Projects
Explore a curated selection of coastal engineering projects that reflect our commitment to resilient, science-based solutions.
Real Results, Built Over Time
We've completed hundreds of coastal restoration and protection projects over the past 40+ years. Browse by solution to explore our impact.
Bridgehampton-Sagaponack, NY
Award-winning restoration combines rigorous investigation and modeling to secure lasting shoreline stability.
View detailsBuxton, NC
Strategic sand placement in the Outer Banks strengthens the shoreline and fortifies NC 12 against chronic erosion and storm-driven flooding.
View detailsDebidue Island, SC
Strategic sand placement and groin construction deliver stronger shoreline protection and longer renourishment cycles.
View detailsHunting Island, SC
The Hunting Island State Park restoration rebuilt a critically eroding beach, safeguarding infrastructure, the historic lighthouse, and essential habitat.
View detailsLitchfield Beach, SC
A coordinated, multi-community restoration effort delivered targeted nourishment and dune rebuilding to restore resilience along South Litchfield's storm-impacted shoreline.
View detailsNags Head, NC
Large-scale, award-winning nourishment widened 10 miles of shoreline by 75 feet, boosting storm protection and supporting coastal habitat.
View detailsPawleys Island, SC
Long-stalled restoration efforts were advanced through coordinated planning, unlocking large-scale beach and dune restoration.
View detailsDeBordieu Colony, SC
Large-scale nourishment and low-profile groins restored a continuous dry-sand beach, reduced storm risk, and extended renourishment intervals.
View detailsEdisto Beach, SC
A comprehensive shoreline upgrade combined high-volume beach fill with strategic groin enhancements to improve sand retention and elevate coastal defense performance.
View detailsFolly Beach, SC
A terminal groin-supported nourishment strategy rebuilt a stable beach and dune system—shielding park infrastructure while safeguarding a vital public access point.
View detailsHunting Island, SC
A first-of-its-kind South Carolina beach stabilization project combining nourishment with groin clusters delivers durable erosion control and proven, long-term performance.
View detailsSeabrook Island, SC
Modern seawall repairs and dune restoration strengthened Seabrook Island's oceanfront defenses against erosion and storms.
View detailsBuxton, NC
CSE used advanced hydrographic and geophysical surveying to investigate offshore sand resources supporting future beach nourishment and long-term sediment planning in Buxton, NC.
View detailsDeveaux Bank, SC
CSE used advanced hydrographic and bathymetric surveying to map Deveaux Bank and the North Edisto Inlet, revealing sediment movement and habitat change.
View detailsIsle of Palms, SC
CSE combined sidescan sonar, magnetometry, and sub-bottom profiling to map submerged features and support offshore borrow-area planning at Isle of Palms, SC.
View detailsSC Department of Environmental Services
CSE has supported South Carolina's Beach Erosion Research and Monitoring (BERM) program through advanced statewide beach monitoring with precision surveys supporting erosion tracking and performance-driven restoration.
View detailsAl-Khiran, Kuwait
Rigorous environmental assessments and monitoring programs, paired with targeted mitigation, enabled new waterways and shoreline expansion while protecting water quality and ecosystems.
View detailsBelize
CSE powered Hopkins Bay Resort's vision with data-driven coastal planning, guiding responsible beach expansion, marina development, and shoreline improvements.
View detailsSan Carlos, Panama
A science-based restoration strategy that restored beach stability and advanced long-term shoreline resilience at Vista Mar.
View detailsJumby Bay Island
Providing strategic coastal engineering leadership that stabilized shorelines, enhanced beaches, and unlocked sustainable harbor and resort development for Jumby Bay Island Company.
View detailsSt. Lucia
An erosion-prone shoreline at Jalousie Plantation reimagined as a pristine white-sand pocket beach, delivering lasting stability and elevating the resort's overall value.
View detailsEdisto Beach, SC
Adaptive groin design, sustainable sand resource planning, and monitoring guide multi-cycle nourishment strategies that protect infrastructure, stabilize the shoreline, and maximize long-term return on investment.
View detailsGeorgetown County, SC
Coastal leadership, trusted local partnerships, and deep technical expertise power a FEMA-aligned Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plan to protect the shoreline for the long term.
View detailsHunting Island, SC
Adaptive nourishment, groin stabilization, and monitoring to reduce erosion, protect infrastructure, and extend shoreline resilience beyond traditional nourishment cycles.
View detailsMyrtle Beach, SC
Since the 1980s, Myrtle Beach has expanded beaches and reduced storm damage through one of the nation's most successful nourishment programs.
View detailsSC Department of Environmental Services
CSE has supported South Carolina's Beach Erosion Research and Monitoring (BERM) program through advanced statewide beach monitoring with precision surveys supporting erosion tracking and performance-driven restoration.
View detailsBogue Banks, NC
Secured layered state and federal approvals for a precedent-setting, island-wide nourishment initiative serving the Bogue Banks communities.
View detailsCaptain Sams Inlet Relocation
Permitted and implemented strategic inlet relocation to restore sediment balance and stabilize Seabrook Island's shoreline long term.
View detailsDeBordieu Colony, SC
Securing approval for a contested nourishment and groin project through science-driven strategy and regulatory leadership.
View detailsMyrtle Beach, SC
Permitted and delivered Myrtle Beach's pioneering upland sand sourced nourishment, setting regulatory precedent for modern, large-scale coastal restoration in South Carolina.
View detailsNags Head, NC
Secured complex federal and state approvals for the Outer Banks' first large-scale nourishment, paving the way for sustained restoration.
View detailsDare County, NC
A decade-long partnership advances long-term sand management, delivering feasibility assessments, offshore borrow area development, and major nourishment initiatives to strengthen and maintain vulnerable shorelines.
View detailsIsle of Palms, SC
Targeted nourishment and shoal management stabilized the northeast shoreline, rebuilt dunes, and delivered cost-effective, long-term storm protection.
View detailsKiawah Island, SC
Targeted nourishment and channel realignment stabilized Stono Inlet, protecting the Ocean Course and restoring habitat and sand flow.
View detailsSeabrook Island, SC
Severe erosion on Seabrook Island was addressed through innovative inlet relocation, restoring over 1 million cubic yards of sand while protecting wetlands and supporting long-term shoreline management.
View detailsSullivan's Island, SC
A data-driven accreted land management strategy that turns rapid beach growth into stronger storm protection, stability, and a more resilient, high-performing oceanfront landscape.
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