Dune Science Group to head protection project for the city

The city of Fernandina Beach will apply for a grant to build a walkover on the north end of the island while also implementing a plan to rebuild the dune that runs along Ocean Avenue, thanks to the generosity of a resident. At the Sept. 1 City Commission meeting, a grant application to the...

  • This beach access along Ocean Avenue is a breach of the dune, which creates a flooding hazard. The dune, says coastal geomorphologist Dr. Frank Hopf, protects the north end of Amelia Island from storm surge, and is being damaged by people walking through it to access the beach. The city says it will apply for a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for funds to build a walkover at the location to protect the dune from damage. Julia Roberts/News-Leader
    This beach access along Ocean Avenue is a breach of the dune, which creates a flooding hazard. The dune, says coastal geomorphologist Dr. Frank Hopf, protects the north end of Amelia Island from storm surge, and is being damaged by people walking through it to access the beach. The city says it will apply for a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for funds to build a walkover at the location to protect the dune from damage. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

    The city of Fernandina Beach will apply for a grant to build a walkover on the north end of the island while also implementing a plan to rebuild the dune that runs along Ocean Avenue, thanks to the ge…