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
Economic Analysis Beach Survey
Help Us Collect Data! – St. Johns County is working with Foth | Olsen and Downs & St. Germain Research to collect data for the development of the Coastal Management Plan. Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated!
News
Summer Haven/Matanzas Inlet Area Listen & Learn Meeting – St. Johns County Coastal Management and St. Johns County Commissioner Clay Murphy, District 3, invites the community to attend a public meeting to learn more about the efforts and opportunities to address the Summer Haven and Mantanzas Inlet area beach erosion, wash overs, and breaches.
- Date: Thursday, April 3, 6:00 p.m.
- Location: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Moderated by WSOS’s Kevin Geddings
- Remarks by St. Johns County Commissioner Clay Murphy, District 3
- Presentations by St. Johns County Coastal Management and the Army Corps of Engineers
- Community Dialogue and Discussions
- Schedule is subject to change.
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
North Beach Park – North Beach Park & Walkover will be closed starting January 7, 2025, and will remain closed until renovations at North Beach Park are completed.
Current Projects & Studies
Planning and Design for the project has begun. Construction is expected to begin Winter 2025/2026.
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.
SJC SPP at St. Aug Beach
50-Year Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) 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.
SPV & VB CSRM 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.