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11-04-2025
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Oceanside awarded $1.8M grant to advance coastal RE:BEACH project
(Above: Report by Dan Plante on Nov. 21, 2024) OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — In a major win for Oceanside's coastal restoration efforts, the California Coastal Commission has unanimously approved a $1.8 million grant to support the city's ambitious RE:BEACH Oceanside project and broader shoreline management initiatives. The grant, approved on April 9, will fund a baseline monitoring initiative to better understand current coastal conditions, as well as guide the city's efforts to combat beach erosion and sea level rise, city officials explained. The move marks a significant step in advancing Oceanside's long-term coastal resilience strategy. 'This grant from the Coastal Commission is a critical step that brings us closer to realizing the ambition and vision of our city's residents,' said Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Administrator for the city. 'Through our RE:BEACH initiative, we have closely partnered with the community to find the best solution to our coastal challenges.' RELATED: SANDAG plans $260M project to restore San Diego beaches At the heart of the project is an innovative pilot plan designed by the Australian firm ICM and led locally by engineers at GHD. The RE:BEACH Oceanside design proposes the construction of two artificial headlands and one offshore artificial reef, paired with the addition of approximately 900,000 cubic yards of sand to stabilize and nourish the shoreline. These structures, as explained by the city, are intended to slow down erosive forces and enhance sand retention, addressing the significant beach loss Oceanside has experienced over the past decade. Kelsey Ducklow, Coastal Resilience Coordinator for the California Coastal Commission, praised the city's forward-thinking approach, stating, 'By investing in robust monitoring of shoreline conditions and taking a first step in updating the city's LCP [Local Coastal Program] to address sea level rise, Oceanside will be better equipped to make science-based decisions that protect its coast for future generations.' RELATED: Oceanside City Council approves location for RE:BEACH pilot project City Manager Jonathan Borrego also expressed gratitude for the commission's support, emphasizing the importance of preserving public access to sandy beaches. He said, 'We are proud to be a leader among California's coastal communities in identifying and implementing world-class solutions.' The RE:BEACH Oceanside project is the product of an international design competition launched by the city in collaboration with GHD and Resilient Cities Catalyst. The initiative brought together global coastal experts and local residents to co-design a solution that balances environmental protection with public beach access. With funding now in place, Oceanside is set to begin work on restoring its beaches and ensuring a resilient coastline for generations to come. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-04-2025
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SANDAG plans $260M project to restore San Diego beaches
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Coastal cities all have the same problem — sand diminishes over time naturally. The question is, how do you support replenishment without breaking the bank of taxpayers? The natural sand that makes up the 70 miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean in San Diego County is decreasing more than it naturally would because of upstream dams blocking sand from flowing down the rivers onto the beaches. Sea Cliff Park in Del Mar closing for over a year due to bluff stabilization work So how do we solve the problem? The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is proposing a $260 million sand replenishment project that would replenish the sand on 18 beaches from Oceanside to Imperial Beach. The project also includes Dana Point and San Clemente. Peregrine falcon chicks to be seen soon at Torrey Pines State Beach SANDAG Board Member and Mayor of Del Mar, Terry Gaasterland, was live on KUSI Monday morning to break down the project. Gaasterland said the project, which is still in the beginning planning stages, would take 5.8 million cubic yards of sand, or about 1,000 football fields filled with 3-foot-deep sand, from an area one-mile offshore of the San Diego coast, to be added to the beaches. Dredging to take place in Oceanside Harbor through Memorial Day The project next needs board approval from SANDAG. The state of California has also submitted a grant, requesting state and federal funds for the project. Gaasterland said that as a board member, she is interested in what is driving the coasts upward and would like to see a breakdown of the line items as the project costs nearly 10 times more, and would produce triple the amount of sand than the last project back in 2012. But she also noted cost increases are being seen in all projects that are happening in our region currently. Oceanside City Council approves location for RE:BEACH pilot project Gaasterland also spoke briefly on the City of Oceanside's proposed pilot project to construct an artificial reef in an effort to retain sand on Oceanside beaches. Once the funding is in place and the project is approved, construction would then be able to begin. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
