(2/2/2010) Statement reacting to the President's Budget Proposal for America's Coasts
 

(2/2/2010) FY 2011 Beach Projects recommended for funding by the President

 
(2/2/2010) ASBPA holds California sea level rise briefing in Washington, D.C.
 
(1/29/2010) ASBPA announces 2nd annual photography contest winners
 
(1/27/2010) ASBPA President's letter in support of post storm funding for East Coast states impacted by recent storms
 
(1/27/2010) Funding for Water Resource Needs in the “Jobs Bill” - a letter from the ASBPA president to Senate leaders
 
(1/26/2010) Handling the hazards of coastal megacities
Access to water has always been a strong factor in human settlement. But today, 15 of the world's 20 megacities are along the coast. Nearly 200 million people now live in a coastal megacity; by 2015, that number is expected to grow to nearly 240 million people. What are the risks of urban living along the coast, and what can be done to mitigate them?
 
(1/21/2010) 2010 Summit Program now available
 
(1/12/2010) BEACH NEWS: The beach as a habitat Wide, sandy beaches provide much more than a space for people to set up a beach chair and umbrella. They are also prime habitats for thousands of critters. Take this quiz from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association to find out how much you know about the creatures who live on the beach.
 
(1/05/2010) ASBPA letter to President Obama requesting an Emergency Disaster Relief package for areas impacted by recent storms.
 
(12/22/09) BEACH NEWS: Artificial Reefs: The Wave of the Future? Artificial reefs have long served as habitats for marine life, but can they do more? Coastal experts say they can also protect the beach and enhance the surfing experience. Read more to learn about the implementation of this shore protection method in the U.S.
 
(12/15/09) The Texas Chapter of ASBPA supports Texas law upholding the public’s easement rights over the dry beach
 
(12/08/09) BEACH NEWS: Artificial Reefs: More than just Habitats Did you know that artificial reefs serve as more than simply habitats for oceanic creatures? They also provide shore protection and enhance the surfing experience. Take this ASBPA quiz to see how much you know about artificial reefs.
 
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