Salisbury Beach is a barrier that crosses state lines and its function is limited at the “bookends” of the barrier by Jetties designed to prevent inlets from moving. At times these structures can protect sections of beach, but they also interfere with the natural functions of the barrier and at times they solve one problem but create another. The Salisbury/Seabrook Barrier protects not only the homes on its shoreline, but provides protection for Newburyport and Seabrook Harbors, the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, and a portion of the Great Marsh, which is one of our state’s most valuable blue carbon resources. Additionally, the barrier provides protection for the eastern portion of the Town of Salisbury and the Newburyport Waterfront. Running through the barrier is Route 1A, which is about to receive a significant investment from MADOT, and serves as an evacuation route for emergencies at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant. Salisbury Beach is also one of the most popular DCR parks, and serves as the only public beach accessible by public transportation for significant Environmental Justice communities throughout the Merrimack Valley. The importance of the preservation and protection of this barrier goes far beyond simply protecting oceanfront property owners. The Jetties located at either end of the barrier limit the ability of the barrier to fully respond to climate change by holding the ends in place when nature would have them move. Simply put barrier islands are dynamic landforms and jetties force them to be static and alter the ebb delta formations that can direct wave energy from northeast and southeast storms. There is a logical federal role in monitoring and maintaining the health of this valuable resource that crosses state boundaries and protects so many vital interests, especially when the dynamics of the land form are so integrally tied to the federal projects at each bordering inlet. Salisbury has been experiencing heightened erosion from southeastern storms in recent years likely due to refraction of storm energy from the jetties and associated ebb delta. The backside of Salisbury has been experiencing flooding due to constrictions of a bridge located in New Hampshire. A partial flood barrier has been constructed by the USACE but needs to be expanded.