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Countywide Coastal Council Meeting May 17, 2012

  • Click here to listen to the audio recording.


  • Click here to view the Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance that was discussed.


  • Click here to view the Southeast Florida Sand Needs Study and Assessment referenced.


  • Click here [External Link] for more information on the Palm Beach Island Beach Management Agreement Pilot Area referenced at the meeting. NOTE: The Florida DEP will update this site regularly. Be sure to sign up for updates on the website (click the "Sign up for updates" tab on the right side).

The next BMA stakeholder meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 14 at the Breakers Hotel. More information will be posted on the BMA website when it is available.

In 2004, the Beaches and Shores Council was disbanded and became the new Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council. The purpose of the Coastal Council is to serve as an informal forum for the exchange of information and to keep its members educated about protection and enhancement of the Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County.

The objectives of the Coastal Council are to:

  • Increase member awareness and knowledge of coastal projects in order to increase trust and cooperation.
  • Discuss new and existing methods of erosion control, storm protection, beach nourishment and preservation, as well as coastal environmental protection.
  • Achieve better working relationships and communication between members.
  • Allow various groups to have an equal opportunity to be heard on coastal issues.

The Coastal Council generally meets once per year. Membership on the council is by execution of a counterpart interlocal agreement. Currently council membership is limited to twenty-six (26) members. Non-members are welcome at Coastal Council meetings. An agenda will be available prior to the meeting, and a digital recording is available after the meeting on ERM's website.

The Moderator for the Coastal Council is Town of Palm Beach Mayor Gail Coniglio.

For more information, please contact Leanne Welch, Environmental Program Supervisor at 561-233-2400 or E-mail

 

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