Great news for our shoreline! The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) commission recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Sanibel to advance beach restoration efforts.
The agreement allows Sanibel to “piggyback” off the CEPD’s existing contract with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock for the North Sanibel Beach Renourishment Project. This will enable the city to place approximately 300,000 cubic yards of sand along the northern stretch, from near the former Mad Hatter to Bowman’s Beach Park.
In exchange for utilizing the contract, the City of Sanibel will pay the CEPD $168,602.07 for costs and expenses.
This unanimous decision ensures both Captiva’s and Sanibel’s vital beach projects can move ahead efficiently. Additionally, the commission directed staff to immediately proceed with a temporary “phase I” trial for clearing dune walkways.
This cooperation is essential for protecting and restoring our beautiful beaches!
