Project Summary

1. Project ID
Name	Beach Erosion/Dune Stabilization
Region	South East Region
State	Florida
Location	Patrick AFB
Date of this update	3/9/00

Habitat Restoration/Protection
Wetlands
River systems
Beaches/Dunes
Offshore areas
Mangroves
Assisting Species at Risk
Pollution Mitigation
Non-Point Source Pollution
Other (describe)

3. Project description (100 words or less)

Accomplishment of this project will protect government facilities from erosion caused by ocean wave action. Also, nesting habitat of 2 species of threatened and endangered sea turtles will be enhanced. Compatible sand will be placed in eroded sections of the beach and dune to replace material lost to erosion. Replenished areas of the dune will be vegetated to help re-establish and stabilize the area.

4. Goals/Benefits (quantify where possible using measures of success list) Was a cost-benefit study conducted for this project? yes/no If yes, provide a summary of findings.

With the accomplishments of this project the following benefits will be realized:

(1) Protection of government facilities and real property

(2) Threatened and endangered sea turtle habitat enhancement

(3) Enhanced public relations by improving beach and dune

5. Partners (include each participant's responsibilities - funding, permitting, etc.)

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

	  Cash	Federal
				USAF	$450,000	
			Non Federal 	
					
			Total		$450,000


	  In-Kind Services (hours, equipment, or other forms of assistance and estimated dollar 	value)
	
	  Volunteers (number of people and hours, and estimated dollar value)

7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

8. Value added by Coastal America Partnership including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals achieved through this collaboration (500 words or less)

9. Project Status

• Initiation date:1993
• Completion date: Underway
• Current stage (Initiated - I, Underway - U or Completed - C)

10.Contacts

11. Any additional information/comments