> The foundation knew that if they could stop the beach grooming and bring back native communities of plants to the area, sand dunes would reappear, providing a

> The foundation knew that if they could stop the beach grooming and bring back native communities of plants to the area, sand dunes would reappear, providing a natural buffer against erosion. This is all very nice but I can attest that if the beaches weren't regularly "groomed" they would be filthy and trashed. The amount of litter left by inconsiderate beachgoers or washed up onshore is a legit problem. I've walked along SM beach hundreds of times in recent years and these new cordoned off dunes attract the homeless who camp and defecate there. I wouldn't walk barefoot in that sand for love or money. What would be nice is if, in conjunction with dune restoration, the City could get it together to remove the vagrants and fine the litterers. Not holding my breath for that.