Beach sand is a valuable natural resource that is often collected for a variety of uses. It can be used in construction, to make sandbags, as a raw material for glassmaking, and even for recreational purposes such as sandcastle building.
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For example, some experts say the removal of shells can impact shoreline erosion patterns. This could have dire effects on coastal populations, especially in combination with global warming and rising sea levels. Not only that, but every shell performs some ecological role.
Sand and rocks incorporated into landscapes use little water, create no waste and are not flammable. Just don't take them from the beach. Kelly Saye, of Ventura, recently photographed and reported to an officer a couple who backed their Ford F-150 up to the beach and started loading it with boulders.
You don't need to live near the ocean to take advantage of the relaxing qualities of beach living. Creating a laid-back coastal feeling all year is as simple as adding sand to your backyard, propping up a fun umbrella and setting down a couple of beach chairs.