Beach grass is Mother Nature’s glue that holds the dunes together.  Beach grass roots help to build and stabilize dunes. Blades of grass then help trap windblown sand. That captured sand gradually expands the width and height of the dunes. Beach grass has thick brittle stalks that can be easily broken and killed by pedestrian, pet or vehicular traffic.  Help conserve the Pines beaches by telling friends and family about the importance of beach grass and reminding them to stay off of the dunes.

 

200,000 (10.5 acres) new sea grasses were planted once the replenishment was completed. Lusher and more robust grass is expected throughout the summer.