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Committee seeks wider public engagement: education, volunteer programs and partnerships to protect dunes and wildlife
Summary
Members proposed a year-round public engagement campaign—partnering with the library, hotels, Sea Turtle Conservancy, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and local colleges—to educate visitors and residents on dune preservation, turtle protection and beach stewardship.
The committee discussed outreach and education as a core tool for protecting dunes, wildlife and beach quality. Members proposed a coordinated program of seasonal public education (e.g., ‘‘turtle awareness’’ during nesting season), expanded volunteer beach cleanups, dune-planting events and partnerships with organizations such as the Sea Turtle…
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