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American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA)

Preserving, protecting, and enhancing our coasts by merging science and public policy since 1926.


ASBPA Celebrating 100 Years of Shore & Beach Preservation

As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, ASBPA is committed to promoting national collaboration that helps communities address the complex coastal challenges of the next century. We are dedicated to continuing our legacy by training and inspiring the next generation. We invite you to engage with our Centennial Celebration here, and continue to join us in making a difference for the future of our coasts

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ASBPA Launches Episode 37, ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Aram Terchunian

September 30, 2026Annie Mercer
Episode 37. ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Aram Terchunian Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 37, Aram Terchunian, coastal geologist with First Coastal Corporation, joins...
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ASBPA Launches Episode 36, ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Susan Brodeur

September 23, 2026Annie Mercer
Episode 36. ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Susan Brodeur Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 36, Susan Brodeur, Senior Managing Coastal Engineer with Anchor QEA,...
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ASBPA’s 100th Anniversary Highlight: A Decadal Walk to ASBPA’s Future, 1996–2005

September 17, 2026Annie Mercer

By Tom Herrington   The decade from 1996 to 2005 marked a transformative era for ASBPA. Strategic advocacy, organizational innovation, and technical advancement converged to secure the future of America’s coasts and elevate ASBPA as a leading voice for shoreline protection. Advocacy, Organizational Change, and Technical Leadership In late 1995, the Marine Board of the…

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ASBPA Launches Episode 35, ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Tom Herrington

September 16, 2026Annie Mercer
Episode 35. ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Tom Herrington Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 35, Tom Herrington, Acting Director of the Urban Coast Institute...
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ASBPA Launches Episode 34, ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Dan Barone

September 2, 2026Annie Mercer
Episode 34. ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Dan Barone Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 34, Dan Barone, Associate Professor at Rutgers University and President...
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