Assessment of Sand and Gravel Resources along the Inner Continental Shelf of Maine

Acknowledgment

This work was supported by contracts with the Minerals Management Service in 2003 and 2004.

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Contents

Assessment of Sand and Gravel Resources along the Inner Continental Shelf of Maine

Acknowledgment

References Cited