The Army Corps of Engineers held a two-hour meeting with residents of Pinellas County, many of whom are suspicious of signing easements to allow the federal government to renourish several beaches.
Planning is currently underway for the final phase of the Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach nourishment project, conducted by Pinellas County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with
Florida beach erosion is reaching a critical point across most of the state. Dunes and sand are lost to hurricanes, tropical storms, and winter cold front that bring severe weather.