The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association has named Seal Beach as one of only four projects nationwide to receive a 2010 Best Restored Beach Award.
The association – founded in 1926 – promotes the integration of science, policies and actions that maintain, protect and enhance the national coasts.
The Seal Beach project involved nourishing a popular but eroding beach east of its pier, using 74,000 cubic yards of offshore dredged material. It was funded by the city at nearly $2 million.
The widened beach offers improved storm wave protection to beachfront residences and has increased the recreational shoreline, according to City Manager David Carmany.