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Chapter 13:Hazard Analysis—Coastal Erosion <br /> 13.5.2 Utilize Inter-agency communication <br /> Better cooperation between State Parks and the Counties' Parks and Recreation should be <br /> sought since these departments maintain many of our beach parks. In addition, discussions <br /> should be enhanced with the State Department of Transportation (DOT), because some <br /> highway facilities are threatened or will soon be threatened by coastal erosion. In most cases, <br /> state highway facilities are the major or only thoroughfare between regions. Proactive <br /> planning of new highway construction, widening, and realignment could reduce the threat of <br /> coastal erosion and beach loss by anticipating future shoreline trends. <br /> 13.5.3 Increase Public Awareness <br /> Coastal erosion is largely promulgated by the activities of humankind. Increasing public <br /> awareness of the importance of seasonal beach erosion, and how their activities can <br /> exacerbate coastal erosion,becomes extremely important. <br /> 13.5.4 Promote Research Projects <br /> Projects that focus on coastal processes can lead to improved erosion management. Further <br /> research, along with beach monitoring, is necessary to increase our understanding of coastal <br /> and marine science and to insure effective and efficient management of the coastal zone. <br /> 13-4 Hawaii County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />