3.2.8 Point White - Battle Point Management
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Qualitative Rating = Moderate Impact
Mean CF Score (Normalized) = -0.47 (Range: -0.75 to -0.10)
Median CF Score (Normalized) = -0.48
Number of Reaches = 38
Mean EF Score = 19.8 (Range: 13 to 30)
Median EF Score = 18.5
Description
The Point White to Battle Point management area (MA-8) comprises 54,650 ft, the longest MA on Bainbridge Island (Table A-1, Figure 2). It fronts Port Orchard Bay and includes Battle Point, Battle Point Lagoon, Fletcher Bay, Tolo Lagoon, and part of Point White. MA-8 comprises 38 reaches composed of the following geomorphic classes: spit/backshore (16), high bluff (10), marsh/lagoon (7), and low bank (5) (Figure B-61). MA-8 is defined by two major drift cells that converge at Battle Point (Figure 3). The larger drift cell begins at a divergence zone located at Point White and moves north past Fletcher Bay and a nearby reach with eroding feeder bluffs (Figure B-62)). The second drift cell begins at a divergence zone located just south of Arrow Point and moves south to Battle Point; most of this drift cell encompasses a large stretch of eroding feeder bluffs. Relative to wave exposure, all west-facing shorelines are considered “protected,” whereas the interior of small embayments and estuaries is considered “very-protected” (Figure B-62). MA-8 receives upland flows from five watersheds with low levels of land use: WRIA unnumbered 73 (TIA 2%), Fletcher/Springbrook Creek (WRIA 15.0340; TIA 1%), WRIA unnumbered 72 (TIA 1%), WRIA 15.0339 (TIA 0%), WRIA 15.0338 (TIA 2%).
Overhanging riparian vegetation covers approximately 32% of the MA-8 shoreline (Table A-1, Figure B‑67). Within the 200-ft riparian zone, naturally vegetated surfaces (coniferous and deciduous trees, shrubs, and wetlands) compose 56% of land cover, whereas impervious surfaces (e.g., roads, roofs) represent 22% of land cover (Figure B-66).
Shoreline development in MA-1 is primarily residential in nature. Approximately 50% of the MA-7 shoreline is modified by armoring, and 22% of the shoreline has armoring that encroaches into the intertidal zone (Table A-1, Figure B-63). A total of 616 point modifications were recorded along MA-8 shorelines (unpublished data, COBI 2002) at an average of 11.9 modifications per 1000 ft (Figure B-64). Most of the modifications along this residentially developed shoreline were represented by stairs (132), mooring buoys (113), docks (73), upland structures at the waterline (61), overwater structures (57), groins (37), and piers (24). A total of 32 outfalls were also recorded along MA-8 shorelines.
Limiting Factors
The average normalized CF score within MA-8 was -0.47, within the middle range of MA scores on Bainbridge Island (Table A-2, Figure B-10, Figure B-13). Individual metric scores for MA-8 did not rank among the best or worst in any metric category compared with other MAs (Table A-3, Figure B-16). However, metric scores within the Point White - Battle Point MA very closely mirrored the pattern observed over all of Bainbridge Island (Figure B-15), with substrate type and depth and slope metrics exhibiting lower (worse) average scores and hydrology and physical disturbance metrics exhibiting higher (better) average scores.
Some of the most highly altered spit/backshore and marsh/lagoon reaches on Bainbridge Island were located in the Point White - Battle Point MA (Figure B-71, Appendix C). Backshore Reaches 3533 and 3505 were characterized by exceptional amounts of armoring (>80%), most of which encroached into the intertidal zone, high levels of point modifications, and either shellfish closures due to pollution or a high %TIA in the marine riparian zone. Marsh/lagoon Reaches 3518 and 3522 near the mouth of Fletcher Bay were also characterized by high armoring rates, most of which encroached into the intertidal zone, high numbers of docks and piers, loss of overhanging riparian vegetation, subtidal dredging for channel maintenance, and shellfish closures due to pollution (Figure B-65).
Opportunities
Opportunities for improving scoring of CF metrics in MA-8 would target a variety of approaches to limiting impairment of controlling factors (Figure B-14). Action items might include minimizing and removing shoreline armoring and intertidal encroachment in areas where wave erosion is not an issue (e.g., Fletcher Bay) or in front of feeder bluffs, maximizing light penetration of overwater structures, checking and upgrading septic systems to improve water quality in Fletcher Bay, and reducing the amount of impervious surfaces in the marine riparian zone.
The EF scores were moderate in MA-8 (19.8) when compared with all other MAs on Bainbridge Island (Table A-4, Figure B-11, Appendix D). Spawning by forage fish, such as herring, sandlance, and surf smelt, has been documented within some reaches of MA-8, especially in the north near Battle Point (Figures B-69). Cutthroat trout, steelhead, chum, and coho salmon are also documented to spawn in Fletcher Creek (WRIA 15.0340) and other streams in Fletcher Bay. Efforts should be made to improve spawning access and functions of juvenile rearing areas, both in-stream and in nearby shoreline habitats. Geoduck beds have been documented throughout the MA-8 shoreline, although eelgrass is sparse-to-patchy along these shorelines (Figure B-68 and B-70).
Individual Reaches within MA-8 (Figure B-71, Appendix C, Appendix D)
Reach 3502
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact; Normalized score = -0.667
Most impacted CF metrics: sediment supply, substrate type, depth/slope
Least impacted CF metric: pollution, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1640 ft
Sediment source: Backshore, with feeder bluff activity; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 17.3%; Riparian zone land use: 24.1% TIA, 61.2% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 94.4%; Total encroaching: 88.6%
Total point modifications: 29; Density: 17.7/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 5.5/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 24
Reach 3503
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.289
Most impacted CF metric: sediment supply
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade, artificial shade, pollution, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 547 ft
Sediment source: Backshore, with feeder bluff activity; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 82.1%; Riparian zone land use: 8.2% TIA, 72% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 33.8%; Total encroaching: 33.8%
Total point modifications: 1; Density: 1.8/1000 ft; most common is outfalls, with 1.8/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 24
Reach 3504
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.489
Most impacted CF metric: sediment supply
Least impacted CF metric: physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1524 ft
Sediment source: Backshore, with feeder bluff activity; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 59%; Riparian zone land use: 13.5% TIA, 54.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 65.5%; Total encroaching: 57.4%
Total point modifications: 19; Density: 12.5/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 3.9/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 22
Reach 3505
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact, Normalized score = -0.725
Most impacted CF metrics: sediment supply, substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 1451 ft
Sediment source: Unknown, with feeder bluff activity; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 11.1%; Riparian zone land use: 23.2% TIA, 21.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 92.6%; Total encroaching: 61.2%
Total point modifications: 35; Density: 24.1/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 6.2/1000 ft
Other: broad shallow foreshore
EF Score: 20
Reach 3506
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.467
Most impacted CF metrics: natural shade, sediment supply
Least impacted CF metric: pollution
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1237 ft
Sediment source: Backshore, with feeder bluff activity; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 19.4%; Riparian zone land use: 8.6% TIA, 83.2% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 35.4%; Total encroaching: 35.4%
Total point modifications: 7; Density: 5.7/1000 ft; most common is floating docks, with 1.6/1000 ft
Other: natural LWD recruitment from cliff at south end
EF Score: 24
Reach 3507
CF Rating = Low Impact, Normalized score = -0.15
Most impacted CF metric: physical disturbance
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, sediment supply, substrate type, depth/slope, pollution, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 501 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 5.5% TIA, 0% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 0%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 1; Density: 2/1000 ft; most common is buoys, with 2/1000 ft
Other: Battle Point
EF Score: 26
Reach 3508
CF Rating = Low Impact, Normalized score = -0.2
Most impacted CF metrics: pollution, physical disturbance
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, artificial shade, sediment supply, substrate type, depth/slope
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 141 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 66.7% TIA, 0% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 0%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 0
Other: Battle Point
EF Score: 24
Reach 3509
CF Rating = Low Impact, Normalized score = -0.15
Most impacted CF metric: natural shade
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, substrate type, depth/slope, hydrology, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 3166 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 31.9%; Riparian zone land use: 11.1% TIA, 65.3% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 0%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 2; Density: 0.6/1000 ft; most common is piers, with 0.3/1000 ft
Other: inside Battle Point
EF Score: 18
Reach 3510
CF Rating = Low Impact, Normalized score = -0.1
Most impacted CF metric: artificial shade
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, sediment supply, substrate type, depth/slope, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 1210 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 3.5%; Riparian zone land use: 12.6% TIA, 45.5% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 0%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 3; Density: 2.5/1000 ft; most common is pilings, with 0.8/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 24
Reach 3511
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.533
Most impacted CF metrics: natural shade, sediment supply, substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: hydrology
Geomorphic class: Low Bank; Shoreline length: 1481 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 6.1%; Riparian zone land use: 23.3% TIA, 47.9% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 70%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 15; Density: 10.1/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 2.7/1000 ft
Other: encroachment appears to be underestimated
EF Score: 30
Reach 3512
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.55
Most impacted CF metric: substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 718 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 39.5% TIA, 37% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 51.8%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 16; Density: 22.3/1000 ft; most common is upland structures at waterline, with 9.8/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 24
Reach 3513
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.325
Most impacted CF metric: natural shade
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 1421 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 6.8%; Riparian zone land use: 42.1% TIA, 33% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 19.3%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 3; Density: 2.1/1000 ft; most common is piers, with 2.1/1000 ft
Other: heavy accumulation of LWD
EF Score: 18
Reach 3514
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.375
Most impacted CF metric: physical disturbance
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, sediment supply, depth/slope
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 531 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 100% TIA, 0% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 0%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 8; Density: 15.1/1000 ft; most common is buoys, with 9.4/1000 ft
Other: barrier beach in front of lagoon
EF Score: 20
Reach 3515
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.4
Most impacted CF metric: substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: hydrology
Geomorphic class: Low Bank; Shoreline length: 363 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 65.9%; Riparian zone land use: 29.6% TIA, 51.2% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 59.5%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 19; Density: 52.4/1000 ft; most common is upland structures at waterline, with 19.3/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 24
Reach 3516
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.422
Most impacted CF metric: sediment supply
Least impacted CF metric: hydrology
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 2377 ft
Sediment source: Backshore, with feeder bluff activity; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 50.7%; Riparian zone land use: 19.3% TIA, 62.1% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 62.7%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 27; Density: 11.4/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 3.8/1000 ft
Other: downed trees and LWD recruitment from bluffs
EF Score: 24
Reach 3517
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact ; Normalized score = -0.667
Most impacted CF metrics: natural shade, depth/slope
Least impacted CF metric: hydrology
Geomorphic class: Low Bank; Shoreline length: 984 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 45.1% TIA, 35.9% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 91.3%; Total encroaching: 29.6%
Total point modifications: 13; Density: 13.2/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 4.1/1000 ft
Other: dredged regions present
EF Score: 18
Reach 3518
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact, Normalized score = -0.7
Most impacted CF metrics: natural shade, substrate type, depth/slope, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 763 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 16.5% TIA, 47.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 99.3%; Total encroaching: 24.2%
Total point modifications: 14; Density: 18.4/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 7.9/1000 ft
Other: dredged regions, and shellfish closure present; large tide flats, mouth of Fletcher Bay
EF Score: 15
Reach 3519
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.575
Most impacted CF metrics: substrate type, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 664 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 47.7%; Riparian zone land use: 27% TIA, 50.2% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 82.2%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 16; Density: 24.1/1000 ft; most common is floating docks, with 7.5/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; inside Fletcher Bay
EF Score: 16
Reach 3520
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.6
Most impacted CF metrics: substrate type, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 388 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 23%; Riparian zone land use: 15.6% TIA, 58.4% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 89.5%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 7; Density: 18/1000 ft; most common is floating docks, with 7.7/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; small inlet in Fletcher Bay
EF Score: 13
Reach 3521
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.3
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 6268 ft
Sediment source: Foreshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 84.4%; Riparian zone land use: 16.1% TIA, 63.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 11.5%; Total encroaching: 4.6%
Total point modifications: 34; Density: 5.4/1000 ft; most common is floating docks, with 2.1/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present
EF Score: 20
Reach 3522
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact ; Normalized score = -0.675
Most impacted CF metrics: depth/slope, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy
Geomorphic class: Marsh/Lagoon; Shoreline length: 2373 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 37.1%; Riparian zone land use: 31.2% TIA, 55.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 57.5%; Total encroaching: 47.3%
Total point modifications: 56; Density: 23.6/1000 ft; most common is floating docks, with 6.7/1000 ft
Other: dredged regions, 1 marina(s), and shellfish closure present, high bluffs in backshore
EF Score: 21
Reach 3523
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.429
Most impacted CF metrics: depth/slope, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, artificial shade, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 402 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: very protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 31.6% TIA, 0% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 3.9%; Total encroaching: 3.9%
Total point modifications: 0
Other: dredged regions, and shellfish closure present; inside southern spit of Fletcher Bay
EF Score: 18
Reach 3524
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.425
Most impacted CF metric: depth/slope
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 401 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 33.3% TIA, 0% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 10.1%; Total encroaching: 10.1%
Total point modifications: 2; Density: 5/1000 ft; most common is buoys, with 5/1000 ft
Other: dredged regions present; southern barrier to Fletcher Bay
EF Score: 19
Reach 3525
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact, Normalized score = -0.733
Most impacted CF metrics: wave energy, natural shade, substrate type, depth/slope
Least impacted CF metric: physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1525 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 38.6% TIA, 48.5% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 91.3%; Total encroaching: 84%
Total point modifications: 30; Density: 19.7/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 6.6/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 16
Reach 3526
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact, Normalized score = -0.222
Most impacted CF metrics: artificial shade, sediment supply, substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: pollution, hydrology
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 2324 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 76.1%; Riparian zone land use: 7.7% TIA, 90.2% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 22.8%; Total encroaching: 11.6%
Total point modifications: 17; Density: 7.3/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 2.6/1000 ft
Other: good setbacks, much LWD accumulation on beach
EF Score: 24
Reach 3527
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.289
Most impacted CF metrics: artificial shade, sediment supply, substrate type, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: wave energy, natural shade, depth/slope, hydrology, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1004 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 62%; Riparian zone land use: 14.5% TIA, 82.3% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 28.5%; Total encroaching: 6.5%
Total point modifications: 5; Density: 5/1000 ft; most common is floating docks, with 2/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 22
Reach 3528
CF Rating = Low Impact, Normalized score = -0.111
Most impacted CF metrics: wave energy, natural shade, sediment supply, substrate type, depth/slope
Least impacted CF metric: artificial shade, pollution, hydrology, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1256 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 73.7%; Riparian zone land use: 3.3% TIA, 93% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 11.5%; Total encroaching: 2.4%
Total point modifications: 4; Density: 3.2/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 1.6/1000 ft
Other: lots of LWD accumulation
EF Score: 22
Reach 3529
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.3
Most impacted CF metrics: artificial shade, substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade, hydrology
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 755 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 33.6% TIA, 53% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 29%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 13; Density: 17.2/1000 ft; most common is upland structures at waterline, with 4/1000 ft
Other: broad beach on small spit of land
EF Score: 16
Reach 3530
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact ; Normalized score = -0.689
Most impacted CF metrics: wave energy, substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: pollution, hydrology, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: Low Bank; Shoreline length: 3301 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 15.9%; Riparian zone land use: 16.7% TIA, 67.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 83.2%; Total encroaching: 44.4%
Total point modifications: 73; Density: 22.1/1000 ft; most common is buoys, with 5.1/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 18
Reach 3531
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact ; Normalized score = -0.667
Most impacted CF metrics: substrate type, depth/slope
Least impacted CF metric: artificial shade, pollution, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: High Bluff; Shoreline length: 1562 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 31.5%; Riparian zone land use: 12.8% TIA, 68.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 90.5%; Total encroaching: 81.1%
Total point modifications: 28; Density: 17.9/1000 ft; most common is groins, with 5.1/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 16
Reach 3532
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.475
Most impacted CF metric: substrate type
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 564 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 24.3% TIA, 57.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 51.8%; Total encroaching: 38.1%
Total point modifications: 8; Density: 14.2/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 3.5/1000 ft
Other:
EF Score: 16
Reach 3533
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact, Normalized score = -0.75
Most impacted CF metrics: wave energy, substrate type, pollution
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 1279 ft
Sediment source: Unknown; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 12.8%; Riparian zone land use: 35.6% TIA, 41.4% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 80.3%; Total encroaching: 43.3%
Total point modifications: 29; Density: 22.7/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 5.5/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present
EF Score: 18
Reach 3534
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.575
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 622 ft
Sediment source: Unknown; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 12.3%; Riparian zone land use: 7.8% TIA, 46.9% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 83.8%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 4; Density: 6.4/1000 ft; most common is outfalls, with 3.2/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; cleared for road
EF Score: 18
Reach 3535
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.575
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 987 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 30.5%; Riparian zone land use: 35.9% TIA, 41.6% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 53.4%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 22; Density: 22.3/1000 ft; most common is buoys, with 5.1/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; road fronts shoreline
EF Score: 18
Reach 3536
CF Rating = Low/Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.3
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade, artificial shade, physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 565 ft
Sediment source: Alongshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: No data on %TIA, No data on %forested
Total shoreline armoring: 15.1%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 0
Other: shellfish closure present, some encroachment by waterfront homes
EF Score: 18
Reach 3537
CF Rating = Moderate Impact ; Normalized score = -0.5
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 1080 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 8.5%; Riparian zone land use: 20.7% TIA, 38.8% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 12.2%; Total encroaching: 0%
Total point modifications: 20; Density: 18.5/1000 ft; most common is buoys, with 6.5/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; road fronts shoreline
EF Score: 16
Reach 3538
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact ; Normalized score = -0.625
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: natural shade
Geomorphic class: Spit/Barrier/Backshore; Shoreline length: 3031 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 0%; Riparian zone land use: 32.3% TIA, 20.2% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 93.4%; Total encroaching: 3.3%
Total point modifications: 30; Density: 9.9/1000 ft; most common is stairs, with 3.6/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; road fronts shoreline
EF Score: 14
Reach 3539
CF Rating = Moderate/High Impact ; Normalized score = -0.667
Most impacted CF metric: pollution
Least impacted CF metric: physical disturbance
Geomorphic class: Low Bank; Shoreline length: 1243 ft
Sediment source: Backshore; Wave exposure: protected
Overhanging vegetation: 10.8%; Riparian zone land use: 37.9% TIA, 47.1% forested
Total shoreline armoring: 94%; Total encroaching: 38.9%
Total point modifications: 6; Density: 4.8/1000 ft; most common is overwater structures, with 1.6/1000 ft
Other: shellfish closure present; road fronts shoreline
EF Score: 14
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