Orange County officials have approved a series of projects to stabilize the coastal rail corridor through San Clemente. According to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the measures include adding over 500,000 cubic yards of sand and repairing rock structures along the rail line, whic
Initial investigations have revealed the need for urgent works to refurbish parts of the sea wall at the village of Overstrand, the North Norfolk District Council said. “The sea wall in Overstrand helps to protect the toe of the cliffs from erosion; however, as beach levels have dropped, it has reve
Work to contain the contaminated contents of an historic landfill is underway at Bluff’s Ocean Beach, the New Zealand’s Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai said. The beach has been off limits to public since 2018 when contaminants including asbestos were found on the beach. An asbestos remo
The State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), was awarded RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component funds for the Hancock County Marsh Living Shoreline (HCMLS) project. The purpose of the HCMLS project is to support the restoration and protection of natural r
Sunshine Coast Council is acting now to safeguard its coastline and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change. According to their official announcement, the Council is carefully investigating how to manage important coastal areas through Coastal Hazard Adaptation Precinct Planning (CHAP
The Coastal Blue Carbon Project is creating a living shoreline in Galveston Bay to protect the Kohfeldt Marsh from erosion and rising sea levels. As a collaboration between Rice University, BCarbon, and Scenic Galveston, this innovative effort combines land conservation with carbon credit financing,
Balfour Beatty crews are working on the Cromer & Mundesley Coastal Management Schemes, safeguarding 600 local homes and businesses from flooding and coastal erosion. “On behalf North Norfolk District Council, through the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework, we’re enhancing a significant stretch of coa
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, said that they will fully fund completion of the St. Augustine Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study. “Our non-Federal sponsor, the City of St. Augustine, will still cost-share 50% of the initial $3 million, but an additional
Bass Coast Shire Council, on behalf of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), will soon begin emergency coastal erosion protection works at Silverleaves, Cowes. This work is part of the $15 million package recently announced by the Victorian Government to address coastal e
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has announced five recipients of a combined $6 million in 2025 Parish Matching Program awards. The Program is a funding opportunity that partners directly with Parish governments to support critical restoration efforts, said CPRA. “Co
Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, today announced more than $15 million to address coastal erosion, safety risks and access issues along Victoria’s coast. The works include dune protection, sand renourishment, repairs to stairs, walking trails, boardwalks and access ramps and restoration o
Last week in Terrebonne Parish, Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order that directs state agencies to change all references to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana laws and other documents to the “Gulf of America.” According to the Louisiana CPRA, Landry urged Congress to formally recognize the n
This week, the City of Newcastle will begin work to ensure the safety and longevity of one of its most popular coastal precincts. The effect of time and tides have taken a toll on the infrastructure that protects sections of the Bathers Way between Dixon Park and South Newcastle beaches, the City sa
Three major projects designed to protect coastal communities in Moray from the threat of erosion have been completed. A 50cm shingle bank has been built in Kingston, between Lein Car Park on the west side of the village, and the main shingle ridge at the lagoon on the east side. Meanwhile, large bou
