Coquina Beach Renourishment Project Nears Completion in Bradenton
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What happened
A beach renourishment project at Coquina Beach is nearing completion, following damage sustained from Hurricane Idalia. Dredging and sand discharge operations concluded last week, according to Manatee County officials. The project aims to restore nearly one mile of Coquina Beach using 63,450 cubic yards of sand. The work is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at a 75% cost share.
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Why it matters
The remaining project costs are being split evenly between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Manatee County. The project involves localized closures as the active work area shifts, though the rest of Coquina Beach remains open to the public.
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Who's involved
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyProvides 75% of the funding for the beach renourishment project.
- Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionShares responsibility for the remaining project costs.
- Manatee CountyShares responsibility for the remaining project costs.
- BradentonLocation of the beach undergoing restoration.
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The entities involved
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida government agency
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Manatee County
county in Florida, United States
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- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has filed a lawsuit concerning its data collection practices in the state.