For more than 30 years communities around the United States have been restoring their beaches. Although some areas in the country are relatively new to the process, others have a long history of successful beach nourishment projects. In many cases, the restoration process is so well established that beach enthusiasts are not even aware they…
ASBPA 2017 National Coastal Conference CALL FOR ABSTRACTS — Due May 8, 2017 — Link to Abstract Submittal Form *Note, if you are not able to access Google Forms from any computer available to you, please email this information to mg_editor@asbpa.org. Link to Guidelines for Submitting a Dedicated Session (PDF ~ 164 kb) The American Shore…
What can Congress do to protect our country’s invaluable coastal resources? First and foremost, fund coastal infrastructure. The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is recommending at least $5 billion over ten years to rebuild and restore our nation’s beach, dunes, wetlands and other coastal flood risk reduction infrastructure. This should include building already…
Winning photos will be published in the upcoming issue of Shore & Beach, volume 85, number 1. Winners S. East Coast winner and Grand Prize: “Beach Life” by David Hall, from Jacksonville Beach, Florida S. Pacific Coast and Alaska, winner: “Royal Palms Beach” by Cesar Espinosa. Caribbean, winner: “The reef at Well Bay, Necker Island,British…
When the word “infrastructure” comes up, most people think of steel and concrete, bridges and ports. But our water and coastal infrastructure is just as critical to the American economy and creates (and protects) just as many jobs, but does so with sand and sediment, roots and grass. Infrastructure refers to the structures, systems, and…
On Wednesday, Feb. 8th, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) President, Anthony P. (Tony) Pratt testified about the need for federal investment in coastal infrastructure such as beaches, dunes and wetlands at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, “Oversight: Modernizing our Nation’s Infrastructure.” Pratt is the Administrator for Shoreline and Waterway Management at…
What is the future of federal coastal involvement and investment with a new administration taking the reins in Washington, DC? That’s the focus of an upcoming conference focused on federal policy and regulation. This Coastal Summit, entitled “A New Commitment to Our Coast,” will be held in Washington Feb. 28-March 2, presented by the American…
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, attention has been focused on rebuilding resilient coastal systems to reduce damage from future disasters. “Resilience” has been defined in a variety of ways; in general, resilience is having the capacity to recover or bounce back from adversity and adapt to be prepared for the future. Providing…
Coastal zone research projects around the nation will help coastal managers protect developed areas’ beach dunes, which are vital to resilient communities, ecosystems and economies. University of Pennsylvania scientists will build a wind tunnel to test the sand-capturing capability of five types of dune vegetation. Oregon State University’s model of coastal dune evolution will be…
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act” or the “WIIN Act” (also known as the Water Resource Development Act [WRDA]), which includes many provisions to help protect, restore, and increase the resilience of U.S. coastlines. The bill passed the House 360-61 and the Senate 78-21,…