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
As part of its 100th Anniversary celebration, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is proud to announce the recipients of the annual Best Restored Shore Award, recognizing outstanding natural infrastructure restoration projects from across the United States. The 2026 award-winning projects are: Downe Township, NJ: Superstorm Sandy Buyout Properties Money Island Shoreline Restoration…
By Lesley Ewing The decade from 1986 to 1995 was a time of both challenge and transformation for ASBPA. Under the leadership of Orville T. Magoon (1983–1994) and Gregory Woodell (1994–2003), ASBPA navigated shifting federal priorities, technical innovation, and new threats facing America’s coasts. Due to the loss of some of ASBPA’s early champions, this…
