Protect Our Coasts

Supporting research and education to build resilient shorelines for future generations.

Who We Are

The Coastal Engineering Foundation champions sustainable shorelines through research, education, and innovative engineering solutions.

A serene coastal scene showing engineers studying shoreline erosion with measuring instruments at sunrise.
A serene coastal scene showing engineers studying shoreline erosion with measuring instruments at sunrise.
Our Mission
Our Focus

We support scientific research and professional growth to protect coastal environments and advance ocean engineering.

Our Services

Supporting coastal resilience through research, education, and innovation.

Research Support
Scientists studying coastal erosion patterns on a sandy shoreline with measuring instruments.
Scientists studying coastal erosion patterns on a sandy shoreline with measuring instruments.

Funding and resources for coastal and ocean engineering studies.

Students attending a coastal engineering workshop with hands-on model demonstrations.
Students attending a coastal engineering workshop with hands-on model demonstrations.
Engineers inspecting a seawall structure along a rugged coastline at sunset.
Engineers inspecting a seawall structure along a rugged coastline at sunset.
Education

Scholarships and programs to nurture future coastal engineers.

Promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth in the field.

Innovation

Our Work

Snapshots of coastal projects and research in action

A team of engineers examining shoreline erosion with measuring instruments on a sandy beach at sunrise
A team of engineers examining shoreline erosion with measuring instruments on a sandy beach at sunrise
Close-up of a coastal structure model in a wave tank simulating ocean currents and wave impact
Close-up of a coastal structure model in a wave tank simulating ocean currents and wave impact
Students and researchers collaborating outdoors near a coastal research station with ocean views
Students and researchers collaborating outdoors near a coastal research station with ocean views
Aerial view of a restored wetland area showing natural shoreline protection and habitat recovery
Aerial view of a restored wetland area showing natural shoreline protection and habitat recovery

Get in Touch

Reach out to support coastal resilience and research.

A serene coastline at sunset with gentle waves touching the shore, symbolizing calm and connection.
A serene coastline at sunset with gentle waves touching the shore, symbolizing calm and connection.