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Federal Funding Delays Put Rehoboth Beach Erosion Projects on Hold Until 2027

Nearly $20 million in beach replenishment work for Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach has stalled due to federal budget cuts, pushing projects originally scheduled for fall 2025 to at least fall 2027. The delays heighten coastal flooding risks as Delaware's beaches continue to lose sand to ocean waves and storm damage.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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Erosion Scarred Bethany Beach After Nor'easter, DNREC Warns

A powerful Nor'easter battered Delaware's coast, carving six-to-eight-foot shelves into Bethany Beach's dunes and forcing beach access closures. DNREC urges caution as assessments continue amid ongoing coastal flooding risks. Repairs loom, but safety first for beachgoers.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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