St. Johns County drops Shore Drive Trail, redirects funds to San Sebastian River park renamed for Waldron family After public feedback and design changes, the county commission discontinued the Shore Drive Trail and unanimously redirected the trail funds to the San Sebastian River Park project, which the board renamed the Waldron Family Park; staff will begin property negotiations under the LAMP priorities.

St. Johns County has officially scrapped plans for the Shore Drive Trail, redirecting funds to enhance the newly named Waldron Family Park along the San Sebastian River.

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EPC legal staff outlines 2026 bills affecting coastal resiliency, easements and local enforcement EPC counsel Beth Lee summarized bills tracked during the 2026 legislative session, including nature-based coastal resiliency bills (SB 302, HB 1035), sovereign-immunity proposals (HB 145, SB 1366), wetland buffer language (HB 479, SB 718), conservation-easement release measures and public-records timing bills.

EPC's Beth Lee reveals critical updates on legislative bills that could reshape Florida’s coastal resilience and water management strategies!

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Subcommittee reports CS/HB 1417 favorably after amendment, amid questions on septic rules and DEP authority The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee approved a committee substitute for House Bill 1417, a DEP agency package addressing ecosystem restoration, septic system permitting and coastal resiliency contracts. Members pressed sponsors on permit-renewal and reporting changes, a 10-acre exemption, and DEP's role in public-private partnerships; the amendment restoring ARC membership passed and public witnesses voiced support.

House Bill 1417 is set to reshape Florida's environmental landscape, but questions arise over septic regulations and DEP's authority—what's at stake for our ecosystems?

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Water and wastewater heads warn of drought pressure, Surfside upgrades, and coastal resiliency needs Water and wastewater officials told the committee drought conditions and rising material costs threaten revenue, and major capital work — a $5.4M phase for the treatment plant, a pump station for Surfside conveyance and a vac‑truck pretreatment system — are planned. Officials also said they received a $250,000 coastal resiliency grant.

Drought conditions and rising costs threaten Nantucket's water and wastewater systems, but ambitious upgrades and a new resiliency grant are on the horizon.

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Subcommittee advances DEP agency package after adopting solar stormwater BMP amendment The committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the Department of Environmental Protection agency package and accepted an amendment directing DEP to establish stormwater best management practices for land-based solar facilities; the amended strike-all was reported favorably.

Florida's DEP agency package just got a major boost with a new amendment for stormwater best practices on solar sites—could this be a game changer for environmental resilience?

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Friends of the Dunes spotlights coastal resiliency, trails and education at Humboldt Coastal Nature Center A Friends of the Dunes representative described the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, the organization's stewardship work removing invasive plants to boost dune resiliency and public programs at the Stamps Family Dune House, which sits minutes from the beach.

Discover how Friends of the Dunes is enhancing coastal resilience and inviting the community to explore the beautiful trails and educational programs at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center!

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Walton County consultants recommend codified reserve policy; urge separate protection for beach‑renourishment funds Consultants proposed a reserve-fund framework that prioritizes beach renourishment, destination development and traffic mitigation; they reviewed existing reserve balances ("a little over $60,000,000" for beach renourishment; total reserves about $167,000,000) and suggested testing a 5% budgeting rule as a high-level modeling approach.

Walton County officials are considering a new reserve-fund policy that could reshape how millions are allocated for beach renourishment and tourism development.

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Carpinteria committee reviews Coastal Commission comments on draft general plan City planning staff summarized written and meeting comments from the California Coastal Commission on the draft general plan, including recommended changes to glossary terms, land‑use takings policy, ESHA buffers, visual resource reviews, circulation (VMT/parking) policies, and coastal resiliency (sea level rise). Committee members and members of ­

The Carpinteria committee is reshaping its General Plan with crucial recommendations from the California Coastal Commission to enhance environmental protections and community resilience.

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The ELM Action Fund endorses Keith Sonia for Beverly City Council At-Large!

With more than 2 decades of experience in government & politics, he is focused on improving #CoastalResiliency, reducing #GHGEmissions & investing in #ClimateMitigation.

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Nantucket Historic District Commission Denies Parking Expansion Request for 126 Main Street Commission votes against adding parking space on lawn, citing inappropriate materials and location.

The Nantucket Historic District Commission takes bold steps to preserve the island's charm by refining development plans and enhancing accountability in historic approvals.

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Corpus Christi City Council Reviews Coastal Resiliency and Street Reconstruction Projects City Council prioritizes coastal resiliency projects and addresses public concerns over funding.

The Corpus Christi City Council is taking bold steps to prioritize coastal resiliency and address critical infrastructure issues—will their decisions shape the future of the city?

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Town Council Approves Motion for Backyard Chicken Ordinance Amendment Council unanimously supports motion to amend ordinance for backyard chickens.

Chesapeake Beach is buzzing with excitement as the Planning Commission unanimously supports a backyard chicken ordinance, paving the way for a clucking good time in the community!

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Committee Plans Chesapeake Bay Resiliency Updates and Styrofoam Ban Discussion Committee to review Chesapeake Bay resilience updates and styrofoam ban exemptions in August.

Lancaster County is gearing up for pivotal changes in environmental regulations, including a crucial ban on styrofoam in restaurants and updates to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.

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Nantucket Committee rates site designs highly for sustainability and thoughtful planning Committee members unanimously praise site designs for sustainability and community considerations.

Nantucket's Evaluation Committee has praised innovative site designs that prioritize sustainability and community needs, but will visitor parking become a sticking point in the permitting process?

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Nantucket launches tailored Climate Action Plan to enhance coastal resiliency efforts Nantucket develops plan addressing environmental impacts aligned with coastal resiliency and sustainability goals.

Nantucket is taking bold steps to tackle climate change with a tailored Climate Action Plan aimed at enhancing coastal resiliency and sustainability.

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Interested in physics-based hydrodynamic modeling of compound surge & rainfall-driven flooding from #TCs & #ETCs in a warming climate? Check out our latest paper in #Earth'sFuture:
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Students in grades K-12, don't forget to submit your artwork for our Dune Sign Student Art Contest. You may see your artwork at the beach and there are prizes! The deadline is March 7th. Visit our website to learn more: https://seagrant.whoi.edu/dune-art/
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NYC Climate Justice Agenda 2020 NYC Climate Justice Agenda A Critical Decade for Cli...

Investments in #CoastalResiliency is not meeting the pace of urgent climate risks. Eight years after Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers are still waiting for needed coastal protections & shoreline resiliency. #WorkingWaterfronts #ClimateJusticeAgenda Read more: https://bit.ly/2qFLAIE

Does New York City Need a Sea Wall? Your Chance to Weigh ... The federal agency has identified alternatives—some very ...

NYC's coastal protection projects must use nature-based solutions to storm surge, and abide by community priorities that demand co-benefits like waterfront parks and job opportunities. Read more: https://bit.ly/2Fb9iUs #CoastalResiliency #ClimateJustice @THEPOINTCDC @GOLESNYC