Tybee Island’s Beach Crisis | Savannah News

Tybee Island’s beach renourishment project is in urgent jeopardy as federal funding was mysteriously left out for the first time in 50 years—despite needing $12 million to complete a $20 million project. With $8 million already secured locally and a looming July deadline, city leaders are desperately lobbying the Army Corps of Engineers to redirect $30 million in unused funds from New Jersey. Without this critical funding, the island risks losing more shoreline, endangering 3,000 homes and businesses, and disrupting vital habitats. Tourism, which brings in over $500 million annually, could collapse if the project is delayed—potentially forcing work to wait until next year, when it could mean ocean water flooding parking lots and structures. City officials remain hopeful, but time is running out. 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/af3826d5063a8912