A National Advocacy Campaign to Demonstrate Public Support for Protecting America’s Beaches
The American Coastal Coalition’s annual campaign runs every summer from Memorial Day – Labor Day. More information to come Summer 2027.
2026 Campaign Recap
We reached thousands of people to spread awareness about the importance of America’s beaches and why federal funding is critical to protect local economies and coastal habitats from storms and erosion.
Advocating on Capitol Hill
The ACC met with 30+ members of Congress to advocate for federal funding for beaches. Members represented the following states:
- California
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
Members & participants
A total of 24 ACC members and campaign participants supported our work in spreading the #YEStoBeaches campaign and educational material!
- Solana Beach, CA
- San Clemente, CA
- Oceanside, CA
- Venice, FL
- Tybee Island, GA
- Ocean Isle, NC
- Avalon, NJ
- Cape May City, NJ
- Cape May County, NJ
- Long Beach Township, NJ
- North Wildwood, NJ
- Ocean City, NJ
- Sea Girt, NJ
- Sea Isle City, NJ
- Stone Harbor, NJ
- Upper Township, NJ
- Millcreek Township, PA
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Gulf Coast Protection District, TX
- Plum Island Foundation
- Love Blue Inc.
- Presque Isle Partnership
- Cup A Joe Weather & Drone
Photo contest winners
Congratulations to our #YEStoBeaches photo contest winners.
Take Action
What you can do
to protect our beaches.
Call Your Representatives
A 3-minute phone call to your congressional office is one of the most powerful advocacy actions you can take. Click here for a script.
Join as a Member Organization
Beach associations, tourism bureaus, and coastal businesses can join the coalition to coordinate posts, share resources, and amplify reach.
Background & research
Fact sheets &
informational resources.
Use these documents to brief your team, educate your community, or share with press and local officials.
Why #YEStoBeaches — Campaign Overview
A plain-language summary of the campaign's goals, why federal beach funding matters, and how your voice makes a difference on Capitol Hill.
DownloadThe Federal Beach Nourishment Program — What It Is
A fact sheet on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' beach nourishment program works, how it is funded, and the criteria required to start a project.
DownloadCoastal Economy by the Numbers
Key statistics on the annual economic output of coastal communities and the economic multiplier effect of healthy public beaches.
DownloadBeach Ecosystem Services
Quick facts about the environmental benefits generated by America's beaches.
DownloadCongressional Fact Sheet
A one-page summary designed to hand directly to congressional offices with key data points, program background, and our specific funding ask.
DownloadSuccess Stories
How federal funding for beaches helps avoid hurricane disaster costs, restore habitat, promote tourism, and support local businesses.
ViewStay Tuned
More information to come Memorial Day 2027.