WSJ article — How Sandy will Change the NJ Shoreline

“Like it or not, Jersey Shore residents are awakening to the reality that the beloved summer destination is undergoing a transformation never before seen.” is the lead paragraph in today’s Wall Street Journal article by Heather Haddon. It describes well the sweeping changes proposed for New Jersey’s shoreline as the effects of Sandy are studied. This is the shape of the future. It will happen to coastal communities worldwide over the course of this century. While it is tempting to delay and avoid, these measures will reduce future loss. This is only the beginning. Read the full article.

By John Englander February 13, 2013 Sea Level Rise