What contributes the most to beach erosion?

A steeply sloping shore will cause waves to break closer to shore, causing more erosion than on a gently sloping shore. Waves that are less steep and farther apart (common in summer) tend to bring sediment onshore while waves that are choppy, steeper and closer together (common in winter storms) tend to erode beaches.



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Popular Beach Restoration Options Sand must be trucked in from other sources and filtered for sediment. The new sand will also eventually make its way into the air or water, bringing the beach back to its eroded state. Another popular solution is to build seawalls, revetments, and jetties along the shoreline.

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While it is not possible to prevent erosion from happening, there are some ways to secure your property to minimize damage and keep your home and your future safe. For long-term coastal erosion control, the most successful projects are ones that are holistic, site-specific, and protect multiple properties.

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The act provides three interrelated programs that the Department of Environmental Protection administers to protect the state's sandy beaches: the Coastal Construction Control Line; Beach Management Funding Assistance; and Beaches, Inlets and Ports programs.

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