North Carolina – Fishermen say New River Inlet needs dredging – Jacksonville Daily News
Billy Thompson has been shrimp fishing for more than three decades. “This is my life, this is all I’ve been doing all my life,” he said. But now he’s putting…
North Carolina – Inlet dredging on agenda for county meeting – StarNewsOnline.com
A decade ago, Mason Inlet was relocated because it was threatening structures at the north end of Wrightsville Beach. The project was a success and rescued Shell Island Resort and…
North Carolina – Coastal Resources Commission schedules public hearings on updated oceanfront erosion rates – WWAY NewsChannel 3
RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) — The NC Coastal Resources Commission will conduct eight public hearings during August and September on a proposal to incorporate updated long-term average annual erosion rates…
South Carolina – Residents, naturalist object to plans for new Hilton Head beach park – IslandPacket.com
Plans for a new beach park on Hilton Head Island are being opposed by some nearby residents and an island environmentalist, who argue the area is not suitable for building.…
South Carolina – Judge rejects amending Savannah dredging suit – CBS News
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that both the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina’s Savannah River Maritime Commission may take part in a lawsuit challenging the $…
What causes erosion? – ASBPA
Understanding its causes helps us understand how to respond effectively to it In order to fix a problem, it usually helps to know what causes it. This applies to coastal…
Georgia – Researchers combine remote sensing technologies for highly detailed look at coastal change – Phys.org
In a study published in the August issue of the journal Tourism Management, they apply their technique to Georgia’s Jekyll Island and unveil a new website that allows developers, conservationists…
North Carolina – Beach nourishment needs more thought – jdnews.com
To the editor: I would like to share with your readers excerpts of comments I made to the North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen at its Aug. 2 meeting: I…
Georgia – Tybee leaders examine bed tax increase as possible source for beach renourishment funds – savannahnow.com
Tybee Island officials know when it comes to beach renourishment it’s wise to turn over every grain of sand in search of funds. A potential new source of pennies —…
North Carolina – Neighbors concerned that Coast Guard dredging could cause erosion – StarNewsOnline.com
A proposal to clean out the boat basin at the Wrightsville Beach Coast Guard Station is dredging up old concerns from nearby residents. Neighbors of the station, which sits near…
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