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City staff press Army Corps for faster, better‑funded Surfside‑to‑Newport sand replenishment project
Summary
Public works staff outlined the San Gabriel River to Newport Bay sand replenishment project, explaining why Huntington Beach must lobby state and federal partners to secure a larger share of construction funds and faster scheduling to protect beaches and PCH.
City public‑works and environmental staff urged the City Council to continue advocacy for the San Gabriel River to Newport Bay (Surfside to Newport) sand replenishment project and to press state and federal partners for reliable, timely funding.
Jim Ridd, Huntington Beach Environmental Services Manager, told the council the Army Corps of Engineers administers the program, which restores about 17 miles of coastline and typically deposits millions of cubic yards of sand in each construction stage. Staff described how federal flood‑control structures have reduced natural sand…
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