IOP to Make Improvements After King Tide Causes Major Beach Erosion

Isle of Palms homeowners face ongoing erosion after weekend’s high tides

Beachfront homeowners on the Isle of Palms are still dealing with significant erosion damage, with emergency sandbags now lining the beach as a temporary protective measure.

IOP to make improvements after king tide causes major beach erosion

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - The Isle of Palms city council is set to make major improvements to the beachfront after a large part of it eroded from the recent tidal event. After hearing a report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) about the state of the beach, they're moving forward with a solution. They approved two large projects to address erosion, which has become a problem during higher than normal tides. "We're looking at all op…