Development of a Revised Great Lakes Shoreline Classification Scheme

Presentation Made to LMPDS Study Team, Detroit, Michigan
September 1997

By:  Christian J. Stewart

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Table of Contents

Development of a Revised Great Lakes Shoreline Classification Scheme
Background
Shore Type Classification
Shore Protection Classification
Nearshore Geology
Limitations of Original Scheme
Revision “Activities”
Geomorphic Issues 1
Geomorphic Issues 2
Geomorphic Issues 3
Geomorphic Issues 4
Geomorphic Issues 5
Geomorphic Issues 6
Geomorphic Issues 7
Shoreline Protection Issues 1
Shoreline Protection Issues 2
Shoreline Protection Issues 3
Nearshore Classification Issues
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 1
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 2
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 3
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 4
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 5
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 6
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 7
Draft Revised Shoreline Classification Scheme 8
Methods For Reclassification