Tue, 05 May 2026 22:38:04 +0000

Boulevard in Peril: Seawall Fails to Hold Galveston’s Future As climate change accelerates and rising sea levels threaten coastal communities, Galveston, Texas stands at a critical crossroads. At the heart of this battle lies the aging Galveston Seawall — once a symbol of resilience — now struggling to protect one of the region’s most cherished landmarks and a vital part of its future. In the exposé piece “Boulevard in Peril: Seawall Fails to Hold Galveston’s Future,” we explore why the seawall, though iconic, no longer meets modern storm and erosion demands, and what this means for Galveston’s past, present, and long-term survival. ### A Historic Shield Under Strain Built in the early 20th century and rebuilt after devastating hurricanes, the Galveston Seawall stretches over 10 miles along the city’s waterfront boulevard, shielding neighborhoods, homes, and businesses from storm surges and rising tides. Yet recent storm events have exposed its limitations. Heavy rainfall, surge waters, and relentless wave impact are overtopping and undermining sections of the structure — a stark reminder that 120-year-old engineering cannot withstand today’s intensifying climate risks.