Take Action: Protect NC's Beaches

North Carolina has over 300 miles of beautiful coastline, thanks in large part to a state law that bans seawalls and other “hardened structures” from being built on our beaches. But a bill just introduced in the state legislature could threaten our strong beach protections that have been intact for over two decades. Senate Bill 832 would open our entire coastline to the construction of hardened structures, like "terminal groins."

Barrier islands are by nature active environments that change with the ebb and flow of the tide. Interrupting the natural flow of sand by using terminal groins can cause erosion and other negative impacts on neighboring properties and beaches. This is not a solution to beach erosion, but rather a quick fix for a few homeowners with destructive consequences for our public beaches.

Use this form to send your legislator an email and urge their opposition to Senate Bill 832. Please add your own comments to the letter. For more info on this bill, please click here.