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Hawaii's North Shore Faces Urgent Beach Erosion Crisis

11/2/2025

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The North Shore of Hawaii faces beach erosion that has led to the loss of at least three homes in recent years.
Community members, including Arleen Velasco, urge immediate action as Hawaii Sea Grant and North Shore Coastal Resilience Working Group discuss a beach plan featuring dune restoration and sand management.
Andrew Wycklendt of Integral Consulting said they will collect Lidar data to assess erosion factors, with changes by 2026.

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Story summary

The North Shore of Hawaii faces beach erosion that has led to the loss of at least three homes in recent years.
Community members, including Arleen Velasco, urge immediate action as Hawaii Sea Grant and North Shore Coastal Resilience Working Group discuss a beach plan featuring dune restoration and sand management.
Andrew Wycklendt of Integral Consulting said they will collect Lidar data to assess erosion factors, with changes by 2026.