In that same March 11^th meeting, Professor Brett Sanders, PhD, an eminent UCI coastal engineer, firmly stated “without ambiguity” that it is “firmly established within the field of coastal engineering that armoring of the coastline leads to increased erosion.”  He warned that the OCTA plan, if implemented “would worsen the problem of beach loss and will undermine future efforts to restore the coast.” Coastal advocates from Capo Cares and Save our Beaches San Clemente echoed that sentiment as Fifth District Supervisor Foley repeatedly insisted from the dais that the plan must include sand nourishment. Read More