Outer Banks Beach Defense Race Against Time | Richmond News

Dare County’s Outer Banks are on high alert as they dump two million cubic yards of sand—costing $50 million—to fortify beaches and dunes against relentless erosion and storms. This isn’t just about aesthetics; they’re expanding shorelines by up to 75 feet to create a vital buffer protecting homes, roads, and the local economy that thrives on tourism, fishing, and boating. County manager Bobby Outen calls the beaches their “levee system,” warning that without them, ocean surges could destroy infrastructure from power lines to internet cables. After last fall’s devastating storms and decades of coastal loss, this massive project is a desperate race against time—and the rising tide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b06f1d3dd4704b11