Coastal erosion and managed retreat on the Peninsula
Long Beach
Summary
Successive December-through-February storms have squeezed the Peninsula beach down to the width of a dump truck in places. Staff said dredging will re-nourish the beach, and consultants are developing best management practices for ongoing backpassing and berm maintenance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers cited hundred-million-dollar sand replenishment projects as unsustainable.
Peninsula residents, particularly older residents unable to climb berms, and beachgoers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
A resident urged the council to face the science on coastal erosion and consider managed retreat rather than spending hundreds of millions defending low-lying areas.
Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee - Mar 5, 2026
Successive December-through-February storms have squeezed the Peninsula beach down to the width of a dump truck in places. Staff said dredging will re-nourish the beach, and consultants are developing best management practices for ongoing backpassing and berm maintenance.
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