Florida S0636 amends beach management laws to enhance state and local coordination for beach restoration and erosion control.

Florida S0636 revises the state's approach to beach management by requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to review specific data when designating beaches as critically eroded. The bill mandates that beaches with certain features and preserved funds be designated as critically eroded. It also requires local governments to develop strategic beach management plans, including analyses of compound flooding, property values, and environmentally sensitive areas. The bill aims to improve coordination between state, regional, and local planning efforts to manage beach erosion effectively.

Florida S0636 amends beach management laws to enhance state and local coordination for beach restoration and erosion control.

Florida S0636 revises the state's approach to beach management by requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to review specific data when designating beaches as critically eroded. The bill mandates that beaches with certain features and preserved funds be designated as critically eroded. It also requires local governments to develop strategic beach management plans, including analyses of compound flooding, property values, and environmentally sensitive areas. The bill aims to improve coordination between state, regional, and local planning efforts to manage beach erosion effectively.