John U. Lloyd Beach State Park Dune Restoration Pilot Project

About the Program

Category: County Resiliency (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

The Natural Resources Planning and Management Division (NRPMD) is responsible for developing and implementing the Broward County’s beach management program. With an increasing awareness of the impacts of severe weather and sea level rise on coastal erosion, the County has sought to expand the integration of sand dunes in our regional shore protection strategy while also raising community awareness about the importance of these natural features to community resilience. This project was undertaken as a piloted demonstration of a partnership strategy in regional dune conservation and restoration. This pilot involved collaboration with Broward County, Keep Broward Beautiful, the State of Florida Park Service, and the Youth Environmental Alliance, a local non-profit organization. The goal of the pilot project was to demonstrate the power of partnership and community engagement in the restoration of sand dunes in John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. The involvement of community youth would foster a sense of personal accomplishment and awareness of the importance of environmental stewardship, and help instill an appreciation for shoreline resilience strategies. The project was funded by a 2013 Keep America Beautiful/Waste Management ThinkGreen® Grant. The pilot project has received strong community support and serves as a model for program development.