Statement of Function
The Coastal Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the management of issues relating to the County's beaches and coastal environments. A major function is the implementation of the County's Beach Preservation Plan, which calls for the restoration of critically eroding beach segments with sand from offshore sources. The Division is also responsible for developing and implementing a Habitat Conservation Plan for sea turtles, in order to authorize the County to issue emergency shoreline protection permits to residents whose properties are threatened by acute beach erosion. The division also serves as a resource for the public and other County Departments to provide information and advice on beach erosion and coastal armoring, and also manages the County's artificial reef program.

Habitat Conservation Plan for the Protection of Sea Turtles on the eroding beaches of Indian River County, Florida. Annual Report - 2006 Annual Report - 2005 Beach Preservation Plan Conditions Analysis For coastal issues resulting from tropical Storms or hurricanes Contact: Jonathan Gorham - Indian River County Coastal Resources Manager or James Gray, Jr. - Indian River County Coastal Engineer Contact Information Learn about Indian River County's eight offshore artificial reefs. More information