Ruling Favors Rebuilding Septic Systems on Beach
A line of decrepit cottages along what was once Seagull Drive in South Nags Head has stood for more than three years as testimony to long-running legal battles between the state, the town and property owners.
Activists Fight Foreign Aid to Develop El Salvador’s Pacific Coastline
Community leaders in El Salvador are opposed to the government’s plans to use foreign aid funds to develop the country’s Pacific coastline, on the grounds that it would threaten the environment in a vast area.
Luxury Homes Block Up Delta Near Buenos Aires
Gated residential communities on the Paraná Delta have sprawled out of control in recent years, and are plugging up the local ecosystem and preventing the natural runoff of water that cushions the impact of floods in a vast area near the Argentine capital.
Aurora, The Philippines: Land Deals And Development At A Price, A Video
Aurora’s governor says the development of a Pacific eco zone will bring benefits to this poor region of the Philippines. But locals wonder how long construction jobs will last, and what impact the development of a port, tourist haven and trading hub will have on livelihoods and the coastal environment.
Southampton Beach Projects Violate Permits
State Department of Environmental Conservation officials say at least three seawalls constructed in the last two months along the Southampton Village oceanfront are in violation of state and local permits.
Post Sandy Coastal Engineering Atrocity at Village of Southampton, In Pictures
An example of brute force coastal protection at its worst: on the beach, at the village of Southampton.
It’s Move It or Lose It in Path of a Nor’easter
As a nor’easter pounded Plum Island, Mass., this month, moving trucks were being filled with belongings from damaged homes. Officials say some houses should be moved away from the coastline.
Sustainable Management of Surfing Breaks, A Study
Despite their large numbers worldwide, surfers as a coastal interest group have largely been ignored during coastal management decision making. Surfers are, however, increasingly being considered in coastal management decisions as the social, economic, and environmental benefits of high-quality surfing breaks are realized.
Unesco-Designated World Heritage Coast At Risk
A “major development” along Unesco-designated Dorset cove, could jeopardise the distinctive nature and feel of one of the gems of the British coastline, the residents and experts have warned.