coastal resilience

At an old, unused industrial site along the East Boston harbor, a new local effort is engaging local students to explore ways to make the shoreline more resilient.

The Island End River cuts inland right at the line between Chelsea and Everett, following the municipal border for its 2,500-foot length.

Joe Moakley Park in South Boston sits oceanside. Only a roadway and a stretch of sandy beach separate it from the crash of waves.