One of the lighthouses on Martha's Vineyard is set to be moved this fall. Because of erosion, the shore is growing closer and close to the lighthouse, 46 feet to be exact. They need around 40 feet in diameter around the lighthouse in order to safety move it, so that it can still be used, which means they have to act now or within less than 2 years it there would not be enough land. This lighthouse it vital to mariners which is why there is urgency to move it! It has been standing since 1854, and will hopefully continue to stand, just in a different place!
To read about the project and learn more about the lighthouse's history check out it's website here!
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