"Million-Dollar Sand Dune Projects Washed Away in Days by Storms"

A $600,000 sand replenishment project in Salisbury, Massachusetts was washed away by a weekend storm, prompting debate over the effectiveness of such efforts in the face of climate change and rising sea levels. The project, funded by property owners, aimed to protect homes and infrastructure from erosion, but critics argue that continually replenishing sand is wasteful and ultimately ineffective. With more severe storms predicted due to climate change, the community is grappling with how to protect its coastline, while state officials are working to secure funding for dune restoration.