dunes

Government officials have been planning for a new system of sand dunes along New Jersey's coastline, in order to prevent similar destruction that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, but some homeowners remain opposed to the idea.

Gov. Chris Christie won't rule out use of eminent domain but hopes to use "gentle persuasion" instead with NJ's beachfront homeowners who are hampering the state's dune replenishment plan for vulnerable shorelines.

With a May 1st deadline for towns to submit easements for federal dune replenishment projects, Governor Chris Christie isn’t backing off the beachfront residents who refuse to sign the document.

It's been months since Superstorm Sandy hit the Garden State, and while the rebuilding process gets underway, some are still trying to assess their damage.

Beach owners are telling their side of a story of why they are against a dune plan that we told you about yesterday.

A plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to potentially protect the Jersey Shore is being stonewalled due to lack of cooperation from homeowners.

More than 3 months after Superstorm Sandy, it's become clear that shore towns with tall sand dunes suffered much less damage than towns without the dunes.

If I had oceanfront property, I can’t imagine I wouldn’t want a view of the ocean. But at the cost of seeing that property wiped out in another storm…even one not as severe as Sandy…would make me think of how prudent it would be to have dunes placed along the shore to protect not only my property, but that of my neighbors and the many businesses that line the shore...

Gov. Chris Christie has harsh words for oceanfront property owners in New Jersey who are refusing to let the government build protective dune systems between their homes and the water.

Toms River's dune replenishment project is nearing completion for public beaches; however the Township is having trouble getting easements from private beachfront property owners to do restoration.