Study examines impact of groins, jetties on North Carolina Coast

Study examines impact of groins, jetties on North Carolina Coast

SOUTHEASTERN, N.C.(WWAY) — As North Carolina lawmakers consider loosening restrictions on coastal hard structures such as jetties and terminal groins, a recent scientific review is highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of using them to combat beach erosion. The review, conducted by the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel, examined how hard structures affect shorelines across the state’s coast. “There are ways to buy …