The American Coastal Coalition, representing America’s coastal communities, sent a letter to the House and Senate appropriations committees urging Congress to allocate at least $200 million in the FY26 budget for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to safeguard our beaches, waterways and coastal communities from devastating hurricanes and storms.

The State of New Jersey released its Tourism Economics report for 2024, highlighting the impressive stats coastal communities produce for the state's economy. The overwhelming reason people visit New Jersey? It's beaches.

The American Coastal Coalition (ACC), the nation’s leading advocate for America’s coastal communities and beaches, proudly supports the Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025 (H.R. 2786), introduced by Representative Mike Levin (D-CA).

The American Coastal Coalition joins the growing chorus of coastal stakeholders opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts to NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, which threaten to dismantle critical research and services vital to America’s coastal communities.

The American Coastal Coalition is proud to welcome Representative Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) to our network of coastal champions. Rep. Van Drew has played a critical role in advocating for South Jerseys beaches, waterways, and coastal communities since his first day in office.