Sarasota County

Flagler County ShorelineThe City of Sarasota requested federal assistance with shore erosion more than a decade ago, and Congress directed the Corps of Engineers to construct the Lido Key Project as part of the Sarasota County Hurricane and Storm Reduction Project. The Corps conducted an Environmental Assessment in 2002, with a Feasibility Report Addendum in 2004. The Corps report describes a preferred plan with nourishment of an 80-foot wide beach berm on 1.56 miles of shoreline and a groin field at the southern limits of the project. The nourishment would require sand placement at approximate five-year intervals for 50 years.

The offshore sand sources evaluated in the report for Lido Key did not contain sand that meets current Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s criteria. A subsequent sand search was conducted to identify other sources; however, no
compatible offshore sand was identified within an economically feasible distance of Lido Key. The high cost associated with bringing in offshore, compatible sand would have far outweighed the federal project's benefits and negated federal interest in the project.

Public Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment

The Corps invites public comment on the Lido Key sand source Draft Environmental Assessment.

The public comment period is open through May 14, 2015.

The Corps of Engineers welcomes views, comments, and information about resources and important features within the described project area. The Draft Environmental Assessment is available for review at http://1.usa.gov/1NJEDL7. The Corps invites comments on this document through May 14, 2015. Please submit comments via email to Aubree.G.Hershorin@usace.army.mil or via mail to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville District
Planning and Policy Division, Environmental Branch
Attn: Aubree Hershorin, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 4970
Jacksonville, FL 32232-0019

Lido Key Draft Environmental Assessment Documents