This past Friday, as MRBA Chair, I had the privilege of convening and participating in a Merrimack River Beach Alliance meeting at Salisbury Beach—a strong example of collaboration among local, state, and federal partners working together to protect and preserve our coastline.
I was also deeply honored to receive an award from the Salisbury Board of Selectmen for my role in supporting the nourishment project—an effort whose success would not have been possible without the shared vision and leadership of so many.
This recognition is a meaningful reminder of what can be achieved when we come together in service of our communities and their natural resources.
During the meeting, we also covered several additional topics, including:
• A sand placement update from Tom Hughes and myself
• A detailed discussion with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon about the jetties and their impact on the beach system
• An exciting update on the MIT artificial reef initiative, presented by Juliet Simpson, Ben Bray, and Ansel Garcia-Langley
• Recognition of individuals and organizations whose dedication made the Salisbury nourishment project possible, presented by the Town of Salisbury
• A presentation from Mr. Sacks on a proposal for privately sponsored sand placement at the North Point fill section
The work continues, but thanks to our strong partnerships, the future of Salisbury Beach and our shoreline is bright.