Private sea walls on oceanfront property. Why not? | Rising Waters
Building private sea walls on oceanfront property might protect the property but will accelerate erosion and damage the beach and local economy in the process.
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Building private sea walls on oceanfront property might protect the property but will accelerate erosion and damage the beach and local economy in the process.
A seawall at a home on the Isle of Palms is getting even more pushback.
The Coastal Conservation League hopes to join the legal battle between a beachfront homeowner and the state over an unpermitted "sea wall" on the Isle of Palms.
The construction of an illegal seawall on IOP drew scrutiny from DHEC. Despite calls to stop work on the wall, the homeowner continues to fortify his home.
Park officials and environmentalist have different ideas on how to preserve the island that generates millions a year.