Update on beach erosion, renourishment on Tybee Island

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — Beach erosion is always a concern on our Sea Islands, especially within the community of Tybee Island.

Oceanfront areas of the island are vulnerable to issues that a smaller beach would bring. The shorter the distance from the dunes to the water’s edge, the closer the ocean is to impacting property.

Property owners are concerned that erosion will compromise the dune line and threaten their beachfront homes and businesses…

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