Scott Hardaway, Coastline Design and Construction, Inc., first mate, examines shoreline protection improvements during a tour of coastal resiliency projects implemented along sections of Rhodes Point, Smith Island, Md., Oct. 7, 2021. The purpose of these projects is to effectively reduce erosion along the shoreline and protect valuable habitat and human interests on the island while maintaining the ecological integrity of shoreline and nearshore environments. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)