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Conservation
DUNES CONSERVATION
R ESPEC T
HOW CAN YOU HELP
Florida State Statute 161.053,
Flagler Beach City Ordinance
5.02.04.
The natural sand dunes that
line the gorgeous shores
along Scenic Highway A1A are
more than massive piles of
wind-blown sand. Natural
dunes play a much larger part
in beach conservation than
most beach-goers might
expect, which is why we have
to do everything we can to
protect them.
Together, we must create a
culture of respect for the
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R ES T OR E
Only access the beach using the approved stairs and access
points. Do not walk, slide, jump or throw items down the dunes.
beaches, so we can continue
to restore them and revive
them for generations to
come. Let’s protect the dunes
as carefully as they protect
us! Help us Dodge the Dunes.
Our coastal lifestyle depends
on the natural dunes for a
variety of reasons. They
provide the first line of
defense against ocean storms
for our homes, restaurants
and businesses, as well as
inland
and
coastal
ecosystems. Dunes create the
signature coastline and
beautiful beaches that attract
locals and visitors alike. They
also provide homes to plants
and animals such as the legally
protected nesting sea turtles
that grace our shores.
Make sure you “Dodge the
Dunes” by avoiding any
walking, parking or driving on
any grass or plants on the
oceanside of A1A.
DodgetheDunes.com
Facebook: Dodge the Dunes
For all the latest updates
and information!
Did you know that dune grass
grows by the inch, but dies
by the foot and it only
takes ten steps to destroy it!
Restoration of the dunes
can take months or years to
complete, but the
establishment of natural
dunes is key to protecting our
economy and natural coastal
treasures. Our fragile dune
beach grass anchors sand in
place and can be damaged by
foot and vehicle traffic,
causing erosion. Without
vegetation, dunes would be
lost to the effects of wave, rain
and wind erosion.
REVIVE
The renourishment and
revival of our natural dunes
will continue to make Palm
Coast and the Flagler Beaches
a beautiful destination and
home. We have to look
towards the future, not only to
ensure the survival of
endangered species and the
protection of our economy,
but also to maintain one of our
area’s most valuable assets.
We owe it to future
generations to respect, restore
and revive the beaches so that
they too can enjoy the beauty
of the coastline.
— Lucky the Loggerhead
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