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Assateague Island Could Disappear in 100 Years

Assateagye Island National Seashore,nps.gov

There’s a new report out that believes Assateague Island National Seashore and several other national Parks along the East Coast could be underwater within the next 100 years.

The new 77 page report by Stephen Saunders, president of the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization and co-author of the report says that the future expects to see intolerably hot summers that could damage the tourism industry and harm wildlife.

The Salisbury Daily Times reports that it also says to expect stronger coastal storm surges that could erode barrier islands like Assateague.

    

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.