Lenses of Fresh Water Under Langeoog
Langeoog is one of several sandy barrier islands along Germany’s North Sea coast. The island, about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of the German mainland, formed about 2,800 to 2,200 years ago.
Urge the Coastal Commission to protect Goleta Beach!
“We strongly believe that sustainable and responsible responses to the problem of Goleta’s beach erosion, require an adaptation and not a resistance to Nature.”
Letter: Beach Erosion Lesson
The Kiawah Island developers who want legislators to change a proposed state law so that they can build on accreted beach should look at the east end of Folly Island to see the absurdity of their desire.
Facing Coastal Erosion: a Dilemma for the Residents
This past week’s exceptionally high tides revived a debate that has been dividing residents of the Atlantic island of Noirmoutier, off Vendée’s coast, France.
Seagull Drive Legal Saga Finally Ends, NC
Five years after the town declared them public nuisances, six dilapidated houses in South Nags Head will finally be torn down.
A City Without a Shore: Rem Koolhaas, Dalieh and the Paving of Beirut’s Coast
A development frenzy has wiped out the natural coastline of Lebanon, replacing it with concreted marinas and upscale resorts that are off-limits to the public. Now developers have their eye on the last bit of Beirut waterfront
Time to Get Serious About Protecting Beaches
Much of the coastline along the eastern seaboard is composed of barrier islands whose geography is in constant flux.
Congressional Caucus Will Focus on Coastal Issues
A bipartisan caucus has been formed in the U.S. House of Representatives to address coastal community issues including storm protection, tourism and environmental issues.
Robert Young: Seaward of Common Sense? SC Needs to Put an End to Building on the Beach
South Carolina’s beautiful beaches are a vital component of this state’s economy. Managing them wisely is critical to the health of the economy and to ensuring that state and local tax dollars are not wasted on futile efforts to protect homes needlessly placed in areas of obvious high hazard.