A Sand Trap in the Gulf; By Robert Young, in The New York Times
Of the many cleanup solutions being pursued in the Gulf of Mexico, few are as ambitious as Louisiana’s berm project.
Use of Hardened Beach Structures to Slow Erosion
While the use of hardened beach structures are debated, there is little debate over what they do beaches over time.
North Carolina’s Legislation on Hardened Structures Reconsidered
North Carolina law has prohibited hardened structures on its beaches and inlets for more than two decades.
Use of Sand Bags on Beaches
Sand bags are used to stabilize buildings that are threatened by the ocean.
The Negative Impacts Of Groins
The negative impact of groins on downdrift shorelines is well understood.