Goals

The Beach and Dune Protection Program

1. Help coastal property owners and local governments maintain a healthy beach/dune system

    

2. Assist local governments in managing our coast so that the interests of both the public and private landowners are protected

    

3. Reduce the erosion of public beaches and discourage erosion-response methods such as rigid shorefront structures that can have a harmful impact on the environment and public and private property

    

4. Reduce flood losses and minimize loss of life and property

    

5. Protect the public's right of access to, use of, and enjoyment of the public beach

    

6. Ensure timely and predictable governmental decision-making and permitting processes

    

7. Educate the public about coastal issues