Dune Stabilization Dune Erosion Control

What is dune stabilization?

“Dunes are reservoirs of sand formed by waves and wind that help keep a seashore intact. They provide a flexible barrier to the movement of high tides and waves into low- lying areas behind a beach, reducing erosion.”  

Sand dunes and other sandy areas can be difficult to stabilize because they are subject to wind action that causes erosion. Dunes are incredibly dynamic and naturally shaped over the years by wind and wave erosion, however, human practices can exacerbate dune erosion. Construction.

In the past, property owners often removed vegetation from the dune, which led to severe erosion. The erosion of dunes is problematic for the environment, but also for homeowners. Rising water levels due to climate change are threatening coastal structures. Dunes act as a first line of defense, however, when they are compromised by vegetation removal, construction, or other human interference, they are no longer able to slow encroaching water.