Archive for September 13th, 2007
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Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Invasion of New Beach Grass Could Weaken Shoreline Protection
CORVALLIS, Ore. (Sept. 12, 2007)- An invasion of American beach grass is under way along the Oregon coast, threatening to change dune ecology and reduce the ability of dunes to protect roads, property and towns from coastal storms.
Sea Grant-funded scientists at Oregon State University have documented a slow but steady takeover by this beach grass, [...]
