Sea Wall Flashpoint

[BoMan]

If a house is built next to the ocean should owners be allowed to build a sea wall to protect it?
Litigation may rise to the US Supreme Court.

If the seawall causes damage to public beaches, I say no.

More from the Santa Cruz Sentinel
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/01/07/ocean-waves-threatened-to-destroy-their-homes-state-officials-said-they-couldnt-build-a-sea-wall-how-their-lawsuit-could-reshape-californias-coastline-for-years-to-come/

[oldmansurfer]

I think no one should be allowed to build near the ocean unless up on a cliff well above water line

[waikikikichan]

Big problem on the North Shore too.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/12/1 ... solutions/

[billie_morini]

Similar to buying or building home near airport and then wanting to change airport operations.