Officials from shore areas said there was not enough money for beach-erosion projects.

They were to clear any obstacles and/or defenses in the near shore area, beginning a tradition that continues today.

The island offers a huge variety of different beach and shore areas.

There is public access along the west and northwest shore area.

It then became the Navy's responsibility to clear any obstacles and defenses in the near shore area.

In the subsequent years, encroachment of its banks and shore areas increased.

There is a lower shore area and an upper area.

A spot check of shore areas and attractions shows that most are booming, though not across the board.

Unlike other shore areas, the Lakes are not exactly tropical.

"If you're going to collapse this whole shore area, the least you can do is give us time to swim for it."