor elevations are above projected flood levels will add
                     to construction costs but will be necessary in order to protect public and private
                     investment, meet local regulations, and satisfy federal flood insurance requirements.

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                 9.   New recreational facilities should be designed to create a unified beachfront
                      environment consisting of a County-wide series of linked activity centers providing
                      a variety of recreational opportunitie& The! new facilities should be designed to
                      promote the image of the sand beach as a County@wide as well as municipal resource.

                 10.  A Hancock County "Beach and Shorelfine Logo" should be designed, and a series of
                      informational signs employing this logo established along the beach to point out
                      facilities, points of interest, etc.

                      New recreational activity areas and facilities should be designed, constructed, and
                      promoted as linked, component parts of a County-wide recreational resource system.
                      Linkage should be promoted through coordinated design, the development of an
                      informational sign system, and the construction of the pedestrian/bikeway.
                      Consistent with recommendations for a new administrative structure for beach
                      affairs (see Chapter 5) the County should consider establishing a Design Review
                      Panel to evaluate facility designs. New facilities in each municipality can incorporate
                      common elements such as awnings, roofliners, and plantings, as well as common
                      colors. Temporary structures can also be "dressed up" to relate to common themes.

                      The beach and shoreline logo should be designed as a tool to focus public attention
                      on the sand beach. Employment of the logo along with informational signs should
                      be utilized to help promote the image of the beach as a County-wide resource with
                      a variety of linked component parts.      To further stimulate public involvement, a
                      design contest could be held in local schools to select the beach and shoreline logo.

                  11. To the extent possible, recreational facilities should be designed to resist vandalism,
                      and new security and law enforcement procedures should be developed to further
                      protect public investment in recreational facilities.

                      New facilities can not be designed as "vandal proof" but can be designed and
                      constructed to withstand or resist damage inflicted by vandals.          For example,
                      stainless steel fixtures and concrete block construction can be employed in permanent
                      structures. Measures to increase vandal resistance, however, will add to construction
                      costs, and increased police patrols and area lighting in certain locations will also
                      be necessary.

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                                              TRAFFIC AND PARKING

               Beach Boulevard follows the County shoreline from Highway 90 to Bayou Caddy and
               functions as a low speed beach access road providing physical and visual access to the
               shorefront and sand beach areas. Existing traffic and parking conditions along Beach
               Boulevard, however, are much less than ideal. These conditions create hardships and
               safety problems for beach and shorefront users, result in conflicts between beach users
               and property owners, and diminish the overall quality of the recreational experience
               and potential of the shorefront.

               Many sections of Beach Boulevard are threatened by shorefront erosion (due in large
               part to the absence of a protective beach) and many sections are currently in an
               advanced state of disrepair.   Although at one time this road was part of the state
               highway system and its maintenance was a state responsibility, it is now designated as
               a local road and the County is responsible for its repair and maintenance. (The City
               of Bay St. Louis is, however, planning to widen a section of the roadway within the
               city's central business area.) Hurricanes Elena and Juan in September and November

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                  of 1985 caused considerable damage to the roadway.        Most of the culverts providing
                  drainage under the road have deteriorated almost to the point of collapse, and in
                  November of 1985 the Board of Supervisors imposed a weight restriction limiting use of
                  the road to automobiles and light pick-up trucks..

                  While access to the shoreline is almost totally open along the length of Beach Boulevard,
                  there are only a few formal (paved) parking areas. Between Ulman Avenue and downtown
                  Bay St. Louis, for example, there is limited parking space on the shoulder 'Of the roadway
                  next to the seawall. There is also room for parking on and adjacent to the shoulder
                  of Beach Boulevard in the Washington Street area and on the American Legion Pier.
                  In addition to the main parking lots at the Buccaneer State Park there is a small paved
                  .lot adjacent to Beach Boulevard near the park entrance. With the exception of these
                  several areas, however, parking for beach access; takes place primarily wherever there
                  is space on the western or landward side of Beach Boulevard.         This space used for
                  parking between the paved road surface and the utility line is approximately 20 feet
                  wide and is within the public right-of-way. The use of this right-of-way for parking,
                  however, creates several problems. First, since the surface is sandy in most places, it
                  is often easy for vehicles to get stuck. Second, parking along the beach road creates
                  conflicts (caused by litter, noise, etc.) between beach users and shorefront property
                  owners, especially in the Nicholson Avenue and Coleman      Avenue areas.

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               Key Planning Considerations

               �    The optimum location of new parking areas.

               �    The number of new parking spaces to be provided.

               �    The planning and placement of new parking areas in order to reduce existing
                    conflicts between beach users and shorefront homeowners caused by current parking
                    methods.

               �    Appropriate measures for regulating parking (by charging a fee, for example).

               Plan Recommendations

               1.   Planning for improved beach access and parking should be coordinated with planning
                    efforts for new recreational facilities and repair of Beach Boulevard. New parking
                    areas should be concentrated near areas designated for expanded recreational use
                    and new facility development.

               2.   To the extent possible, and in accordance with highway safety standards, new
                    parking areas should be located within existing public right-of-ways.              Where
                    necessary, and in conjunction with renourishment of the sand beach and the
                    development of new recreational facilities, parking areas may be located seaward
                    of the seawall.

                    The siting of new parking areas should contribute to the establishment, delineation,
                    promotion and control of different types of beach use areas including high-use
                    recreational activity centers, as well as lower-use activity areas and shoreline
                    conservation areas. (See Plan Recommendations for Recreational Facilities.) For
                    example, parking should be prohibited or discouraged and new parking areas should
                    not be added near areas designated for shoreline conservation. On the other hand,
                    efforts to centralize beach activities in areas designated for new or expanded
                    recreational facilities will not be successful unless adequate parking space is provided
                    in those areas.

                    While new parking should be located wherever possible within the existing public
                    right-of-way, the opportunities for adding new and safe parking areas in the right-
                    of-way are limited and should be identified by the application of basic standards
                    for the design and location of off-road parking areas.

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                       Opportunities for adding new, safe parking areas in the right-of-way between the
                       roadway and seawall, however, are insufficient for meeting current peak demands
                       for parking space near areas designated for expanded recreational use and new
                       facility development. In order to provide adequate parking for beach users, it may
                       therefore by necessary to construct some new parking areas seaward of the seawall
                       near areas designated as recreational activity centers. Such parking areas should
                       be developed in coordination with the development of new recreational facilities
                       following replenishment of the sand beach.

                  3.   Increased use of the public right-of-way landward of the Beach Boulevard for
                       parking should be discouraged where parking currently occurs in exclusively
                       residential areas.
                  .4.  In some areas where parking for beach use has traditionally taken place alongside
                       Beach Boulevard, minimal parking improvements should be made to the extent
                       possible.

                       The major portion of beach parking currently occurs at random - taking place
                       between Beach Boulevard and private property boundaries landward of the roadway.
                       This method of parking creates litter, noise and other nuisance problems affecting
                       shorefront residents and also results in public safety problems. Therefore, increased
                       use of the right-of-way landward of Beach Boulevard for parking should be
                       discouraged in exclusively residential areas. The planning and placement of new
                       parking areas in locations designated for expanded recreational use and new facility
                       development should reduce the demand for continued parking use of the landward
                       right-of-way in residential areas.

                  5.   The imposition of fees should be considered for parking in designated areas.

                       Consistent with recommendations directed toward imposing user fees to help defray
                       the costs of beach improvements (see Chapter 5), the imposition of parking fees as
                       a source of revenue for funding beach improvements should be considered. Currently,
                       no fee is charged for beach parking by the County or the municipalities.            In
                       evaluating the feasibility of adding a charge for parking in or near beach areas
                       designated for expanded recreational activities, a variety of factors should be
                       considered, including: enforcement requirements; potential revenue to be generated;
                       and available measures and approaches for imposing a fee (for example, use of
                       parking meters, sale of vehicle parking decals, excluding County residents from fee
                       requirements, imposing fees only on summer weekends, etc.).

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                                     PUBLIC ACCESS AND LITTORAL RIGHTS

               Legal questions regarding beach ownership in Hancock County have received relatively
               little public attention to date.  Such questions, however, particularly with regard to
               the relationship between the littoral rights of beachfront property owners and the
               public's rights of beach access, will most likely be the subject of increased public
               attention as development and implementation of the Master Plan proceeds.1

               In Harrison County, Mississippi, legal questions regarding public access and ownership
               of the sand beach have been addressed through lengthy litigation and are the subject of
               a federal court order.    Public access to the Harrison County beaches is currently
               guaranteed by a court order which arose out of the decision of the Federal Court of
               Appeals in U.S. v. Harrison County. That court order guarantees that a contract entered
               into between the United States and Harrison County dedicating the beach to the public
               will be enforced, and prevents the private littoral property owners from interfering
               with the public's use of the beaches. The order also recognizes that the private littoral
               owners retain certain important water and beach-related rights. (See "Sand Beach Master
               Plan; Harrison County, Mississippi".)

               The legal relationship between the littoral rights of beachfront property owners and
               the public's rights of beach access obviously has important implications for the planning
               of new recreational facilities and the implementation of beach improvements. However,
               Hancock County was not included in the Harrison County court order, and the Federal
               Court of Appeals' ruling in U.S. v. Harrison County should therefore not be considered as
               a precedent for resolving future littoral rights and public access questions that may
               arise in Hancock County.

               1.   With regard to water rights law, water rights arise when property either abuts or
                    contains water. If the water in question is a navigable river or stream, the rights
                    are said to be riparian. If the water is subject to the ebb and flow of the tides,
                    the rights are said to be littoral rights.

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                                   Private Shorefront Property Inland of Beach Boulevard

                  Key Planning Consideration

                  0    Balancing littoral rights of private shorefront property owners with the public's
                       rights of beach access.

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                                        Private Pier Extending  into Mississippi Sound

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               Plan Recommendations

               1.   All new development areas should be confined to segments of shoreline currently
                    fronted by commercial property, to areas in which some recreational activity already
                    takes place, or to areas within public right-of-ways.

               2.   Shoreline segments in exclusively residential areas should be designated only for
                    the establishment of shore protection or beach stabilization measures.

                    The siting of new recreational facilities should be designed to minimize conflicts
                    between the littoral rights of beachfront property owners and public rights of beach
                    access. Accordingly, new facility development should be confined to stretches of
                    shorefront near already developed or commercial areas, to beach areas where some
                    recreational activity currently takes place, or to areas within the public right-of-
                    way. (The public right-of-way includes extensions of public street right-of-ways
                    across the sand beach. Where such street right-of-ways cross the Hancock County
                    seawall and intersect the existing or future sand beach, the control of the property
                    from the point of the seawall to the edge of the water is traditionally vested in
                    the County Board of Supervisors.)

                    While the development of beach recreational facilities should be limited to several
                    specific areas based on private littoral rights considerations, the establishment of
                    erosion control measures to stabilize and extend the life of a renourished sand
                    beach need not be limited to specific areas. Such measures may be justified as
                    shore protection measures necessary for protecting the seawall, Beach Boulevard,
                    and adjacent upland areas from coastal erosion and flooding.

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                                             ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCING

                  There are currently several governmental jurisdictions - County, city, state, and federal
                  - with roles and responsibilities affecting: the shoreline. For example, maintenance of
                  the sand beaches in Bay St. Louis and Waveland is a County responsibility, and tile
                  County is responsible for maintenance of the Ulman Avenue Pier and the American
                  Legion Pier in Bay St. Louis. The cities are also involved: The City of Bay St. Louis
                  has plans for recreational improvements in the area of the Ulman Avenue pier and also
                  along the shorefront adjacent to the downtown, -and the City of Waveland installed the
                  Ladner Pier and is considering improvements and new recreational facility development
                  in this area.

                  State agencies involved in shorefront activities include the Mississippi State Parks
                  Commission which operates the Buccaneer State Park in Waveland, and the Mississippi
                  Commission on Wildlife Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources.          The Bureau of
                  Marine Resources reviews permit applications and issues (where appropriate) permits for
                  activities affecting wetlands and Mississippi Sound waterbottoms, conducts coastal
                  planning activities, and can issue grants for constructing certain types of beach
                  improvements.

                  In addition to County, city, and state involvement, tile U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
                  is also actively involved in planning activities affecting the shoreline through its
                  feasibility planning study for a federal shore protection project. In addition, the Corps
                  reviews permit applications for beach replenishment and can provide technical assistance
                  with regard to shore protection and erosion control.

                  Among the different governmental jurisdications concerned with the Hancock County
                  shoreline, sand beach and related areas, there has generally been a lack of uniform and
                  comprehensive policies regarding administration, authority and operations. The lack of
                  such policies has been seen to negatively affect overall shorefront management,
                  development, and maintenance capabilities.

                  The effectiveness of beach-related operations and the existing appearance and condition
                  of the shoreline are significantly influenced by County and municipal budget allocations.
                  For example, current maintenance difficulties relative to providing a consistently high
                  level of shoreline condition and appearance throughout the planning area are due in

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               large part to lack of funds for maintenance operations and the lack of a specific budget
               for beach maintenance activities.

               Under Chapter 33 (the Seawall Chapter) of the Mississippi Code, the Hancock County
               Board of Supervisors has broad powers to erect, improve, and maintain all necessary
               shore and road protection structures.      Several local revenue sources are potentially
               available for funding a variety of shore protection activities.     These revenue sources
               include the County's special tax on gasoline.      This tax, authorized by State statute,
               was enacted about 1928 when the Board of Supervisors added a 3 cents per gallon tax
               on gasoline to pay for the construction of the Hancock County seawall. In addition,
               the Hancock County allocation from the state road protection tax was designated as a
               supplementary revenue source (secondary to the seawall tax) for retiring seawall and
               road protection bonds.     After retirement of the original seawall construction bonds,
               seawall tax revenues began to be applied for purposes not related to the sand beach
               or seawall. Incoming seawall tax funds as well as surplus County funds were used for
               debt service on the County's Port Bienville Industrial Park and Stennis Industrial Airport.
               As a result, only a relatively small percentage of the total available seawall tax revenues
               are currently applied for shore protection and maintenance purposes.

               The seawall tax, road protection tax, and other local revenue sources potentially available
               for funding beach-related activities and improvements are discussed in more detail in
               Chapter 5.

               Key Planning Considerations

               0    Opportunities for improving current administrative procedures affecting the shoreline.

                    The availability of new sources of local, state, and federal funding to support beach
                    improvements.

               0    Possibilities for reallocating funds from existing local funding sources (e.g., seawall
                    tax) that are currently not directed toward beach-related programs, and using these
                    funds to support beach improvements.

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                   Plan Recommendations

                   1.   A new administrative body should be established by the Hancock County Board of
                        Supervisors to oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the beach and related areas,
                        and to exercise primary responsibility for implementing the Master Phm

                        Due to the extent of the Hancock County shoreline between Highwa, 90 and Bayou
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                        Caddy, the complexity and diversity of beach-related problems and issues, and the
                        number of governmental entities with beach-related roles and responsibilities, a
                        more streamlined and coordinated administrative structure for sand beach affairs
                        should be established. A Hancock County Beach Commission should be established
                        and given responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the actions of all agencies
                        engaged in beach activities. The Commission should also have primary responsibility
                        for implementing the Master Plan. (See Chapter 5 for more detailed recommendations
                        regarding establishment of the Beach Commission and the creation of a more
                        streamlined administrative structure.)

                   2.   A long-range capital improvement program should be prepared to guide
                        implementation of the Master Plan. The financial base for this program should
                        rest primarily with local funding sources:

                        -    increased allocations from current seawaU tax revenues and revenues from the
                             1 1/2 cent per gallon road protection tax should be used to fund recommended
                             improvements for shore protection and erosion control;

                        -    the Board of Supervisors should consider levying an additional tax in accordance
                             with County recreation laws to support public recreational development on the
                             sand beach;

                        -    the Board of Supervisors should consider adding a special sales tax on food,
                             beverages, and lodging to help finance beach improvements, user facilities, and
                             tourism promotions; and

                        -    the Board of Supervisors should consider applying user fees where practical to
                             support beach improvements.

                        Constructing new facilities, replenishing the beach, and establishing erosion control
                        measures in accordance with Master Plan recommendations will require taking public
                        revenues currently applied elsewhere and redirecting some of those revenues to the
                        sand beach, and/or obtaining additional capital and operating funds from new sources.

                        Public opinion surveys carried out in the course of the master planning process
                        (see Appendix C) indicate support for the use of local funding sources in implementing

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                   the Master Plan.    The Hancock County TAC conducted a review of state laws
                   governing the financial resources available to local governments for funding beach
                   improvements and maintenance.       Special attention was given to the legislation
                   authorizing the seawall and road protection taxes and to other state laws enabling
                   the transfer of seawall tax revenues for the support of activities and projects not
                   related to seawall or road protection functions. Based on this review, the TAC
                   recommended that seawall tax revenues serve as the principal means of financing
                   shore protection, erosion control, and beach maintenance activities along with
                   revenues generated from the 1 1/2 cents per gallon gasoline tax for road protection.
                   The TAC also recommended that the Board of Supervisors discontinue the traditional
                   practice of using seawall tax revenues to support projects elsewhere in the County
                   or projects not related to shore protection purposes. (See Chapter 5 for a listing
                   of potential funding sources and more detailed recommendations regarding the
                   development of a capital improvements program.)

                                             PART II:

                            AREA-SPECIFIC PROPOSALS
                                                AND
                                   RECOMMENDATIONS

                CHAPTER TWO: PLANNING UNITS AND MANAGEMENT
                                                                         CATEGORIES

                This chapter sets forth 14 shoreline "planning units" established for the
                purpose of guiding the formulation of area-specific Plan proposals, and
                also introduces three basic ,management categories" designating
                different intensities of beach use and levels of new facility development.

                     Category 1: New Facility Development; Activity Center

                     Category H: New Facility Development; Beach Park

                e    Category HE Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

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                                  PLANNING UNITS AND MANAGEMENT CATEGORIES

                For planning purposes, the study area has been divided into 14 shoreline planning units:
                six in Bay St. Louis; and eight in Waveland and the unincorporated area south of
                Waveland.     Each planning unit represents a separate segment of the shoreline.
                Collectively, these individual segments form Hancock County's unique and diverse coastal
                environment. Efforts to solve shorefront problems and optimize recreational potentials
                should also aim to protect those coastal environmental characteristics which are so much
                a part of the County's heritage, character and quality of life.

                The 14 planning units cover the entire Hancock County shoreline between Highway 90
                and Bayou Caddy. The Master Plan addresses this entire length of shoreline including
                those areas where there is currently no sand beach but where beach replenishment could
                take place in the future. The Plan also addresses those areas where shore protection
                and other planning objectives might be accomplished without the need for beach
                replenishment in the near future.

                The purpose of designating individual planning units is to focus attention on discrete
                geographic areas for which specific policies and management objectives may be
                established.   These area-specific policies and management objectives are intended to
                guide planning and development for beach recreation and shore protection purposes.
                (The shorefront planning units are listed in Figure 8, shown in Figures 9-11, and described
                in some detail in Chapters 3 and 4.)

                For each planning unit, a management category (or categories) and specific management
                policies have been formulated.      The management categories designate different types
                and intensities of recreational use and, where appropriate, indicate where new facilities
                for beach users should be located. The management policies address the type, location
                and design of new facilities as well as the type of shoreline protection and beach
                stabilization measures appropriate for use in the planning unit.              Where possible,
                recreational facilities, erosion control measures and parking areas are proposed for
                construction seaward of the existing seawall in coordination with replenishment of the
                sand beach. (See Figure 4.)

    FIGURE 4:  EXISTING AND POTENTIAL ROAD AND BEACH SECTIONS

    Three basic management categories designating different intensities of beach use and
    levels of new facility development are applied throughout the planning area:

    	Category I: This category is applied to selected areas judged suitable for recreational
    			use supported by new or expanded beach areas and new facilities (pavilions,
    			restrooms, showers, concession areas, picnic areas, pier, and boat ramps fo
    			example).  To the extent possible, the development of new or expanded parking
    			facilities should also take place in these areas.  The new facilities developed should
    			support a relatively high intensity of beach use by the general public, including
    			visitors from outside the County, and should serve to conventrate or focus beach
    			facilities and services in specific areas, thus creating recreational activity centers.
    			In areas designated as activity centers, public/private cooperation in the development
    			and operation of new user facilities should be pursued.

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                0  Category 11: This category is also applied to selected areas judged suitable for new
                   or expanded beach use, but on a smaller scale and more moderate intensity than in
                   the Category I areas. New development in these areas should be limited primarily
                   to beach expansion and the establishment of new or expanded parking facilities,
                   and should not include permanent structures such as pavilions, bathrooms, concession
                   areas, etc. Beach expansion should be designed to create a beach park environment
                   that serves community recreation needs and may also act as a buffer between
                   Category I and III areas.

                0  Category III:    This category is intended to preserve the existing character of
                   residential neighborhoods and certain undeveloped shoreline areas. In Category III
                   areas, existing low intensity, neighborhood recreational uses should continue, but
                   no new user facilities should be developed.      In certain areas where parking for
                   beach use has traditionally taken place, minimal parking improvements (to the extent
                   possible) should be made. These parking improvements should not expand the existing
                   parking capacity, however, nor be intended to attract additional users to the area.

                Five principal factors have been considered in applying these categories to the individual
                planning units: 1) current intensities of beach use; 2) type of adjacent shorefront
                development (i.e., residential or commercial); 3) current shorefront zoning; 4) ongoing
                County or municipal development plans; and 5) location of existing public right-of-ways.

                Implicit in each of the three basic management categories is the establishment of
                appropriate shore protection and/or beach stabilization measures. The type of measure
                and the amount of beach area covered by these measures will vary depending on the
                particular management category in which they are applied. Generally, in Category Il
                and III areas where beach replenishment is recommended for recreational and shore
                protection purposes, planted dunes should be used to control sand. (See Figure 5.) These
                dunes will tend to migrate landward, and a limited amount of maintenance will be
                required to stabilize them in desired locations.    In Category I areas, where higher-
                density recreational activities could interfere with the survivability of stabilizing
                vegetation, sand should be relocated at least biennially to reduce wind-caused erosion.
                This will involve recontouring of the beach profile by removing accumulated sand from
                near the base of the seawall and relocating the sand closer to the water. (See Figure
                6.) The movement of sand to prevent a "ramp" being formed at the base of the seawall

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                                   Sand Deposits to be Renvved by Front Endi Loader
                                   and Placed on Beach, as Necessary

                                             Sand Fence
                                                      Natural Vegation
                                                      to be Encouraged

                       Sea
                                6:

                        NOTE  "Breaks in Sand Fences to be Provided at 100 ft
                               Intervals to Provide Access by Front End Loader

                      FIGURE 5: BEACH DUNE AND VEGETATION SYSTEM (CATEGORY III AREA)

                                     Sand Removed from in Front of Seawall
                                     and Placed on Outer Part of Beach

                                                                                              Roadway

                                                                   *.'Seawall

                            NOTE, A "Wedge" of Sand                   b) Creation of Depression (Trop) Along
                                                                        Seawall Base with Material Removed
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              will be a relatively low cost measure not subject to vandalism. To reduce longshore
              sand losses, some of the existing shore-perpendicular structures should be lengthened
              and possibly increased in elevation, and additional shore-perpendicular structures should
              be added in some locations.     (Specific beach stabilization measures are described in
              more detail in Part II and Appendix B.) In Category III areas where there is currently
              no sand beach and where future beach development is not proposed for shore protection
              or recreational purposes, shore protection might be accomplished through seawall
              reinforcement, revetments, rip-rap or other measures.

              In some planning units, more than one management category has been designated, and
              the interspersing of different types of beach use areas - ranging from higher intensity
              activity areas to shoreline conservation areas - will create a variety of beach
              environments throughout the overall planning area.

              In Chapters 3 and 4, each planning unit is addressed separately. A general description
              of existing conditions within each planning unit is included, along with a recommended
              management category or categories. (The recommended categories are listed in Figure
              8 and shown in Figures 9-11.) Specific management objectives and policies are also
              recommended.     The planning units are listed in geographic order from north to south,
              and organized by municipality.

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               CHAPTER THREE: BAY ST. LOUIS

               This chapter includes recommended management policies and development
               concepts for each of the following planning units in the City of Bay
               St. Louis:

               �   North Beach Boulevard Planning Unit
               �   Ulman Avenue Planning Unit
               �   Downtown Bay St. Louis Planning Unit
               �   St. Stanislaus Plannning Unit
                   American Legion Pier Planning Unit
               0   Ramaneda / Bay Oaks Planning Unit

               New facility development designed to create recreational activity
               centers is recommended adjacent to the downtown area and on and
               adjacent to the American Legion Pier. Beach park areas are proposed
               for the Ulman Avenue area and for the beach south of the American
               Legion Pier.   Pedestrian linkages are recommended to connect the
               Ulman Avenue, downtown, and pier areas.

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                                   NORTH BEACH BOULEVARD PLANNING UNIT

                                               Management Category:
                                      Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

               This exclusively residential planning unit extends from the Highway 90 bridge over St.
               Louis Bay to just south of McDonald Avenue. Older, single family homes inland of
               Beach Boulevard lend character and atmosphere to this portion of the shoreline in the
               City of Bay St. Louis.   While a small portion of the shorefront immediately south of
               Highway 90 is zoned "Commercial Highway", the remainder of the planning unit is zoned
               for residential development.   There is a relatively wide stretch of undeveloped and
               landscaped shorefront between Beach Boulevard and    St. Louis Bay; the several parcels
               of land which make  up this undeveloped shorefront   are in private ownership.

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                          Undeveloped  Shorefront  Between  Beach  Blvd. and St. Louis Bay

               Management Policies

               The shoreline in this planning unit is not designated for beach renourishment or for
               recreational facility development.  The existing private and undeveloped character of
               the shorefront between Beach Boulevard and St. Louis Bay should be maintained.

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                                             ULMAN AVENUE PLANNING UNIT

                                                   Management Category:
                                          New Facility Development (Beach Park)

                 Extending from just south of McDonald Avenue to Demontluzin Street and the beginning
                 of the commercial area of the City of Bay St. Louis, this planning unit includes the
                 public pier extending into St. Louis Bay at the foot of Ulman Avenue. It was in this
                 area that a popular municipal beach was constructed in 1967 with material excavated
                 from the bay bottom during construction of the L & N railroad bridge just to the south.
                 Hurricane Camille completely eroded this beach in 1969 and also did considerable damage
                 to Beach Boulevard in this area.

                 There is currently no beach in this planning unit, and the original seawall, buckled by
                 Camille, has further deteriorated. Also, land shoreward of the seawall is being eroded
                 and washed out through the seawall, threatening the integrity of Beach Boulevard. The
                 elevation of Beach Boulevard in this area, along with the top of the seawall, is greater
                 than 10 feet above the level of the Bay. Existing parking space for pier users is limited
                 to the wide shoulder   of the beach road at  the  foot of the Ulman Avenue pier.

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               The existing development inland of Beach Boulevard is residential with the exception
               of the Reed Nursing Home at the corner of Ulman Avenue.          The shorefront zoning is
               exclusively residential.

               Management Polides

               Consistent with plans currently being formulated by the City of Bay St. Louis, the
               shorefront in this planning unit should be redeveloped as a municipal neighborhood park.
               (See Figure 12.) Fill material could be placed over the existing crumbled seawall in
               order to create a new land area which would extend toward the bay. This fill would
               be held in place by a new shore protection structure (either a seawall           or rip rap
               structure). A landscaped park area might then be created on top of the fill at a level
               below that of Beach Boulevard. At a still lower level, a small new beach         might also
               be constructed on both sides of the Ulman Avenue pier. The park area and         new beach
               so created would provide primarily passive (as opposed to active water sports) recreational
               opportunities for people living nearby, and might be linked (via a pedestrian walkway
               along Beach Boulevard or a narrow sand beach) to new recreational development adjacent
               to the downtown area. (See Downtown Bay St. Louis Planning Unit and Figure 13).

               Re-establishment of a narrow sand beach extending south from this planning unit to
               the downtown area will require the construction of a new groin in the Ulman Avenue
               area extending approximately 200 feet from the shoreline.         This groin will serve to
               stabilize the replenished beach.

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                                      DOWNTOWN BAY ST. LOUIS PLANNING UNIT

                                                  Management Category:
                                       New Facility Development (Activity Center)

                 The Downtown planning unit extends from Demontluzin Street on the north to the L&N
                 railroad tracks and includes the shorefront portion of the central business district of
                 the City of Bay St. Louis. (With the help of the Mississippi Bureau of Marine Resources,
                 the City of Bay St. Louis intends to carry out an "Urban Waterfront Study" of the
                 larger downtown area; the purpose of the study being to stimulate economic revitalization
                 of the downtown based on the creation of waterfront themes and linkages.)

                 The planning unit falls within the city's "Central Business District" zoning category and
                 includes some commercial development seaward of Beach Boulevard just north of the
                 railroad tracks. (This is the only shoreline location where buildings are located between
                 Beach Boulevard and the seawall.) On the shoreline just north of the railroad bridge is
                 a tidal wetland and a small sand beach currently not used for recreational purposes.
                 The seawall throughout the planning unit is in need of    repair.

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                Management Policies

                New shorefront recreational facilities should be developed to contribute to downtown
                revitalization efforts and the establishment of an "Urban Waterfront" district. A new
                beach should be established in this area with linkages to the downtown commercial
                center of the city and to the community park/beach area recommended for development
                in the Ulman Avenue planning unit. A public boat launching facility could be sited
                just north of the RR bridge with access provided by a new roadway passing under the
                bridge and connecting with Beach Boulevard just south of the RR tracks. The feasibility
                of developing a large (e.g., 400 slip) municipal marina facility north of the RR bridge
                along with an extended breakwater and new parking and commercial facilities should
                also be evaluated.   Development of a large marina in this planning unit should be
                considered a long-range development option. (See Figure    13.)

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                                            ST. STANISLAW PLANNING UNIT

                                                  Management Category:
                                         Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

                 There is currently no beach in this planning unit which is located between the railroad
                 tracks and Sycamore Street. On the Mississippi Sound side of Beach Boulevard, the
                 planning unit contains a relatively wide grass area Oust south of the railroad tracks)
                 between the roadway and the seawall, the private St. Stanislaus pier, and a tidal wetland
                 just north of the American Legion Pier. On the inland or west side of Beach Boulevard,
                 the Lady of the Gulf Church, St. Stanislaus College (actually a private Jr. and Sr. High
                 School) and some  private  homes are found.

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                Management Policies

                The shoreline of this planning unit is not designated for large scale beach renourishment
                for recreational purposes. On the Mississippi Sound side of Beach Boulevard, however,
                a pedestrian linkage should be created to connect the Downtown planning unit with
                recreational opportunites provided in the American Legion Pier planning unit.          This
                linkage could include a landscaped, linear park between the roadway and seawall south
                of the RR tracks, and a pedestrian walkway along the seawall adjacent to the wetland
                north of the American Legion Pier. (See Figure 13.)

                If it is decided to establish a sand beach for shore protection purposes in this area, a
                new groin or equivalent structure (extending approximately 200 feet from the shoreline
                near the base of Union Street) should be constructed to help retain the     sand.

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                                      AMERICAN LEGION PIER PLANNING UNIT

                                                Management Categories:
                                      New Facility Development (Activity Center)
                                         New Facility Development (Beach Park)

               This planning unit contains the only recreational beach area currently found south of
               Highway 90 in the City of Bay St. Louis. The planning unit is bounded on the north
               by Washington Street and extends southward to the drainage outfall which marks the
               southern boundary of the existing sand beach. A small commercial area is located at
               Washington Street across Beach Boulevard from the American Legion Pier. With the
               exception of this commercial area, the shorefront west of Beach Boulevard is exclusively
               residential. All of the shorefront in this planning unit, however, including the commercial
               area, is zoned "Residential (Beach)".

               The sand beach located south of the American Legion Pier is a popular recreation area.
               However, with the exception of the convenience store on the corner of Washington
               Street where beach users can buy cold drinks       and  ice cream, there   are no facilities
               for beach users.

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                 There is space available on the Mississippi Sound side of Beach Boulevard for new
                 facility development - both in the area where the old American Legion building was
                 once located, and also on the pier which is a large rock structure with an unpaved
                 roadway on its surface.

                 The pier, which provides a public boat launch and fishing platform, is technically not a
                 city facility.  It was constructed by the American Legion, and the County is now
                 responsible for its maintenance.    There is room for parking on the pier and on the
                 seawall side of Beach Boulevard in the Washinaton Street area. Beach users also park
                 on the public right-of-way in front of the homes on the west side of Beach Boulevard
                 south of Ballintine Street.

                 The County District Supervisor maintains the pier and also the beach south of the pier.
                 Existing maintenance operations, however, are primarily limited to litter and debris
                 collection. The beach is stabilized somewhat on each end by the American Legion pier
                 and by the drainage outfall just north of Ramaneda Street.

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               Management Polides

               This planning unit should be considered a priority area for new recreational facility
               development and the construction of an expanded sand beach. (See Figure 14.) Two
               separate management categories are designated.        The pier itself, and the beach area
               immediately south of Washington Street including the former site of the American Legion
               building, are designated for Category I new facility    development. New facilities to be
               considered include a pavilion, restrooms, showers,      and a concession and picnic area
               designed to support expanded recreational activities   for local residents and also visitors
               from outside the County.      In addition, landscaping and other beautification measures
               should be applied to the pier. The new facilities to be developed should be sited so as
               not to interfere with the littoral rights of the residential property owners adjacent to
               Beach Boulevard.

               The stretch of beach fronting the exclusively residential area south of the Washington
               Street commercial area and extending to the drainage outfall just north of Ramaneda
               Street is designated Category 11.     New development in this area should be limited to
               an expanded sand beach and new parking facilities on the seaward side of Beach
               Boulevard. Beach users should be discouraged from parking alongside Beach Boulevard
               in front of the homes south of Ballintine Street.

               Replenishment of the sand beach in this planning unit to accomodate expanded
               recreational use should require extension and elevation of the drainage outfall just north
               of Ramaneda Street to help hold the new beach in place.

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                                       RAMANEDA/BAY OAKS PLANNING UNIT

                                                 Management Category:
                                        Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

               There is currently little or no beach against the seawall in this planning unit which
               extends from the drainage outfall just north of Ramaneda Street to the Bay St.
               Louis/Waveland corporate boundary. The existing shorefront development is exclusively
               residential and the shorefront properties are all zoned for residential use.

               Management Policies

               The shoreline in this planning unit is designated for beach replenishment only as necessary
               to serve shore protection needs.     If a new beach is established for shore protection
               purposes in this area, extension and elevation of the drainage outfall near Bay Oaks
               Drive will be necessary to stabilize the sand.       The area is not designated for new
               facility development or increased recreational use, and the existing residential character
               of the area should be maintained.

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                                      BAY OAKS/WMSPERING PINES PLANNING UNIT

                                                    Management Category:
                                           Conservation - Neighborhood R

                  This planning unit extends from the Bay St. Louis/Waveland boundary on the north to
                  the drainage outfall just south of Whispering Pines Road.       The beach in this area is
                  almost totally eroded in the northern part of the planning unit but widens toward the
                  drainage outfall. Overall, however, the beach is considerably narrower than the! beach
                  south of the American Legion Pier, and the shoreline is marked by a number of private
                  piers. The beach is a low intensity use area easily distinguished from the heavily used
                  Nicholson Avenue beach just to the south.

                  The shorefront development and zoning in this area are exclusively residential. Although
                  the beach area is used primarily by local residents, some parking for the nearby Nicholson
                  Avenue beach does occur in the public right-of-way on the west side of Beach Boulevard,
                  adjacent to the private homes in this area.

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               Management Policies

               This area is designated for beach replenishment only as necessary to serve shore
               protection needs. The area is not designated for new facility development or increased
               recreational use. The existing residential character of the area should be maintained.
               Where parking for beach use has traditionally taken place alongside Beach Boulevard,
               minimal parking improvements should be made to the extent possible.

               CHAPTER FOUR: WAVELAND (and unincorporated area)

                This chapter includes recommended management policies and development
                concepts for each of the following planning units in the City of Waveland
                and the unincorporated area to the south:

                �   Bay Oaks / Whispering Pines
                �   Nicholson Avenue

                    Coleman Avenue
                0   St. Clair / Waveland Boulevard
                    Gulfside Assembly
                �   Buccaneer Park

                �   Clermont Harbor
                �   Bayou Caddy

                Two recreational activity centers are proposed for development: at the
                intersection of Coleman Avenue and Beach Boulevard; and at Buccaneer
                Park. Each of these proposed centers would be flanked by beach parks.

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                                        NICHOLSON AVENUE PLANNING UNIT

                                                Management Category:
                                       Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

               Extending from the drainage outfall just south of Whispering Pines Road to the drainage
               outfall between Nicholson Avenue and Mollere Drive, this planning unit contains one of
               the more intensively used beach areas in the County.       The beach here is stabilized
               somewhat by two drainage outfalls which act as sand retention structures.

               Nicholson Avenue, a direct access route to Highway 90 West to New Orleans, bisects
               the planning unit.  The beach is a popular recreation area for day trip visitors from
               Louisiana who park on the public right-of-way between Beach Boulevard and the
               shorefront homes. There are, however, no facilities for beach users. Conflicts between
               beach users and beachfront property owners are intense in this planning unit.        These
               conflicts are caused by litter, noise, traffic, parking and other nuisance problems
               associated with high intensity beach use.

               The existing shorefront development is exclusively residential, as is the current zoning.

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                 Mmiagement Policies

                 This area is not designated for new recreational facility development or expanded beach
                 use.   Efforts should be undertaken to discourage the continued high intensity use of
                 the beach and to redirect beach users to new beach and recreational activity centers
                 recommended for development in the American Legion Pier, Coleman Avenue, and
                 Buccaneer Park planning units. The existing residential character of this planning unit
                 should be maintained.     Where parking for beach use has traditionally taken place
                 alongside Beach Boulevard, minimal parking improvements should be made to the extent
                 possible.

                 Extension and elevation of the drainage outfall approximately 1,000 feet to the east
                 of Nicholson Avenue should help to stabilize beach replenishment that may be necessary
                 for shore protection purposes.

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                                         COLEMAN AVENUE PLANNING UNIT

                                                Management Categories:
                                     New Facility Development (Activity Center)
                                        New Facility Development (Beach Park)

               This planning unit extends from the drainage outfall marking the southern boundary of
               the Nicholson Avenue planning unit to the drainage outfall just north of St. Clare
               School. The shorefront development is primarily residential but commercial development
               and commercial zoning are found along Coleman Avenue which intersects Beach Boulevard
               in the center of the planning unit.    At the intersection of Coleman Avenue and Beach
               Boulevard, multi-family residential development is currently under construction.       The
               Garfield Ladner Memorial Fishing Pier and a smaller, unused rock/pier structure are
               also found in this planning unit.

               There are no user-related facilities convenient to the sand beach in this area. As in
               the Nicholson Avenue area, beach users park alongside Beach Boulevard on the right-
               of-way in front of the shorefront homes. Beach maintenance operations are carried out

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                 by the County District Supervisor while the City of Waveland is responsible for the
                 Ladner Pier. The same sorts of conflicts (caused by noise, litter, and parking problems)
                 between beach users and shorefront property owners exist in this planning unit as in
                 the Nicholson Avenue area.

                 The drive along Coleman Avenue toward the shoreline presents a pleasing view of the
                 Mississippi Sound in the distance, and instills the visitor with a certain sense of
                 anticipation.   Upon arriving at Beach Boulevard, however, this anticipation @is not
                 realized. There are no water-related facilities other than the underutilized Ladner pier.

                 City officials have recently expressed an interest in pursuing the development of a
                 municipal marina in this area. Although the County had once promoted the development
                 of such a marina further south at Bayou Caddy (see Bayou Caddy Planning Unit), there
                 appear to be advantages to building a recreational marina in the Coleman Avenue area.
                 The principal advantages are dredging and dredged material disposal-related.           The
                 Coleman Avenue site is not as near to fishing grounds and deep water as Bayou Caddy,
                 however, and the proposed development of a marina near Coleman Avenue may raise
                 objections on the part of some nearby waterfront property owners.

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                Management Polieies

                This planning unit is a priority area for new recreational facility development and the
                construction of an expanded sand beach. To help stabilize this beach, the drainage
                outfall approximately 800 feet to the east of Mollere Drive should be extended and
                elevated. Two separate management categories are designated. The area at the foot
                of Coleman Avenue, including the Ladner Pier, the smaller rock/pier structure and the
                area between the two piers, is designated for Category I new facility development.
                (See Figure 15.)   Consistent with plans currently being formulated by the City of
                Waveland, new facilities to be considered should include a public marina, pavilion,
                restrooms, showers, concession and picnic area. These facilities should be designed to
                support expanded recreational activities for local residents and visitors from outside
                the County, and should include appropriate linkages to the Coleman Avenue commercial
                area inland of Beach Boulevard. New facilities should be sited so as not to interfere
                with the littoral rights of the residential property owners adjacent to Beach Boulevard.

                The beach areas fronting the exclusively residential areas on each side of the proposed
                activity center (south of Coleman Avenue and north of Terrace Street) are designated
                for Category II use. New development in these areas should be limited to sand beach
                expansion and new parking facilities on the seaward side of Beach Boulevard. Beach
                users should be discouraged from parking adjacent to the residential     areas alongside

                Beach Boulevard.

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                                  ST. CLARF,/WAVELAND AVENUE PLANNING UNIT

                                                 Management Category:
                                        Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

                There is currently no beach adjacent to the seawall in this planning unit which extends
                from the drainage outfall and private pier just north of St. Clare School to Waveland
                Avenue.    With the exception of the school, beachfront development is exclusively
                residential and the zoning  is also exclusively residential.

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                                            Shorefront Near St.  Clare School

                Management Policies

                The shoreline in this planning unit is designated for beach replenishment only as necesary
                to serve shore protection needs.      To help stabilize beach replenishment for shore
                protection purposes, a new groin or equivalent structure in the vicinity of Oak Boulevard
                should be constructed.    The area is not designated for new facility development or
                increased recreational use.   The existing residential character of the area should be
                maintained.

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                                         GULFSIDE ASSEMBLY PLANNING UNIT

                                                  Management Category:
                                        Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

                 This planning unit extends from Waveland Boulevard to the Gulfside Assembly entrance.
                 There are a few private piers in this area and two small "pocket" beaches updrift of
                 the drainage outfalls near Sears Avenue and Dane Road. The Gulfside Assembly is the
                 only non-residential development in the planning unit.        The zoning is exclusively
                 residential and the pocket beach areas   are used by local residents.

                                        "Pocket" Beaches Near Gulfside    Assembly

                 Management Policies

                 This area is designated for beach replenishment only as necessary to serve shore
                 protection needs.   Extension and elevation of the drainage outfall just east of Sears
                 Avenue should help stabilize a replenished beach in this area. The area is not designated
                 for new facility development or increased recreational use.     The existing residential
                 character of the area should be maintained.

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                                        BUCCANEER PARK PLANNING UNIT

                                               Management Categories:
                                     New Facility Development (Activity Center)
                                       New Facility Development (Beach Park)

               The Buccaneer Park planning unit is located between the Gulfside Assembly and the
               Clermont Harbor area. The planning unit contains four small pocket beach areas located
               across Beach Boulevard from the entrances to the Buccaneer State Park.          Although
               these beaches are small, they are often crowded with park visitors. The beaches are
               held in place by three drainage outfalls and a rock pile which function as groynes to
               trap sand on their updrift sides.

               The park provides picnic and camping facilities and also a wave pool which is especially
               popular with visitors from outside the County (particularly from New Orleans) who arrive
               by the busload on summer  weekends. Income generated by the wave pool and associated
               food concession has made  Buccaneer Park the largest  revenue producer of all the state
               parks in Mississippi.

                                          Entrance to Buccaneer State Park

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                                      Small Beach and Wetland Near Buccaneer Park

                 There are actually two park areas, separated by a large expanse of tidal marsh, on the
                 inland side of Beach Boulevard. -The first area, close to the Gulfside Assembly, contains
                 a picnic pavilion and some camping facilities. The second, larger area, contains the
                 wave pool, a large parking lot, picnic facilities and a more extensive camping area.
                 This larger area is separated from the Clermont Harbor planning unit by another large
                 expanse of marsh. The park is served by municipal sewer and water lines which run
                 along Beach Boulevard.

                 There is no residential development in this planning unit and, with the exception of
                 the park area, much of the land area inland of Beach Boulevard is tidal marsh.

                                 Tidal Marsh Inland of Beach Blvd. Near Buccaneer Park

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                Mmiagement Policies

                This planning unit should be considered a priority area for construction of an expanded
                and continuous sand beach which would allow the development of new recreational
                facilities seaward of the seawall. (See Figure 16.) Two separate management categories
                are designated. The beach area near the entrance to the wave pool is designated for
                Category I new facility development. New facilities to be considered include a pavilion,
                pier, restrooms, showers, and a concession area designed to create a high use activity
                center.   This activity center should be designed to support expanded use by local
                residents and also visitors from outside the County. The opportunity for County/local/
                state cooperation in the financing, construction and management of such a facility
                should be pursued. For example, the feasibility of the State Parks Commission operating
                the activity center for both park visitors and other beach users should be evaluated,

                The shoreline on both sides of the new activity center is designated Category 11. New
                development in these areas should include sand beach expansion and new parking facilities
                on the seaward side of Beach Boulevard.

                Concurrent with beach replenishment for recreational use in this planning unit, existing
                drainage outfalls in the following locations should be extended and elevated to help
                hold the expanded beach in place:

                -   adjacent to Buccaneer Park picnic pavilion and camping area just east of entrance
                    to Wave Pool;
                -   approximately 1600 feet to the west of entrance to Wave Pool;
                -   approximately 2800 feet to the west of entrance to Wave Pool; and
                -   approximately 4000 feet to the west of entrance to Wave Pool.

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                                                   Unincorporated Area
                                                Bayou Caddy Planning Unit

                                                  Management Category:
                                         Conservation - Neighborhood Recreation

                 There is currently no beach in this curving stretch of shoreline between Poinset Street
                 and the Bayou Caddy Commercial Fishing Harbor.        In this area the Hancock County
                 seawall is lowest in elevation above sea level and serves as a platform for recreational
                 fishing. Most of the land area shoreward of Beach Boulevard is marsh although a few
                 small cottages are located near Lakeshore Road, and there is parking space for
                 recreational fishermen alongside the roadway.

                 Plans are currently being pursued by the Mississippi Bureau of Marine Resources and
                 Hancock County to expand and enhance the Bayou Caddy Commercial Fishing Harbor.
                 Some of the difficulties associated with enhancement of the harbor, however, include
                 the poor quality of material to be dredged, the lack of a nearby disposal area, and the
                 lack of municipal utilities serving the site.

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               Management Policies

               This area is not designated for beach replenishment or for new recreational facility
               development.    Shore protection measures should allow continued use of the shorefront
               in this area for recreational fishing purposes.    Accordingly, a sand beach should not
               be established in this area and an alternative measure (a sloping rock revetment, for
               example) should be employed to protect this area    from waves  and  high water. Parking
               improvements along Beach Boulevard should be         undertaken to   serve  the needs of
               recreational fishermen.

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                                                   PART III:

                                     PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

               CHAPTER FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

               This Chapter contains recommended strategies for implementing the
               Sand Beach Master Plan. The recommendations address:

               0    Administrative Organization and Responsibilities, including the
                    establishment of a new Hancock County Sand Beach Commission.

                    Implementation Priorities.

               0    Potential Funding Sources, emphasizing increased alloeations of
                    seawall and road protection tax revenues for beach maintenance
                    and erosion control.

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                               ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

                 As described earlier, there are several governmental entities currently exercising
                 administrative and operational roles and responsibilities affecting the Hancock County
                 shoreline. By law, the Hancock County Board of Supervisors exercises primary control
                 over beach operations, and the cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland also conduct beach-
                 related activities in certain areas. Implementation of the Master Plan for Shorefront
                 Protection and Utilization will require coordinated efforts on the part of the County
                 and the cities, as well as the involvement of the State Parks Commission and the Bureau
                 of Marine Resources at the state level, and the Corps of Engineers at the federal level.

                 Recommended Administrative Structure

                 Implementation of the far-reaching recommendations and proposals contained in the
                 Master Plan will require the establishment of a more streamlined and coordinated
                 structure for adminstration of beach-related affairs. (See Plan Recommendations for
                 Administration and Financing in Chapter 1.) The County should assume a lead role in
                 Plan implementation, but the affected municipalities must also play a major role, and
                 individual Plan components must be planned, designed, and constructed in a manner
                 consistent with local zoning and other applicable regulations.           The f ive Plan
                 recommendations discussed below are directed toward the establishment of a new
                 administrative structure under the auspices of a new Hancock County Sand Beach
                 Commission.

                 1.  Establish Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Supervisors, Municipalities
                     and the State Parks Commission Regarding Participation in Implementing Beach
                     Improvements.

                     This memorandum will formalize the roles to be played by the County, the
                     participating cities and the State Parks Commission in implementing the Plan. The
                     document should signify adoption of the Plan as policy by the signatory bodies,
                     should stipulate specific activities and financial commitments to be made, and should
                     define responsibilities regarding construction within jurisdictional boundaries,
                     manpower commitments, and maintenance responsibilities for new facilities to be
                     built.

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                 2.   Establish a Hancock County Sand Beach Commission.

                      In order to effectively implement all elements of the Master Plan, a degree of
                      inter-governmental and inter-agency coordination not previously experienced with
                      regard to sand beach affairs will be required. An institutional mechanism to assure
                      coordination among ongoing beach-related activities, as well as new activities
                      envisioned by the Plan, is needed. Implementation of the Plan will require a variety
                      of coordinating activities that can best be handled by one group with the multi-
                      governmental representation and overall responsibility necessary for centralizing
                      the administration of all beach operations.

                      A new administrative body - the Hancock County Sand Beach Commission - should
                      therefore be established by the Hancock County Board of Supervisors to ov(arsee
                      day-to-day maintenance of a renourished and expanded beach and to exercise primary
                      responsibility for implementation of the Master Plan. The Commission should consist
                      of representatives from Bay St. Louis and Waveland; each Mayor and District
                      Supervisor should appoint a member to the Commission, and the terms of each
                      member should be staggered to maintain continuity.        The Commission should be
                      responsible for overseeing and coordinating all actions of local, state and federal
                      agencies on matters pertaining to the sand beach and related areas.

                      Specific activities of the Commission should include, but not be limited to:

                      �    Preparation and review of annual capital improvement plans for facilities
                           development to ensure consistency with priorities established in the Plan.

                      �    Coordination of local, state, federal, and private funding sources.

                      �    Review of designs for  new facilities to ensure conformance with the Plan and
                           with local regulations.

                      �    Coordination with the  State Parks Commission, Corps of Engineers, Bureau of
                           Marine Resources, and  other governmental bodies regarding beach replenishment,
                           erosion control, new facility development, and other aspects of Plan
                           implementation.

                           Review and approval of bids for concessions.

                      �    Promotion of public awareness.

                      �    Direction and coordination of sand beach and facilities maintenance operations.

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                    0    Monitoring overall progress of Plan implementation.

                    0    Working with the private sector to develop joint public-private ventures for
                         funding and maintenance of facilities.

                3.  Establish a County Beach Maintenance Department

                    The County should establish a new department with specific responsibilities for
                    maintaining a renourished and expanded sand beach, as well as new recreational
                    facilities. This department should have its own budget and report to the Sand
                    Beach Commission. The cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland should also contribute
                    to beach and facility maintenance in specific areas designated as recreational
                    activity centers. The Mississippi State Parks Commission should contribute to beach
                    and facility maintenance efforts near Buccaneer State Park. The Beach Commission
                    should coordinate County, city and state maintenance efforts in accordance with
                    responsibilities established in the Memorandum of Agreement.

                4.  Assign Beach Replenishment Responsibilities to the New Beach Commission.

                    Replenishment of the sand beach is an integral part of the Master Plan and ties
                    in closely with both erosion control and recreational facility improvement.
                    Consequently, to insure that replenishment is accomplished in compliance with the
                    Plan, the Beach Commission should work with the Corps of Engineers regarding
                    beach replenishment studies and projects, and all future beach replenishment programs
                    should be overseen by the Commission.

                5.  Establish Erosion Control Task Force.

                    Erosion control measures recommended in the Plan for stabilizing a renourished
                    sand beach include a sophisticated arrangement of stabiliz ,ing structures, dunes, and
                    vegetation plantings designed to hold sand. The County should establish an Erosion
                    Control Task Force to oversee and supervise actual dune construction, placement
                    of sand fencing, establishment of vegetation and construction of stabilizing
                    structures. The Task Force should consist of representatives from the following

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                      agencies which have indicated their support for an erosion control program:

                          Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District
                          U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, Plant Materials Cel.'Iter
                          Mississippi Department of Wildlife Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources
                          Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
                          Mississippi/Alabama Sea Grant Advisory Service
                          U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
                          Hancock County Civil Defense
                          Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District

                                           IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES

               Part II outlined a number of area-specific proposals and recommendations for recreational
               facilities and erosion control measures in each of 14 shorefront planning units. When
               considered in total, these proposals and recommendations represent a long-range Plan
               for beach development and shore protection. This Plan will require a number of years
               for implementation and should ultimately result in a beach environment quite different
               in both appearance and function from the environment which currently exists.         Given
               the high costs of full implementation and the major changes in beach environment
               envisioned, development of Plan proposals should proceed in several phases. The phased
               approach is necessary because of the initially limited availability of funds for
               implementation and because of the need for demonstrating the successful operation of
               basic plan concepts on a relatively small scale at first, then gradually developing a
               broad, solid base of public support for full implementation.

               Two Plan implementation phases should be established, based on the identification of
               projects for: (1) Immediate Action; and (2) Longer-Term Action.        Unit costs f or key
               facility components and erosion control measures have been estimated, and sources of
               funds for some individual projects are recommended.

               Phase One: Immediate Aetion

               Phase One activities should be initiated as soon as possible following adoption of the
               Master Plan. The immediate action activities should consist of:

               0    Emergency roadway repairs to Beach Boulevard.
               0    Beach replenishment (with erosion control and shore protection measures) in Category
                    II and III areas requiring emergency shore protection.
               0    Beach replenishment (with erosion control) for enhanced recreation in Category I
                    areas.
               0    Recreational facility development in Category I areas in coordination with selected
                    plans pending implementation by municipalities.
               0    Recreational facility planning and development in the Buccaneer Park area in
                    coordination with the Mississippi State Parks Commission.

                   Beach Replenishment

                   As noted earlier, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the early stages of conducting
                   a feasibility study for erosion control and beach replenishment assistance.       The time
                   frame for completion of the draft feasibility study is December, 1986; a final draft
                   should be completed by April, 1987; and final COE recommendations can be expected
                   by October, 1987. If the project receives a positive recommendation from the Chief of
                   the Engineers, then the project will be sent to the sponsoring Congressional Committee
                   for authorization and appropriation.      Congressional authorization might follow one
                   legislative session or require several depending on the mood of Congress, the total cost
                   of the project compared to its benefits, and Hancock County's committment of matching
                   funds. In any event, given the schedule for completion of the feasibility study, a imajor,
                   federally funded beach replenishment effort can not be initiated before 1988, fit the
                   earliest.

                   Beach Erosion Control Measures

                   In conjunction with extensive beach replenishment, it will be necessary to implement
                   sand conservation measures to stabilize and thereby prolong the life of the renourished
                   beach.   This will include the upgrading of several shore-perpendicular structures to
                   control longshore sand losses and the implementation of measures (e.g., relocation of
                   sand across the beach profile and dune stabilization by vegetation and fencing) to limit
                   wind-blown sediment. Stabilization of the placed sand will require the construction of
                   several new structures, such as groins or their equivalent, and the lengthening of existing
                   structures as described in Chapters 3 and 4.

                   In addition to shore-perpendicular structures for the reduction of sand losses caused by
                   longshore sediment transport, the control of wind-blown sand on an expanded sand beach
                   can be accomplished either by mechanical relocation of sand soundward on a biennial
                   basis or by establishment of vegetated dunes (possibly in combination with sand fel,'Icing).
                   Minimum initial and annual maintenance costs for vegetated dunes are estimated at
                   $3.00 and $1.00 per foot, respectively. These cost estimates should be refined based
                   on the experience of the test plantings currently being evaluated on the Harrison County
                   beaches. If those test plantings demonstrate good survivability and minimal vandalism
                   problems, then it is recommended that vegetated dunes be established in appropriate

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               Category II and III areas where an expanded sand beach is recommended for shore
               protection purposes.

               Figure 17 summarizes recommended shore protection and erosion control measures
               associated with large-scale beach replenishment for shore protection and recreational
               development. (Not all of these measures will be implemented in Phase One.)

               Recreational Facilities

               Recommendations for recreational facility development to be implementated in Phase
               One include:

                    Planning, design and construction of recreational facilities (e.g., pavilion, restrooms,
                    showers, picnic areas, and concession) in the Category I area of the American
                    Legion Pier planning unit.
               �    Planning, design and construction of recreational facilities in the Coleman Avenue
                    Category I area, in coordination with plans being formulated by the City of Waveland.
               �    Planning, design and construction of recreational facilities for the Category I area
                    of Buccaneer Park (e.g., pavilion, pier, restrooms, showers, boardwalks, concession
                    area).

               Figure 18 lists potential funding sources for these recreational development activities.
               Estimated unit costs for the development of recreational and supporting facilities are
               shown in Figure 19, and Figure 20 illustrates a sample total project cost based on unit
               cost estimates. Because the sites marked for development along the shoreline vary,
               and because the size and configuration of particular facilities will vary, preparation of
               detailed designs for each site should be the first step in the implementation process.
               After detailed designs are completed, more specific cost estimates should be prepared.

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                                                             FIGU RE 17:

                                     SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED SHORE PROTECTION
                                          AND BEACH EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

                         Type of Activity                                                           Est. Cost

                         1.   Beach replenishment; design beach 200 feet wide;                  $[To be determined]
                              crest elevation 5 feet above mean sea level.

                         2.   Beach replenishment as necessary for shore
                              protection purposes in Category III areas.                         [To be determined)

                         3.   Construction of new structures for stabilization
                              of placed sand (groins or equivalent structures):

                                  -    Ulman Ave. Planning Unit: 200-foot groin
                                       at the base of McDonald Ave.                             $         40,000

                                  -    St. Stanislus Planning Unit: 200-foot groin
                                       near the base of Union St.                                         30,000

                                  -    St. Clare/Waveland Ave. Planning Unit:
                                       300-foot groin in the vicinity of Oak Blvd.                        35,000

                         4.   Lengthening and elevating existing structures:
                              projections of 300 feet from seawall; crest                        $5,000 - 15,001)
                              elevations of 5-6 feet:                                             per structure

                                  -    American Legion Pier Planning Unit: drainage
                                       outfall just north of Ramaneda St.

                                  -    Ramaneda/Bay Oaks Planning Unit: drainage
                                       outfall near the base of Bay Oaks Drive

                                  -    Nicholson Ave. Planning Unit: drainage
                                       outfall approx. 1,000 feet east of
                                       Nicholson Ave.

                                  -    Coleman Ave. Planning Unit: drainage
                                       outfall approx. 800 feet east of Mollere Dr.

                                  -    St. Clare/Waveland Ave. Planning Unit:
                                       Drainage outfall just east of Sears Ave.

                                  -    Buccaneer Park Planning Unit: Drainage outfalls
                                       -  adjacent to Picnic Pavilion & Camping Area
                                       -  just east of entrance to Wave Pool
                                       -  approx. 1,600 ft. west of entrance to Wave Pool
                                       -  approx. 2,800 ft. west of entrance to Wave Pool
                                       -  approx. 4,000 ft. west of entrance to Wave Pool

                         5.   Mechanical  relocation of sand Soundward on a biennal
                              basis in Category I High Use Activity Areas

                         6.   Vegetated dunes in Category II and III areas                      $120,000 (initial.)
                                                                                                  45,000 (annual)

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                                                                FIGURE 18:

                                   IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE ONE RECOMMENDATIONS
                                                  FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

                    Planning Unit                 Type of Activity                      Source of Funds

                    American Legion Pier          Category I: Planning design           Road Protection & Seawall
                     (Bay St. Louis)              and construction of re-                  Taxes
                                                  creational facilities.                County District 4
                                                                                        City of Bay St. Louis
                                                                                        County Recreation Fund

                    Coleman Ave.                  Category 1: Design of                 Road Protection & Seawall
                     (Waveland)                   recreational facilities                  Taxes
                                                  and parking site plans                County District 1
                                                  in coordination with City             City of Waveland
                                                  of Waveland's plans for               County Recreation Fund
                                                  recreational development.

                    Buccaneer Park                Category 1: Design of                 Road Protection & Seawall
                     (Waveland)                   recreational facilities                  Taxes
                                                  and parking site plan   in            County District 1
                                                  coordination with MS    State         City of Waveland
                                                  Park Commission.                      MS State Parks Commission
                                                                                        County Recreation Fund

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                                         FIGURE 19: UNIT COSTS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

                                                               Structures

                                           All wood; built to local and federal
                                           standards for structures In beach zone
                                           subject to hurricane force storms; handi-
                                           capped access where required.

                                           Picnic shelters
                                           201 x 201; concrete floor                          $10,000 each

                                           Play area
                                           Incl. play equipment and low curb                  $15,000 - 25,000 each

                                           Restroom/Showers
                                           In street right-oF-way; elevated
                                           for storm protection; handicapped
                                           access; utilities under highway by
                                           others; 201 x 301                                  $40,000 each

                                           Temporary Restroom
                                           4-stall unit; enclosure to coor-
                                           dinate with other design elements                  $ 5,000 each

                                           Rest room/show er/conc ession
                                           In high-use areas; utilities under
                                           highway by others; 301 x 401                       $110,000 each

                                           Major Facilities
                                           Res troom/sho wers/concessions &
                                           restaurant; joint public-private

                                                                      Pedestrian Walkways

                                                 Concrete sidewalk
                                                 61 wide, placed on grade                            $ 11/lin.ft.
                                                 101 wide, placed on grade                           $ 18/lin.ft.

                                                 Boardwalk
                                                 TO_1-w`ird-e, elevation less than 61                $200/lin.f t.
                                                 101 wide, elevation 101                             $250/lin.ft.

                                                 Plank dc cable walk through dunes
                                                 TOF _wOr d- _e                                      $ 40/lin.ft.
                                                 Control rail                                        $ 7/11n.ft.
                                                 Graphics (re:dune protection)                       $100 each

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                                                      FIGURE 19: (Continued)

                                                           Parking Areas

                                          Parking at 900 angle to Beach Blvd.
                                          Asphalt with signs,
                                          wheel stops, meters
                                          Each 20 spaces $8,000

                                          Opportunity area north of seawall
                                          Asphalt on sand with pa-rEir-n-gmeters,
                                          signs, and 8 x 8 wood post and rail.
                                            Base of 60 spaces                         $70,000
                                            Each additional 20 spaces                 $20,000

                                          Parking south of seawall
                                          Asphalt on sand With-parking meters,
                                          signs, and 8 x 8 post and rail.
                                            Base of 60 spaces                         $85.000
                                            Each additional 20 spaces                 $20,000

                                                               Plantings*

                                             Live oak trees
                                             Ve-p-en-d-irn-g on size   $    100-300 each

                                             Palm trees on beach
                                             Depending on size         $   200-300 each

                                             Small flowering trees
                                             Depending on size         $   100-200 each

                                             Shrubs
                                             Depending on size         $     15-40 each

                                             Pine tree group
                                             T
                                                Te-
                                              yp al mass 76 plants
                                             (3001 x 501 planted)      $ 3,500-4,500
                                               Prices i'nclude maintenance until plants
                                               are established. Some demolitian may be
                                               required for oak tree planting in some areas.

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                                                           FIGURE 20:

                                      COST ESTIMATE FOR A TYPICAL CATEGORY I
                                                  BEACH RECREATION AREA

                            Parking Area (south of seawall 200 spaces)               $ 90,000
                            Restroom/showers/concessions (1200 sq. ft.)                90,000
                            Pavilions (400 sq. ft.)                                    10,000
                            10 Sun Shelters                                               5,000
                            Beach Playground                                           15,000
                            Landscaping                                                10P000
                            Erosion Control                                               5,000
                            Other Equipment                                            10,000
                            Contingency                                                15,000
                                                         Est. Total Cost              $250,000

                   Phase Two: Longer-Term Action

                   Longer-term activities should affect all of the planning units, and should address the
                   desired long-term future of the sand beach in a manner which optimizes the economic
                   and recreational opportunities of the beach.       Phase Two could include expansion of
                   Phase One projects, as well as other activities made possible as a result of a major
                   beach replenishment project.

                   Phase Two activities should be initiated as soon as funds are available and in accordance
                   with public attitudes following implementation of the Immediate Action Program. Specific
                   Phase Two activities should include:

                   �   Expansion of erosion control measures to all Category III areas.
                   �   Recreational facility development in selected areas identified for beach improvements
                       in the downtown Bay St. Louis area.
                   �   Design and construction of recreational facilities in Category II areas (Ulman Avenue,
                       American Legion Pier, Coleman Avenue, and Buccaneer Park).

                   Figure 21 summarizes recreational facilities recommended for development in Phase! Two.

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                                                                   FIGURE 21:

                                                    IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE TWO
                                      RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

                      Planning Unit                 Type of Activity                        Source of Funds

                      Ulman Ave.                    Category 11: design and                 Road Protection & Seawall
                      (Bay St. Louis)               construction of recreational              Taxes
                                                    facilities in coordination              County District 3
                                                    with plans for a municipal              City of Bay St. Louis
                                                    neighborhood park.                      County Recreation Fund

                      Downtown Bay St. Louis        Category 1: development of              Road Protection & Seawall
                       (Bay St. Louis)              recreational facilities in                Taxes
                                                    coordination with Urban                 County District 5
                                                    Waterfront redevelopment                City of Bay St. Louis
                                                    plans.                                  County Recreation Fund
                                                                                            Community Development
                                                                                              Block Grant

                      American Legion Pier          Category II: design and                 Road Protection & Seawall
                       (Bay St. Louis)              construction   of new parking             Taxes
                                                    facilities for expanded                 County District 4
                                                    beach area.                             City of Bay St. Louis
                                                                                            County Recreation Fund

                      Coleman Ave.                  Category 11:   design and               Road Protection & Seawall
                       (Waveland)                   construction   of new parking             Taxes
                                                    facilities for expanded                 County District 1
                                                    beach area.                             City of Waveland
                                                                                            County Recreation Fund

                      Buccaneer Park                Category 11: design and                 Road Protection & Seawall
                       (Waveland)                   construction of new parking               Taxes
                                                    facilities for expanded                 County District 1
                                                    beach area.                             City of Waveland
                                                                                            County Recreation Fund
                                                                                            MS State Park Commission

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                                             POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES

                 Constructing new facilities, replenishing the beach, and establishing erosion control
                 measures in accordance with Master Plan recom mendat ions, will require increased levels
                 of funding for sand beach activities.    Increasing existing funding levels will require
                 taking some public revenues currently applied to programs not related to the sand beach
                 and redirecting those revenues toward the beach, as well as obtaining additional capital
                 and operating funds from new sources.

                 The potential of a number of local, state, and federal funding sources for contributing
                 to implementation of the Master Plan has been evaluated. As noted in Chapter 1 (see
                 Plan Recommendations for Administration and Financing), local funding sources have
                 been chosen to form the financial base for implementing the Master Plan.

                 The basic recommendations for financing implementation of the Master Plan are as
                 follows:

                 0   Revenues from the special 3 cents/gallon tax on gasoline (seawall tax) and the li
                     cents/gallon road protection tax should be the principal sources of funding for all
                     shore protection and beach maintenance activities.

                 0   The Board of Supervisors should consider levying a special tax in accordance with
                     County recreation laws to support public recreational development.

                 0   The development of public/private partnerships should be pursued to aid in the
                     financing of new recreational facilities.

                 0   Beach user fees should be applied where practical to help defray construction,
                     operation, and maintenance costs for recreational facilities and erosion control
                     measures.

                 0   The Board of Supervisors should consider adding a special sales tax on food,
                     beverages and lodging to help finance beach improvements and user facilities.

                     State and federal funding sources should also be utilized in the financing of beach
                     improvements.

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                Potential Local Funding Sources

                As noted earlier, funding sources for some of the existing beach-related activities
                carried out by local government entities are authorized by specific state statutes. A
                review of these statutes has revealed opportunities for financing beach improvements
                in Hancock County. The following sections describe potential local funding sources as
                authorized by specific chapters of the Mississippi Code.

                Chapter 9 - County Park System

                The five-member Hancock County Park Commission has full authority and responsibility
                to develop, operate and maintain any or all of the County's recreational resources and
                facilities. The County Park Commission may hire employees, collect fees for park use,
                and operate or lease concessions (MSS Code Sections 55-9-83 and 55-9-85).              This
                Commission can join with other commissions, municipalities or authorities in establishing,
                maintaining and operating any public park or recreational facility and can accept funds
                from any source and levy up to 2 mills to accomplish these purposes. Because of the
                recreational functions which a renourished beach would provide, it would be possible
                to consider managing the entire sand beach operation, including maintenance of shore
                protection functions, as a County park and recreation system. The Board of Supervisors
                can levy a 2 mill County-wide tax and can allocate all or a portion of that collected in
                the municipalities for recreational improvements on the beach for the benefit of municipal
                residents.

                Chapter 11 - County Port and Harbor Commission and
                Chapter 9 - County Port Authority or Development Commission

                Through the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (PHC), the Board of Supervisors
                has the authority to replenish County sand beaches (Section 59-9-21) by the issuance
                of general obligation bonds, or the Board of Supervisors may apply, for beach
                replenishment purposes, any funds made available to the Port and Harbor Commission.
                It has been suggested that if tourism is designated an "industry" under the definitions
                cited in MSS Code Section 55-9-5, then County funds designated for PHC use for
                industrial development purposes could be used to finance beach recreational facilities.
                Under current law, however, replenishment and the development and maintenance of

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                 harbors appear to be the only beachfront-related projects for which Port and Harbor
                 Commission funds may be applied.

                 Chapter 33 - Sea Walls

                 The five member Board of Supervisors has broad powers under this statute to erect,
                 improve and maintain all necessary shore and road protection structures (MSS Code
                 Section 65-33-1). Numerous methods of financing are also authorized under this Chapter
                 to implement shore and road protection structures. The Board of Supervisors may issue
                 general obligation or revenue bonds, borrow, collect fees and tolls, assess ad valorem
                 taxes, levy automobile privilege license taxes, levy and collect motor vehicle license
                 taxes, borrow money on the full faith and credit of the County, levy and collect gasoline
                 excise taxes, and receive state and federal aid.

                 About 1928, the Board of Supervisors enacted a 3 cents per gallon special County tax
                 (seawall tax) on gasoline to pay for the c6nstruction of the Hancock County seawall.
                 After the original seawall construction bonds were retired, the seawall tax was continued
                 and revenues from this tax, as well as surplus County funds, were used for debt service
                 on the County's Port Bienville Industrial Park and Stennis Industrial Airport.       As a
                 result, the total seawall tax revenues available for shore protection and maintenance
                 purposes were reduced. This allocation of seawall tax revenues for purposes other than
                 shore protection is allowed by various statutes, under certain conditions as stated in
                 MSS Code Section 59-9-53 and 59-9-57. (Recent seawall tax collections are shown in
                 Table 1.)

                 The potential funding sources and options available for industrial development projects
                 are as numerous as those available for shore protection purposes, but have not been as
                 fully utilized. For industrial development. purposes, the Board of Supervisors can issue
                 bonds, borrow, assess taxes, collect fees and apply the proceeds from sale of lands or
                 operation of industrial parks (MSS Code 1972, Section 59-9-53). However, because of
                 the available surplus revenues traditionally generated by the seawall tax, revenue sources
                 established specifically for industrial development purposes have not been utilized.
                 These other sources should be utilized in order for additional seawall tax revenUE!S to
                 be available for shore protection purposes.

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               Table 2 shows the debt service requirements for retiring the construction bonds on the
               Port Bienville Industrial Park and Stennis Airport.       There is a current outstanding
               balance of $1,808,000, but by the end of 1993 the bonds will be completely retired if
               collections remain as expected and continue to be applied in the same manner. However,
               these funds should be available much sooner if the Board of Supervisors applies all or
               a portion of available industrial development revenues and proceeds estimated at $2
               million (MSS code of 1972 Section 59-9-53) to the retirement of the two major bond issues.

                                                        Table 1:

                                                 Annual Collections from
                                         3* Speeial Tax (Seawall) on Gasoline

                                            Year                  Amount

                                            1978                  266,882
                                            1979                  301,658
                                            1980                  274,964
                                            1981                  297,362
                                            1982                  336,924
                                            1983                  350,477
                                            1984                  340,789

                             Source: Mississippi Motor Vehicle Comptroller, 1986.

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                                                           Table 2:
                                              Bond Payment Schedule Summary
                                        Port    Harbor Bond & Interest Sinking Fund

                                       Year                  Principal & Interest

                                       1986                          213,000
                                       1987                          223,000
                                       1988                          233,000
                                       1989                          248,000
                                       1990                          258,000
                                       1991                          258,000
                                       1992                          175,000
                                       1993                          200,000

                                       1994                          - 0-

                  Chapter 13     Harbor Improvements by Coast Counties

                  This Chapter authorizes the Board of Supervisors to use and expend funds from the sale
                  of bonds to develop and improve public harbors, breakwaters, docks, and recreational
                  centers, and to purchase land and rights-of-way as necessary (MSS Code Section 59-13-1).

                  Chapter 15 - Small Craft Harbors

                  Under this Chapter, any municipality which has a population of 10,000 or more may be
                  authorized to acquire land, harbor sites, and waterfrontage for the purpose of establishing,
                  operating and controlling harbors and recreational parks. The municipality can accept
                  grants, charge fees, lease and also levy sufficient millage in connection with the issuance
                  of bonds for the specified purposes.

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                Chapter 37 - Streets, Parks and Other Public Property

                The governing authority of any municipality may own, operate and regulate piers,
                pavilions, bathhouses, etc. for public recreational purposes through the use of streets
                or public landings or the procurement of same (MSS Code Section 27-37-13).

                Ad Valorem

                In Hancock County, a 1 mill Ad Valorem tax on the assessed County-wide valuation
                would generate approximately $125,000.

                Potential State Sources of Revenue

                Bureau of Marine Resources

                The Mississippi Department of Wildlife Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources
                administers several grant programs (available for coastal planning as well as construction
                purposes), including those authorized by various sections of the Coastal Zone Management
                Act of 1972, as amended.

                Potential Federal Funding Sources

                Several federal programs have also been identified as potential funding sources for
                beach improvements and recreational facilities. The availability of funds through some
                of these programs could, however, be significantly curtailed by recent Administration
                proposals to reduce the federal deficit.

                Economic Development Administration Programs

                The Economic Development Administration provides grants for development facilities
                (public works) under Title I of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
                1965. Hancock County is located in an EDA-designated Redevelopment Area. Projects
                for funding are judged by estimated employment increases relative to the size of the
                grant. The EDA also requires a demonstration of feasibility for all proposed projects.

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                   Docking facilities designed to stimulate the tourist industry are considered as project
                   activities eligible for EDA public works grant assistance.

                   Community Development Block Grants

                   Under the Housing and Community Development     Act of 1.974, the Community Development
                   Block Grant program allocates grants to urban areas.       These grants can be used to
                   fund facilities and infrastructure planned to support economic development.

                   Urban Mass Transit Administration Programs

                   The Urban Mass Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, administers
                   a program of grants for mass transportation projects under Section 9 of the Urban Mass
                   Transportation Act of 1964. This program provides for grants of up to 80% of eligible
                   planning costs, and in some cases 50% of any net deficit operating costs.       Funds are
                   allocated by state, and within the state among specific areas. A proposed project must
                   be described in an application to the UMTA Regional Office, and must be listed and
                   described in an area plan for urban mass transit. A private developer or other private
                   enterprise entity can operate the service under agreement with the grantee.

                   Land and Water Conservation Fund

                   Recreation grants are available through the Land and Water Conservation Fund
                   administered by the National Parks Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
                   Funds granted under this program can be used on a 50% local matching basis for
                   acquisition of land for park or recreational use and for recreational facilities, including
                   elements of pleasure-craft marina facilities.     The Bureau of Recreation and Parks,
                   Mississippi Department of Natural Resources, administers the Land and Water
                   Conservation Fund at the state level.      Final project approval rests with the Atlanta
                   Regional Office of the National Parks Service.

                   NOAA/Fish & Wildlife Service Program

                   This program is administered jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                   Administration (U.S. Department of Commerce), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
                   and is authorized under the Fish Restoration and Management Act (the "Dingell-Johnson

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               Act"), as recently amended by the "Wallop-Breaux" Act. Funds from this program may
               be used to support recreational fishing development and can be used to construct piers,
               boat ramps, and other supporting facilities. Under the program, pooled proceeds from
               specific excise taxes are collected by the federal government and allocated to state
               governments on a formula basis, requiring a state match of 25% of the federal funds
               in each state. Under the amendment, more tax proceeds are available, the funding pool
               larger, and marine (salt water) fisheries resources and users are eligible.

               .U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

               As described in Chapter 1 and Appendix A, the Corps of Engineers has recently completed
               a Reconnaissance Report recommending that a study of the Hancock County Shoreline
               be conducted to determine the feasibility of establishing a federal shore protection
               project. The Feasibility Study, which will be funded by the Corps (50%) and by Hancock
               County (50% matching funds), will make recommendations regarding the need for, and
               costs of, beach replenishment and other shore protection measures.

                                        APPENDICES

    I

                                         APPENDIX A:

                         HISTORY OF BEACH AND SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION

                                                         A - 1

                                HISTORY OF BEACH AND SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION

                [Note: The information contained in this Appendix is taken largely from three sources:
                (1) the draft Phase I Survey Report on Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection
                for Shores of Mississipp'l (Hancock County) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1974;
                (2) "Shoref-ront Rehabilitation, a Proposed Plan of Action for Hancock County, Miss."
                prepared by Gulf Regional Planning Commission and Southern Mississippi Planning and
                Development District, September 1983; and (3) the National Shoreline Study, Regional
                Inventory Report, South Atlantic - Gulf Region, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South
                Atlantic Corps of Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia. The Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
                has recently completed a reconnaissance study of the Hancock County shoreline in
                preparation for studying the feasibility of a federal shore protection project, but this
                reconnaissance study is not yet available for public review.]

                Baekground

                Historically, shoreline erosion has caused significant problems in Hancock County. Over
                the years, incessant wind and wave action, flooding, inadequate drainage, beach erosion,
                and occasional hurricanes have caused millions of dollars in damage, limited economic
                growth, and presented life threatening situations to the people of Hancock County. The
                existing seawall and sand beach, as well as Beach Boulevard which runs alongside the
                seawall, have deteriorated significantly as a result of these natural forces.

                Hancock County has no coastline on the Gulf of Mexico.          The County's Mississippi
                Sound shoreline is protected by Cat Island and by the islands of the Louisiana marshes.
                The eastern boundary of Hancock County's coastal region is a center line through St.
                Louis Bay, one of the two inland bays on the Mississippi coast. The north shore of the
                bay, from the Harrison-Hancock County boundary to the mouth of the Jourdan River,
                is entirely marsh.  Most of the County's eastern coast, from near the mouth of the
                Jourdan River to the mouth of Bayou Caddy, is protected by 11.5 miles of seawall built
                piecemeal between 1915 and 1928, and by an originally 6-mile long sand beach pumped
                into place along the Mississippi Sound side of the seawall in early 1967. A paved road
                (Beach Boulevard) immediately behind the seawall connects the various shoreline
                communities. At Bayou Caddy there is an abrupt change in topography. From Bayou
                Caddy westward the Hancock County coastal area is flat, drainage is poor, and the
                shoreline is almost entirely low salt marsh broken by numerous bayous and streams.

                With the exception of a mile of school property, the entire Hancock County shoreline
                is privately owned.

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                 Hancock County's 1980 population of 24,537 makes it the least populous of Mississippi's
                 three coastal counties. Much of the population is concentrated near the coastal area
                 from Bay St. Louis to Bayou Caddy. Considerable residential development has taken
                 place in the County in recent years, particularly since the NASA Mississippi Test Facility
                 was constructed. The coast westward from Bayou Caddy is undeveloped.

                 In past years, development in Hancock County has not kept pace with development in
                 the two other Mississippi coastal counties. The area from Highway 90 to Bayou Caddy
                 is appreciated to continue to develop as a residential area, while future development
                 of the marshy   shoreline westward of Bayou Caddy is unlikely.

                 Existing Shore  Protection Works

                 The principal  shore protection structure in Hancock County is the 11.5-mile seawall
                 constructed by local interests between the Jourdan River and Bayou Caddy. The existing
                 seawall consists of a variety of wall types and configurations. Between 1915 and 1920,
                 the City of Bay St. Louis, together with St. Stanislaus College, built a series of seawalls
                 5,500 feet in length to protect the city's main business district.       Another series of
                 step-type seawalls was constructed by the County between 1926 and 1928. The total
                 cost of original construction of these seawalls was approximately $850,000. The adjoining
                 roadway (Beach Boulevard) was initially constructed as a 24-foot double lane concrete
                 structure, costing approximately $350,000.

                 The seawall sections constructed by the City of Bay St. Louis include three sections
                 of step-type walls and five varieties of upright concrete walls. The seawalls constructed
                 by the County are reinforced concrete step-type slabs supported at the heel by reinforced
                 concrete piling and at the toe by a curtain wall of interlocking concrete piles. Top
                 elevations of both series of seawalls vary according to backshore elevations, and range
                 from 2.78 feet above Mean Sea Level at Bayou Caddy to 11.0 feet at Bay St. 'Louis.

                 In 1929, local interests attempted to maintain a beach seaward of the seawall through
                 construction of a series of low, short concrete groins.        In 1941, small amounts of
                 dredged fill were placed against the wall in another effort to establish a protective
                 beach. Both of these efforts proved ineffective.

                                                         A - 3

               Historically, maintenance of the seawall by local interests has been limited to essential
               repair work after complete washouts of sections of Beach Boulevard during periods of
               intense coastal flooding.   Following extensive damage to the seawall and adjoining
               roadway caused by Hurricane Betsy in September 1965, wall sections were repaired and
               a 6.1 mile stretch of protective sand beach was constructed along the more severely
               damaged sections from Clermont Harbor to Bay St. Louis. The sand beach was pumped
               into place early in 1967 and constructed to a 150-foot top width. Beach construction
               and seawall repairs were performed by the Federal Office of Emergency Preparedness.

               Additional repairs to undermined sections of the seawall have since been realized
               indirectly as a result of repairs to Beach Boulevard by the Mississippi State Highway
               Department. Beach Boulevard is no longer a state highway, however, and its maintenance
               is now a County responsibility. In 1982, sections of the roadway were repaired by the
               County using Federal Coastal Energy Impact Program grant funds provided under the
               Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.

               Shoreline Erosion

               The portion of the Hancock County shoreline northeast of Bayou Caddy has historically
               been subject to the forces of erosion. (See Appendix B.)      Available surveys indicate
               that the magnitude of shoreline recession has been greatest near the mouth of Bayou
               Caddy.    A total recession of about 750 feet occurred near the mouth of the Bayou
               during the 89-year period between 1852 and 1941. About a mile to the northeast, the
               shoreline eroded 250 feet in the 1852-1917 period and 300 feet in the 1917-1941 period
               for a total recession of 550 feet. Between two and three miles northeast of the Bayou,
               the 1852-1917 erosion was about 250 feet and the 1917-1941 erosion was about 100
               feet, for a total recession of 350 feet. This trend continued northerly around Bay St.
               Louis to the mouth of the Jourdan River.

               With minor exceptions, the existing seawall defines the 1941 shoreline. At many points
               in Bay St. Louis the seawall also coincides with the shoreline as it existed in 1917-
               1918. The position of the shoreline from the mouth of the Jourdan River to the mouth
               of Bayou Caddy was more or less fixed by construction of the seawall between 1915
               and 1928, but prior to that period the shoreline was experiencing severe recession.

                                                               A - 4

                  Essentially all natural beaches that existed seaward of the seawalls at the times of
                  their construction have been eliminated by erosion. Since the design toe elevations of
                  the seawalls generally approximated the elevations of the natural beaches, loss of the
                  beaches has left many of the underlying cut-off walls exposed to all tidal stages in
                  those areas where the walls are not protected by artificial fill. Many exposed Cult-off
                  walls have developed cracks, due to the improper driving of the cut-off walls and
                  settling and shifting of some seawall sections as a result of decay of untreated timber
                  supports and past storm damages. These cracks allow sand back-fill from behind the
                  seawall and under the adjacent roadway to seep out, endangering the stability of the
                  walls and undermining the adjoining road bed and sidewalk.

                  A detailed survey of the Hancock County seawalls following Hurricane Betsey in 1965
                  indicated the following: 252 linear feet of destroyed, buried or badly displaced sellwall
                  attributed directly to the hurricane; 729 linear feet of similar damages attributable to
                  earlier storms and general deteriorations; and an additional 10,103 linear feet of less
                  damaged seawall attributed to improper construction, settlement and deteriorating
                  factors.    All seawall damages adjacent to Beach Boulevard were accompanied by
                  undermining and failures of the adjoining road and backlying properties. Reconstruction
                  of the destroyed seawall sections and placement of the 6-mile protective beach berm
                  against the wall were authorized and accomplished in 1967 with federal disaster recovery
                  funds.   A survey of the seawall following Hurricane Camille in 1969 indicated that
                  general conditions of the wall were unchanged from those following the repairs in 1967.
                  Numerous cracks and openings in the underlying cut-off walls, however, continue to
                  result in leakage of back-fill and settlement of the adjoining sidewalk and roadway
                  along unprotected reaches. General conditions of the older vertical-faced seawalls are
                  better than the conditions of the more numerous step-type walls with respect to both
                  structural integrity and soundness of cut-off walls.

                  The approximately 6 miles of artificial beach along Mississippi Sound between Clermont
                  Harbor and Bay St. Louis were constructed to provide a berm width of 50 feet at
                  elevations ranging from 3.4 to 6.0 feet above Mean Sea Level and a seaward slope of
                  1 vertical to 25 horizontal.      Initial widths of beach formed by the protective berm
                  extended from about 150 to 200 feet from the seawall. Currents apparently flowing
                  southwesterly along the shore have completely eroded this beach on the south sides of
                  littoral blockages.    (Numerous piers, several irregularly spaced bulkheaded drains and

                                                           A - 5

                broken concrete groins extend from the seawall and block the littoral movement of
                material along the shoreline from Highway 90 to Bayou Caddy.

                The 6-mile artificial beach suffered negligible damage during Hurricane Camille in 1969,
                apparently because the beach was so rapidly inundated by the storm surge. A second
                low and shallow artificial beach about 1 mile in length was constructed in the Ulman
                Avenue area south of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge by the Mississippi State Highway
                Department in 1967. This beach, however, was completely eroded by Hurricane Camille.

                Improvements Desired

                The hurricanes of 1947, 1965, 1969, 1978, 1979, the severe flooding caused by abnormal
                high tides and rain in April 1983, and, most recently, Hurricanes Elena and Juan in the
                fall of 1985, have served as powerful stimulants to local interests seeking means for
                protection against tidal flooding, and have led to many unanswered requests for federal
                assistance.   Efforts to mitigate the existing flood and erosion problems have included
                various Congressional resolutions authorizing the Corps of Engineers to study the effects
                of hurricanes and shore protection needs. These studies took place       on several different
                occasions beginning in 1943, again in 1966 and 1974, and a 1985 report has just recently
                been completed by the Corps.       Each of these studies and/or investigations hinged on
                the construction of new shore protection devices that would attempt to minimize the
                potential for hurricane damage. The 1974 report, for example, focused on construction
                of a massive rock barrier to protect the Hancock County shore. Federal assistance for
                the proposed structure (which would have cost an estimated $300 million and stretched
                from the Henderson Point area in west Harrison County to an upland point mid-way in
                Hancock County) was not recommended. Not only was the project declared economically
                unjustified by the Corps, the proposal posed significant environmental impacts.

                In the last several years, actions undertaken and funded by Bay St. Louis, Waveland
                and Hancock County have been primarily remedial. Local action has included' various
                planning and administrative pursuits, along with many resolutions and requests for federal
                assistance. Collectively, these local actions have included: replenishment of portions
                of the sand berm in 1972; routine overlay and other roadway repairs; acquisition of
                $325,000 in Coastal Energy Impact Funds to initiate emergency road repairs in 1982;
                and completion of an Emergency Beach Road Repair Plan in 1983.

                                                           A - 6

                The Corps of Engineers has recently completed a Reconnaissance Study of the Hancock
                County shoreline prior to initiating a study of the feasiblity of a federal shore protection
                project. The recommendations from the reconnaissance report were favorable, and the
                Corps' has initiated the feasibility planning study.

                Assuming early allocation of local matching funds, the draft feasibility study should 'be
                completed by December 1986, the final draft by April 1987, and final Corps of Engineers'
                recommendations regarding a federal shore protection project could be issued in October
                1987. If a positive recommendation is issued, then the proposed shore protection project
                will be presented to the sponsoring Congressional Committee for authorization and
                appropriation.   Congressional action could require one legislative session or several,
                depending on such factors such as the total cost of the project compared to its benefits,
                and Hancock County's committment of matching funds for construction.

                                         APPENDIX B:

               SHOREFRONT EROSION CONDIflONS AND BEACH STABIIJZATION MEASURES

                                          7

                                        SHOREFRONT EROSION CONDITIONS

                                       AND BEACH STAMUZATION MEASURES

                This Appendix provides a review of the erosion-causing processes affecting the Hancock
                County sand beach and an assessment of various measures available for reducing erosion
                and the loss of sand from the beach system.      The information presented is based on
                an examination of historical information regarding the beach and a knowledge of coastal
                processes and engineering considerations.

                Background

                The sand beach in Hancock County has a long and interesting relationship to the stability
                of the shoreline and to recreational activities in the area. At the turn of the century,
                a natural sand beach helped form the edge of the County shoreline. Almost complete
                erosion of this natural beach, however, took place after construction of the seawall.
                It was recognized that the stability of the seawall was in jeopardy without a protective
                beach, so several efforts were undertaken to construct     man-made beaches along the
                seawall using sand sources located immediately offshore. The first beach was placed
                in 1967 over a 6.1 mile stretch extending from Clermont Harbor to Bay St. Louis. Over
                the following years, however, the effects of wind, waves, and currents gradually reduce
                this beach. Table B-1 presents a summary of the key events in the history of seawall
                construction and beach nourishment in Hancock County.

                With the recognition that the sand beach provides both shore protection and recreational
                opportunities, it is important to understand its interaction with the natural coastal
                environment and to incorporate this understanding into improved design for both shore
                protection and recreation.

                Environmental Factors Affecting Sediment Transport

                This section includes a review of the dominant forces affecting sediment transport along
                the Hancock County shoreline with a view toward identifying appropriate measures for
                reducing sediment losses.

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                                                      Table B-1:

                                            History of Beach Replenishment
                                                         and

                                                 Seawall Construction

                 Date                          Activity                        Comments

                 1915-1928               Seawall constructed           Seawall constructed in
                                                                       segments. Total length:
                                                                       11.5 miles, extending from
                                                                       Jordon River to Bayou Caddy

                 1965                    Hurricane Betsy               Significant beach erosion
                                                                       and seawall damage

                 1967                    Beach nourishment             Project characeristics:
                                                                       length = 6.1 miles,
                                                                       extending from Clermont
                                                                       Harbour to Bay St. Louis;
                                                                       width = 150 to 200 ft.;
                                                                       elevations 3.4 to 5.0 ft.

                                                         B - 3

               The two dominant agents which affect sediment transport along the shoreline are waves
               and winds. The primary wave direction affective long shore sediment transport is from
               the southeast (the direction of prevailing winds).     The primary impediments to this
               sediment   transport are structures (including       drainage   outf alls) which    extend
               perpendicularly from the seawall into the Mississippi Sound.       These structures form
               compartments and cause the beach to orient into the waves such that the obliquity
               between the wave crests and the beach line is greatly reduced and longshore sediment
               transport is thereby limited.   The drainage structures and other structures extending
               perpendicularly from the shore have functioned as groins to reduce the longshore sediment
               transport, as well as longshore sediment losses. The drainage outfalls function in a
               manner such that when the beach is at its fullest, the outfalls protrude a lesser distance
               from the beach into Mississippi Sound and are therefore less effective in reducing
               longshore losses and transport.    As more and more sediment has been lost from the
               active beach system, the outfalls have protruded further from the beach face and
               become more effective in stabilizing the remaining sediment.

               The other primary factor resulting in a loss of sand to the beach system is the prevailing
               wind from the southeast which, if the beach berm was wider, would cause sediment to
               be carried to, and over, the base of the seawall. In some places, the steps of the
               seawall, rather than acting as a barrier to blowing sand, would fill with sand to form
               a ramp facilitating the movement of sand over the wall and onto the roadway.            To
               some degree this type of transport and deposition could be viewed as a tendency for
               the wind to build a natural dune system.        This transport, however, could cause a
               substantial loss of sediment from the beach system if the beach was significantly wider
               than at present.

               Sediment Budget

               The following estimates address the amounts of sediment lost from the Hancock County
               beach as a result of longshore, offshore, and airborne sediment transport.           These
               estimates are schematically illustrated in Figure B-1. (In interpreting the loss component
               quantities provided in Figure B-1, it is important to note that, with a wider beach

                                                                                    /* ) Jordon River

                                                                                       End Losses
                                                                                                  .:IA
                                                                                            Cowond
                                                                                              Poi nt
                             Wind Losses : 2POO yd3/yr
                          Offshore Losses : 6,000yd,3yyr
                              End Losses : 4,000 yd*'/yr
                                     Total 12,000yd3/yr

                                                                                                          Propmed
                           Note: without Additional stabilization,                       Je             ,'Exlension 170OLwall
                                  Losses Would Be Greater with a                                          453.85 ehd
                                  Nourished Beach.                                                       VT
                                                                                                         10

                                             Wind Losses
                                    C\ermont
                                                                            g    0jishore
                                     "43900bor
                                                                                   Losses
                              '1Z

                                                             p
                                           0
                                             ff s6ore t
                                          -5 Losses
                                           0
                                                    0
                                 .-,10.0.00
                        Bayou
                        Caddy
                              End Losses

                                       FIGURE B-1: SCHEMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF SEDIMENT LOSSES

                                                         B - 5

               and without any measures to stabilize the placed sand, the longshore and wind losses
               could be expected to increase substantially.)

               Longshore Sediment Transport

               The orientation of the Hancock County shoreline is slightly different from the Harrison
               County shoreline, where the longshore sediment transport is directed from east to west
               due to the predominance of the southeast waves.         In Hancock County, due to the
               orientation of the shoreline, there is a transport "node" near the American Legion Pier.
               North of this point, the net transport is toward Bay St. Louis, and south of this point
               the net transport is toward Bayou Caddy. It is estimated that the potential annual
               longshore sediment transport is approximately 100,000 cubic yards.

               At the present time, the longshore sediment transport in Hancock County is greatly
               reduced due to the fact that there is very little sediment in the active beach system.
               Most of the sediment is stabilized by the littoral barriers which interrupt the longshore
               sediment transport.

               Offshore Sediment Transport

               If a beach profile is considered to be approximately in equilibrium prior to the placement
               of sediment to construct a man-made beach, then by definition the added sediment
               represents an anomaly to this equilibrium and the beach profile will tend to naturally
               requilibrate to some degree in response to environmental conditions. This requilibration
               is expected to be rapid at first due to the initial degree of disequilibrium, but the
               requilibration may also occur most rapidly during periods of high energy storm activity.
               The offshore component of sediment transport from the above-water beach system is
               most difficult to quantify.    At the present time, the offshore sediment transport is
               fairly low in magnitude because the beach width is quite narrow and therefore represents
               a small disequilibrium of the overall beach profile. However, it is estimated that the
               annual losses due to this mode of tranport amount to approximately 6,000 yd3 per year.

                                                           B - 6

                 Airborne Sediment Transport

                 The final component of sediment loss is due 'to the winds acting predominantly from
                 the south-east which, over long periods, can cause sediment to be transported primarily
                 as bedload from the broad berm and ultimately over the top of the seawall. (See Figure
                 B-2). Estimates of this mode of sediment transport indicate that, at present, the losses
                 are generally small - on the order of 2,000 cubic yards per year.

                 The winds affecting the Hancock County area are approximately the same as those at
                 Harrison County. The airborne sediment transport, however, is reduced greatly since
                 the quantity of transport depends significantly on the width of the beach berm. In the
                 case of Hancock County, this width is generally very narrow and thus the magnitude of
                 the resulting transport is small. At present, the Hancock County beach system is very
                 much sediment-deficient, and therefore all transport components of the sediment system
                 are relatively small. (See Figure B-1.)

                 Potential Beach Stabilization Measures

                 There are a number of approaches that can be considered for stabilizing the beach
                 system.    These approaches can also result in improved beach characteristic's for
                 recreational purposes.

                 Reduction of Longshore Sediment Transport Losses

                 Any substantial reduction in longshore sediment transport losses must be achieved through
                 the use of various structural or engineered approaches. As noted previously, the drainage
                 outfalls which perform as groins and the other littoral blockages are quite effective in
                 compartmentalizing the beach and thus reducing the longshore sediment transport losses.
                 If, through renourishment, the existing width of- the beach is increased, and an increase
                 in beach stability is desired, then it will be necessary to increase the length, and
                 possibly the number, of the shore-perpendicular structures extending into Mississippi
                 Sound.

                                       Wind

                               Profile Due to Wind Action               Sand Transport

                              Design Profile                                                Roadway

                                                                 Seawall

                   FIGURE B-2: POTENTIAL FUTURE ALTERATION OF BEACH PROFILE BY ONSHORE WINDS

                                                            B -- 8

                  Other types of stabilizing structures could include offshore breakwaters as shown in
                  Figure B-3 and also artificial headlands as shown in Figure B-4. Offshore breakwaters
                  function by reducing the wave energy behind the structures, thereby causing sediment
                  to deposit and resulting in a protruberance of the shoreline. Offshore breakwaters can
                  therefore be employed to add variety to an existing, relatively straight shoreline
                  alignment. One characteristic of offshore breakwaters is that if they are placed within
                  a certain distance of the shoreline, sediment deposition may ultimately cause the shoreline
                  to attach to the breakwater (this feature is called a 11tombolo"). Usually, it is desired
                  to provide some additional stability to the shoreline by reducing the longshore sediment
                  transport but not to such an extent that a complete tombolo forms behind a breakwater.
                  By constructing the breakwater crest to an elevation such that at high tide waves can
                  break over the crest of the breakwater and cause sufficient sediment transport, tombolo
                  formation can generally be avoided. The cost of offshore breakwater construction in
                  Hancock County would be relatively low due to the very mild offshore slope.

                  An artificial headland is quite similar to an offshore breakwater except that the headland
                  is placed along the shoreline with the intention that shore attachment always occurs.

                  The wave patterns interacting with artificial headlands typically result in a "scalloped"
                  shoreline configuration known as crenulated shoreline, spiral bay, and by other names.
                  The shoreline variety formed by the artificial headlands may provide desired relief from
                  an otherwise straight shoreline.    A supporting "stem" constructed of rock or other
                  material may be necessary to ensure that the shore attachment will not be lost in a storm.

                  Reduction of Airborne Sediment Losses

                  As noted previously, a relatively wide beach in combination with onshore-directed winds
                  can result in the formation of a ramp at the base of the seawall and a resulting
                  transport of sediment to the top of the seawall and beyond. Clearly, the most cost-
                  effective way to reduce airborne sediment losses is simply to remove the ramp as it
                  tends to form, placing the material back towards the Mississippi Sound; in other words,

                                            B - 9

                                Shoreline without Offshore Breakwaters

                                    Shoreline with Offsh re
                                         Breakwaters

                                      offshore Breakwaters

                       a) Offshore Breakwaters Located Sufficiently For from
                          Shore to Prevent Tombolos from Forming

                            Shoreline without Offshore Breakwaters
                                                     Shoreline with Offshore
                                                          Brecikwaters..-.*-

                                        Tombolo

                                     Offshore Breakwaters

                       b) Offshore Breakwaters Located Sufficently Close to
                         Shore that Attachment to Shore "Tombolos" Form

                  FIGURE B-3: OFFSHORE BREAKWATERS AND SHORELINE EFFECTS
                                               h Of f shore

                                        Stem
                                        (Optional)     Shoreline with Artificial
                                                             Headl9qq

                                 Artificial         -,@Shoreline without          ZArtif iciol
                                 Headland                Artificial Headland        Headb-4

                                                                                Direction of Wave
                                                                                  Propagation

            t

                            FIGURE B-4: ARTIFICIAL HEADLANDS AND SHORELINE EFFECTS

                                                         B - 11

               to recycle the sand from the landward portion of the berm back to the soundward
               portion prior to the sand having adequate opportunity to be transported over the seawall
               and onto the roadway. This would require a simple "shaving" of the expanded beach,
               removing a shallow veneer in the vicinity of the seawall perhaps with "pan" equipment
               and tranporting and depositing this material near the waterline of the beach. It is
               estimated that this could be accomplished with reasonable expense and effort, and that
               a fairly shallow area would require management on at least a biennial basis.            This
               procedure is illustrated in Figure B-5.

               A second possibility for reducing airborne sediment losses would be through the use of
               structures and vegetation that would cause the sand to be deposited in dune-like features
               seaward of the seawall such that the sand could then be transported back toward the
               water or left as an inactive dune. Such a system suitable for use in areas not prioritized
               for recreational use is illustrated in Figure B-6. A similar system for use in recreational
               activity areas is shown in Figure B-7.

               Protection of Seawall and Upland Without Beach Nourishment

               A substantial portion of the seawall to the east and northeast of Bayou Caddy has
               been used traditionally for fishing and the placement of a protective beach in this area
               would necessarily affect this use. An alternative means of providing storm protection
               for the seawall and upland would be through the construction of a sloping rock revetment
               immediately on the Sound side of the seawall. The revetment could consist of several
               layers of rock, with each successive layer coarser than the layer below and the size of
               the rock comprising the cover layer would be selected to resist the design wave and
               storm tide conditions. With this revetment, recreational fishing would continue, taking
               place from the rocks rather than from the seawall.

                          Sand Removed from in Front of Seawall
                          and Placed on Outer Part of Beach

                                                                                     Roadway

                                                           .'Seawall

                  NOTE   A "Wedge" of Sand                  b) Creation of Depression (Trap) Along
                                                              Seawall Base with Material Removed
                                                              Placed on Outer Part of Beach
                         Would Equal Two Years
                         of Wind Transport

                   FIGURE B-5: PREVENTION OF SAND TRANSPORT ONTO ROADWAY THROUGH CREATION
                              OF SAND TRAP AT BASE OF SEAWALL

                          Sand Deposits to be Removed by Front End Loader
                          and Placed on Beach, as Necessary

                                   Pand Fence
                                              Natural Vegation
                                              to be Encouraged
             Seawofl

                                                                                  Mississippi Sound

              NOTE    Break s in Sand Fences to be Provided at 100 f t
                      Intervals to Provide Access by Front End Loader
                            d
                              Pla@W@n  'I

                                   @S(=
               wwof I @4- 0

                 FIGURE B-6: BEACH DUNE AND VEGETA77ON SYSTEM (LOW RECREATIONAL USE AREA)

                           Railing
                  Boardwalk                nd Fence mith Sand Removal

                                            Could have Pork'
                                             lin some of this

                                                                                     Mississippi Sotind
                  Seawall

                    FIGURE B-7: BEACH DUNE 'AND VEGETA77ON SYSTEM (RECREATIONAL ACTP41TY AREA)

                                         APPENDIX C:

                                    PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS

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                                      SAND BEACH MASTER PLAN
                                       Public Opinion Survey

                                            August 1985

              To better understand the publics' perception of the sand beach,
              the Public Relations Sub-Committee of the Harrison and Hancock
              County TACs developed an opinion survey to gather information
              on problems, preferences and ideas for improvements. 12,000
              surveys were distributed through the area schools and Chambers
              of Commerce. A return of 9% (1,111 surveys) was achieved.
              The results of the survey have been tabulated by place of
              residence for each question.

                                                    Gulfport, MS 39501  (601)
        LF KFrIC.';-AI.               12314 rass lWad                        864-1 167

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                                                                SAND BEACH MASTER PLAN
                                                                              Public Opinion Survey

                       Dear Parents.
                       This survey is being conducted to receh.,- your and your family's Ideas afidopinions about improving the public sand beaches in i@:arnson and Ha-
                       cock counties. Thtcugh this survey. your oninion will influence the course of the study. Please help us by filling out this questionnaire.
                       1) Place of residence (city. community. state)

                       2) On the average. how many times per month do you use the beach during the following periods of the year7
                       April -September:                       timcs per month
                       October - March:                       times per month

                       3) What are the primary recreational beach activities that your family enjoys?
                               Boating                                       Walking
                               Piet Fishing                                  Jogging
                               Wade Fishing                                  Picnicing
                               Sun Bathing                                   Sports
                               Swimming                                      Wind Surfing
                               Wading                                        Rental Equipment Use
                               Sightseeing                                   Other

                       4) What is your family's opinion of the following in relation to the sand beach? Fiala acco(ding to the tol!owing scale:
                                                                               I - Important; 2 - Not imporlant
                               Beautification/Appearance                                                Litter Control
                               Restrooms                                                                Cabanas
                               Sidewalks                                                                Parking
                       ..... . Protect Wildlife                                                         Public Piers
                               Boat Launches                                                            Showers
                               Bike Paths                                                               Purchase Refreshments
                               Other

                       E) Would you use the beach more often if the improvements you think important were made? Yes ____ No

                       6) Which beach areas do you normally use?

                       7) In your opinion. would it be appropriate to apply the revenues from existing taxes to finance the improvements you recornmondeL17

                         Yes---.-

                         Would you consider an additional tax. If needed. to finance the improvements you would like to see mad37 ___ Yes                     No

                       81 Would you like to be notified of the future public forums concerning the preparation of the plan?        Yes            No. 11 yes. please give
                       name. mailing address. and telephone number.

                       Name

                       Address

                       Phone

                       Please add any specific comments you may have on how to Improvo the beach.

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                                                                                                          SAIM PCAC11 MASTER PLAII
                                                                                                                   Ilublic Opinion Survey

                            what are the primary recreation beach                                  it i lox I      Gil I fj)ort !22,1 neach          Pass                       a                 A) I            I
                                                                                                                                                                              !L
                                     activities that your family enjoy47                           ziji,-61        F, a C-6 I-       otic-U-     c1li !U                          oij   Ur        iii-of
                                                                                                   235             333               109            out of         Lzvii 1, a           90        lilt
                                                                                                                                                            97            ;@,; i -0 f
                                                                                                                                                                          247

                                           boating                                                 Go              109               34                     33            91            40        377             34
                                           Piec fishing                                            125             159               41                     44            120           36        SZ2             47
                                           Wade fishing                                            47              06                30                     )4            54            20        217             25
                                           Sunbathing                                              119             J59               05                     35            150           76        $69             5)
                                           Swimming                                                96              156               43                     59            141           72        544             49
                                           wading                                                  105             146               52                     35            124           66        511             46
                                           Sight-teeing                                            ion             157               41                     32            132           30        477             4 3
                                           Walking                                                 146             233               go                     53            141           60        711             64
                                           Je9ging                                                 38              79                20                     20            39            10        222             20
                                           P i c is i c I n g                                      62              156               44                     3 1           116           26        4 r, 6          42
                                                                                                   31              70                11                     24            38            13
                                           Sports                                                  7               12                5                                    9                       211             1
                                           Windcurfing                                                                                                      2                           4         44
                                           Itental Equipment                                       7               12                2                      4             7             2         35              3

                            Wh:tlisiyouc family's opinion of the
                              f   I ow ng in relation to the sand beach?
                                 reople    for:
                                           Oeautification/Appoarance                               206             29)               100                    87            230           67        978             $1
                                           firstcoul"s                                             190             266               01                     $1            101           4S        ess             77
                                           Sidewalk$                                               66              129               42                     31            116           40        444             40
                                           rzotect wildlife                                        172             229               72                     6L            170           61        744             67
                                           "at launches                                            62              157               45                     47            82            32        455             41
                                           Dike paths                                              74              ISO               42                     3t            87            36        466             42
                                           Litter control                                          2ol             28L               lot                    as            215           64        998             a?
                                           Cabanas                                                 62              121               56                     is            71            14        400             36
                                           ra r k i ng                                             105             250               79                     74            162           69        oil             73
                                           rublic piers                                            161)            206               02                     51            144           S4        722             (S
                                           Showers                                                 95              160               4L                     34            72            20        4Y8             43
                                           Furchase refreshments                                   03              151               39                     46            as            25        467             42

                            Would you use the beach more often If
                             the Impcovements you think Important were made?

                                no. of people that said yes                                        218             290               100                    86            224           so        978             as

                           which beach areas do you normally use?

                                           Biloxi's beach                                          190             30                5                      3             3             10        250             23
                                           Cutfliort's beach                                       10              298               19                     10            14            is        166             31
                                           Long neach's beach                                      3               25                90                     14            3             25        1.19            12
                                           rass Christian's beach                                  0               6                 27                     17            27            36        140             11
                                           Pay St. Louis's beach                                   0               1                 1                      6             160           62        140             16
                                           othec beaches                                           11              2                 0                      0             1             6         L6              I

                           in your opinion, wnlild it be appropriate
                             to arrilY tile revenues from existing taxes
                             to finance the improvements you would like to see?

                           no. of people fur existing taxes
                           to be used                                                              194             270               96                     67            207           71        077             79

                           would you consider an additional tax to
                             finance the Improvements you would like
                             to see made?

                           no. of people who would consider
                           additional taxes                                                        97              130               40                     39            148           51        488             44

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                                HANCOCK COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

                Extend the beach so that there is beach all tile way from Clermont
                Harbor to Nicholson.

                Designated areas with children's playground equipment.

                Playground, jungle gym/merry go round. Bike/Walking path, beach
                road to dangerous for bikers and walkers.

                Trash should be picked up and placed into trucks by sanitation
                crews, not dumped into sand and then picked up.

                Since I run on the beach (6 miles or so) at least three times a
                week I'm probably more aware of its condition than most. The
                beach in Gulfport is absolutely the filthiest, most poorly kept
                beach in the country. The only way to improve the beach is; to
                strictly enforce the Litter law, fines handed out.

                Need boat launch at Legion Pier dredged.

                Cleanliness is major concern.

                Shade areas would be appealing, and ramps for handicapped would
                be nice, too.

                More enforcement of Glass ordinance oil whole beach front. Broken
                glass is a-real problem along the entire beach.

                Provide shade areas on beach.

                Law to control speeding.

                You have me and my family behind you 100%, so do whatever you
                have to to clean up the beach.

                Supply more trash containers, fines given for littering. Regular
                cleaning of beach.      Build shade structures or cabanas, more
                parking, rebuild roads in front of beach.       Why is tile water so
                dirty?

                More parking, no animals, no fires, enforce no glass law, clean
                uppolluted waters.

                Tile beach area is not patrolled sufficiently on holidays and
                weekends. On days there are a lot of people I suggest patrollers
                be out in force to catch people who litter.

                Parking is needed badly. We use the beach a lot and cannot find
                a parking place. The sand built up across the beach should be
                removed for better grounds are parking areas to be built. I hear
                complaints of too many young people hanging out oil the beach.
                Well, I can't see where this is hurting anyone. At least they
                are not killing or robbing people.    The beach is a good place to
                stay out of.trouble.

                                                          5

               We  need    boardwalks    wi th    snack     bars,   operated    by    private
               enterprises.

               Public awareness of tile problems and strict penalties for the
               people who break the laws.         People get a great deal of enjoyment
               from the beach but they should also be held accountable for it's
               upkeep. Great place for teenagers to hang out but they should be
               held accountable for their litter.

               Do not commercialize.

               I feel that there should be a certain part of beach in Waveland
               that you can run and exercise your dogs.

               Pull the beach back out of the water. Purchase a sand sifter. It
               will be more efficient and faster then using county crews. Allow
               commercial zoning. Repair anti maintain beach roads and seawalls.
               Remove piles of half-buried objects and all hazards. Contractors
               in the past have charged exhorbant fees in return for shoddy
               work. In tile future oversee the work being done.

               lie need trash bins and the sand needs to be grated to get rid of
               dangerous fish bones and broken glass.

               Fill in eroded areas.

               I think the beach- could be cleaner.              We could use some trash
               bins.

               A walking and biking lane separate from auto traffic is most
               important particularly considering the auto traffic.                  I would
               like to take @part in any committee work on respective beach
               development.

               I need to be proud of anything I'm involved in and at present I
               am ashamed to have people see our beach in the condition it is
               now. I believe if we would enforce the litter law it would help
               a great deal.

               once beach is renewed it should have erosion control done by
               plantings, proper drainage from nearby streets and whatever will
               help prevent wave action erosion.             I would also like to see
               revenues derived from tile tourists from New Orleans and other
               areas, who come here for the day and don't contribute anything
               but litter. Perhaps parking permits that they would purchase at
               local businesses would help. Fines could be imposed by the Beach
               Patrol if anyone parks      on   the    beach  or   within    50 feet oil an
               access street without a decal or temporary permit.

               To improve the beaches would help the economy by bringing in
               tourists and it would give the kids a nice clean place to go. it
               would also make our citizens prouder of our home.                    Ile need
               bathrooms with showers, garbage cans, public piers and cabanas to
               improve our beaches.

                                             6

                Ile should have trash barrels and beach patrol.

                I would use the beach several times a week if the beach was
                replenished.

                I would like to see a strict beach ordinance to prevent people
                from throwing glass and garbage on our beaches. This is strictly
                enforced in Florida and it should be done here. It would be so
                much more enjoyable if it were cleaner.

                Ile need more public boa.t slips.    Keep beaches clean in Hancock
                County. Improve beach facilities     similar to West Florida with
                fishing piers, restrooms and supply  purchase facilities.

                Stop sand erosion, clean up the beach and enforce glass container
                law with most priority. Public awareness and a vigorous campaign
                toward that goal should bring immediate relief. Return trash
                bins to Waveland Beach and empty them regularly.

                Keep it clean.

                We need garbage cans on beach in Waveland.         Ile a.l.s,o need to
                enforce parallel parking and not allow parking in fron't of fire
                hydrants.

                Clean up the litter.

                Improve the appearance by picking up the litter, bottles and dead
                f ish .

                Strict enforcement of litter law.

                Pump in more sand.

                Develop and plan to prevent beach erosion then replenish the
                beach and set up a regular maintenance program to keep tbe beach
                neat and clean.

                Widen the beach as much as possible for protection from storms as
                well as appearance and recreation.

                I think that the public should be made more aware of problems and
                planned actions to benefit users of the beach and the public
                should be given more opportunity to get involved in beach
                beautification projects. ..

                Enforce present restrictions against any further improvements to
                the Washington St. Pier.

                We need walkovers with stairs to avoid traffic mishaps. Keep the
                kids off the roads.

                Enforce the no glass on beach law. Add more trash cans.

                                                       7

              lie need parking to help prevent people from getting their cars
              stuck in the sand. If we improved our beaches more people would
              be.able to enjoy themselves.     Refreshment stands would hell) from
              having to get in your car to go up the highway.

              Litter control and beach maintenance are primary concern.

              The piers (private) along the beaches from Bay St. Louis through
              Waveland detract from the beauty of the Bay not to mention the
              debris caused by storms al6ng the roadway. Beach patrols should
              be enlisted to help keep down litter and all cities should
              provide trash recepticals for use. Adequate parking is needed in
              Waveland and Bay St. Louis.

              I think that upon entering public beach areas that a sign be
              placed in proper places as to rules and care of the public areas
              and that fines be adopted by       the communities when there is a
              violation of rules. A patrol should be established with properly
              trained people who are familiar with local, state and federal
              laws because our seashores are our country's borders.

              Litter education in Gulf Coast Schools should be formulated,.,
              quick, down-pat, and continuous procedure throughout the school
              year.   Some type of beach patrol should be evident durino
              weekends and tourist times as a sign of local community interest
              and respect for the beach and all who visit her or are indi(enous
              to her.

              How about an occasional palm tree in Bay-Waveland area? Noise
              control. The inconsiderate use of "ghetto blasters" on or near
              the beach is obnoxious.

              Some plan needs to be made to keep the sand on the beach instead
              of blowing away. I also would like to see some dunes and grassy
              areas.

              I believe the sand beach should be extended 1/4 mile from road to
              water's edge. There should be a parking road the entire length
              of Beach Boulevard between the sand and the present beach road.

              My main concern would be to have enough trash barrels and
              sidewalks or bike paths so kids can be out of the traffic.

              Plant grass on it to cut down on erosion. The sand is pretty but
              too much of it gets lost.

              The appearance is the main reason we do not visit the area
              beaches. We hesitate to take guests. other beaches provide us
              with a place to walk, sunbathe and picnic.

              Pump more sand in.

              Keep glass and trash out of sand.

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                lie need strict enforcement of existing litter laws with a higher
                fine.

                We need stricter enforced speed limits and better parking.

                Enforce no bottles and cans law. Better parking.

                We need more personnel to see that ordinances are enforced, such
                as no glass, no lUter, etc.

                The beaches need to be kept cleaner. There need to be more trash
                cans on the beach. The beaches need replenishing so the seawall
                and the road doesn I t fall into the wa ter .

                Improvement needs to be made on the efforts to enforce the speed
                limit and there needs to be more parking.

                Enforce glass laws and finish removing drainage pipes and
                pilings. Need more trash cans.

                Pump sand up to protect seawall and beach road.

                I would like to see the beach patrolled by a 3-wheeler and strong
                measures taken to keep g.lass containers off of the beach.

                More sand beaches.

                I think that the beach patrol is. really going to be a big help.
                We need more input from the two cities to help keep up the beach
                front.

                I think that restrooms and showers would be very helplul.

                Provide for and have regular garbage pickup and also daytime
                clean up of litter.

                Control litter.

                The number one priority is to keep beaches clean of debris and
                litter. The second priority would be to pump in new sand.

                The seawall tax should be used for beach road, seawall and sand
                beach. Beach maintenance should be consolidated and maintained
                by one group not 5 supervisors.

                we definitely. need more     restrooms   and public showers. I
                thoroughly enjoy the beach and it is the main reason I moved to
                this part of the country.

                Have the sheriff, police and beat supervisors strictly enforce
                the glass bottle law. The amount of broken glass on the beach is
                awful. Have coastal board fine fishermen for throwing trash
                overboard, which then washes up on our beach.

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            We have a seawall tax, let's use it. We should not let the roads
            run off onto the beach as we did in the Bay-Waveland area.

            I think the worst thing about our beaches is their unnatural
            appearance; litter, sewer drain pipes, and lack of vegetation.

            Ile need to have some sand on our beaches.

            Formulate a continued maintenance program.

            I would rather pay an additional tax to keep our beaches clean
            and beautiful and uncluttered with commercial products being
            sold. Cabanas, showers, etc., are eye sores and give the beach
            an unkept appearance. Any revenue received from these endeavors
            could never compensate for the peace, tranquility and natural
            beauty that God has yiven us.

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                                       HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

                I think shade shelters, picnic benches and grills would add to
                the improvement of tile beach.     Also tile streets on the beach are
                in terrible condition.

                Remove old pilings and piers along the beach from Lakeshore to
                Cedar Point, and try to keel) the weeds trimmed down, so you can
                see the beach.

                Water should be c-leaned of pilings, pipes, rock piles,etc..
                Trash cans should be re.adily available, signs posted on littering
                violations. It would be nice to have a roped area for small
                children to play in the water.       It could be placed on weekends,
                at least.

                I find that there is inadequate parking and this causes large
                crowds in one or two prime areas.        There are some nice beaches
                but no proper way to get to them due to all tile sand in parking
                area. Restrooms would be nice to have also.

                More protection from police to patrol beaches on holidays. Fines
                on bringing glass on beaches.

                Put more sand, enforce no glass!, no cans on beach after leaving
                must be picked up. Set Iine at $50.00 to $75.00 for glass and
                $25.00 for cans and paper.

                More police. patrol, more litter barrels, picnic tables with
                shelters.

                Have some way to make people pick up their trash before leaving
                the beaches that they use.

                Have no dumping dead animals in the water because I almost
                stepped on one and it was gross.

                Please improve bathroom facilities at park locations.

                More Sand.

                Upkeep - beaches would not be in present condition had they been
                kept up since pumped into the area.       Beach Patrols - eliminate
                trash and glass and people urinating on either side of beach
                vicinity.    More traffic control on weekends anti holidays.
                Enforcement of litter laws.

                The two biggest.problems, I feel, that now exist concerning our
                beaches are (1) Itowdy and unruly teenagers and Lheir loud music,
                and (2)  trash  and   garbage   lef t behind   by  people   Using our
                beaches, having no consideration for others.             However, the
                garbage and broken glass are far more important, we need trash
                cans on the beaches and someone to enforce the litter law.

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             Need more police patrol.      There are too many animals on the
             beach. Need to pump in more sand and provide parking bays.

             Just keeping the b6ach in Beat One clean would help.

             Place more litter cans on beach, put enough shade huts on beach,
             keep dogs off the beach and prosecute violators after lst
             offence. Allow no glass on beach.       Have the beach cleaned and
             sand turned over every other day. Somehow, put better parking on
             one side at least. Try to keep the boat launches cleaner even if
             you have to fine them to do it.         We surely need our beaches
             cleaned up and improved.

             It would be nice to have good side walks along the beaches.

             More police patrol to control bottles and litter.

             Reduction of pollution on beach, drainage pipes, bottles, cans,
             anything else that caBses the problems we have today.

             More police patrol to control bottles and litter.

             You need more police to patrol the beaches at all times, during
             the summer months.

             Please improve restroom facilities at Buccaneer State Park.

             By taking just sections of the beach for public, so maintenance
             and patrolling can be effective.

             If there were enough money available, I would like to see a bike
             path from St. Charles Avenue to Buccaneer Park at least on the
             land side of Beach Blvd.    Parking bays on the water side, deep
             enough so traffic will not hinder tile entrance or exit from
             parked cars and users of the beach would not have to cross the
             road unless they lived nearby.

             Remove the trash, especially bottles and cans, reduce all
             drainage going into the bay, it is destroying the water. Provide
             trash receptacles on the beaches. Provide public piers, build up
             the beaches by dredging.

             The beaches in Hancock County have croded to the point that they
             are no longer in many areas.      I think to begin with, simply
             keeping the beach areas pumped in and keeping what we do have
             clean would be a great improvement over the present beaches.

             Pump in more beach.

             The beaches need to be replenished with sand. The beaches have
             really gone down over the last 5 years. If something is not done
             I am afraid in a few years there will be no beach at all in
             Waveland.

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                Take the beach out of the hands of the Supervisors. The City
                should be able to handle it much better. Continuous cleaning of
                the beach and strict enforcement:- of the present laws. Construct
                a different type of embankment to keep the sand off the road and
                on the beach where it belongs.

                The most important improvement necessary is to pump the beach
                back in and then to  maintain   the  sand distribution.   This is a
                constant, necessary, job.    I believe with proper waste cans at
                regular intervals along the beach and proper beach maintenance
                the litter problem would disappear.      The Coleman Ave. area and
                the Washington St. area and Buccaneer Park beach area would be
                the areas to be developed to accomadate tourism. Restrooms,
                showers, refreshment stands, public piers, etc.       Bay Waveland
                area is blessed with a natural tourist attraction. Developed
                properly, it would benifit all.

                Special attention should be made for parking areas and litter
                control.

                Parking areas and bike paths on the beach side would be great. A
                public pier charging a fee for fishing.

                Before our beaches can be improved, you have to deal with the
                "litter mentality" - it's OK to dump anything anywhere!!!

                Enforcement of our existing litter laws, pertaining to our
                beaches. Placing litter barrels at strategic points. Regular
                police patrols to discourage mass gathering- of teenager after
                eleven P.M.. This in itself, wbuld reduce the littering and the
                speeding cars along Beach Blvd.

                Restrooms are needed and we pay a seawall tax, so why can't the
                money be used for this. Also, their should be more fences put in
                to hold the sand down.

                People should be more aware of keeping the beaches clean from
                litter. They should use the trash cans provided by the beach.

                Why not use the Sea Wall Tax for these improvements?

                Better litter control (removal of dead fish). Stiff fines for
                littering. (out of state visitors from LA. do not buy anything
                from MS but leave their litter)

                Jet ski rental.

                Make beach available through platforms to wheelchairs.

                At the P. C. Harbor there is so much rock, I think they should be
                taking it up.

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             One authority, control all recreation (state park rangers).
             Buccaneer Park officials best equipped to handle the entire beach
             area in our best interest.

             Keeping dogs and cats off the beaches. Glass bottles should     all
             be put in trash drums.     People should also stay in their    own
             places. Don't throw paper and beer cans all over. Plant some
             shade trees and more picnic tables should also be put up along
             the beaches for people to use.

             More sand on the beaches, dig the beaches deeper.

             I think we should be ashamed of our beaches. I think it is awful
             to let such natural beauty be wasted as it is. All one has to do
             is drive into Florida to see what a beach should look like.

             There is so much debris and garbage along the beach and the green
             guck that spoils the wading and the looks of the beach and I do
             not know the answer.

             I would like to see the sand replaced. The water is to shallow.
             The sand needs to be cleaned.         Also they need more law
             enforcement on littering.

             Give a bingo (prize) or dance or have a fish fry that way the
             poor people that can't afford any more tax increase don't have to
             pay for it. People that can afford it will go. Ask people to
             bring a gift for the.prize bingo and help out. Because the Old
             people can just get by now.

             They should not have beer, whiskey, and other beverages, need to
             keep glass off of the beach. Need paper off the beach.

             The beaches need to be cleaned.

             We are for the upgrading of the sand beaches but we've noticed in
             some areas that to many or to gaudy cabanas, refreshment stands
             or other add-ons have taken away from the beauty and natural look
             of the beach. You get the feeling of being at an amusement park.

             Clean the water so it'll be blue or at least bluer than it is.

             Make the water cleaner, and get all glass and other things out of
             the sand.

             Cleaner beaches, specific picnic areas.

             Cleaner, no dogs unleashed, fisherman not camping on beach or
             streets. Enforce present laws, fishermen not throwing trash or
             fish on beaches which are smelly, and harmful.

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               Parking bays beach side of highway, paved shoulders of roadway
               rather than soft sand. Replacement of corrugated drainage tubes,
               with concrete.

               Widen the street to allow for parking, riding bikes or walking.

               Improve pollution control.

               Litter, glass, etc., need laws enforced.

               Put up monkey bars and swings.

               The biggest problems would be to clean our beach up and keep it
               that way. Also there needs to be some parking improvements.

               I would like the police to patrol the beaches and streets by the
               beaches because there is a slight problem with some of the blacks
               on the beaches.

               I hardly go to the beach because of the trash and holes in the
               water and on the beach. All the dead and*decaying animals on the
               beach are disgusting.

               Most people do not want to go to the beach because the water is
               so dirty. Ile would like-to see you try to let our children swim
               in clean healthy water.

               Keep dogs off the beach.

               I do not go to the beach because of the mess the beach is in.

               I would love to see improvement on the beach, but we will have to
               pay more tax, and other people from New Orleans, and around, take
               up the beaches, and when we get ready to go to the beach, we
               don't have any room to picnic. I think out of town people should
               have to pay to go in picnic area.

               They need to keep someone out there to keep the bathrooms clean,
               and they need to build a little pool for the little children so
               they won't have to cross the street to get in the water. And
               they need a recreational hall for the children on the side that
               the local people use.

               Somehow limit the traffic on the beach road. Enforce the litter
               laws on beach with fines or tickets by a beach patrol.

               For one thing, they need to keep the bathrooms clean and put out
               fences so that'the little children won't get run over and keep
               from people hogging the beach for themselves.

               The state has lost so much money over the years, that the
               smallest thing will not count if the water can not be cleaned up.

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              Put more sand oil the beaches, dig the beaches deeper.

              Use the money from the Sea Wall Tax.

              Better Roads.

              Enforce the litter control, have a special work force to keep
              beaches clean and repaired.      Plant some palm trees, put some
              water spouts for drinking, put up some nice rest areas, and
              please fix the roads.    If a place to purchase refreshments were
              to be built all proceeds from all sales should go in a special
              account to help pay for all repairs and improvements that will be
              made.

              Phones in case of emergency, restrooms, and put a fine on
              littering.

              I wouldn't mind additional taxes to pay for beach repairs and
              upkeep, if that's what the monies would be used for!!!

              I think animal should not be allowed on the beach. More control
              on the speeders on Ifighway 90, it's dangerous down there.

              Improve the beach.

              Have a park where little kids can play, have a $500.00 fine for
              littering on the beach, cleaner piers for shrimpboats.

              One hazard is the presence of 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers in areas
              that family waders, picnicers and sunbathers use.           The two
              recreations do not mix.

              Large markers to show depth of water for swimming.

              Have people clean up mess, have concrete parking along beach, a
              new road along beach, and to have dead fish cleaned up.

              The beaches in this area have never had a year round maintenance
              crew. After you fix it up you should have this crew.

              If sold, refreshment profits, be put toward improvement. Litter
              control a must. At some points on the beach, tile water should be
              deep enough to swim.     Palm trees would enhance the area and
              welcome shade to those people who burn easy.

              This family enjoys the wave pool and picnic areas at Buccaneer
              Park.

              I would like to see  a  1 i in i ted vending business on the beach of
              beach goods, but most important I would like to see more sand
              pumped in and it kept cleaner.

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               More beach area, clean up the water, keep glass ant.] cans off
               beach.

               I just visited the pier in Biloxi, it had restrooms, refreshment
               stand, picnic area and bait shop.      It was clean and managed, in
               my opinion, excellent.      If this type of pier or piers were
               constructed in our area, it would increase our business and
               employment opportunities.

               I don't know ho.w it could be implemented, but we residents should
               be protected from out-of-state visitors who litter our beaches
               and leave us the mess. They don't pay to clean thein and many of
               them don't care. Perhaps they should have to purchase a beach
               permits, sometimes when it hits the pocket book, people act
               accordingly. It would be nice to have an area for handicapped
               people,.maybe sidewalks from the seawall to the waterline and
               ramps to the piers.

               Enforce littering law, raise fines if necessary, keep animal on
               leash at all times, patrol beaches more.

               A strict enforcement of the no glass container law.

               Prohibit dogs and horses, more trash barrels and empty dail.y.
               Lower speed limit on Beach Blvd., clean the water in the bay,
               fill in tile deep hole, remove all tile old pilings and those sewer
               pipes along with all the trash, rocks, and broken glass. Have
               emergency first aid stands and have beach palcolled more often.
               Last but not least, lighting at night.

               By doing all the above, plus keeping it clean once they fix the
               repairs.

               No dogs allowed on beach would be a nice start. Get rid of
               pilings. Need to pump in more beach.         More parking, sift tile
               sand to get out all glass and rocks.

               All we want is a clean beach.       New garbage cans and the beach
               cleaned on a regular basis.

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                             HARRISON COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

              Financing should come through taxing those businesses and/or
              people who u 'se and benefit from usage of the beach (11otels,
              Motels, Restaurants, Beach Vendors, Gas Stations, Specialty
              Shops, etc.).     The General Public should not pay for these
              improvements, except through the higher prices these businesses
              will have to charge.

              Restrooms and parking are essential.

              Clean it up! Fine more heavily for littering.

              Let more natural grasses grow to control blowing sand and keep
              dead fish and litter cleaned up!

              I can somewhat sympathize with tile hotel owners here, but the
              primary thrust Of the beaches should be to satisfy local
              residents here first, instead of just bringing in tourists. To
              do that, we should involve ourselves more with quality of life
              and less with quick dollar schemes. For example, bike paths here
              are non-existent, that would       be a big lilestyle-conscious
              improvement, on the other hand, adding more ships in the small
              craft harbor will only pollute it, that's a quick dollar idea to
              attract more out of town yachts, bad idea.

              Plant a barrier of sea oats or similar flora just south of the
              seawall which would create dunes to prevent sand loss to the
              h ighway.

              Keep shoreline policed from washed up trash. Put out more trash
              containers. Trash that collects on tile beach is a real problem.
              Tourist, Airman and civilians need to be aware that it is their
              responsibility to try to keep the beach clean and put their
              litter in a container.     I've been to Gulfshores and Pensacola,
              their beaches are clean an(] much more crowded than Ours-. It's
              clean because those people care, and our people don't seem to
              care.

              I manage a small motel on the beach. During the summer season
              daily we have several inquiries for a place to change and shower
              off sand before people drive home.    Many requests are for use of
              restroom facilities.   A bath house, where people can change,
              shower, put personal items in lockers, and rent towels WOUld be
              tile best thing that could happen.   A reasonable fee for usage of
              such would not be out of the question.

              Enforce existing beach ordinances and fix and maintain piers.

              I wish there were engineering chancjes that could be made that
              would eliminate grass clippings, leaves, etc. from being washed
              down the drainage pipes to the beach which invariably find their
              way up on the beach.   This really spoils a normally nice-looking
              beach.

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               I feel that improvement should be made in areas other than the
               sand that we see. I would like to see the water itself cleaned
               up and the bottom cleaned of debris so safe watersports can take
               place.

               I think our beaches are beautiful.

               Boat rentals and entertainment for visitors should be made
               available all along the beach.     The highway turn off should be
               improved. Take bikini sales and place them at Small Craft Harbor
               or by light house.       As chairman of the Biloxi Development
               Commission, I would be willing to serve on a board to help
               implement these projects.

               The beaches are the mainstay of tourism. If they are not kept up
               and constantly improved      and   maintained    we will have no
               convention/tourist trade, you must spend money to make money. A
               side walk needs desperately to be constructed on the north side
               of Ilwy. 90 from the coliseum/convention center to Broadwater
               Beach.

               When low tide, there should be man power to clean bottom of
               trash, etc.. So many people cut them selves on glass and cans.

               Public Restrooms, Board walks, Cabanas & Oasis, Replenish erod@Lng
               beach area. most improvements tieed to be made in front of our
               motels this is where the heaviest use of the beach takes place.

               If we are to be a serious resort destination, we have got to take
               care of our #1 attraction, the beach. Please consider what WOUILI
               happen to our economy if the tourism industry closed becaUse
               people stopped coming to our beach. Right now, however, tourism
               is not considered an industry, so maybe you should start there.
               Wouldn't we be     eligible    for   Harrison County Development
               Commission funds if we were a true, dedicated, recogniZed
               "industry."

               More parking, showers and restroom facilities.

               Clean up old tires etc in shallow water, this can be accomplished
               at low tide when sandbars are  plentiful.   Let grass grow to stop
               sand from blowing into road, since this would save tax money and
               beautify coast. why bulldoze at all?

               Board walk between Edgewater Mall and Beauvoir (at least) or in
               front of most motel areas.

               Keep up the great work-& add more parking.

               I feel we should view the sand beach as -an income generator for
               our tourist industry.     Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think
               permanent residents use it for anything else.

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             Dogs should be kept off the beach or owners liable for picking up
             refuse.

             Making sand dunes with shrubbery along the road sides. I feel,
             this would hold the sand on the beaches alot better, plus the
             beach would be more private for sun bathers who feel they have no
             privacy from all the perverts that ride up and down the beach all
             day getting their kicks off on women.

             Enforce the law at roadside and on the sand beach.

             Need Public Boat Launch Facilities in West Biloxi Area. Ban on
             commercial fishing vessels clumping dead fish overboard and strict
             enforcement. Better enforcement against glass bottles on beach.
             Promote keeping beaches clean.

             Improvements should be financed through existing seawall tax.
             The items discussed in the Biloxi master waterfront plan are
             ambitious, but possible. The    beach is a very important factor in
             our tourism industry, as well as a source of enjoyment to local
             residents.     In my opinion, the top priorities should be,
             Appearance, Restroom/showers, and public piers.

             Use the 2 cent seawall tax to improve it. Something needs to be
             done about blowing sand and erosion.         Do something about the
             pollution.

             Continue to investigate way to eliminate     beach erosion from the
             southerly winds. Ticket people who park      illegally on the beach
             and on the medians.

             I would like to see a little better cooperation between the
             Highway Department and the Chamber concerning removal of excess
             sand on Highway 90.       This past Memorial Day was a classic
             example. We had miles of sand piled up along both sides of U. S.
             90 at the beginning of a very major tourist holiday. It would
             probably benefit the appearance of the whole coast if the sand
             removal project could be accomplished a week or so prior to any
             major holiday (to allow time for rains, etc.) and not on the
             holidays themselves.

             Need to pump sand to widen the beach.            Enforce the glass
             container law. Closer enforcement of proper parking.

             We need a police patrol        to insure against litter, glass
             containers, bon fires not cleaned up, etc.. It is my opinion no
             additional tax would be needed if present tax moncy were used
             properly. I understand the 3 or 4 cents per gallon of (jas is
             seawall tax to be used for beach maintenance. If it is not being
             spent on the beach, where is it? If eroding sand is not replaced
             soon, highway 90 will be in the Gulf.

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               jogging path wider, running on seawall is OK but can be
               dangerous.

               we are deeply grateful Mississippi has had the foresight to keep
               the beaches intact for all the people.           Our prayer is that
               officials stand firm on no construction.       We have visitors from
               all section of the U.    S.  and  the one thing that impresses them
               most is the open beaches and the palms fluttering in the breeze.
               People, large and small enjoying Mississippi treasure. It seems
               pertinent that environmental education         be stressed in our
               schools, not only on the beach but on the water. We spend many
               beautiful days fishing in the sound and are distressed by see.ing
               people throw everything over the side of their boat. It is not
               unusual to bring up a plastic bag or rings from "six packs" on
               your hook. lie can blame tourist for littering our beaches, if we
               want to fool ourselves, but there are not that many tourists
               fishing.     Bottles should     be prohibited and beach patrol,
               enforced. it seems salaries would be contributed to by fines and
               less labor necessary to clean areas.

               More recreational facilities, public restrooms and cleanliness.

               I think that it is very dangerous walking across the highway to
               use the restrooms.    Something should be done about it. It's
               dangerous for kids, families, and tourists to have to run across
               Highway 90 to use the restrooms. It causes traffic problems too.

               More emphasis on beach activity, restrooms and showers are
               needed. If you curtail beach vendors you curtail fun. Control
               with the vendors fees but authorities should not restrict these
               vendors because of numbers or unfair to the permanent business
               located near the beach.

               The biggest problem is broken bottles and rusty cans.

               Cleanliness, all year.     Programs to enlist the aid of.school
               children (prizes, contests, ideas) to take pride in our beaches,
               plant the seeds for future generations.

               I prefer to spend the tax money developing our attractive beetch
               for people to see while driving down Highway 90, and for the
               amount of use we are experiencing today.         I see no reason to
               clutter the beach with showers and baths. Bike paths would cost
               to much for the little use that would be made.

               Remove the old pilings that dot the beach. Clean the debris at
               low tide. Install lighting on the piles for night activities.
               Encourage private investment in boat rentals for fishing or
               motoring to Deer Island.      The development of the beach WOUld
               expend the tax base to help off set development cost. The
               "Seawall" tax should be received to ensure that the monies
               collected is going to where it was intended. The Coast needs to
               develop a family oriented atmosphere.

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              The beach is   nice   as  is.     I t would   be  good to have extras
              mentioned above but I do not feel it is important. I do not go
              to the beach alot, but when I do the litter control has always
              been excellent.

              Do not allow too much regulation, let people enjoy the beach
              without having to deal with government.

              The out of state use of the beaches, especially in Pass
              Christian, brings in absolutely no revenue. Something needs to
              be done about this situation.        The litter control is excellent
              after the litter has been left, but the problem of proper
              putting it there to begin with must be addressed. Fines for
              violations should be enforced by fines, that are made to be paid.

              The beach is OK for sun bathing and sports, but to enjoy water
              activities I think most people go to florida where the water is
              cleaner. More attention should be paid to the water than to the
              beach itself.

              I think this survey missed the most important question. Local
              residents know better than to go in the water. Makifiga "pretty
              beach" will not solve the basic problem.

              Showers are not necessary. cabanas are not necessary. I would
              suggest, if possible, purchase of properties east of the Biloxi
              harbor to be made into parking.

              Preventing individuals from using glass bottles/containers. I
              spend most of my beach time picking up glass.

              Remove old piling for which there are no planned uses.

              Beaches behind Shoney's are unclean, trash and glass in abundance
              in water and on beach.

              I would like to see natural vegetation on the [)each, not palm
              trees. Safety is important, especially at night. Piers with
              fish cleaning.tables, so people won't clean their fish on the
              benches.

              I think if the beachs were cleaner it would bring more tourism
              into the city, therefore I feel if there were constant workers
              who did nothing but pick up trash, especially during the shrimp
              season when we have all the matter float up on the beach, that
              would be a tremendous start. Also, I think if there were just a
              place for elderly people to go on the [)each, a good inany senior
              citizens can't got around very good, so that leaves walking on
              sand out of the question.       There should be a walkway for our
              seniors so that they may also use the beach.        If we had vendors
              on the beach for refreshments that would be        terrific. If you
              want something to drink or eat you have to go      into a restaurant
              and usually your not dressed to go into one.

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                I feel that a public pier similar to West Side of Gulf Park would
                be nice (but not necessary), I like our beach uncluttered and
                would not like to see it commercial.

                In the Long Beach area I would like beach maintained free of
                commercial establishment, the beach sand maintained free of
                debris, and install a restroom area.

                Long range plans should provide boating and other concessions to
                interest condo and resort guests.

                The Least Tern Protection areas should be removed and converted
                back to beach area for tourists.      All the islands are full of
                Least Terns, if they were ever an endangered species, they most
                certainly are not now. Many tourist complain about this.

                The Sand Beach could be maintained for less money, if the sand
                was not constantly churned by those cleaning machines. We are
                creating dust bowl conditions.   Settle the sand and cleaning up
                litter by hand would allow grass to take hold and would help the
                sand to stay put.       There would still be enough room Eor
                sunbathers and games to take place.

                Living in Long Beach our beach. is not commercialized, I simply
                would like to see    it kept clean and not being exposed to
                profanity and trashy people. Very simple requests, I think.

                Add more palm trees, shaded tables, clean restrooms, locked after
                dark, outdoor showers, allow no new business on the south side of
                berm, enforce strongly laws on litter and destruction. Allow all
                vendors with approved merchandise.       Put electric lights and
                restrooms on piers.

                More pav.ed parking areas, sitting piers, wood walkways and piers,
                showers and restrooms facilities in obviously frequented public
                areas. Possibly even life guards.

                Legislature being asked to declare tourism an industry. When
                this is done a great deal of the seawall tax should be used for
                beach projects. It is my opinion that seawall tax should not be
                used for industrial park construction and maintenance but Eor
                repair of seawall and beach maintenance and beach projects.

                Pedestrian overpasses (over Highway 90)      connecting  the beach
                with the motels are desperately needed.    These should be in the
                following areas:  Holiday Inn, Gulfport, Best Western, Hilton,
                D'Iberville, Between Cowan and Teayarden.   If not overpasses, at
                least cross walks with lights and lines.

                For tourist benefits, Chamber of Commerce should be open 7 days a
                week,.'being weekends are very busy.

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              Step up the litter enforcement, especially glass containers is my
              number one concern. Public piers with boat launches, restrooms,
              showers and cabanas in clusters at the major points of public
              usage along   the   beach   i s a   good   idea.     Clean   up of these
              facilities would be expensive, so maybe a user fee could be
              enforced.

              Stricter control over the litter, especially enforcing glass and
              cans thrown around, by use of more beach patrol personnel,
              increase the number of litter containers on the beach. More
              personnel needed b the County to keep beaches clean of debris and
              trash especially on Deer Island.       one suggestion might be to use
              prisoners or minor offenders of the law, or even a summer program
              for high school student to keep Biloxi Beautiful. Secondly,
              shelters or picnic tables, possibly           concrete which would be
              vandal proof, grills would be an excellent improvement to the
              coast area.

              Closer cleaning at Waterline, Highway crossovers for pedestrians.

              Desperate need for public restrooms, more diagonal parking as is
              to the south of Hilton Hotel.

              It appears to this observer, that existing funds could be better
              utilized    if    resources     (people)   were    pooled, priorities
              determined, and permit one agency to oversee all phases of beach
              operation, protection, and the like.

              The area around the new    I-10 loop needs to be seriously looked
              at. I know that there      has already been several recommendations
              for this area and also     question as to who would be responsible
              for its development.        This    area should be given primary
              consideration as it will   be the receiving area for much in-bound
              traffic.   My specific     concern is that it doesn't become a
              derelict area that occurs under so many interstate structures.

              The first thing we need is to try to bring more business into
              Biloxi, especially on the sand beach.            We can attract more
              tourists and local people by growing more palm trees on the
              beach, benches under shade of the palm trees.               Set up some
              showers for swimmers and issue more permit licenses for food on
              wheels. That means we create many more jobs for our community.

              The beach would improve itself if not graded so much. The sand
              would bleach out white, sand dunes would form, sea oats could
              grow and grass would hold the sand     off the road.    There would be
              enough sand by the water for everyone.

              The people of Harrison County are taxed enough. Some Government
              Office get the seawall tax. This seawall have been paid for many
              times over!! What is this money used for? If we are going to be
              taxed for the seawall, why not use this money for improvements of
              the beach.

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                Look at the possibility of private enterprise being responsible
                for restrooms, showers litter control, etc. in exchange for
                vending rights.

                Specific plan to handle drainage, sand erosion and vegetation.

                Continue to improve the entire Sand Beach.

                I see no reason why additional taxes should be required after
                years of seawall tax being paid in.         If additional funds are
                required, which will be, then there are part of Biloxi's
                Waterfront Master Plan that should be integrated with the Sand
                Beach Master Plan and funded from bond money accordingly.

                Your doing good Jeff.

                Enforce litter laws on the beach.     The litter is a disgrace and
                it blows into the highway and lawns along the beach. A well lit
                (street lights) would improve the beach area.

                Add bath houses, bathrooms, pavillions, decks, landscaping and
                snack stands, beachside camping       for RV's, etc..        Several
                protected swimming areas with Lifeguards, pavillions, etc., large
                and long government owned fishing piers, with fishing tackle
                rentals and snack bar.

                The reason we no longer use the beaches is due to dirty water and
                trash washed up on the shoreline are.as and lack of available
                parking.

                Remove drains which act as jetties and interfere with littoral
                drift. Beach would be self cleaning through action of tides,
                storm surge and littoral drift.      Get machines off beach, they
                destroy the dune formation process.         Leave vegetation and
                driftwood alone.   Use prisoners to pick up trash. Prohibit
                parking on U. S. 90 right of way, extremely dangerous. Require
                parking north of Ilwy., if necessary lease property to use as
                parking space for users of beach.

                Until you control the raw sewage from being drained into the Gulf
                I would not support the spending of tax money to improve the
                beach.

                Keep pushing on this.

                The area next to the Gpt. Small Craft Harbor always get left out.

                Please pump sand in, to make beach larger.

                What-are you doing to improve the quality of the water? The
                water is in much worse shape than the beach.

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             Combine by code the Parkway and the Sand Beach maintenance into
             new organization. Vendors to pay fees to the new organization.
             Vendors or their organization responsible for providing clean
             restrooms with approval of location and type/design resting with
             new organization.

             More frequent patrols and much stricter enforcement of litter
             laws, including stiff fines.         Outlaw rental of motorized
             recreational equipment along the beach, such as "Jet Skis".
             Aside from being      dangerous   to swimmers and inexperienced
             operators, they are a- noisy nuisance.       Outlaw vendors of all
             kinds on public property, i.e. U. S. Ilwy. 9'0, seawall, etc.

             A law prohibiting glass containers on the beach is greatly
             needed. Warning signs could be painted on the sea wall with
             little or no maintenance.

             The beach is plain dirty, the water is not fit to swim in if
             something is not done soon the tourist business will disappear.
             Activities are needed to keep interest up other than the beach.

             I have had a long time interest in the coast getting its full
             potential from the Sand Beach.      As it is we have so   .much to
             offer, but with certain improvements we could offer so much more.

             Impose stiff fines for litter, especially glass and cans.

             our beach fronts are very dangerous at waters edge. Cuts and
             bruises from rocks and bottles 'not only happen daily, but keep
             many from using the beaches.   once cleaned up the job of keeping
             it clean would not be too big. Those rocks at waters edge should
             go.

             The sand beach has got to be Harrison County's number one tourist
             attraction. Ile are losing more and more tourist to the Alabama
             and northern Florida beaches every year.         I recommend more
             emphasis on litter control in the short term plan and a major
             Sand Beach renovation for long term.

             Wish water were cleaner.

             What is happening to the existing "Sea wall Tax" revenues?

             Charge for parking,      Coast residents $1.00 all day, Miss.
             residents $2.00, non-residents $4.00.   Not to be put into meters
             but to have booths to collect the money,       this way they could
             help handicapped and elderly out of their car.

             Showers and restrooms should not be built anywhere south of Ilwy.
             90. 1 will be happy to discuss my reasons for stronjly believing
             this .

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               Highway 90 needs more turn lanes. We are constantly almost run
               over even after using a blinker to notify oncoming cars of our
               impending turn onto our street.       Also the sand needs to be
               removed f rom turning bays in the median on a regular basis if not
               at least after a bad rainy day.         Beach highways need better
               drainage.

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                                   HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

             When (lead fish wash ashore, authorized people should pick them up
             and throw them into the trash.       There needs to be a lifeguard.
             You never know what's going to happen.

             In other areas I have visited there are vendors for everything
             under the sun, litter everywhere and total wrecking of a natural,
             beautiful beach. I would hate to see this happen to our area.
             Ile need no raw sewage in the water, no pollution in the water, a
             better way of corntrolling traffic on Highway 90 during the
             tourist season, better marking of shortcuts to I-10 and stricter
             enforcement of beach laws.

             Ile need strict fines on litter and more beach patrol.. I believe
             the financing should come from sea wall taxes which have been
             paid for ten years.

             Ile need rental chairs and public bathrooms.     If we shape up our
             beaches tourism will be 100% better.

             I think maybe they should fine people for littering the beach,
             including the area where the birds nest. Protecting our wildlife
             is important. I think they should keep those boats (rom turning
             up the sand because it makes our beach water black and dirty
             looking.

             I would like to see the water cleaned and holes that cause fatal
             accidents to be filled. I would also like to see a certain part
             of tile beach set off for small children and approved lifeguards
             appointed to different areas of the beach durinj holidays and on
             weekends.

             Glass containers shouldn't be allowed, as well as (logs. Also
             when people fish off the beach, they should riot leave their
             unwanted catches lying along the beach. The bones are dangerous
             from tile fish, because a barefoot person could suffer a serious
             injury; and the smell can be very bad.

             It needs a playground.

             Ile do not ever go to the beach  for fun, but we have taken out of
             state people to view it and they feel the same way we do. it
             needs to be cleaned up with more police patrol.

             We do not go to the beach.

             The areas in the harbor where small boats are docked need to be
             cleaned and dredged.

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                PLease have new swings and amusement equipment installed for
                children.

                11ave a strict law against all glass     oil the beach an(] animals.   I
                have walked the beach many times and picked up enormous amounts
                of glass along the water's edge.        It seems like something could
                be more enforced about the issue.

                Enforce the litter laws and stop boats from throwing off trash.

                If out of state tags were charged $5.00 per day to use our
                beaches no additional taxes would be needed. Harrison and 11ancock
                beaches are getting worse than Florida during the summer. Local
                residents don't enjoy them because it is almost impossible           ' to
                find a place to park on weekends and holidays so why should we
                pay additional taxes for the pleasure of others?

                Do not allow glass containers on the beach. Require out of state
                motorists to have a decal that local motels and service stations
                give to customers to say that Louisiana people can buy one tank
                of gas or spend one night a year or charge a tee on a yearly
                basis.

                Make the laws concerning the beach more publicly known and then
                make it stick when you catch someone breaking them. Put up
                cabanas containing showers and dressing rooms and charge for
                them. People don't mind paying for a little privacy.

                The beaches need to be cleaned up around the piers, the erosion
                to the highway surface needs attention, and some system for
                highway drainage in the low spots along the beach needs to be
                developed.

                Public officials can see with their own eyes what needs to be
                done on the beach, but raising taxes is not the answer. Our
                streets.and schools need to come first.         These areas have been
                neglected long enough. our beaches can wait.

                I think there should be parking meters in front of each parking
                space. This is the way it is in Florida. Mississippians have to
                pay for the clean-up and maintenance for the beach for the out-
                of-towners. if parking meters were there, it would help defray
                the costs. Make the ones using the beach pay for it. There is a
                lot of Mississippians that don't use the beach. Why should they
                be taxed?

                I believe the (rass that is growing in certain areas on the beach
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                is very unattractive. Also I would like to say the beach area of
                Gulfport Harbor looks great.

                Broken bottles seem to be the major nulsance on the beach. I
                would really like to see a strictly enforced ordinance to keep
                all glass off the beach.

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              I feel like it is necessary to clean up the bathing area. Also
              restrooms are a necessity for every beach goer.

              CLean up the water and beach line.

              I hardly go to the beach because all the tables and the shelters
              have been taken down. That fence is very ugly.

              We need more palm trees on the beach.

              We need better control to enforce existing regulations. Also
              have people that build bonfires clean up their mess afterwards.

              There should be clean water, clean sand and no dogs.

              Stop septic and waste water from entering the Gulf.

              I would recommend a strict enforcement of no glass on beaches. I
              would also like to see designated areas on the beach for camping
              with tents maybe with a 14-day limit on them.

              The water is filthy. There is broken glass in the water as far
              as 4 feet deep.

              Keep policeman or some type of law in these areas at all hours.
              Fine the people who litter and throw glass and trash over the
              beaches and the highway, and stop the sewage from going into our
              Gulf waters.

              I would like to see them enforce the glass law on the beach.
              There's so much broken glass from beer bottles and drink bottles
              it's actually dangerous for kids to play and swim. If you can't
              enforce the glass law the beach communities should have their
              business people consider only stocking their drinks in cans and
              plastic bottles. If people can't buy them in glass containers
              they can't smash them on the beach.      The drink companies make
              returnable glass containers. Let them make returnable cans.

              In my opinion the more beautiful we keep our beaches, the more
              pleasant our trip is to the beach. A more beautiful beach would
              generate more income from increased tourism. I strongly believe
              in keeping the beach free of litter, especially glass bottles and
              cans.

              There has to be something done about cleaning the water.

              We were here visiting. When we walked the beach on Ilwy. 90 the
              litter was awful.    The Base Commander prefers that military
              families not use the beach because of pollution.

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                I think it's just a shame that: there is all that beach and it
                looks so terrible.   Nobody seems to care where they put their
                trash. I think more beach patrol ar.e near-led and a fine for
                littering should be strictly enforced.     A few $100 fines given
                out and made to be paid would make people think twice about
                littering.

                There needs to be no glass or pets. The sand needs to be cleaned.

                We did not use the beach at all during our 5 years at Keesler due
                to the litter and, foremost, the water itself.

                The beaches would be so much nicer if the glass and dangerous
                materials could be removed from the sand.

                Litter control and the enforcement of the no glass containers
                rule should have top priority. Showers and restrooms should come
                second.

                Put more trees for shade.

                The beach needs cleaning. The broken glass needs to be picked up.

                Our beaches should be made to attract tourists. Flowers and
                restrooms are a must.   People also get turned off by alcoholic
                beverages being consumed in large amounts and obnoxious comments
                from the drunks.   Beaches should be for everyone-not just one
                select group of people.

                Keep it clean.

                Until we no longer have waste in our water, we won't be able to
                use our beaches with comfort.

                our beach and the water are a disgrace.

                I know it would be difficult, but one of the main problems, I
                feel, is the Biloxi beaches had is trash in the wading areas and
                along the shoreline.

                The water is disgusting.

                Clean up the water.    The beach is nice from a distance, but
                filthy close up. It's not very healthy.

                There should be some kind of patrol   on the beach to assure that
                people don't litter or break bottles.        All glass Should be
                cleaned up from the beach for the safety of the people who use
                the beach area.

                Clean up glass in the water and on tile beach.

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               During a recent trip to Gulf Shores, Al, I noticed that the
               public beaches had an ideal setup.       They had a wooden boardwalk
               along tile north side of the beach and about every 500 feet a
               covered pavilion with b(--.,nches for the sunburned. I'liere were also
               several outdoor showers where people could wash away sand getting
               into their cars. These such improvements would draw more people
               to our beaches, locals and tourists.

               Stop, at once, bjusiness and private disposal of waste water and
               products into storm drains.       ALl places should be required to
               hook into tile sewer system. This would help a great deal in
               making the water more sanitary.

               I believe that inmates of local city and county jails should be
               used to clean up beach areas.         People who receive DUIs should
               have to help clean up also.

               We need playgrounds on different parts of the beach for the
               little kids.

               We need bathrooms.

               Restrooms are a must. Additional lighting would be helpful.

               The beach is O.K., but the water is filthy. It's the main reason
               why we don't go to the beach.

               CLean up the water by finding an alternative sewage.

               Clean up tile water.

               I believe more time and effort should be put in cleaning the
               water than putting any more money into tile sand beaches. Then
               maybe more people would take their families swimming.

               We need bathrooms and more shady areas.

               Put the tables back oil Lhe beaches with shelters over them like
               before. I think more people would use the beaches. Ile need the
               swings back.

               I do not think that any additional taxes are needed to finance
               improvements for tile beach.    We pay plenty of tax when we buy
               license plates and our roads are not kept up accordingly to the
               rate of tax we pay.

               The sea wall tax should cover basic improvements, however a one
               to two percent tax for short term duration would be acceptable
               for immediate improvements. Short term would be no longer than 2
               or 3 years.    Dredge area to improve swimming and accompanying
               boardwalk with food, rest areas, games,etc, to provide revenue
               for maintenance of this area.        Also this area should have a
               lifeguard.

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               The only way to improve the beach would be to improve the quality
               of the water.   Remove all  buildings  frorn. the beach side of HVIY.
               90 and put sand dunes in their place.

               Clean the water. Stop dropping sewage in the Gulf. There need
               to be more launching ramps on West Beach Biloxi.

               Put the tables back on the beaches with shelters over them like
               before. I think more people would use the beach. Put the swings
               back, also.

               The amount of trash found immediately offshore is shocking.
               Could not workers from the county jail be employed to police this
               critical offshore portion of the beach during the winter when the
               tide is low?

               Halt the procedure of dumping sewage in the water.

               The beach needs to be cleaned up.

               Pick up glass, fish bones, sharp sticks and shells. Put picnic
               tables out to eat on.

               Beach improvements should come from existing revenues. YOU COUld
               charge for usage of beaches like l4ew Jersey does.

               Playground equipment. could be used by our kids while we're at the
               beach.

               As was done in the 1950's-windrowing should be used to keep the
               sand from blowing on the highway.       It was successful then and
               would be now. This should be clone especially during the winter
               months when the beach is not used extensively and not so much in
               the summer so the sand could pack making it easier to walk on the
               beach.

               Keep the Long Beach area as attractive as the Gulfport area. The
               Gulfport area is kept much cleaner and the sand is sifted much
               more often then the Long Beach area.

               I think that the people from Louisiana who use our beaches on the
               weekend and summer months should share the cost of upkeep and
               maintenance.

               Our family would like to see our beach area maintained in as
               close to natural state as possible.

               The birds should revert to the islands, a natural habitat. The
               beach is not nature's plan for the birds.

               Enforce glass ordinance.

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               11ave bonfires strictly monitored.

               Prevent further commercialization along the beach front and the
               accompanying degradation of the natural state of the beach.
               Erect sand fencing from November to March to retain sand on beach
               and  to  keep   it  o f f11WY.  90.    This   me t hod has  been used
               successfully along the Atlantic Coast.

               They need more restrooms and more picnic tables on all beaches.

               Enforce litter laws and improve the drainage system. Water that
               pours into the Gulf through the drain systems is almost always
               dirty with bottles and trash of all kinds.

               We need more picnic areas, more bathrooms and showers, and more
               boat launches.

               We need to clean up the water.         The trash floating around is
               terrible. We need to figure out how to get the Louisiana folks
               that come over for the day to spend money in our city to supply
               some of the revenue for making the improvement mentioned above.

               Build more shades or plant something that will provide such an
               effect. The sewers are an unattractive site.

               Improve the beach patrol to prevent littering and secure public
               safety. The litter at Henderson's point needs cleaning up.

               Do something about the traffic along the beaches.

               Enforce no glass and no littering ordinance.

               Clean the water. Enforce no glass law on the beach.

               Make a smaller area in one part of the beach for the Least Tern
               birds; they don't need miles and miles of beach. People come
               down to enjoy our beaches.     If they don't have anywhere to go
               because of the birds, the people will start to go somewhere else.

               Arrange to have litter barrels on the beach emptied by Monday
               afternoon following the weekends during peak season. There needs
               to be stricter enforcement of articles on beach such as glass
               bottles and other breakable items.      There should be no pets on
               beach.

               We've already been charged a seawall tax for the last 20 years or
               so, that has been used for many other things not even related to
               the beach. If the seawall tax were to be used exclusively for
               beach maintenance and improvements, there would be no need for
               additional taxes.

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              We need better quality and more frequent beach patrol, better
              maintained,wildlife, improved 'Litter control, and the fishing
              boats need to be further away from shore.

              Build a bridge to Ship Island.

              We need enforced litter control programs.

              We need showers, restrooms and refreshments.

              Pavilions can be used to hold birthday parties.

              Enforce the no pets and no glass ordinances. I don't know what
              needs to be done, but the water is so dirty we do not swim.

              Tear down the Long Beach Yacht Club and re-build the children
              playground. I bet there are more families living in Long Beach
              with small children than there are families that own yachts.

              I think we should establish fines for glass containers being used.
              on the beach and fines for littering.   I also think we should do
              whatever possible to get rid of all the Least Terns trying to
              nest in areas not designated for them.

              There should be areas for large concentrations of people and
              duned areas for nature lovers. Planting grass would improve sand
              holding abilities. Restrooms, parking lots, cabanas and showers
              in picnic areas would localize concentrations of people making it
              easier for litter control.

              The main problems with our beaches is the water. The water has
              never been deep enough or clean enough to swim in.

              Add more shaded areas with tables for picnic,s with trash cans.

              The water is unclean for swimming. What a waste.

              Beautification of any kind is fruitless unless, existing laws
              against litter are enforced or       new more strict laws are
              implemented. Litter along the beach is worse than ever.

              We need more security control.

              Just clean it up.

              There are just too many tourists on the beach, especially during
              the summer months, for the long time local residents to find a
              place to park and enjoy the beach that Our taxes maintain year
              round.

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              We need bet-ter litter control.

              We need to stop building across Ilwy. 49. The water and sand need
              to be cleaned.

              If our beaches were improved it would greatly be appreciated
              among the local people an(] it would increase tourism.

              There needs to be a higher priority to clean up the dangerously
              polluted water. Instead of new taxes perhaps they can reallocate
              existing revenues to take care of these problems. Look into how
              the seawall taxes are being used. Existing efforts in pollution
              control in both residential and commercial activities must be
              vigorously pursued.   Consideration should be given to charging
              user fees such as $5.00 per bonfire or small charges for showers
              and bath house facilities.

              I enjoy looking at the beach, but every time I decide to get any
              closer and walk on it or wade in the water, I become discusted.
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              When you get close up there is still a lot of litter in the sand
              and the water is horrible. I would not even consider swimming in
              our water at this time because every time I have allowed my
              children to swim in the Gulf they have developed throat and ear
              infections.

              Safety signs could be put up as to how far children can wade and
              be safe. The water should be tested often and the public should
              be aware if the water is not safe to swim or wade in.
              Remodel and light Courthouse Rd. Pier, Moses Pier, and Westside
              Pier.

              Clean the beach up. There is too much glass. The water is
              horrible.

              Ile definitely need more parking. Benches should be erected every
              so often. A boardwalk Would be nice.

              We need more picnic facilities.

              There needs to be some concern about the sanitation of the water.

              Restrooms are very much needed. I don't care for the beach being
              used as a bath or pool for dogs. More trees are needed.

              There should be a stiff fine for people who do not clean up after
              themselves and who use glass containers on the beach. Use high
              school and college youths to patrol areas with authority to give
              citations for unwanted use of beach site.        It would provide
              responsibility and jobs for many young people.

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                Do away with fines for pets; some humans make a much larger mess.

                By improving the beach I believe you would add immensely to the
                attraction and would pay for itself in tourist revenues.

                Clean it up.

                We need cabanas and sheds for shade, picnic tables with grills,
                and playground facilities for children.

                People would take better care of the beaches if the town did.
                You have a lot of tourists and a busy traffic road. Restrooms
                and showers would please the people, especially the people from
                out of town. They might stay longer too.

                The addition of restroom facilities and litter control would
                improve the revenue of the city by more tourists. Biloxi beach
                is one of the most beautiful I have seen, but it is also one of
                the most polluted.

                Enforce litter control.      Violators of no littering ordinances
                should be fined heavily.

                There should be special areas for jet skis because of children's
                swimming. Speed boats should stay from shore and around piers
                where people are fishing.       A lifeguard is needed in heavily
                swimmed areas.

                Clean up the glass and water.

                There should be better enforcement of restrictions concerning
                glass.   Consider putting a boardwalk that would accommodate
                fishing, bicycles, walking, skating,etc.       There need to be some
                areas with deep water and lifeguards for swimming.

                Clean the water.

                You need clean water and white sand.

                Clean the sand and water so people won't    cut their feet.

                More lighting is needed for people that     like to sit on the beach
                at night.

                Reduce the number of vendors on the          beach.    [lave specifled
                swimming areas with cabanas, restrooms       and showers. Keep Ithe
                bottom of these areas free from dangerous    debris.

                Leave it alone.

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              We need more public fishing piers.

              We need to keep the trash in the garbage cans. People need to
              practice water safety.

              The water quality is terrible. The sight of the culvert emptying
              into the sound does nothing to make me want to use the beach.

              Clean up the watex and station lifeguards.             Tile beach water
              closely resembles a sewer.      Our greatest attraction on the Coast
              is such a disappointment.

              The beach has improved, but there's still a lot of trash. If
              only the water wasn't so bad by the shore.

              In front of Paradise Ave. there are concrete stacks and they are
              very dangerous to the city.        Would you do something about it
              before someone gets hurt?

              Keep the beach cleaner and get more trash cans.

              Tourism is one of our most important industries. Th-is greatly
              aids our community by (1)increasing jobs, (2)larger tax       based on
              increasing business and revenue.           If we don't improve our
              resources to compete with neighboring Dauphin Island, we can kiss
              our lovely revenues "good-bye" and expect the taxes to be spread
              among fewer tax payers.

              The beach area should be extended and kept at a certain houndary
              line. I would like to see recreational areas established with
              restrooms, rentals and refreshments available in one location
              with adequate parking off of ilwy. 90.        1 would like to see the
              Least Tern Area abolished.

              I would like to see more public work details from the ranks of
              the DUI's and convicted men.         Beautification an(] recreational
              maintenance must be actively on-going for tourist attraction and
              local pride. If the quality in a "Sand Beach Master Plan" should
              surface through wise unselfish planning with recreational and
              esthetic benefits for all protected by law, I feel t1fat my family
              and I would eagerly enjoy and participate.

              Gulfport beach needs more parking locations. Also the sand spurs
              are annoying on the beach.

              Take the glass out of the water and off the sand and other
              objects. We need new trashcans.         New barbeque pits Would stop
              the people from building fires on the beach. It should have a
              beach patrol. No glass allowed on beach, if caught will be fined
              $100.

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               Clean the beaches. Build another park.        Try not to let people
               pollute the water.

               Find where existing tax dollars are going. We obviously are not
               getting them even though this is not a high tax area. There
               should be enough dollars to not only improve the beaches and make
               them more attractive to residents and tourists but the latter
               would return dollars to help pay for improvements, especially
               with concessions sold..

               They need to clean the seaweed and dead fish from the water.
               Blow up the islands. The water      would be more like Alabama -and
               Florida beaches.

               Something needs to be done about the appearance of the water. We
               need more picnic areas.

               I would like to see some portions of the beach patrolled more
               thoroughly by the police.

               I work on the beach and I think that the driftwood needs to be
               cleaned up. More beach patrol. The parasail needs to be farther
               out. Someone is going to get hurt.       No more rentals than are
               now. Dead fish need to be cleaned up.

               Keep area nearest water clean of debris, dead fish,etc. Have
               more covered area's from which you could retreat from the sun.

               Do something to make the water cleaner.     We would be willing to
               pay more tax to accomplish this.      Use less beach space for the
               birds. We feel both the above hurts tourism.

               I feel that restrooms and showers would improve the appeal of the
               beach but these facilities would be a detriment if they could.
               not be kept clean and free of abuse. I question whether this can
               be done without almost constant maintenance.

               Have it controlled in some way to help improve the litter and to
               clean the shore of the trash and litter from the water.

               Need to clean the beach and try as much as possible to keep it
               really neat and clean for tourists and our own people. Put inore
               playground equipment for children. KEEP THE BEACH CLEAN.

               If the water was as clear and clean as the water in Florida or
               California I wouln't.mind improvements, but the way it is now any
               improvement would be useless.         [lave you seen the water?
               dirty,brown,scumy--YUKIYUKI

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             The palm trees and cactus plants improve appearance 100%. More
             of these would be a nice improvement. Some people complain about
             vendors. I think vendors, sailboats, etc. add to the beach,
             making it more lively and attractive.        It is looking better all
             the time. I remember when it used to be plain and (lead looking.

             Ile need more police patrols to keep off undesirables so decent
             people can use the beach without any fear for their children's
             safety.

             Put more playground equipment for children, more showers, beach
             walls, clean the sand on the beach. Standing by the water's edge
             I saw soda and beer bottles washed up. Diapers and boxes of all
             kinds were there too.      These were things that people take on
             their boats and throw overboard,        The Coast Guard should take
             notice and start fining $1000 to anyone throwing junk off boats
             or people on beaches leaving garbage or throwing stuff on
             beaches. They have people watching out for the ones who abuse
             alcohol. It's bad enough that regular people have no concern for
             others than these drunks who never even-care about themselves.
             Parents should start suing the city if their children get hurt at
             the beach while they are with them.      Or we should not go at all.
             I would not advise at this time any of iny relatives up north to
             vacation down here for it-is ugly.
              They need to get the black stuff out of the water. They need to
             clean the sand up. They need more garbage cans. They need more
             tables and little huts.

             I do not have much to do with the beach so you can do what you
             want to do.

             Gulfport Harbor is the only place we         have swings.     I think
             tourists like to have the sets for when     they come for sunbathing
             they can watch their children swing.

             There is no way to improve the beach unless you can make the
             water better. I do not go to the beach      except maybe once a year
             because I think the water is polluted. If you can clean up the
             water I will start going to the beach more often.

             Someone is needed to clean the beach and keep it clean.
             Children's safety should be kept in mind. More tables and huts
             are needed.

             More litter control is needed.      There should be a law that all
             pets had to be on leashes.

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                I realize there's not a lot we can do to clean up our ocean
                water, but there's no limit to what we could do for our beaclies.
                The better the beaches the more tourists we'd have, which brings
                in more money.    The little kids swings are made of metal. They
                should be made  of plastic. I have seen a couple of small children
                get badly hurt  from those heavy metal swings.

                I know there are signs to control litter, but they don't do much
                good.

                Gulfport Harbor is the only place on tile beaches we haVE! to
                swing. I recall the extra pleasure we had gotten to go down in
                the evenings to watch the sun set while the children played oil
                the swings.

                There is a need of cleaning or clearing tile water of pollution,
                and the sand in some areas is not white.

                The worst thing is the obvious contamination of tile water. 1,his
                will eventually have to be improved to avoid 'the elimination of
                sea life anywhere near the shore and health risks to humans.

                I think a law should be passed to fine trespassers on the nesting
                areas. More bungalos for shade should be built. Also tables and
                beaches.   All the parking should not be reserved for cars
                belonging to boat owners since about 60% of the boats tied at our
                piers are from out of town. The citizens of Gulfpor-t have gotten
                a raw deal on that.

                Cleaner water.

                There's so much broken glass, I make our children wear shoes to
                the beach. Such a shame people break bottles all the time.

                Clean beaches after storms and- clean up dead fish, dead birds,
                bottles, food and beer cans.

                Beaches are looking a little better. The water looks terrible.

                More signs need to be posted letting the public know that it is
                against the law to damage piers(including lights). Why can't the
                boat ramp and depth of area be improved at Courthouse Pier?

                Cleaner water beautifies sites for tourists and the people who
                live here.

                The seawall tax has been misused. If the seawall has to be paid
                for, the taxes should be channeled to the beach area. In return
                it would bring in more revenue and further more taxes. The beach
                is our asset and should be expanded for tourism with more fishing
                reefs, more piers and more live bait shops. Ile are not serving
                the needs of the people.

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             Our beaches are very nice and extremely important to tile economic
             growth of the Gulf Coast. We must make and keep the coastal area
             attractive, clean and convenient, if we are to attract tourists.

             It would be nice to have picnic areas with some shade, tables,
             barbeques, waste disposals and restrooms.       We also need soine
             lifeguards. Also a nice idea would be to have ramps overhead so
             that people could cross      the highway easily and not have to
             contend with tile traffic. Another good idea would he to put up a
             couple of lookout towers so one could get a better view of what
             is further out. Also bicycle paths would be nice.

             Install a retainer fence to keep sand from blowing onto highway.
             Enforce a no drinking of alcoholic beverages on the beach law to
             cut down on can and bottle litter.

             We need more lawn chairs, better litter control and better
             parking.

             Clean the water up.

             We need a playground on different parts of the beach for little
             kids.

             ALl these improvements would make the beach nicer but as long as
             the water is so filthy one will not use the beach more than once
             or twice a summer.

             Improve shoreline cleanliness if possible.

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                                        CIVIC CLUBS/DROP-OFFS

                If some vegetation were allowed to grow, tile vegetation would
                help stop sand from blowing away. If some semblance of a natural
                beach could be established, it would improve the appearance and
                make the beach more stable.

                Have uniform beach patrol to control littler and others disturbing
                the peace.

                Areas used by locals don't dictate the same services as areas
                used by tourists.        The section by Pass Christian attracts
                primarily Louisiana      traffic.       In   that area, restrooms,
                refreshments and showers would be appreciated.

                Specific trash and dead fish need to be picked up at water's
                edge.

                Boardwalks along frequently used sections of the beach are
                needed. During the summer outdoor cafes in temporary structures
                would be nice.

                I would like to see more restrooms and showers on the beaches.

                Get rid of birds and let people back on.

                We need more boat slips.

                Have stricter laws for shrimpers discharging trash and dead fish
                in the water. Set up fines if they are caught.

                I know that it is impossible, but it would be nice if there were
                some way to charge a small fee for using tile beach.

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                                           PUBLIC MEETING EXIT SURVEYS

                                             November 12, 13, and 14, 1985

               One important objective of the November public meetings was to document the publics'
               response to the preliminary Master Plan concepts presented during those meetings. In
               particular, public response was sought regarding four major concepts:       1) the basic plan
               concept of balancing higher use recreational activity areas with preset-vat ion/conserva Lion
               areas; 2) the establishment of three management categories to designate different
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               shoreline segments for different types and intensites of use and, where appropriate, to
               indicate where new facilities for beach users should be located; 3) the introduction of
               beach stabilization and erosion control measures; and 4) addition taxation to support
               beach improvements. At the conclusion of each public meeting, attendees were asked
               to complete an exit survey addressing each of these four concepts.         As shown on the
               following page, the tabulated results indicate public endorsement of the approach and
               concepts contained in the Preliminary Master Plans for both Harrison and Hancock
               Counties.

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                                                                    EXIT SURVEY RESULTS

                                  1.   Do you agree with the overall concepts of the plan presented here tonight? Yes

                                       Meeting                                                   Total        Total
                                       Location                              %            Respondents        Slarvevs

                                       Biloxi                       29       1002                29             31.
                                       Gulfport                     40       82%                 47             51

                                       Hancock                      68                           71-            75

                                       TOTAL                        137      91%                 150           157

                                  2.   Do you agree with the establishment of Beach Management Categories 1, 11 and III
                                       presented in the plan here tonight?        Yes

                                       Biloxi                       30       97%                 31

                                       Culfport                     39       852                 46
                                       Hancock                      65       88%                 74

                                       TOTAL                        134      892                 151

                                 3.    Since something needs to      be done to prevent          beach erosion, do you arree with the
                                       introduction of beach        vegetation and other control measures (e.g. san& fencing) to
                                       reduce beach loss and        associated maintenance costs? Yes

                                       Biloxi                       30       100%                30
                                       Gulfport                     50       98%                 51
                                       Hancock                      75       100%                75

                                       TOTAL                        155      99Z                 156

                                 4.    Would you consider an additional         tax to finance the improvements discussed here
                                       tonight? Yes

                                       Biloxi                       23       762                 30

                                       Gulfport                     25       56:1.               45

                                       li3neock                     58       79%                 73

                                       TOTAL                        109      73%                 148

                                5.     How did you hear about tonirlit's     meeting:

                                                     Biloxi         GiMport  liaticnek

                                       Television       16                    20                 46

                                       Newspaper        20                    51                 71
                                       Radio             6                      4                10

                                       Other            11                    3S                 116

                                         APPENDIX D:

                           SAND BEACH TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

                                            AND

                                  EXECUTIVE POLICY COUNCIL

                                                      TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

                         John Scafide, Jr., Chairman - Bay St. Louis
                         Bobby Boudin - Hancock County Civil Defense Director
                         Millie Bradtman - Bay St. Louis
                         Mike Carron - Bay St. Louis
                         Donald Caserta - Waveland
                         Lisa Cowand - Bay St. Louis
                         Ellis Cuevas - Sea Coast Echo
                         Jimmy DeBlanc - Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission
                         Nancy Gex - Waveland
                         Clarice Gustin - Chamber of Commerce (Former Director)
                         Gwen Hogan - Bay St. Louis
                         Robert-Kane - Bay St. Louis
                         Jennell Kern - Bay St. Louis
                         Ray Kidd - Waveland
                         Buddy Klien - Waveland
                         Frank McNeil - Bay St. Louis
                         Libby Milner - Chamber of Commerce (Director)
                         Don Murray - Bay St. Louis
                         Mike Necalse - Chancery Clerk
                         Sybil Paul - Bay St. Louis
                         Mary Perkins - Bay St. Louis
                         Vincent Schott - Waveland
                         Louis Smolensky - Waveland Councilman
                         Dorothy Sutton - Waveland
                         Richard Thomas - Bay St. Louis
                         Sue VanZandt - Bay St. Louis

                                                                     EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

                     Hancock County Board of Supervisors
                     Bert Courrege, District I
                     A. Dolph Kellar, District 2
                     Roger Dale Ladner, District 3
                     Sam Perniclaro, District 4
                     James Travirca, District 5

                     Mayors
                     Vic Francklewicz, Bay St. Louis
                     John Longo, Waveland

                     Chairman Ex Officio
                     Dr. Richard Leard, Bureau Director, Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife Conservation, Bureau
                     of Marine Resources

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                                         APPENDIX E:

                             EXECUTIVE POLICY COUNCIL RESOLUTION

                                    ADOPTING MASTER PLAN

                                              Hancock-Harrison
                                                     County
                                        Sand Beach Master Plan

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                                     RESOLUTION OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

                                      ADOPT SAND BEACH MASTER PLAN

                  THERE CAME ON for consideration the matter of adopting the Hancock County

             Sand Beach Master Plan.

                                                RESOLUTION

                  WHEREAS, the Technical Advisory Council has formulated and adopted a long

             range master plan for the protection and utilization of the Hancock County

             Sand Beach and related areas; and

                  WHEREAS, adoption of the Master Plan by we, the Executive Council is

             necessary and essential to complete the planning process; and

                  WHEREAS, implementation of the Master Plan is contingent on the adoption

             by the Municipalities and the Board of Supervisors;

                  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sand Beach Executive Council does

             adopt the Hancock County Sand Beach Master Plan and recommend that the Board

             of Supervisors and the Municipalities adopt the Master Plan, and further that

             the   Technical  Advisory   Council   assist the    Executive   Council in     the

             presentation of the Master Plan to the Public, Municipalities and the Board of

             Supervisors for their approval and adoption.
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                      WHEREUPON it was moved by Council Member Cb!irl-e-Se-        and seconded by
                 Council Member kad'ie-P., -, that the foregoing resolution be adopted and

                 the motion having received unanimous affirmative vote of all members of the

                 Executive Council, the Ex-officio Chairman declared the motion carried and the

                 Resolution, this 21st day of May, 1986.

                                                       SIGNED

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