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Net Shore-Drift Of San Juan County And Parts Of Jefferson, Island And Snohomish Counties, Washington, James W. Johannessen
Net Shore-Drift Of San Juan County And Parts Of Jefferson, Island And Snohomish Counties, Washington, James W. Johannessen
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Net shore-drift directions, representing the long-term, net result of littoral sediment transport on both the beachface and in nearshore waters, were determined in San Juan County, eastern Jefferson County, and southern Island and Snohomish Counties, Washington. Studies employing similar methods have been conducted in the state for the Washington State Department of Ecology, to update coastal drift information provided to area planners. This project completes net shore-drift mapping of the entire marine coast of Washington State. The Puget Lowland experiences prevailing and predominant southerly winds, but is also subjected to locally variable winds. The irregular coast of the islands and …