: a wall or embankment to protect the shore from erosion or to act as a breakwater
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That program covers up to 100% of the permitting fees for living-seawall projects.
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Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The project calls for lighting upgrades, outdoor fitness equipment, solar panels and additional boat slip renovations, including seawall improvements, docks and utilities.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The multi-year project also includes the construction of additional seawalls and concrete-and-steel pilings to secure the tracks on the eroding bluffs.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Some residents report witnessing drivers park near the baywalk, throw trash over the seawall, and then leave without consequence.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The project calls for lighting upgrades, outdoor fitness equipment, solar panels and additional boat slip renovations, including seawall improvements, docks and utilities.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The multi-year project also includes the construction of additional seawalls and concrete-and-steel pilings to secure the tracks on the eroding bluffs.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Some residents report witnessing drivers park near the baywalk, throw trash over the seawall, and then leave without consequence.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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“Seawall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seawall. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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seawall
noun
sea·wall
ˈsē-ˌwȯl 
: a wall or bank to prevent sea waves from wearing away the shore
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