Sackett: Response to Asay, Let’s Stick to the Facts About Riprap and Coastal Erosion

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Sackett: Response to Asay, Let’s Stick to the Facts About Riprap and Coastal Erosion

Michael Asay’s recent piece defending railroad armoring is riddled with inaccuracies and misleading claims that need to be corrected. First, Asay’s recent defense of riprap and groins overlooks significant challenges these structures have posed in managing coastal erosion. For instance, Pierpont Beach in Ventura has faced ongoing issues with sand accumulation against private properties, leading to legal disputes and costly bi-annual sand removal…