The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is a private, nonprofit organization formed in 1926.

ASBPA was founded in 1926, and was initially instrumental in persuading the Congress to enact legislation authorizing federal funding of erosion studies and project works for shore protection.

The focus on sand and sediment has led the organization to advocate for the beneficial use of dredged material[8] and natural coastal infrastructure.

In February 2017, ASBPA President Anthony P. Pratt was invited to testify before United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the value of beaches, dunes, wetlands and other natural coastal infrastructure to the nation.

[9] In 2019, ASBPA Executive Director, Derek Brockbank, testified before the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure[10] and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, on issues related to beach and coastal restoration in the Water Resources Development Act[11] Shore & Beach is a peer-reviewed journal, published by ASBPA four times per year.