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Officials, residents battle rising water
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CopyBreached by storms, Prime Hook's dunes face an uncertain future
Dunes in the northern section of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge are the last line of defense for residents and the delicate marsh ecosystem.
A series of powerful nor'east-ers has decimated the dunes, leaving behind several breaches allowing saltwater to flow into Prime Hook's freshwater impoundments, the hallmarks of the refuge. The loss of sand along the dune line also leaves the small village of Primehook Beach vulnerable to nature's wrath
Scientists studying Prime Hook say sea-level rise is expected to escalate over die next 50 to 75 years, so the outlook for the small town and the refuge that nearly surrounds it is pessimistic at best
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