Coastal Projects
Overview
Coastal Management coordinates and manages all of St. Johns County’s engineered beach projects. This includes pre- and post-storm assessments of the shoreline to determine future project locations. Coastal Management works with the public, funding agencies, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful implementation of coastal projects that preserve and enhance the beaches of St. Johns County.
Announcements
News
Tell Us What You Think! Take this brief survey to help identify the activities of the Summer Haven River area! This information supports our efforts to estimate the economic impacts of the Summer Haven River. Your voice is critical to the success of the study, and this survey is an opportunity to share critical information that shows the activities and spending supported by the Summer Haven River. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Take the Summer Haven River Survey
If you would prefer a printed version of the survey mailed to you, or if you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Survey Manager, Laila Racevskis of the Balmoral Group, at (850) 201-7164, or at LRacevskis@balmoralgroup.us.
State of the Beaches Update – St. Johns County Coastal Management recently shared how it manages more than 32 miles of eroded shoreline. Seven projects kicked off in 2023, and four launched in 2024. The County’s Office of Public Affairs produced a video to highlight the presentation. Watch the State of the Beaches Video
Protect our Dunes! – The importance of not disturbing these natural barriers is explained in a video produced by the County’s Office of Public Affairs. Watch the Dune Awareness Video
Beach Access Updates and Closures
Current Projects & Studies
The process to procure an Engineering firm for the project has begun. The contract is expected to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval in July 2024.
South PV Cat G Project
Learn more about the development of the St. Johns County Coastal Management Plan.
Coastal Management Plan
This project will support the design, engineering, and permitting required to develop a solution to reduce coastal storm damage to Porpoise Point from future storm events and reduce erosion.
Porpoise Point Shoreline Stabilization Project
A Shore Protection Project by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and St. Johns County. Project extends from 4,000’ north of Pope Road in Anastasia State Park to Ocean Hammock Park.
St. Augustine Beach Army Corps Beach Project
50-Year Coastal Storm Risk Management project by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and St. Johns County. The project extends from the Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach to just north of Nease Beachfront Park.
Vilano Beach 50-Year Army Corps Beach Project
Information regarding ongoing projects in the Summer Haven area.
Summer Haven ProjectsThe Beach Brief – An E-newsletter for Timely Updates on St. Johns County Beach Projects
St. Johns County remains dedicated to providing our residents, visitors, and businesses with timely and accurate information regarding current and upcoming St. Johns County beach projects. The monthly “Beach Brief” provides subscribers with an overview of beach renourishment, dune enhancement, and other major coastal projects.