Surfers Not Stoked Over Proposed Ocean Beach Seawall to Protect Beach From Erosion
Briefly

"When you have waves being blocked, you have a huge propensity for scour and spreading erosion to adjacent areas," former Surfrider Foundation representative Bill McLaughlin warned. This reflects the danger that surfers see in the proposed seawall, suggesting it could exacerbate erosion instead of protecting the beach.
SFPUC press secretary Nancy Hayden Crowley argues, "The project’s design will greatly improve the amount of beach available for surfers and recreation," despite surfer concerns about the potential dangers, indicating that the agency believes the seawall will contribute positively overall.
Read at sfist.com
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