Oct 25, 2017Increasingly, however, sand extraction has moved underwater to bays and riverbeds, where the impacts of dredging and piping — which can range from habitat destruction for key aquatic species, to compromised storm protection systems, failing shoreline infrastructure, and other issues — remain poorly regulated.
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