"National Organization Saves Imperiled Houses on Outer Banks from Coastal Erosion"

The National Park Service has purchased two oceanfront houses in Rodanthe, North Carolina, that were at risk of being washed away due to beach erosion. The homes, which had major structural issues and were unsafe for both humans and wildlife, will be demolished to create public beach access. The purchase was made to mitigate the problems associated with threatened oceanfront structures, and funding came from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The area has experienced rapid erosion, and maintaining the beach would cost millions of dollars over the years. The demolition is expected to take place in the next few months, and once the beach is restored, it will be opened for public enjoyment.