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…
Limited Time left to Nominate a Project for the Best Restored Shores Award By Shannon Cunniff, Shannon Cunniff Consulting, and Peter Seidle, Applied Technology and Management We’re all looking forward to July 4th as we hope it means the nation has turned a significant corner in its fight with CoVid 19 and that we will…
Many in ASBPA and the Coastal Field at large experienced the kindness and generosity of spirit of Dr. Rich Weggel. Rich was the recipient of our highest award- the Morrough P. O’Brien award– in 2016. We were saddened to hear of his passing and below we share his obituary with our community. Dr. J. Richard…
2021 National Beach Nourishment Database update By: Dr. Nicole Elko, ASBPA Science Director Every year, the ASBPA Science & Technology committee convenes a team of experts to update the National Beach Nourishment Database. Do you know of a nourishment project that has been constructed in the last year or two? If so, please contact me…
We joined our partners at the Coastal States Organization (CSO) to submit joint comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Implementation Guidance for the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. We invite you to read those comments and are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the CSO. The Coastal States Organization (CSO) and…
The deadline for submission of abstracts for oral presentations at the National Coastal Conference has been extended to May 15, 2021. Call for Abstracts Submit Abstracts for Oral Presentations
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) has been working with four beaches around the US since last October to submit materials to the Blue Flag International Jury and determine their current level of compliance with the Blue Flag eco-award criteria. The International Jury met mid April to review applications from all participating countries…
“Beaches and inlets are dynamic features that change based upon the flow of sediment through coastal systems. Properly valuing and managing sediment supports balanced coastal uses, which is essential to the ecosystem health, economic vitality, and resilience of coastal states and communities.” This is a five part series reviewing coastal policies essential for improving beach…
The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), in cooperation with the Coastal Zone Foundation, announces the Call for Abstracts for its 2021 National Coastal Conference, September 28 – October 1 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, LA. We are excited to be back in New Orleans AND in person! ASBPA is…
ASBPA is seeking nominations for the Best Restored Beaches Award to recognize beach renourishment projects. This award honors the Best Restored Beaches in America annually to help build awareness of the value of America’s restored beaches. The award-winning projects on America’s open shoreline and on the Great Lakes’ shorelines could include: Beach and shoreline renourishment…
The climate is changing and our coasts are facing unprecedented threats – from sea level rise and increasing storm intensity to on-going erosion and sediment loss. The new Administration and 117th Congress must take major actions to restore and preserve America’s shores and beaches. As we wade into these new waters, ASBPA recommends the following…