DUNE MAINTENANCE 2006 - 2007
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Overview

Dune Restoration was implemented February 27th through April 25th, 2006 to repair the erosion documented after hurricane Wilma. Dune Revegetation scheduled to begin as early as February 2007 will reestablish native vegetation lost during the severe beach and dune erosion of the 2004 hurricane season.  The dune revegetation project is under contract by Aquatic Plants of Florida, Inc. It is expected to be completed by the end of April 2007. The planting project will consist of a 12 foot wide strip of Sea Oats and other herbaceous, low growing native dune plants. The strip will run along the crest and seaward bluff of the constructed dunes.

Brevard County has collected letters of permission from beachfront property owners throughout the projects’ overall region (from Satellite Beach through properties just north of Sebastian Inlet, excluding properties in the South Reach from Flug Ave., Indialantic, to Spessard Holland Park). If you are such a property owner and have not been contacted by Brevard County (by letter), please e-mail Mike.Mcgarry@brevardcounty.us or call Mary Moody at (321) 633-2016 x56073 as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What properties are scheduled for revegetation?

With only a few exceptions, all Brevard County beachfront properties within Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, and southward toward Sebastian Inlet where sand berms (emergency dunes) were constructed during 2005 are eligible to receive free native vegetation.

A handful of beachfront properties have seawalls which intersect the mean high water line, such that any plants installed seaward of them would soon be washed away.  Revegetation will not occur seaward of such structures.

What are the characteristics of the native vegetation to be planted?

Will the plants block your view of the beach?  Absolutely not!  The native species selected for planting include only salt-tolerant grasses, vines, and short shrubs.  They have been selected on the basis of their aggressive growth habits—to help stabilize the dunes against erosion as quickly as possible—as well as their ability to survive the transitional shock of transplantation from containers to the harsh dune environment.  None of them will grow large enough to block one’s view of the beach.  A mix of species is being used to engender a healthy dune ecosystem.