Monday, February 27, 2006
DEP COASTLINE PROTECTION WORKSHOP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2006
CONTACT: Sarah Williams, (850) 245-2112
DEP HOSTS WORKSHOP ON PROTECTING FLORIDA’S COASTLINE
--Meeting will explore new beach management and erosion control technologies--
TALLAHASSEE – The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems hosted a workshop this week to discuss innovative shore protection technologies. Product designers, vendors, city and county representatives and state representatives participated in the two day conference to explore erosion control technologies and state permitting for projects.
“Restoring and maintaining critically eroding shorelines provides essential protection for our coastal communities and offers additional habitat for wildlife,” said Michael R. Barnett, P.E., Chief of DEP’s Bureau of Beaches & Coastal Systems. “Innovative techniques for protecting the beach and dune system allow us to explore additional opportunities that could save taxpayer dollars while effectively controlling erosion.”
During the workshop, entrepreneurs and vendors gave presentations showcasing their ideas and products, and DEP staff provided information on rules and procedures for permitting and funding pilot projects in the state. More than fifteen organizations introduced different erosion control techniques, including a description of the product or idea, prior uses, drawings and results of monitoring studies.
For more info : DEP INFO
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CONTACT: Sarah Williams, (850) 245-2112
DEP HOSTS WORKSHOP ON PROTECTING FLORIDA’S COASTLINE
--Meeting will explore new beach management and erosion control technologies--
TALLAHASSEE – The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems hosted a workshop this week to discuss innovative shore protection technologies. Product designers, vendors, city and county representatives and state representatives participated in the two day conference to explore erosion control technologies and state permitting for projects.
“Restoring and maintaining critically eroding shorelines provides essential protection for our coastal communities and offers additional habitat for wildlife,” said Michael R. Barnett, P.E., Chief of DEP’s Bureau of Beaches & Coastal Systems. “Innovative techniques for protecting the beach and dune system allow us to explore additional opportunities that could save taxpayer dollars while effectively controlling erosion.”
During the workshop, entrepreneurs and vendors gave presentations showcasing their ideas and products, and DEP staff provided information on rules and procedures for permitting and funding pilot projects in the state. More than fifteen organizations introduced different erosion control techniques, including a description of the product or idea, prior uses, drawings and results of monitoring studies.
For more info : DEP INFO
Scroll down to Hot topics... Presentations will be posted soon
