Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Florida Open Beach Act
Source: www.surfrider.org
INITIATIVES
Florida Open Beach Act
Initiative: Beach Access
Description: The Florida Open Beaches Act would ensure that citizens are able to access Florida beaches, all of which are designated as public shore land under the Florida Constitution. A key feature of the act addresses the increasingly problematic issue of gaining perpendicular access as the coast becomes more further developed. Among U.S.'s three largest coastal states, only Florida does not have a comprehensive law to protect citizens' access to public beaches. We scored an important victory in early 2005 by securing a legislative sponsor for the act. We continue to gather public support for this act.
Contact Email: emazzarella@surfrider.org
INITIATIVES
Florida Open Beach Act
Initiative: Beach Access
Description: The Florida Open Beaches Act would ensure that citizens are able to access Florida beaches, all of which are designated as public shore land under the Florida Constitution. A key feature of the act addresses the increasingly problematic issue of gaining perpendicular access as the coast becomes more further developed. Among U.S.'s three largest coastal states, only Florida does not have a comprehensive law to protect citizens' access to public beaches. We scored an important victory in early 2005 by securing a legislative sponsor for the act. We continue to gather public support for this act.
Contact Email: emazzarella@surfrider.org
