Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast

Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast

Coastal erosion off the coast of NC has been exacerbated by climate change, researchers say, leaving local communities like Carolina Beach to take on major beach nourishment projects. Bill Abrams paused after navigating the shallow strip of dry sand between the encroaching waves and the nearly 8-foot escarpment that had been carved into the dune line near the north end of Carolina Beach. “Wow,” said the Ohio resident, a frequent visitor to Pleas…