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Dr. Nicole Elko Welcomed as New ASBPA Executive Director

August 1, 2023asbpa_ed

Nicole Elko, Ph.D., has been named the new Executive Director for the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. She recently served ASBPA for over twelve years as Science Director providing science-based guidance to Congress, federal and state agencies, and local communities on national coastal resilience challenges. Prior to becoming the Science Director, she served on…

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ASBPA Awards 2023 Best Restored Beaches

June 1, 2023asbpa_ed

ASBPA Awards 2023 Best Restored Beaches Highlighting national projects that provide storm protection, habitat restoration, and recreation The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association is proud to release our much-anticipated annual list of the nation’s best restored beaches.  The award winning projects this year are Central Reach Reimbursement Project (CRR) Holden Beach, North Carolina; City…

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ASBPA Supports BEACH Act with Congressman Frank Pallone

May 30, 2023asbpa_ed

ASBPA was recently invited by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) to participate in the introduction announcement of the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act in Long Beach, NJ on Friday, May 26th.  ASBPA has been a long-time supporter of the BEACH Act in previous iterations and are grateful for Congressman Pallone introducing this…

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Los Angeles County, California raises first blue flag in the continental US

May 26, 2023asbpa_ed

🎉Congratulations to Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors on raising their first #BlueFlagGlobal flag recognizing implementation of sustainable management practices and protection of natural resources. 

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City of Delray Beach, Florida raises first Blue Flag in the continental U.S.

May 21, 2023asbpa_ed

🎉Congratulations to the City of Delray Beach, Florida on raising their first Blue Flag recognizing implementation of sustainable management practices and protection of natural resources.

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Breaking News: First Blue Flags Awarded in Continental US

April 26, 2023asbpa_ed

Blue Flag USA is proud to announce the first Blue Flags in the continental United States have been awarded to beaches in California and Florida. Westward Beach between the Zuma Lagoon and Birdview Avenue in Malibu and Delray Beach Municipal Beach between Casuarina Road and Laing Street in Delray received the recognition from the Blue…

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