Salisbury Beach Dune Restoration Effort Washed Away by Storm

A $600,000 project to protect Salisbury Beach with sand dunes was devastated by coastal flooding, leaving the community and property owners to reassess their strategies.

A weekend storm washed away a significant portion of the Salisbury Beach dune restoration project, which cost $600,000 and involved 14,000 tons of sand.
Property owners, who funded half of the project, are left frustrated as their investment was destroyed just days after completion.
Critics argue that sand replenishment is a temporary solution to a growing problem exacerbated by climate change and rising sea levels.
State Sen. Bruce Tarr is working to secure additional funding to shore up the dunes, emphasizing the importance of protecting infrastructure and homes.
The incident highlights the challenges of coastal protection in an era of climate change, with communities exploring alternatives to traditional sand replenishment methods.