The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System

The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System is getting ready to start pumping sand again, after an upgrade from diesel power to electric. prep work requires periodic closures and access restrictions on both the North and South sides of the inlet and within Delaware Seashore State Park. A view east from the

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How Delaware’s Unique Sand Bypass System at the Indian River Inlet Helps Hold the Line Against Coastal Erosion

After six years, the sand bypass system at the Indian River Inlet is reopening. But what exactly is a sand bypass system, how does it help prevent erosion and what do beachgoers need to know? Find all those answers and more in this piece from Outdoor Delaware.

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