Tybee Island’s Beach Crisis | Savannah News

Tybee Island’s beaches are vanishing fast—losing 70% of its shoreline since the last renourishment—and now faces a make-or-break deadline to secure $12 million in federal funding by month’s end. Without it, the island risks being left defenseless as hurricane season looms, with work delayed a full year and sea turtle nesting grounds disappearing. Local businesses are already suffering as tourism plummets, while the Marine Science Center sees record turtle nests—threatened by eroding dunes. This is the first time in 60 years the island hasn’t received federal support, and alternative funding won’t arrive until next year. Time is running out to save Tybee’s coast, economy, and wildlife. 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/5b2c1cb5a05d4876