18 NATCHEZ ON THE WATERFRONT


number of other purposes. When dealing with even larger and more menacing wave energies, there is rarely a substitute for rubble mound breakwaters or similar substantive barriers. Putting aside the various regulatory issues, when built


correctly they are extremely effective. They are, however, the most expensive option, take up the most space and, arguably, have more impact on the existing environment (sometimes negative, sometimes positive). The further the breakwater has to be placed


out into the water, the deeper the water depth and the more expensive the per lineal foot cost. If one is thinking outside the box and has to deal with potential significant wave heights and energies, one can again try to think of creative designs that would


also allow additional revenue generation.


Meaningful option In one coastal project, it was readily apparent that in order to deal with the various potential wave energies and heights for the new facility’s


This section of rubble mound breakwater is at Northport Harbor in Long Island, New York. MARINA INDUSTRY • FEBRUARY 2020


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