Our group dealt with the erosion of the Shelburne Farms shoreline.  We measured the length of seawalls, overhangs, and shorelines in order to learn more about the effect of the lake on the land.  We were trying to find an effective measure of the erosion around the lake, and here's how we did it:

                Methods:

               The first command that we executed was to note the type of rock along the shore.  In most cases, we found this to be slate.  Next, we measured the length of the beach, noting the size of the various materials used to block the water.  Then we measured the overhang of the soil, checking to see just how much of the soil had been washed away by the water.  Finally, we compiled all of our information into quick sketches which have been posted on this site.