National Coastal Conditions Report
This report is the first federal effort to provide a comprehensive picture of the health of the nation's coastal waters. This report initiates a series describing the ecological and environmental conditions in U.S. coastal waters. It summarizes the condition of ecological resources in the estuaries of the United States and highlights several exemplary Federal, State, Tribal, and local programs that assess coastal ecological and water quality conditions. Provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2001.

Reconnaissance Offshore Sand Search
Reconnaissance Offshore Sand Search, or “ROSS” is a comprehensive on-line tool for identifying suitable sand sources from Florida’s coastal waters. ROSS is a tool for coastal engineers, project managers, and regulators as they design and construct beach restoration and nourishment projects, that encourages better sand management practices. The database includes comprehensive information about offshore sediment and geological features and is to support the design and construction of beach restoration and nourishment projects. The database is publicly available on the internet.

Economics of Beach Restoration
This multi-faceted study on the economics of beach restoration in Florida provides education on the importance of beach management to the state and national economies. The study tracked federal, state, and local beach-related expenditures and funding sources from 1992 to 2002. The inventory encompassed Florida beach projects performed in that timeframe. The literature review and bibliography focused on both in- and out of-state research. The Outreach Document presented data on the impacts of beach restoration and the status of Florida's beaches. The Concept Paper proposed a statewide model to address the need for a broader approach to analyzing the economics of beaches.

Also see Economics of Beach Tourism Fact Sheet