The Florida Shore & Beach
Preservation Association is a very different kind of state
association—which is the source of our effectiveness.
On the one hand, we function as a "league of cities
and counties" on beach and coastal issues. Most coastal cities and
counties are members. This gives us enormous clout in the Florida
Legislature.
On the other hand, FSBPA represents more than 1,000 private
citizens concerned about beach preservation. We provide these citizens with
a forum and a strong voice. This public-private partnership is vital to get
local beach projects off the ground.
How FSBPA Functions
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Lobbying the Florida Legislature and Congress on beach
preservation issues and funding.
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Working with local, state and federal agencies to
promote beach preservation projects.
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* Through publications and conferences, educating
public officials and the general public on the best ways to deal with
erosion.
FSBPA, as the organizer for the National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology, is pleased to announce that the Florida Institute of Technology is leading a field trip along the central East Coast of Florida immediately following the conference close on Friday afternoon. This half day field trip will begin at the Crowne Plaza parking lot at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 5 and end 5:00 p.m. Field trip leaders will be Gary Zarillo of the Florida Institute of Technology and Kim Zarillo of S.E.A., Inc. The cost of this field trip is only $30, which includes transportation and food!
You may register and pay for this field trip along with your conference registration, or you may pay for the trip via check on-site at the conference. If you chose to pay via check on-site, please make sure you notify FSBPA (teri@fsbpa.com) of your planned attendance. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
