These are amounts that have been agreed to by both the House and Senate. In March of this year, Congressman Mica requested the Committee's support for United States Army Corps activities relating to the restoration of Rose Bay and the Ponce De Leon Inlet. RoseBay suffers from severe pollution and a buildup of muck, and its water circulation has long been cut off by the U.S. 1 bridges and an old causeway. Another long term water project we have secured assistance for is the Ponce De Leon Inlet.
Navigational safety remains a critical problem.
The Army Corps and the Ponce De Leon Port Authority have taken a two-pronged approach to resolving the problems at Ponce De Leon Inlet. One involves the emergency construction of a scour apron at the base of the north jetty. Operational and maintenance funds are vitally needed to perform this work which will prevent the jetty's collapse, help alleviate navigational obstructions and reduce safety hazards. A State of Florida water quality certificate has been granted and construction of the scour apron is ready to immediately proceed. In addition, the Army Corps and the Port Authority have developed a Restabilization Project which will bring long term stability to the jetties and the channel.