Environmental and Usage Assessment of Seabrook’s Public Dune Walkways

In early 2023, CRT members began discussing the condition of various public walkways that extend from Ocean Drive across the dunes to the beach. In the northern part of Seabrook Beach, these walkways are the only access points from the streets to the beach. Concerns were raised about the deteriorating state of some of these walkways and the potential safety risks they pose. Additionally, questions arose about how the walkways’ design and layout might impact the dune system’s health and integrity.

The Town of Seabrook, in partnership with the Rockingham Planning Commission and SHEA, applied and was awarded a Coastal Resilience Grant from the NH Department of Environmental Service’s Coastal Program. The grant aims to evaluate Seabrook’s existing dune walkways for opportunities to improve public safety and accessibility while preserving and protecting the integrity of the ecological dune systems.  Below is additional information and documents related to the project’s progress.