A beach park is experiencing coastal erosion. Some want to protect the park, including a restaurant, parking lots, an outhouse, and a lawn at any cost; they don’t want to lose a blade of grass. That would require a hard solution, such as a sea wall. Others want to maintain the sand beach and use a more flexible approach to erosion. They argue for beach nourishment and planned retreat. Both groups have clearly stated their values. What are the pros and cons of each position? 

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Options for the management of coastal erosion include armoring of the shoreline replenishment of beach sediment and relocation of threatened structures Shoreline armoring can be effective at preventin... View the full answer