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Hollywood is taking bold steps to protect its shoreline with new seawalls, stormwater gates, and temporary dams to safeguard the Broadwalk from tidal surges!

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Seawalls, release gates and temporary dams part of coastal flood protections; city partners with FDOT on A1A work
Staff described a lake shoreline seawall project to ordinance height (5 ft NAVD) with stormwater release gates, use of temporary deployable dams to protect the Broadwalk during tidal surge events, and a partnership with FDOT on A1A projects including pump stations, higher seawalls and backup power; the first four pump station projects are due by 2028.
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November 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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The Cahoon Lakefront Base Project is facing a daunting $1.98 million funding gap despite a promising congressional request advancing to the Senate.

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Cahoon Lakefront plan faces nearly $2.0 million funding gap; congressional request pending
City staff reported the Cahoon Lakefront Base Project needs about $9.32 million while identified funding sources total roughly $7.34 million, leaving an estimated $1.98 million gap; a congressionally directed spending request has advanced to the Senate and a Washington visit is planned.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Pine Knoll Shores is gearing up for a major beach renourishment project this winter, with work expected to transform the shoreline by March!

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County renourishment project could place sand at Pine Knoll Shores this winter; Army Corps to dredge Beaufort Inlet
Committee members reported that county approvals for a renourishment project are complete, the contractor hopes to begin in November and finish by March (with an April deadline), and the Army Corps will dredge Beaufort Inlet this winter; Pine Knoll Shores could see roughly 20–25 days of work at up to about 1,000 feet per day.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Taylor Engineering reveals how FEMA's Cat B funding could be a game-changer for protecting Walton County's beaches post-hurricane, but it requires meticulous planning and analysis.

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Engineers outline FEMA 'Cat B' emergency berms as a targeted, technical option for immediate beach protection
Taylor Engineering told Walton commissioners FEMA Category B (emergency protective berm) funding can protect improved properties quickly but requires high‑bar engineering, property access/easement solutions, and careful sand sourcing; eligibility is determined by profile‑specific inundation analyses.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Spanish Court strikes down Valencian coastal law

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Spanish Court strikes down Valencian coastal law
The Constitutional Court has ruled that Valencian regional legislation cannot override State authority over maritime-terrestrial domains.
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October 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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The Snow Inn redevelopment project faces scrutiny as local representatives demand clarity on its environmental impact and wastewater management before a crucial vote next month.

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Snow Inn hotel redevelopment continued so commission can review late wastewater and variance materials
Applicant for the Snow Inn redevelopment presented revised stormwater, nitrogen and coastal-bank plans; residents and AM Wilson Associates pressed for detailed wastewater calculations and mapping; the commission voted to continue the hearing to Nov. 4 to allow review of late comments and supplemental materials.
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October 24, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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A Southeast Texas resident reflects on losing everything in Hurricanes Ike and Harvey. They express frustration over the slow pace of coastal protection projects since then. #texasfloods #coastalprotection
October 20, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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A potential $22 million project aimed at enhancing coastal resilience post-flood has sparked both optimism and caution among local directors as federal partnerships loom on the horizon.

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Board hears 1 Shoreline briefing that could lead to roughly $22 million federal‑local projects
Directors heard a 1 Shoreline presentation that the Army Corps has qualified the area for further study; the presentation outlined a potential $22,000,000 set of projects with about a 65% federal / 35% local split to protect coastal infrastructure from flooding and sea‑level impacts.
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October 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Entergy's commitment to resilience in Lafourche Parish is monumental, with over 1,000 poles replaced this year and a $5 billion investment in infrastructure upgrades statewide!

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Entergy tells Port Commission it has committed $5 billion to coastal resiliency work
Entergy representative Paula Rome updated the Port Fourchon commission on resiliency upgrades in Lafourche Parish, saying the company has replaced over 1,000 poles locally this year and has a $5 billion, five-year statewide resiliency commitment; a federal grant decision on a transmission-line rebuild is expected by year-end.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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Volusia County is set to receive crucial federal funding for a 50-year resilience plan, paving the way for enhanced coastal protection and economic stability!

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County coastal director says Volusia secured federal inclusion for Army Corps study at no local cost share
Volusia County coastal director Jessica Fentress told the council the county was named in federal funding under the 2019 Disaster Recovery Act and the Water Resources Development Act, enabling a federal study and 50‑year resilience planning at a $0 local cost share — pending federal sign‑off.
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October 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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A waterfront rebuild at 133 Hammarok is stirring up concerns over coastal habitats and flood compliance, as commissioners press for crucial details before the next meeting.

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Commission presses applicant on habitat and seawall issues as Hammarok rebuild is continued
Representatives for a waterfront rebuild at 133 Hammarok (Humarock) described elevating the house on piles and a new septic system; commissioners pressed the applicant on open under‑structure, deck connections to the seawall, priority habitat for plovers, and potential beach material movements before continuing to Oct. 26.
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October 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Following the worst nor'easter since Sandy, the Jersey Shore needs permanent funding. Rep. Van Drew is pushing for a coastal trust fund to repair severely eroded beaches before winter.

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October 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Calhoun County is set to transform its parks with nearly $680,000 in grant applications aimed at enhancing recreational spaces and coastal protection!

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Calhoun County authorizes Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust grant applications for park upgrades
The court authorized several grant applications to the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for park projects, including shade covers at Bill Sanders Memorial Park and a restroom/pavilion renovation in Seadrift (application amount discussed at about $680,000).
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October 3, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Ten wastewater system washouts in just one week have raised alarming health and environmental concerns at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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Stakeholders flag public‑health and environmental risks from septic washouts
National Park Service, Coast advocates and health staff said repeated washouts deposit system components and fecal contamination on beaches and in nearshore waters; DCM and health officials discussed responsibilities and monitoring gaps.
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October 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Roskilde homeowners refuse to remove unapproved coastal defences
Eleven property owners on Roskilde Fjord are refusing to remove coastal defences they built without a permit, despite an order from Roskilde Municipality, DR reports. The owners say the structures are needed to protect their homes from flooding. The defences have cost the owners more than two mil…
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October 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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The living-shoreline project at Indian Riverside Park is making waves with 20 out of 24 breakwaters built and plans to plant 2,000 mangroves by year-end!

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Living-shoreline at Indian Riverside Park nears completion with 20 of 24 breakwaters in place
Jessica Garland, coastal program manager for Martin County Public Works, said crews have installed 20 of 24 breakwaters at Indian Riverside Park and expect to finish the project, including planting 2,000 mangroves, by the end of the year.
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September 27, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Parish leaders are calling for FEMA to update flood maps every five years, arguing it could drastically lower insurance costs and improve community resilience.

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Parish pushes FEMA flood-map updates and insurance reforms to lower homeowner costs
Officials urged more-frequent FEMA flood mapping and described outreach to reinsurers and the insurance commissioner to address homeowner and flood insurance costs; parish remains in litigation with FEMA over coverage issues.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Falmouth is embarking on an ambitious $80 million project to transform wastewater management by moving treated effluent offshore, paving the way for expanded sewer services in densely populated coastal areas.

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Falmouth outlines $80 million ocean outfall plan to reduce pond nitrogen
Wastewater superintendent Amy Lowell told the Planning Board the town's outfall project would move treated effluent offshore, create capacity for sewer expansion in dense watershed peninsulas, and is projected to cost roughly $80 million with construction funds sought in 2028.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Brigantine's City Council is making strides on promenade repairs while pushing for federal funding to extend the seawall—discover how they plan to protect our shores!

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Council updates promenade repairs, cites federal study for seawall extension
Council reported completion of a promenade ramp, ongoing work with the county on failed ramp sections and lighting outlets, and said Congressman Van Drew secured study funding in the 2027 budget for possible Army Corps seawall work.
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September 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran TD has announced €566,666 in OPW funding for coastal protection works at Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare.
The funding will support rock revetment works along the Wexford coast.
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Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran announces €566,666 funding for flood mitigation and coastal protection at Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare.
September 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Minister Moran has announced €891,875 in OPW funding for coastal protection works at Kilpatrick Beach, Co. Wexford.
The funding will support a new 55m rock armour revetment & associated works.
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Minister Kevin Moran announces €891,875 funding for flood mitigation and coastal protection at Kilpatrick Beach, Wexford.
September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Governor DeSantis touts the Everglades restoration as the largest environmental project in U.S. history, showcasing accelerated efforts and significant improvements in water quality.

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DeSantis cites accelerated Everglades restoration and federal cooperation
DeSantis described investments and executive actions to accelerate Everglades restoration, saying federal timelines moved from 2034 to 2029 and that reservoirs and salinity improvements are visible on the ground.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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A groundbreaking study reveals that Louisiana's coastal restoration projects have offset an astonishing 396 km² of land loss, translating to nearly 22 acres disappearing every single day.

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Study finds restoration projects produced roughly 396 km² of net land-area benefit in Louisiana
A LA TIG analysis presented to the CPRA board assessed 507 coastal restoration projects and estimated a combined net land-area benefit of about 396 square kilometers (approx. 22 acres per day average loss offset), with marsh creation, beneficial-use and shoreline protection among the largest contributors.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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San Clemente’s City Council has declared a local state of emergency, allocating up to $1 million to protect homes from storm damage as a powerful El Niño looms.

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San Clemente council proclaims local emergency, approves up to $1 million for emergency sand and berms
The council unanimously declared a local state of emergency tied to recent storm damage and authorized up to $1,000,000 from city funds to place sand and install berms along vulnerable North Beach areas; the city manager was appointed director of emergency services.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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OCTA reveals alarming rail failures since 2021 and unveils a $305 million plan to protect our beaches with massive sand placements.

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OCTA details coastal rail risks, sand needs and $305 million in funding
At a San Clemente council meeting, the Orange County Transportation Authority outlined immediate rail-stabilization projects, estimated sand-placement needs (about 240,000 cu yd for North Beach and roughly 300,000 cu yd for State Beach) and said it has secured roughly $305 million in state and federal grants for work and environmental review.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM