Portfolio: New Work: Sea Level Rise: Life on a Barrier Island, Santa Rosa Island, FL 2007

Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island, was hit hard by hurricanes Ivan in 2004 and Dennis in 2005. Rising sea levels erode the coast, yet the tourist industry continues to attract developers eager to build. Between the beach and the buildings, sand is pumped from the bay to the shore, forming a sand wall, similar to a natural barrier dune.
Life on a Barrier Island, Santa Rosa Island, FL 2007

Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island, was hit hard by hurricanes Ivan in 2004 and Dennis in 2005. Rising sea levels erode the coast, yet the tourist industry continues to attract developers eager to build. Between the beach and the buildings, sand is pumped from the bay to the shore, forming a sand wall, similar to a natural barrier dune.