Committee to review access to beaches

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People walking to and from the beach often damage the dunes that protect Amelia Island from flooding and storm surge. Having accesses, platforms over the dunes and designated paths to walk through the dunes helps mitigate damage to the dunes. However, walkovers – and to a lesser extent...

  • While the ADA ramp and Mobi-Mat that provide access to the beach at Main Beach are in good shape, allowing those in wheelchairs and with limited mobility to get out on the beach, the ADA ramp at Seaside Park has been overtaken by the dune. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    While the ADA ramp and Mobi-Mat that provide access to the beach at Main Beach are in good shape, allowing those in wheelchairs and with limited mobility to get out on the beach, the ADA ramp at Seaside Park has been overtaken by the dune. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
People walking to and from the beach often damage the dunes that protect Amelia Island from flooding and storm surge. Having accesses, platforms over the dunes and designated paths to walk through…

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