Andrew S. Lewis on "The Long, Slow Drowning of the New Jersey Shore"

American Shoreline Podcast Network

In this episode, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham talk to Andrew S. Lewis about his recent essay in New York Times Magazine, "The Long, Slow Drowning of the New Jersey Shore." Supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Connected Coastlines reporting initiative and complete with stunning photography by Devin Oktar Yalkin, this long-form article captures the full spectrum of issues facing the New Jersey coast, and asks what the future might look like for its many communities. Subjects discussed include: Andrew's approach to researching and writing the article; the people he met doing his research including scientists, engineers, coastal managers, mayors, and artists; the changes he has seen on the shoreline over his lifetime; future competing New Jersey shore visions; and, much more.