Playa del Carmen was once known as one of Mexico’s most stunning beach destinations, with miles upon miles of pristine coastlines, white sand, and the turquoise ocean the Caribbean is famous for. But these days, much of Playa del Carmen’s beaches have eroded to the point that they almost don’t exist anymore or are often so full… Read More
PROVIDENCE — A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has ruled coastal regulators erred when they approved a controversial marina expansion and dredging project in Jamestown without complying with their own agency’s procedural regulations. In a decision issued Wednesday, Superior Court Judge Jeffrey A. Lanphear vacated the decision by the Coastal Resources Management Council to approve the Jamestown… Read More
Lack of public knowledge about nature-based solutions to coastal erosion could be hindering efforts to protect and restore marine habitats, according to new research. In the face of climate change and rising sea levels, nature-based coastal solutions (NBCS) are emerging as a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to protect shorelines. These innovative solutions – which include living… Read More
Beach replenishment in Beach Haven, North Beach Haven and Holgate is complete as of Jan. 12, according to Steve Rochette, public affairs officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District. Contractor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. began pumping sand on Oct. 9, with a total of 684,000 cubic yards propelled onto the… Read More
Replenishment efforts are underway at Southold Town Beach on North Road following the completion of a dredging project at Goldsmith Inlet in Peconic. “The inlet was completely closed, and the New York State [Department of Environmental Conservation] was very helpful in opening that inlet up,” Southold Supervisor Al Krupski said. The inlet is not navigable… Read More
