Assateague Officials Outline What's Next in Beach Relocation Plan

Assateague Officials Outline What's Next in Beach Relocation Plan

CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Va. — At Assateague Island National Seashore, the shoreline is always on the move — shifting toward the mainland by up to 13 feet a year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That shift, fueled by storms and erosion causes costly damage to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge every year. Now, officials are relocating the beach to conserve wildlife resources and reduce annual maintenance cos…