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A beachgoer takes a photo of a severely eroded dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Jan. 5, 2023 where a ramp down to the beach used to exist. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

A beachgoer takes a photo of a severely eroded dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Jan. 5, 2023 where a ramp down to the beach used to exist. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

This Feb. 24, 2023 photo shows severe erosion along the beachfront in North Wildwood, N.J. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

This Feb. 24, 2023 photo shows severe erosion along the beachfront in North Wildwood, N.J. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Mayor Patrick Rosenello points to the recently widened beach in North Wildwood, N.J. on Nov. 27, 2024, days before the city was to approve an agreement ending a decade-long battle with the state over the condition of the city's beaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Mayor Patrick Rosenello points to the recently widened beach in North Wildwood, N.J. on Nov. 27, 2024, days before the city was to approve an agreement ending a decade-long battle with the state over the condition of the city's beaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Tire tracks cover the recently widened beach in North Wildwood, N.J. on Nov. 27, 2024, days before the city was to approve an agreement ending a decade-long battle with the state over the condition of the city's beaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Tire tracks cover the recently widened beach in North Wildwood, N.J. on Nov. 27, 2024, days before the city was to approve an agreement ending a decade-long battle with the state over the condition of the city's beaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

This Feb. 24, 2023 photo shows severe erosion along the beachfront in North Wildwood, N.J. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

This Feb. 24, 2023 photo shows severe erosion along the beachfront in North Wildwood, N.J. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Amusement rides in neighboring Wildwood are visible from this recently widened beach in North Wildwood N.J. on Nov. 27, 2024, days before the city was to approve an agreement ending a decade-long battle with the state over the condition of the city's beaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Amusement rides in neighboring Wildwood are visible from this recently widened beach in North Wildwood N.J. on Nov. 27, 2024, days before the city was to approve an agreement ending a decade-long battle with the state over the condition of the city's beaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Mayor Patrick Rosenello stands next to a destroyed section of sand dune in North Wildwood N.J. on Jan. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)

Mayor Patrick Rosenello stands next to a destroyed section of sand dune in North Wildwood N.J. on Jan. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)