USACE calls for additional community participation to address coastal storm risks

by The 100 Companies June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023

USACE seeks public feedback and input on the draft initial array of alternatives that were formulated by local stakeholders and subject matter experts at the April 2023 charette. (Image courtesy of USACE)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites the public to attend upcoming information meetings for the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.

The study will identify and evaluate measures formulated to manage the risk of coastal storm surge flooding to residents, industries, businesses and infrastructure in Collier County.

Three public meetings are currently scheduled:

• Wed, June 21 (5-7 p.m.) – Marco Island Police Building

• Thu, June 22 (10 a.m.-noon) – South Regional Library

• Thu, June 22 (5-7 p.m.) – Naples Regional Library

Meetings start with a presentation followed by an open-house-style forum.

Learn more: GSACnaples.org.

– David Feight, Gulf Shore Association of Condominiums