Island canals: an alternative for industry.

The objectives of the study are threefold. First, the hypothesis that the inland canal is a feasible alternative to traditional navigation developments must be tested. Second, a usable methodology to locate and design an inland industrial canal with least environmental impact must be developed. Third, the information of most value in applying this methodology and in determining the impacts of an inland canal project must be compiled. Given these objectives, two audiences are expected to find the study results to be interesting and useful. Industry will find it opportune to incorporate the study results into future development decisions. Governmental entities responsible for managing coastal resources will find the study conclusions of use in reviewing plans for coastal industrial navigation developments.