Saturday, November 14, 2026
Photos by Maria Lamb | Elevation of the new sand compared to the old sand.
Intertidal dredging creating a new lagoon.
A busy morning at the beach where 150,000 to 170,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged from the intertidal zone and graded up to the dunes to create a wider and positive slope.
A busy morning at the beach where 150,000 to 170,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged from the intertidal zone and graded up to the dunes to create a wider and positive slope.
About 8-10 burrowing owl burrows were discovered along with 3-4 gopher tortoise burrows. A black construction fencing was installed to protect the owls during the nesting season.
Elevation of new sand by the entrance to condo boardwalk.
Photos by Maria Lamb | Elevation of the new sand compared to the old sand.
The beach regrade is underway which will help eliminate the pooling and ponding created during the rainy season. This will regrade about a mile of the beach and will be done in 1,500 foot sections to allow for public access to the beach at all times.
According to Mary Nelson, Marco’s Turtle Lady, she is hoping that there will be less flooded nests with the elevation created by the regrade. The project is expected to be finished by the start of the sea turtle season, which is April 15.
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