American Shore and Beach Preservation Association: As part of its 100th Anniversary celebration, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is proud to announce the recipients of the annual Best Restored Beach Award, recognizing outstanding coastal restoration projects from across the United States.
The 2026 award-winning projects are:
- San Clemente, CA: City of San Clemente & USACE Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
- Martin County, FL: Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project
- Manhattan Beach, CA: Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project
- Oak Island, NC: Oak Island Renourishment Project
- West Grand Terre Island, Jefferson Parish, LA: West Grand Terre Beach Nourishment and Shoreline Stabilization Project