Behind The SJCenes Podcast Highlights Coastal Management
Beach tiling and other efforts help maintain 40 miles of coastline in St. Johns County.
Key Takeaways
- Coastal Management oversees more than 40 miles of coastline.
- Beach tilling helps with the turtle nesting season.
- Turtletown USA is May 16, 2026.
On May 6, 2026, Sloane Stephens, Coastal Management Project Manager, discussed beach tiling and other efforts to sustain St. Johns County beaches during the Behind the SJCenes podcast live on WSOS 103.9 FM. Behind the SJCenes episodes and other shows are available at the SJC Podcasts web page.
The Turtletown USA volunteer event to help remove litter and debris for turtle nesting season is May 16, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is presented by the Solid Waste Division.
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 the successful implementation of coastal projects that preserve and enhance the beaches of St. Johns County.
Behind the SJCenes is produced every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. on WSOS 103.9, with a bi-weekly recap of the previous day’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting and a featured guest interview for a live radio broadcast. The program is an effort to the support the Community Trust priority of the County’s Strategic Plan. The goal is to enhance community trust through proactive communication to foster engagement and build an environment of public participation.
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