Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee Minutes

Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Council · 2026-05-18 · minutes

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee met on April 20, 2026, to discuss the 2026 Beach Preservation Plan (BPP) Update. Key discussions included the identification and securing of future offshore sand resources for beach nourishment and coastal resilience. A motion was made and unanimously approved to recommend that the County continue pursuing the development of an offshore sand source near Bethel Shoals and request staff provide a summary of next steps, timelines, and considerations. The committee also reviewed the 2026 Sea Turtle Nest Count, which reported 357 nests (23 Leatherback, 334 Loggerhead, 0 Green) as of May 8th, 2026. Public comments included interest in a more detailed implementation plan for Sector 7 and a discussion on eminent domain for future beach restoration projects, with the County Attorney's Office researching the matter. The meeting adjourned at 4:26 pm.