Commission recommends variance for Keesler Air Force Base living-shoreline project The DMR advisory commission recommended approval of a variance allowing installation of a 1.35-mile living shoreline and rock breakwaters along Keesler Air Force Base and the adjacent VA Medical Center shoreline after staff concluded impacts meet regulatory criteria.

A significant step towards protecting our coastlines: the commission has recommended a variance for a living-shoreline project at Keesler Air Force Base to combat erosion!

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St. Lucie County officials describe long-running erosion, seek Army Corps support for T-groins and renourishment Port director told the county erosion board the Fort Pierce South Beach suffers chronic sand loss tied to federal inlet stabilization, and that the county is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state on shore protection projects including T-groin structures and periodic renourishment.

Fort Pierce South Beach is battling a relentless sand deficit, but local officials have a plan involving T-groins and federal support to protect our shores.

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Flagler County Discusses Beach Renourishment Funding Options with Local Cities County officials present funding plans and address coastal management concerns for Flagler Beach.

Flagler Beach officials are racing against time to secure $42 million for urgent beach renourishment, but can they unite the community for a fair funding solution?

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Massachusetts forms Ocean Acidification Council to combat coastal threats Council established to address ocean acidification through monitoring and adaptive interventions.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step to protect its coastlines by forming an Ocean Acidification Council dedicated to monitoring and implementing adaptive strategies.

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