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There's the Atlantic on the Other Side of That Dune!

By Laura Giannotta

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore

November 11, 2010 10:20 PM

Just one year ago, the Jersey Shore was pounded by a violent storm that ate away at Long Beach Island's beaches and caused major flooding throughout southern Ocean County.

Long Beach Island, NJ November 2009
. LBI Storm Damage 2009

Storm Damage
Long Beach Island, NJ November 2009

What a difference a one year makes! The dune replenishment project, undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers, was completed last spring.

Dredge off the coast in Harvey Cedars, NJ

The dunes are higher and path to the beach is a little longer, but homes have more protection from the Atlantic!

New Dune in Harvey Cedars, NJ November 2010

The walk might be a few more steps but on the other side, there's still the Atlantic Ocean!

Atlantic Ocean, Harvey Cedars, NJ 2010

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Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

The dune replenishment program is crucial for those of us on the Atlantic Coast to protect our seaside towns!

Nov 11, 2010 10:24 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Many areas now rely on the replenishment programs. The bigger question is the justification of spending taxpayer money on these programs. Too much development has taken place too close to the shores.

Blooming for you.

Nov 11, 2010 10:44 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Well worth the few extra steps Laura................great project.

Nov 12, 2010 12:14 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

I have seen a project similar to this in Florida, it is just amazing how they re-build and very important to the local economy in beach towns.

Nov 12, 2010 12:26 AM

Betina Foreman

WJK Realty - Austin, TX

Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Beautiful photos! Its great to see the dunes are being protected and maintained.

;)

Nov 12, 2010 02:10 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Laura...itis good to be pro-active in times like these. Saves money in the long run.

Nov 12, 2010 06:29 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I'd make that extra walk to get to the Atlantic. Your beaches are beautiful anyway, so a few extra steps on the sand won't bother me.

Nov 12, 2010 06:58 AM

Laura Giannotta

Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Carol & Roy - Long Beach Island would be gone if not for these programs.

Roger - The Island is only 2 block wide in that area, so it's not a long walk!

Steve - It's important for the economy, but I think eventually nature will have her way! After all, it's a barrier island.

Nov 12, 2010 07:39 AM

Betina - How the heck are you girl?? I want Beanitos to eat on the Beach!

William - It's saving rateables!

Craig - Check out the color of the new sand...it's not bleached yeto

Nov 12, 2010 07:42 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nice proof that the beach is on its way to recovery.

Nov 12, 2010 09:30 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Laura:

That's a great program.

LBI certainly needed help after last year's storm.

Nov 12, 2010 01:24 PM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

The ocean is my favorite place in the world! Glad to see restoration after storms!

Nov 14, 2010 04:05 AM

There's the Atlantic on the Other Side of That Dune!

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