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Newport Beach Secures Emergency Permit for Sand Replenishment

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Newport Beach received an emergency permit to move an estimated 200,000 cubic yards of sand from the Santa Ana River. This sand will be placed between groin jetties in West Newport to address shoreline erosion. The agreement to expedite the permitting process was made between Orange County Public Works and the city of Newport Beach.

From ocregister.com

Why it matters

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The replenishment effort is a response to coastal damage caused by tropical storms and preparation for the upcoming El Niño storm season. Fifth District County Supervisor Katrina Foley stated that sand is critical infrastructure for Orange County, necessitating accelerated shoreline protection.

The National Weather Service has declared that El Niño has arrived, potentially increasing precipitation odds in Southern California.

From ocregister.com

Who's involved

  • Newport BeachThe city receiving the emergency permit to shore up its eroding coastlines.
  • Orange CountyThe county that facilitated the emergency permit process for resource mobilization.
  • Santa Ana RiverThe river from which the sand resource is being pulled for replenishment.
  • Katrina FoleyThe Fifth District County Supervisor who advocated for accelerated sand replenishment.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Newport BeachSpeculative

    Newport Beach might see reduced long-term maintenance costs for coastal infrastructure due to the sand replenishment.

  • Orange CountySpeculative

    Orange County might incur administrative costs associated with facilitating the emergency permit and resource movement.

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