The State of California v. Stop the Beach Renourishment, Inc.

The State of California v. Stop the Beach Renourishment, Inc. was a legal case about property rights and public access to beaches. The state planned to restore eroded beaches by adding sand, which altered the boundaries of private properties along the coast. Property owners, represented by Stop the Beach Renourishment, argued that this process effectively took away their land without compensation. The case examined the balance between public interest in maintaining beaches and private property rights, ultimately addressing how governments can manage coastal environments while respecting individual ownership.