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…
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…
We are pleased to announce the latest digital only issue of “Shore & Beach” – one of two special centennial issues – is now available to read and download. Included in this special issue are articles on: “ASBPA’s First Decade” by Timothy W. Kana “100 years of shoreline change” by The ASBPA Science & Technology…