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Folly Beach’s Living Shoreline Solution | Charleston News
Folly Beach is launching a bold new defense against marsh erosion with a “living shoreline” project at Folly River Park — no concrete walls here, just oyster castles and bagged shells designed to harness nature’s power. This isn’t just about protecting land; it’s part of a bigger 2050 resilience plan to combat rising seas, using oysters as ecosystem engineers that filter water, shelter wildlife, and grow stronger over time. The project also serves as a blueprint for homeowners, thanks to a 2022 state law making living shorelines easier to install. Come Friday afternoon, you can witness the…
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