A variety of shore protection devices and methods are being constructed, administered, and evaluated at a number of sites throughout the United States with diverse shoreline morphologies. The program requires a minimum of two on the Atlantic coast, two on the Pacific coast, two on the Great Lakes, and one on the Gulf of Mexico. These shore protection structures must have scientific support for projected performance and must not affect the aesthetic appeal of the area. Both patented devices and nonproprietary methods are permissible.

For more information, visit the Flood Risk Management sections of the Water Resources Depot, https://swwrp.usace.army.mil.