Category: beach erosion

Wall Upholding 23 Homes at Strands Beach to Be Repaired After Decade-Long Push

October 19, 2022
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After two failed attempts spanning a decade, a request from the county to rebuild and reinforce a retaining wall at Strands Beach in Dana Point was approved Oct. 13 by the California Coastal Commission. The 5,000-ton wall will now receive another 1,000 tons of armor stone—known for its durability against erosion—as well as replacement of…

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Orange County Beaches to Get $15.5 Million Federal Funds for Sand Replenishment

March 15, 2022
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The eroding Orange County beaches are getting millions of dollars for sand replenishment thanks to a funding request that passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.), the funding bill will provide $15.5 million for the Surfside-Sunset & Newport Beach Replenishment Project, as part of a larger spending…

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