1. Coastal engineering in NC
North Carolina banned permanent coastal structures in 1985
Can sandbag for 2 years while waiting for beach nourishment
Deal, NJ
Deal, NJ

2. Figure 8 Island

3. Figure Eight Island Controversy
Erosion of Rich Inlet is threatening homes
Beach nourishment is quickly undone
20 homes have sandbags
Homeowners want an exception to build a terminal groin
Corrugated steel wall driven into the sand sticking a few feet above sea level.
Terminal groin at Oregon Inlet

4. Figure Eight Island Controversy
Should residents be allowed to build a terminal groin? If not, what should happen?