Initiative Named One of Top Seven Projects in Nation by American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
Congressman Ander Crenshaw today (5/29) called the nationally-recognized Duval County Shore Protection Project an example of the good that can come to a region when organizations are focused on a common goal.
To commemorate the initiative being named one of seven top shore protection projects in the nation by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), Crenshaw joined local officials, Jacksonville District Army Corps of Engineers representatives, and a member of the ASBPA at Atlantic Beach on Friday afternoon to celebrate the honor.
"Great achievements can result from local, state, and federal officials working together for the good of the community, and that's exactly what happened for Duval County with this shore protection project," said Crenshaw. "Our coastline is a vital resource to the region, helping to define the tourism industry, create local jobs, and provide recreation sites for visitors. By preserving it, we can obtain these goals for the benefit of generations to come. We can also provide our communities and sensitive beach wildlife with protection against the ravages of damaging storms. These are goals worth working for now and in the future, and all who played a role in this award deserve our thanks."
Crenshaw, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has a long record of working to protect and preserve the Northern Florida shoreline. He has secured $1.25 million in federal shoreline projection funding for Duval County.
The Duval County Shore Protection Project is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Jacksonville, covering 10 miles of coastline in the shoreline communities of Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Jacksonville Beach.
South Padre Island, Texas; Bellingham, Wash., Marine Park; St. Joseph Peninsula; Encinitas (Pacific Station), Calif.; and Lido Key are the other projects to receive the national honors.