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Local advocates urge Saco to pursue dune replenishment, seawall redesign and beach cleanup; symposium set for March 17
Summary
Members of Save Our Shores and local residents urged the council to pursue coastal resilience measures including dune replanting programs, reassessing seawall design, and organizing beach cleanups. Speakers also announced a Saco Bay symposium on March 17.
SACO, Maine — During public comment at the March 3 Saco City Council meeting, representatives of Save Our Shores and local residents urged the city to adopt a more proactive approach to coastal resilience, including dune replenishment, seawall redesign and coordinated beach cleanups.
"We need a plan," David Plavin said, identifying himself as vice president of Save Our Shores, Saco Bay. Plavin told the council that the city’s seasonal approach to seawall maintenance — moving rocks that fall…
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