Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brevard County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment with medium priority
South Beaches dune project maintenance
Ongoing maintenance of the South Beaches dunes was on the consent agenda. Healthy dunes protect beachfront homes from storm surge and erosion.
Highway 528 Wildlife Crossing Feasibility Study
A grant and agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to study improving water, fish, and wildlife passage under Highway 528 across the Banana River — an environmental connectivity project for the Indian River Lagoon area.
Sunshine State mine third phase
The Board approved the third phase of a working mine off Babcock Street — 78 acres of new mining cells within about 186 acres, near the Sebastian Preserve and Goodwin's. Chair Altman pressed on wetlands, depth and aquifer risks before supporting approval.