Only one year after renourishment at Boca Raton, both the variety and number of offshore marine species more than doubled. The quality of our beaches is a reflection of the quality of life in Lee County. Beaches are the lifeblood of recreational activities in Lee County. Whether you are a fisherman, boater, sailor, swimmer, snorkeler, diver, sheller or sunbather, you benefit from healthy beaches. And, likewise, when our beaches become unhealthy or disappear, we will pay the consequences of fewer enjoyable recreational activities.
Nobody wants to go fishing and catch no fish, or go shelling and find no shells.
Beaches are important infrastructure for recreation, which deserve the same care and attention as our roadways, parks, jails and other public works. The goal of the Coastal Advisory Council is to effectively and wisely advise our county commisioners about managing our beaches and coastal systems. To make this happen, we need your help, your attention to the problem, and your willingness to help us assess the cost and benefits of various approches to beach management. Beaches affect our everyday lives. Healthy beaches fuel our tourist economy, which, in turn, benefits not only our livelihood, but our quality of life.