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American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA)

Preserving, protecting, and enhancing our coasts by merging science and public policy since 1926.


ASBPA Celebrating 100 Years of Shore & Beach Preservation

As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, ASBPA is committed to promoting national collaboration that helps communities address the complex coastal challenges of the next century. We are dedicated to continuing our legacy by training and inspiring the next generation. We invite you to engage with our Centennial Celebration here, and continue to join us in making a difference for the future of our coasts

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LATEST NEWS

Memories from Ken Willson

October 20, 2026Annie Mercer
My favorite memories with ASBPA are the geologists/scientists Vs. engineer competitions at the National Coastal Conference. Whether beach volleyball in Texas/Virginia/California, corn hole in Providence, mini-golf in Myrtle Beach, or scavenger hunts in New Orleans, these are always some of the best times... Especially when the Geologists win.Ken WillsonInvolved since 2007
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Memories from Kate Gooderham – 2020

October 15, 2026Annie Mercer
...So, it's March 2020 with about three weeks to go until the Coastal Summit was to take place in Washington, D .C., the world was trying to decide what it would do about this pandemic thing. And we at ASBPA were also trying to decide what to do about our conference. Should we stay the...
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ASBPA Launches Episode 39, ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Lynette Cardoch

October 14, 2026Annie Mercer
Episode 39. ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Lynette Cardoch Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 39, Lynette Cardoch, Director of Resilience & Adaptation, Vice President...
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ASBPA Launches Episode 38, ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Cris Weber

October 9, 2026Annie Mercer
Episode 38. ASBPA’s Shaping Shores with Cris Weber Welcome to Shaping Shores, the Centennial podcast of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. For nearly a hundred years, ASBPA has united people across science, policy, and practice to preserve U.S. shores and beaches. In Episode 38, Cris Weber, formerly with Terradepth and now with the...
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ASBPA Announces results from Best of the Best popular voting

October 7, 2026Annie Mercer

As part of its 100th Anniversary celebration, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is proud to announce the “Best of the Best” Restored Beaches, recognizing outstanding coastal restoration projects from across the United States. For decades, ASBPA has celebrated our nation’s restored beaches to build awareness of their value. The annual Best Restored…

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