The concept of a FRF was first proposed in 1963 by Rudolph Savage, Chief of Research Division of the Coastal Engineering Research Center (CERC). The FRF was to have 4 goals. Provide a rigid platform from land, across the dunes, beach, and surf zone out to 6-m (20-ft) water depth from which waves, currents, water levels, and bottom elevations could be measured, especially during severe storms.

Access to formal qualifications through a suite of competency-based courses at Diploma and Certificates IV, III and II. PIER is evolving every day so keep checking our website to keep informed about these exciting new developments. PIER is a web based portal providing information and training to individuals involved in international education. It consists of a substantial database of resources and news, and the PIER training courses.

We hope to raise gifts and pledges of $4.5 million by the end of 2007 and complete construction in 2008.

No. As discussed in the previous question, the bedrock is far to deep beneath the soft sand. The pilings began as one inch thick hollow tubes. They were pounded 40 feet into the sand until they met resistance. They were then filled with cement all the way up. This created a solid platform for the pier to rest on. The pier has been so sturdy that since it was established in 1977 has not moved more than a centimeter.

Baylor gauges that measure wave height. They work by running a small voltage down the cables. Where the water shorts the wires, the computer measures this distance as wave height 4 times per second. There are several baylor gauges along the pier, which allows for the tracking of a wave as it approaches the beach.

A high school student once asked that to Field Research Facility Chief Bill Birkemeier through a series of emails. Click here to read a conversation with a marine scientist.

people make up the permanent staff at FRF. Their fields of expertise are varied but they are versatile. The permanent staff includes oceanographers, computer specialists, and technicians. For individual details click here.

We have a magenta color correction filter on the Pier ReefCam to correct for the loss of red light in water, but the filter might be a bit too strong for the shallow depth we ultimately mounted the Pier ReefCam at. Top

The answer is complicated in that state law does not allow for the placement of piers on the access, however, the Town does have a permitting process to allow for the placement of piers on the public access. This is an extremely unique program in all of Wisconsin and is done with the cooperation of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Wisconsin Statute 30.133 reads: Prohibition against conveyance of riparian rights.

The Town of Merrimac is most likely the only township in the State of Wisconsin that has a permitting system that allows citizens to place piers on public accesses. A moratorium was set in place after the dissemination of incorrect information to new and/or potential residents. This moratorium was intended to allow the Town Board to consider its options as to the continuation or potential changes to the program.

present, the Town does not require a pier permit to place a private pier on private land. the State of Wisconsin has several regulations about pier placement and in some cases require a permit. Citizens should contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Presently, no new applications are being accepted due to the moratorium enacted by the Town Board. Prior to the moratorium, the resident who had previously been permitted to place a pier on the access has the first right of application. If that person fails to apply, or is denied for failing to meet the requirements, then the next person on the waiting list would be presented the opportunity to apply for a permit. This process is reviewed annually by the Town Board as required by ordinance.

The Pier is the premier apartment complex on the Kapiti Coast and combines low maintenance, superior quality living, privacy and security with the beach location and the numerous entertainment and outdoor activities only Kapiti has to offer. We believe it will be an excellent long term quality investment.

Parking is available at the major piers. The exact rates and style of lot vary. You may want to check with www.seaportsinfo.com for valuable information pertaining to these details, as well as the piers.

There are no zoning codes that restrict Natural Spaces domes, and our domes exceed all energy codes. You may be restricted on height as some codes have a maximum height of 30' to 35'. Most of our domes are less than 30' high but the code height is measured from the average grade line. It's only when you have a developer who is a builder, and they want you to build their house, they then put restrictions on their lots - "no log homes, no earth homes, no domes, no imagination".

There have been some concerns about the new time-line for boarding. Here is the official policy that affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) has issued a new ruling that goes into effect on February 18, 2008 which mandates that all guests embarking on a cruise from a U.S. port be checked-in and onboard their ship at least one hour prior to the ship's departure.