The Town of Hempstead has taken up action to plant 3 acres of beach grass along the dunes west of Point Lookout this winter.  Beach grass has a deep root system which allows it to reach down to the water table.  It thrives in arid, nutrient poor conditions so it a terrific match for sandy dunes.  The root structure forms a net below the ground while spreading horizontally which helps to stabilize the dunes while the tops of the plants, which can reach up to 3′ tall, assists with dune height by capturing sand blowing in the wind.  The Town’s strategy is an eco-friendly, affordable solution to beach erosion and will help protect the more than 1,000 residences in Point Lookout and Lido Beach.