ASBPA is seeking our next leader to build on the organization’s 95 year legacy of preserving, protecting, and enhancing our nation’s coasts by merging science and public policy. Our new Executive Director will lead efforts in government affairs, strategic partnerships and outreach, fundraising, and vision-setting, while serving as the primary public spokesperson for the organization….
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s Science and Technology (S&T) Committee has released a White Paper entitled “U.S. Beach Water Quality Monitoring.” The ASBPA S&T committee serves as the organization’s guiding coalition on coastal research to affect policy decisions. As National Water Quality Month comes to a close, take a moment to consider how…
ASBPA Announces 2021 Best Restored Shores! As the nation considers its infrastructure needs, the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association recognizes the importance of restoring coastal natural infrastructure given its critical role in protecting coastal communities and their economies. ASPBA established its Best Restored Shores awards program to recognize and encourage more effective coastal risk…
Blue Flag USA – Highlighting beaches that serve as a model for environmental management, safety education, and responsible tourism. The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association is proud to present the nation’s first Blue Flag national workshop on September 30 – October 1, 2021 in New Orleans, LA. The Blue Flag eco-award is offered to…
Job posting: Executive Director The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director will be expected to lead ASBPA’s efforts in government affairs, fundraising, strategic partnerships and outreach, and planning and vision-setting, while serving as primary public spokesperson for the organization and managing a team of four full…
ASBPA’s Science & Technology Committee has completed the 2021 update of the National Beach Nourishment Database. The database provides national-scale statistics on U.S. communities beach nourishment efforts over the last century (Elko et al. 2021). The database has been compiled over the last two decades and is updated annually by ASBPA membership. We have a…
