Lewes Beach dune crossings widened
Several dune crossings on Lewes Beach have been widened to improve emergency access to the beach.
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section took action at the request of the City of Lewes, said DNREC spokesman Michael Globetti.
Residents of Lewes Beach raised concerns regarding the loss of native plants as a result of the work. Globetti said it is an unfortunate but unavoidable circumstance.
“There is often vegetation disturbance associated with the establishing or maintenance of dune crossings,” he said. “While DNREC’s Shoreline Management Program tries to minimize it, some is inevitable.”
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
