Decisions To ‘Harden’ Hawaii Beaches Can Be Disastrous

Kamehameha Highway from Kualoa Ranch to Hauula runs along some of the most scenic coastland areas on O’ahu, But these same coastland roads are often subjected to treacherous weather that has caused much roadway damage along its exposed sections. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)

This fall is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Surfrider Foundation. Now an international organization, it has worked hard to educate decision makers about the futility of trying to hold back the ocean. Hawaii decision makers are fairly uneducated about coastal issues. Decisions to “harden” our beaches can be disastrous. The majority of … Continue reading Decisions To ‘Harden’ Hawaii Beaches Can Be Disastrous

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