Corps: Getting quality sand for beach projects to require... | www.mypalmbeachpost.com

Interesting forecast on beach re-nourishment in south Florida over the next 50 years. Sand, at least of beach quality, is an exhaustible resource and its quality decreases over time. From the article, click title for link.

Beach renourishment will become increasingly more expensive as dredged sand will need to be moved farther and cleaned of rocks and shells. At a meeting next week, Palm Beach officials will consider a special tax assessment for coastal property owners to help pay for beach protection that is expected to cost the town $85 million over 10 years.
On Tuesday, the Palm Beach County Commission approved a Beach Management Agreement, which requires all local and state agencies to work in tandem on permitting. The agreement covers 15.7 miles of coastline that includes Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Manalapan and Lantana.