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Project Summary

Coastal Dune Restoration

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1. Project Identification

Name Coastal Dune Restoration
Region Southeast
State FL
Location Patrick AFB
Date of this update 8/3/99

2. Problem(s) addressed (check one or more)

Habitat Restoration/Protection  
 Wetlands X
 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. Please include qualitative information, e.g. acres of habitat restored, miles of steam reopened to migration, and legislative authorization, e.g. WRDA, ISTEA, CWA/NEP, CZMA, etc.)

Compatible sand will be placed in eroded sections of beach and dune to replace material lost to erosion. Replenished areas of dune will be vegetated to help re-establish and stabilize areas.

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.

a. Protection of government facilities and real estate property
b. Threatened and endangered sea turtle habitat enhancement
c. Enhanced public relations by improving beach and dune

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

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

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

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9. Project Status

Initiation date Submit Proposal - 1993
Funding Approved - 1993
Release SOW - 1993
Contractor Notice to Proceed - 1994
Submit Status Reports - 1994
Completion date 1994
Current stage Compled

10. Contacts

11. Any additional information/comments

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