Beaches

Governor Ivey Enacts Lulu’s Law, Paving the Way for Enhanced Safety at Alabama Beaches

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Montgomery, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey has enacted a significant piece of legislation known as Lulu’s Law, aimed at enhancing safety measures along the state’s beaches. The new law is named in memory of Lulu Smith, a young girl who tragically lost her life in a surfing accident last summer in Gulf Shores. This legislation seeks to address concerns regarding beach safety by implementing stricter guidelines for surf conditions and warning systems. It mandates that public beaches must clearly display up-to-date surf condition signs, providing essential information to help beachgoers make informed decisions about their … Read more

Battle for California’s Coastline: Lawsuit Could Impact Billions in Property and Public Beaches

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – A legal battle over the construction of a sea wall in Half Moon Bay could have far-reaching implications for properties and beaches along California’s coastline. Last year, a severe storm caused a collapse of bluffs that left the Casa Mira complex, a group of 10 townhouses, vulnerable to the encroaching ocean. The owners obtained an emergency permit to construct a concrete sea wall to protect their homes, but the California Coastal Commission denied their request, citing concerns about the impact on public beaches. In July 2019, the homeowners won a … Read more