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Assia Kamara (NGO Ensemble) calls for #FOMACO to move beyond commitments toward real tangible action for conservation in #Mauritania.

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Shaping the future of our coastlines across the region.

From April 27–30, 2026 in Nouakchott, PRCM countries and partners gather to shape the future of oceans and coasts.

#FOMACO unites key actors for sustainable ocean & coastal action.

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Residents and preservationists urge deeper testing before Okaloosa reefs the SS United States ship Speakers at the Okaloosa County meeting urged commissioners to require more remediation and testing before sinking the SS United States as an artificial reef, citing alleged high levels of hexavalent chromium and zinc chromate paint across the vessel and pointing to an overseas case where inadequate remediation and storm damage created long‑term hazards.

Residents are raising alarms over dangerously high levels of toxic materials on the SS United States, urging officials to pause its reefing until thorough testing is conducted.

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Cork County Council looking at natural solutions to stabilise coastal erosion More than 400km of Cork's coastline is considered soft coastline described as vulnerable as it’s made up of beaches, mudflats and soil cliffs

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Cork County Council looking at natural solutions to stabilise coastal erosion
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County presents coastal projects pipeline as federal cost‑share and local funding needs grow Emergency management and coastal staff briefed the commission on multiple beach renourishment, inlet and stabilization projects — including Army Corps and FEMA work — and warned that county non‑federal shares and new easement requirements will drive funding needs in the coming years.

St. Johns County is facing a crucial crossroads in coastal management as funding needs soar for ambitious beach renourishment projects and federal partnerships.

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Commission continues decision on 163 Gregory Boulevard after DEP concerns over seawall alignment The commission continued the application for 163 Gregory Boulevard, which includes a proposed dock and a retaining wall built slightly waterward of the approved alignment; DEEP flagged the wall and said local enforcement options remain, and the owner said the house is occupied under temporary approval.

The Planning & Zoning Commission is facing tough decisions on a controversial seawall at 163 Gregory Boulevard after state officials raised serious concerns about its alignment.

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Residents press Laguna Beach on paid parking, trolley fees and marine-safety costs At a town hall residents urged converting free PCH parking in South Laguna to paid parking, charging for the Laguna Local trolley and reassessing lifeguard coverage; city staff said paid parking is a priority but must clear Coastal Commission rules and a consultant is evaluating the trolley.

Residents are demanding a shift in costs from themselves to visitors, pushing for paid parking and trolley fees to tackle rising city expenses in Laguna Beach.

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Okaloosa County repeals Crab Island vessel exclusion zone, citing shifting sands and maintenance costs The Okaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to repeal a 2015 ordinance that created a vessel exclusion zone near Crab Island after staff and commissioners said shifting sands made the corridor ineffective for emergency access and buoys had become a costly maintenance burden.

Okaloosa County has officially repealed the vessel exclusion zone near Crab Island, citing costly maintenance and ineffective emergency access due to shifting sands.

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Ocean Shores outlines berm work, remnant-jetty study and $1.5M in commerce grants City staff detailed berm-phase repairs constrained by Ecology and other agencies, said phase 2–3 was funded largely by Department of Commerce grants (about $1.5M), and described a FEMA-funded study of a remnant jetty intended to inform Army Corps and Ecology review.

Ocean Shores is tackling coastal erosion head-on with over $1.5 million in grants, but the clock is ticking on their emergency measures!

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Buxton residents press county on dune placement, easements and whether nourishment changes buildability At a Dare County meeting residents pressed officials over where new dunes will sit, whether easements are required, and whether beach nourishment can make currently unpermittable lots buildable; county staff cited statute and said nourishment does not create new building rights.

Buxton residents are demanding answers about dune placements and the impact of beach nourishment on property rights—will their voices be heard?

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County urges homeowners to sign easements to keep Army Corps beach renourishment on track St. Johns County Coastal Management said the City of St. Augustine Beach signed a Perpetual Beach Storm Damage Reduction Easement and reported securing 60% of required homeowner easements; officials warned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires full participation to continue renourishment work.

St. Johns County officials are urging homeowners to sign vital easements to keep the beach renourishment project alive and protect local wildlife!

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🌊 Rising sea levels and more frequent storms from climate change are accelerating coastal erosion, increasing flooding, habitat loss, and risk to communities.
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Dare County outlines beach nourishment plan for Buxton and Avon, cites pending federal permits and funding uncertainty Dare County managers and engineers told Buxton residents the county has state and Park Service approvals for a planned beach nourishment and groin repair project, expects U.S. Army Corps permits in March, and is awaiting FEMA funds as bids came in higher than anticipated; property easements and buildability limits remain key concerns.

Dare County is on the brink of a major beach nourishment project for Buxton and Avon, but uncertainty over federal permits and funding could impact the timeline.

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Attorney: grants may be available; Coast Guard may seek use of port property; yacht-club litigation to be checked The port attorney summarized grant programs that might fund electrical or infrastructure work, said Coast Guard officials may request limited use of port property possibly requiring a memorandum of understanding, and said he will check the status of yacht-club litigation and report back at the next meeting.

Potential grants for marina upgrades could reshape our port's future, but eligibility hurdles loom large!

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Dana Point panel approves 25-year shoreline protection at 35127 Beach Road The Planning Commission approved a 25-year coastal development permit to replace temporary shoreline protection at 35127 Beach Road with a gravity block wall, with staff and the city geoengineer describing scour-mitigation features including riprap and sandbags.

Dana Point's Planning Commission has just approved a bold 25-year plan to safeguard the coastline with a gravity block wall, raising questions about the future of our beaches.

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Escambia County staff brief commissioners on "customary use" legal path for Perdido Key beaches County Attorney Christy Hankins and Natural Resources Deputy Director Tim Day told commissioners that after a 2025 repeal the county returns to common-law customary-use procedures, outlined evidentiary requirements, flagged lawsuit risk and recommended public comment and targeted record-building before any ordinance.

Escambia County is taking crucial steps to establish beachfront access rights on Perdido Key, but public input is key to navigating potential legal challenges ahead.

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Senator warns of harms to Virginia fisheries, urges review of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission role Senator Stewart told the committee Virginia is being treated unfairly within the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, citing near-40% cuts to menhaden quotas that risk local jobs; conservation groups urged remaining in the compact while the committee moved to refer the matter to finance for study.

Senator Stewart warns that drastic cuts to Virginia's menhaden quota could threaten local seafood jobs and the future of the Reedville processing plant.

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Cámara aprueba proyecto que cambia definición de zona marítimo terrestre; opositores alertan pérdida de acceso público El proyecto de la Cámara 25, que redefine la 'zona marítimo terrestre', fue aprobado (29-16) tras debate en el que legisladores independientes y expertos advirtieron que la enmienda favorece desarrollos privados y excluye marejadas ciclónicas del análisis de protección.

La Cámara ha aprobado un controvertido proyecto que redefine la zona marítimo terrestre, generando preocupaciones sobre la privatización de las costas y el acceso público a las playas.



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📢 New Expert View Article Published!

🌍 Why African estuaries matter? An expert perspective on regional and global sustainability

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Senate committee backs bill to let localities seek proactive beach erosion designations The environment committee reported SB 636 favorably after sponsor Senator Leake said it creates forward-looking criteria for ‘‘critically eroded beach’’ designations so communities can plan maintenance before damage accrues; witnesses and senators raised funding concerns about a limited recurring state pot.

Senate Bill 636 could revolutionize how Florida communities tackle beach erosion by allowing proactive designations for "critically eroded beaches" before disaster strikes.

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Harbor officials warn loss of routine federal dredging funding could cost millions, plan lobbying push Staff reported the Army Corps removed Santa Barbara's conventional dredging line from the FY26 budget, creating a possible annual dredging gap of about $4 million and a larger $7–10 million shortfall when combined with insurance and other costs; the waterfront plans lobbying, contingency assessments and a February DC trip.

Santa Barbara's harbor faces a potential $10 million funding crisis after federal dredging support was unexpectedly cut, leaving officials scrambling for solutions.

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CORAL REEF RESEARCH NEWS: Rainfall Run-Off and Water Management Threaten Coral Reef

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Natural Resources Coordinator (Sea Turtle Focus) - Okaloosa County, Florida

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Palm Beach County moves Ocean Rescue under Fire Rescue and approves $8.1 million transition package The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer Ocean Rescue operations from Parks & Recreation to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and approved an $8.1 million funding package plus $127,000 in capital transfers to support the transition and equipment needs.

Palm Beach County is uniting its Ocean Rescue operations with Fire Rescue to enhance emergency response along the coastline, backed by an $8.1 million funding package!

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Aransas County accepts $2.43 million GLO contract amendment for Goose Island dredging project Commissioners approved Amendment No. 1 to a General Land Office contract to transfer up to $2,430,050 for beneficial use of material in a Gulf Coast waterway project (Goose Island area); county staff said the county itself bears no direct cost and the funding will enable construction to proceed in summer 2026.

Aransas County has just unlocked a game-changing $2.43 million for a coastal project that promises to enhance shoreline stability without costing taxpayers a dime!

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Commission OKs retroactive seawall permit request with conditions; plans comment to DEP on 80 Seaview Avenue The Norwalk Harbor Management Commission found a retroactive seawall-and-dock application consistent with its harbor plan provided DEP and U.S. Army Corps approvals, winter timing, neighbor notification and stormwater protections; commissioners also agreed to submit formal comments to DEP on a separate 80 Seaview Avenue proposal.

The Norwalk Harbor Management Commission has taken a significant step by approving a retroactive seawall permit, but only under strict conditions to protect the local environment.

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Dare County public comment urges immediate reconstruction of historical groins; county staff cite permitting limits At the Dec. 1 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, public speakers and the chair urged action to stabilize NC Highway 12 and rebuild three historical groins; county staff and commissioners said statutory and permitting constraints and a 50% repair rule limit immediate reconstruction and that only one groin repair application is currently before state agencies.

Urgent calls for action echo in Dare County as residents demand the immediate reconstruction of critical groins to combat shoreline erosion threatening NC Highway 12.

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Planning commission hears $2.2 million Local Coastal Program update, schedules public review of studies County planners told the Mendocino County Planning Commission they have a nearly $2.2 million Coastal Commission grant (plus a $200,000 county match) to update the Local Coastal Program; staff outlined multiple studies, consultant contracts, an outreach schedule and a likely extension of grant deadlines into 2026–2027.

Mendocino County is set to revamp its Local Coastal Program with a groundbreaking $2.2 million grant, launching numerous studies and inviting public input for a sustainable future.

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Commission denies after-the-fact shoreline stabilization at 281 East Avenue, seeks peer review or remediation Commission denied an after-the-fact riprap slope stabilization and fill at 281 East Avenue, citing lack of prior authorization and the need to verify whether less environmentally damaging alternatives were feasible; commissioners recommended peer review if the applicant wishes to return.

The Planning & Zoning Commission has denied a controversial riprap stabilization project at 281 East Avenue, sparking concerns over environmental impacts and future remediation options.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Coastal Management and Grant Specialist - NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (Lynker)

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