Half a million dollars washed away in just three days as the ocean eroded a sand dune meant to protect homes from rising storm tides in Salisbury, MA. This incident sheds light on the challenges faced by coastal residents across the country, particularly in picturesque Salisbury Beach, MA, near the New Hampshire border.
For years, residents have witnessed high tides encroaching on their homes, inch by inch, due to the lack of dune replenishment on private properties by the state. After a series of severe storms destroyed their defense system, over 100 homeowners pooled together $600,000 to purchase 15,000 tons of sand in an attempt to fortify the area.
