Jersey Shore communities deal with beach erosion following Hurricane Erin
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
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Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
Leaders in Strathmere and other Jersey Shore communities are dealing with steep cliffs on their beaches after Hurricane Erin eroded some of the sand.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Along with the flooding, Erin's mark on the Jersey Shore included beach erosion. Josh Sanders reports in Atlantic County.
Along with the flooding, Erin's mark on the Jersey Shore included beach erosion. Josh Sanders reports in Atlantic County.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
Some areas of the Jersey Shore experienced coastal erosion due to recent high tides from Ernesto and Monday night's super blue moon.
Some areas of the Jersey Shore experienced coastal erosion due to recent high tides.
Brigantine officials have limited access to Cove Beach saying beach erosion and changing tides have uncovered chunks of concrete, asphalt and sharp pieces of rebar.
Brigantine's mayor says severe erosion has exposed hazardous materials, creating a potentially dangerous situation.
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello said the city council approved a resolution Tuesday to suspend restrictions on certain beach tents, cabanas and canopies.
North Wildwood beachgoers are buzzing with excitement as they start to see the results of the city's emergency beach nourishment dredging project, which stretches from 2nd Avenue to 23rd Avenue.
North Wildwood officials said they are proposing a ban on large tents, cabanas and canopies on the beach this 2024 summer season due to lack of space caused by erosion.
Tuesday's winter storm caused further erosion to North Wildwood's already battered dune system.
The latest winter storm further eroded dunes in North Wildwood, New Jersey. The mayor is worried about flooding.
The storm Tuesday night created tense moments for residents in Ocean City.
With high winds and heavy rain in the forecast, beach erosion and flooding are on residents' minds around the region.
Strong coastal storms have been causing major beach erosion, and this weekend's weather could make things worse.
Some beaches along the Jersey Shore could experience coastal erosion during the storm system that's expected this weekend.
The emergency construction came following a lengthy legal battle between the city and DEP over whether to build the structure.
NJDEP offered North Wildwood another chance to resolve the matter without additional fines.
North Wildwood is repairing dunes and beach access points between 12th and 16th avenues, which are some of the most heavily eroded areas.
Heavy equipment crews are moving sand along a stretch of badly eroded beach in North Wildwood where a bitter fight over how to protect its rapidly shrinking beaches has led to $33 million worth of litigation.
The city project would install steel bulkheads along the beach, but the state DEP has sued over the plan.
