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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 twice 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.

• At the February 13th Coastal Council Meeting (agenda and audio file below), an interim meeting was scheduled specifically to discuss the recommendations of the Beach Management Working Group.
  • Recommendations of the Beach Management Working Group
  • February 13, 2008 - Agenda
  • Digital Audio Recording of Meeting [120minutes; 32MB]

• The next Coastal Council Meeting will occur on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:00pm at the Palm Beach County Vista Center located at 2300 North Jog Road in the 4th Floor Conference Room A.
  
  • October 9, 2009 - Agenda
  • FDEP Presentation: Revising Rule 62B-36, FAC
  • Excerpts from Chapter 161, Florida Statutes: Revisions to Rule 62B-36

The contact person for the committee is Leanne Welch, Environmental Program Supervisor, who may be reached at 561-233-2400 or Lwelch@co.palm-beach.fl.us.

• Presentation 2/16, Population of Sea Turtles in Lake Worth Lagoon [PDF]
• Grand Opening 2/29 - Snook Islands Natural Area Public Use Facilities [PDF]
• Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail is open for hiking, cycling, & horseback riding.
• Learn how PBC Manatee Patrols are making a difference.
• The numbers are in! See what ERM Volunteers Accomplished [PDF] in 2011.
• See the latest edition of Environmental Times, Winter 2011! [PDF]
• Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative Boat Tour highlights lagoon restoration projects.
• ERM launches "Explore a County Natural Area" at your local library.
• Memorial Benches [PDF] can now be donated for placement in PBC Natural Areas.
• Online Ibis Isle Restoration Project Slide Show with Audio [PDF/5 MB/5 minutes]
• Read about current Environmental Restoration and Natural Areas projects.