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The Bight Runs on Sand: What’s Changed and What We Do Next
The Bight Runs on Sand: What’s Changed and What We Do Next

San Clemente is in a sand deficit. Here’s how we dig out.

Beaches: The Overlooked Engine of the American Economy
Beaches: The Overlooked Engine of the American Economy

This country’s best conservation investment is hidden in plain sight.

The Gold Coast: From Sand Crisis to Superbank
The Gold Coast: From Sand Crisis to Superbank

A masterclass in coastal management.

Anatomy of a SoCal Sand Crisis
Anatomy of a SoCal Sand Crisis

Beaches around San Clemente have been disappearing at an alarming rate. How did we get here — and what can be done?

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