Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
St. Johns County warns residents to follow coastal lighting rules as sea turtle nesting season begins
Summary
Maggie Basilewicz, environmental specialist for St. Johns County, announced that sea turtle nesting season runs May 1'Oct. 31 and urged residents and visitors to follow the county's coastal lighting ordinance, outlining three "golden rules" for exterior lighting and guidance for interior lighting.
Maggie Basilewicz, environmental specialist for St. Johns County, announced that sea turtle nesting season has begun on county beaches and runs from May 1 until Oct. 31. She said coastal lighting regulations and enforcement are in effect during that period to protect threatened and endangered sea turtle species.
Basilewicz said St. Johns County enforces…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

