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Explore Sand Point, a preserve with rare hemlocks and old growth potential

Sand Point Nature Preserve was recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network for its potential. WDET's Amanda LeClaire and ...
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'Pushed everywhere': Helene brought several feet of sand onto coastal properties. Here's what to do with it.

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Hurricane Helene's storm surge dumped several feet of sand on streets and thousands of homes along the Tampa Bay coastline. From St. Pete down to Sarasota, sand dunes have taken ...
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In Court, Ross Island Sand & Gravel Argued Island Properties Later Sold to Pensioners for $10.8 Million Were Nearly Worthless

In 2020, Ross Island Sand & Gravel sold its namesake island in the Willamette River to a related pension fund for $10.8 million, a price so high one critic called it “egregious.” Court records newly ...

Shrinking beaches, shrinking revenue: Sand erosion a concern for businesses, economy

The Orange County Business Council held a gathering this week in Newport Beach to address growing concerns about beach ...
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Here's what to do with beach sand that ended up on your property after Helene

TAMPA, Fla. — If you ended up with beach sand on your property following Hurricane Helene, local officials are urging you to put it back — responsibly. "Many barrier island residents and businesses ...