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EVENT

ASBPA National Coastal Conference 2024

August 26 - 29, 2024

Galveston Island Convention Center
Galveston, TX
United States

We are proud lanyard sponsors of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association 2024 National Coastal Conference. Recognized as one of the industry’s premier coastal events, this year's theme is "Wrangling the Waves of Change: Adapting to Coastal Dynamics." 

Join our technical experts as they present on industry-leading topics and learn more about the latest in coastal management, modeling and community resilience. While you’re there, be sure to visit with us at our booth in the exhibit hall. 

Our ASBPA Conference Sessions

Wednesday, August 28

Session 1B | Economics of Coastal Resources
8 a.m.: Coastal Tourism and Coastal Resilience: A Blossoming Relationship

  • Presenter: Nick Brown

Session 1C | Nuisance Flooding and Urban Flooding Challenges
8:20 a.m.: Coastal Hazards at Shishmaref, Alaska: Coastal and Climate Change Modeling in a Cold Region Barrier Island Community for a More Resilient Future

  • Presenter: Ronny McPherson

Session 3D | Coastal Hazard Mapping & Analysis Tool
11:30 a.m.: Implementing High-Resolution Modeling and Practical Methods for Tsunami-Resilient Coastal Infrastructure Design on the Island of Oahu

  • Presenter: Yashar Rafati

Session 5G | Green/Grey Infrastructure and Living Shorelines III
4:20 p.m.: Dollar Bay Marsh Restoration: Design, Construction and Lagniappe

  • Presenter: Christophe Baron-Hyppolite

Thursday, August 29

Session 6E | Beach Restoration, Management and Maintenance
8 a.m.: Borrow Area Management on Texas' Biggest Beach Nourishment

  • Presenter: Philip Blackmar