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A Look At Our Beach Sand

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Sand has a habit of showing up where it's not welcome. MIKE BOTTINI

Sand has a habit of showing up where it's not welcome. MIKE BOTTINI

Sand often disappears from areas where it is sorely missed. MIKE BOTTINI

Sand often disappears from areas where it is sorely missed. MIKE BOTTINI

The drainage pipes from Hook Pond to the ocean seemed like such a simple idea. MIKE BOTTINI

The drainage pipes from Hook Pond to the ocean seemed like such a simple idea. MIKE BOTTINI

A key component of a sand dune is the lattice of beach grass stems and roots that give it structure

A key component of a sand dune is the lattice of beach grass stems and roots that give it structure

flexibility and strength; without it you have a pile of sand that is easily washed away by waves. MIKE BOTTINI

flexibility and strength; without it you have a pile of sand that is easily washed away by waves. MIKE BOTTINI

Sand makes a poor foundation for these huge rocks armoring the lighthouse. MIKE BOTTINI

Sand makes a poor foundation for these huge rocks armoring the lighthouse. MIKE BOTTINI

By Mike Bottini

 on Sep 9, 2013
Long Island’s highly touted beaches, including those that have made coastal geologist Steve Leatherman’s number one ranking in recent years, have several favorable qualities. But most important among their key... more

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