Hurricane Ian/Nicole
FEMA Dune Enhancement Project

Hurricane Ian/Nicole
FEMA Dune Enhancement Project

Announcements

South Ponte Vedra Beach Reach of Hurricane Ian/Nicole FEMA Dune Enhancement Project – This portion of the project is in the planning process. St. Johns County anticipates the project will begin mobilizing early October, and reach completion in December. Updates will be provided as the project moves through the planning process.

Butler Beach Reach of Hurricane Ian/Nicole FEMA Dune Enhancement Project – The Butler Beach reach portion of the project began in July 2023, and has been completed as of August 2023.

Crescent Beach Reach of Hurricane Ian/Nicole FEMA Dune Enhancement Project – This portion of the project is in the planning process. St. Johns County anticipates the project will begin mobilizing early October, and reach completion in December. Updates will be provided as the project moves through the planning process.

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Project Details

  • Description

    • This project will enhance the dune system by adding sand at the seaward edge of the existing dune, planting sea oats and supporting vegetation, and creating a more uniform front to the dune system along qualifying sections of the beaches of Ponte Vedra, South Ponte Vedra, Butler and Crescent Beach.

  • Project Location

    • Ponte Vedra Beach – NOT YET APPROVED
    • South Ponte Vedra Beach – Approved
    • Butler Beach – Completed August 2023
    • Crescent Beach – Approved

  • Environmental Considerations

    • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Wildlife Commission, in consultation with the National Fish and Wildlife Service, have approved the sand quality, the geometry of the sand placement, and the efforts to protect marine turtles and their eggs.
    • Permit required sea turtle nest monitoring have begun every morning by specially permitted experts on the parts of the beach that will have sand placement or truck traffic.
    • If any nests had been laid in those areas the previous night, they were carefully relocated to a safe area outside of the work zone.

Construction Schedule

  • Butler Beach
    • Completed August 2023
  • Crescent Beach
    • Expected Start – October 2023
    • Expected Completion – December 2023
  • South Ponte Vedra Beach
    • Expected Start – October 2023
    • Expected Completion – December 2023
  • Ponte Vedra Beach
    • TBD

Funding

The project does not cost any additional money to the oceanfront homeowners. The project is funded through the FEMA Public Assistance program and County funds.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the Coastal Management team at 904-209-0260, or coastalprojects@sjcfl.us.

Non-project Beach updates can be heard on the Beach Services Hotline at 904-209-0331.

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