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Seawalls and the Tyranny of Small Decisions

April 11, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

The drill building the seawall on the north side of Flagler Beach last week. (© FlaglerLive)

The seawall-construction project in Flagler Beach is problematic. Building living shorelines rather than concrete walls, is going to give us the best chance at ensuring a healthy beach for generations to come.

Nature Is Dying. Florida Is Sinking. Are Republicans Up to the Challenge?

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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A string of recent hurricanes reminded Floridians they don’t have to look across the country to see climate change in action. But the GOP continues to be in climate-change denial mode.

Flagler Beach Without a Beach? Researcher Lays Out Erosion’s Implications at Workshop

April 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Flagler Beach native and beach-erosion expert Chad Boda presents findings from his recently-defended dissertation on beach sustainability at a city workshop.

Why a Seawall in Flagler Beach Could Harm Sea Turtles and Violate the Law

January 6, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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Flagler Beach’s situation on the ground has changed enough between Hurricane Matthew and recent findings about sea turtles that state transportation department construction plans should be rethought in light of those developments, argues Chad Boda.

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