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South Summerhaven residents propose phased coastal resiliency plan; commission asks staff to vet costs
Summary
A community coalition requested county support and an initial $250,000 to begin a phased plan to reopen and renourish the Summerhaven River and rebuild dunes. Commissioners praised the community effort and directed staff to analyze permitting, costs and funding options before returning to the board.
Residents and a local resiliency group presented a multi‑phase plan to restore the Summerhaven River and stabilize adjacent beaches, seeking county partnership and initial funding to begin excavation and dune work.
Denise Cochran of the Summerhaven Resiliency Coalition (SHREK) and allied community groups described a history of erosion and sand infilling that has reduced salt marsh and oyster habitat and caused frequent flooding. Presenters said the plan had engineering input and…
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