NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Effects of Nutrient Enrichment in the Nation’s Estuaries: A Decade of Change

Updates the 1999 National Estuarine Eutrophication Assessment, examining eutrophic conditions in 141 U.S. estuaries, and how and why conditions have changed in the decade between the early 1990s and early 2000s. Includes an indicator for socioeconomic/human use impacts.

Bricker, Suzanne, Ben Longstaff, William Dennison, Adrian Jones, Kate Boicourt, Caroline Wicks, and Joanna Woerner

2007

Harmful Algal Research and Response: A Human Dimensions Strategy

A multi–agency plan for human dimensions research critical to reduce impacts of harmful algal blooms. Informs implementation of the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research Control Act (HABHRCA), the National Plan for Algal Toxins and Harmful Algal Blooms (HARRNESS), and the Oceans and Human Health Act.

Bauer, Marybeth (Editor)

2006

Human Dimensions of Coastal Restoration

Provides technical assistance for development and implementation of sound scientific monitoring of coastal restoration. In Science–Based Restoration Monitoring of Coastal Habitats (Vol. 2, Ch.14).

Salz, Ronald and David Loomis

2005

Visual Impact Assessment of Small Docks and Piers: Theory and Practice

Summarizes legal bases for developing visual impact standards and analysis techniques, local and state capabilities to develop and implement visual impact standards, and mitigation.

Bliven, Steve and Ruth Kelty

2005

Evaluation of the Economic Costs and Benefits of Methods for Reducing Nutrient Loads to the Gulf of Mexico

Evaluates the social and economic costs and benefits of alternative methods for reducing nutrient loads in the Gulf of Mexico. Part of a hypoxia science assessment documenting the state of knowledge of the extent, characteristics, causes, and effects (both ecological and economic) of hypoxia in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

Doering, Otto, Francisco Diaz Hermelo, Crystal Howard, et al.

2000

Integrating Biology and Economics in Seagrass Restoration: How Much is Enough and Why?

Discusses integration of field data and economic methods (a technique called Habitat Equivalency Analysis) to determine the amount of habitat that must be restored to compensate for loss of services to the public resulting from environmental damage. In Ecological Engineering15: 227–237.

Fonseca, Mark, Brian Julius, and W. Judson Kenworthy

2000

Socioeconomic Causes and Consequences of Coastal Ecosystem Change

Describes methods to understand linkages between: 1) social and economic causes and consequences, both direct and indirect, of coastal ecosystem changes; and 2) human response to ecosystem change. In Change in Pacific Northwest Coastal Ecosystems (Chapter 3).

Huppert, Daniel, Annette Olson, Marc Hershman, Kate Wing, and Caitlin Sweeney

1998

The Effects of Urbanization on Human and Ecosystem Health

Discusses the impact of environmental change on water quality and, ultimately, human health. In Sustainable Development in the Southeastern Coastal Zone (pages 221–239).

Vernberg, W.B., G.I. Scott, S.H. Strozier, J. Bemiss, and J.W. Daugomah

1996

Economic Valuation of Natural Resources: A Handbook for Coastal Resource Policymakers

Explains and illustrates basic economic concepts and tools used in environmental decision making such as willingness–to–pay cost effectiveness analysis, economic impact analysis, and sustainable development.

Douglas Lipton, Katherine Wellman, Isobel Sheifer, and Rodney Weiher

1995