Hurricane storm damage on our beaches is an issue that affects both residents and visitors. Everyone admires and wants to protect our sugar-white sand.
For those interested in learning more about Friends of the Beach—a Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction (HSDR) informational initiative, there will be two public workshops to present details about beach nourishment, such as:
Why it’s needed
How it’ll be funded
What to expect
The workshops will take place at:
Emerald Coast Middle School on July 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
DeFuniak Springs Board Room on July 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Form:
Lisa Foster, Industry Relations Specialist
Walton County Tourism Department
(850) 267-1216 ext 8512
For more information, visit Walton County | Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction
Friends of the Beach is a Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction (HSDR) initiative in Walton County, Florida. HSDR bolsters the coastline against storms in order to safeguard the dune system, upland structures, and economy. Overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the beach nourishment process takes both proactive and responsive measures, assessing and replenishing sand as needed to preserve crucial elevation. Sand is placed at the toe of existing dunes and on flat sandy areas of the beach to increase the elevation to five and a half feet above sea level, creating sacrificial dunes. In the event of storm destruction, the Federal government will rebuild and replenish the coastline back to its pre-storm state.
Friends of the Beach is funded exclusively by the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collected on visitor accommodations in Walton County. The third penny of the TDT is designated for beach nourishment and maintenance.
For those interested in learning more about Friends of the Beach—a Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction (HSDR) informational initiative, there will be two public workshops to present details about beach nourishment, such as:
Why it’s needed
How it’ll be funded
What to expect
The workshops will take place at:
Emerald Coast Middle School on July 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
DeFuniak Springs Board Room on July 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Form:
Lisa Foster, Industry Relations Specialist
Walton County Tourism Department
(850) 267-1216 ext 8512
For more information, visit Walton County | Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction
Friends of the Beach is a Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction (HSDR) initiative in Walton County, Florida. HSDR bolsters the coastline against storms in order to safeguard the dune system, upland structures, and economy. Overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the beach nourishment process takes both proactive and responsive measures, assessing and replenishing sand as needed to preserve crucial elevation. Sand is placed at the toe of existing dunes and on flat sandy areas of the beach to increase the elevation to five and a half feet above sea level, creating sacrificial dunes. In the event of storm destruction, the Federal government will rebuild and replenish the coastline back to its pre-storm state.
Friends of the Beach is funded exclusively by the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collected on visitor accommodations in Walton County. The third penny of the TDT is designated for beach nourishment and maintenance.
