Page 4 - Jupiter West - March '24

Page 4, Jupiter West
Commissioner’s Update

Beach Restoration Efforts In of beach and dune restoration projects for the benefit of tourists, is not possible. The Singer Island Emergency Dune Restoration
is 50 percent complete, focusing on protecting county
residents and coastal property owners.
Palm Beach County Dunes are accumulations of wind-blown sand abutting the construction accesses and publicly accessible beach areas.
beach. They are stabilized by salt tolerant native plants that Coral Cove Emergency Dune Restoration will immediately
By Vice Mayor Maria Marino have deeply-penetrating, extensive root systems. As the plants follow completion of Singer Island and will focus on recovery
Palm Beach County’s 47- become buried, new roots develop on the recently buried stems of dune areas within the county park and adjacent public access
mile coastline is a playground while new stems emerge from the sand. Dunes help minimize areas. Coastal Resources Program staff are also working with
for millions of residents erosion and protect coastal infrastructure from storm damage. local Inlet Management District, municipal, state, and federal
and tourists each year. Our Recently you may have observed shoreline erosion. Our partners to facilitate restoration of affected major beach
beaches serve as one of the best beaches sustained moderate additional damage to a number of nourishment projects areas where appropriate.
defenses against wave damage previously identified “hot spot” areas of erosion through the The county’s dune restoration efforts are funded by a
caused by winter storms and end of 2023 as a result of repeated strong frontal storm systems portion of Tourist Development Council bed taxes which are
hurricanes. However, the and their associated onshore winds. Despite additional erosion used as a local match for state and federal grant dollars that
constant erosion of our beaches to these localized areas, we have observed natural recovery are contingent on providing public access to the sandy beach
is an undeniable reality and and sand accumulation over the past month as conditions area. The intent of our efforts are to maintain a beach and
maintaining the quality and have begun to normalize. These limited periods of recovery dune system using public dollars on a regional scale where
sustainability of beaches is of the highest importance. are more typical to the county’s winter beach season and a historic development has impacted the natural system’s ability
The Palm Beach County Department of Environmental number of positive indicators, such as seaward accumulation to respond to erosion.
Resources Management, through its Shoreline Enhancement of beach sand and significant nearshore sandbar formation, are We hope and expect that recent observations of natural
and Restoration Program, builds environmentally-sensitive, good indicators that sand perceivably lost to erosion in recent recovery will continue as conditions normalize and the
cost-effective projects to protect and restore the natural function months is still present in the coastal system and will continue significant amount of sand within nearshore coastal waters
of beaches and dunes. The department encourages improved to facilitate natural recovery. finds its way back onto dry beach areas.
sand management practices at inlets and promotes the removal The worst-hit dune-only county project areas have Your input on areas of concern is very helpful. As always,
of non-native vegetation from sand dunes. Since 1989, Palm emergency construction contracts in place to facilitate please contact me if I can be of assistance at (561) 355-2201
Beach County has participated in or constructed over 22 miles restoration of engineered dune systems where natural recovery or by email at MMarino@pbc.gov.

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around the world. She is also a leading voice on the importance
of early cancer detection and regular mammogram screenings.
During her impassioned monologue at the charity event for
CAHH, the Duchess urged her brother-in-law, King Charles, to
“keep fighting on” while thanking the charity for supporting her
family. “I want to thank you all for your kindness in supporting
my family members who are going through a hard time, and
we wish everyone well, every family in the world, that has been
diagnosed or who is going through a difficult time we wish them
well,” said the Duchess.
The Duchess of York was diagnosed with melanoma in Michelle Worth and Ramona Linda Lachman and Barbara Terri Schottenstein and Gabriel Licko and Gloria
January following her battle with breast cancer last year, and Singer Zand Nicole Wein Herman
her message about hope was inspiring to all in attendance. The
Duchess credits her daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess impression on everyone present in the room. With every accomplished individuals who have joined forces to support
Eugenie as being her strength during this challenging time. word she spoke, sincerity flowed, touching each heart with the mission of CAHH in supporting local cancer patients in
She also shared in her speech about a breakthrough for change a sprinkle of magic.” their time of need. Chairs are, the Grand Honorary Chair,
in prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors, Lutetium 177, All proceeds from this event support Cancer Alliance of Gloria Herman; International Chair, Ari Rifkin; Grand
and melanoma success with Rhenium-SCT. The Duchess is an Help & Hope’s mission of assisting local children, adults, and Benefactor Chairs, Virginia Gildea, Janet Levy, Lois Richards
advocate for ICPO and talked about how Sir Chris Evans saved families affected by cancer and helping with subsequent bills and Soula Rifkin; Benefactor Chairs, Martha Bilodeau,
Andy Taylor’s life with Lutetium 177. they acquire during the treatment and recovery process. Brenda Diuro, Donna Mulholland, David Sarama and Dan
Stanton Collemer, CEO The 2024 Shop The Day Away Luncheon began with Palm Drennen; Vice Chairs, Lori Berg, Sheila Buchbinder, Robin
of CAHH, expressed his Beach’s most fabulous silent auction, featuring hundreds of new Ganzert, Julie Kampf, Lisa Peterfreund–The Merrill G. &
gratitude towards the Duchess designer items, luxury brands, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Emita E. Hastings Foundation, Julie Rudolph and Barbara
for sharing some of the The silent auction also had a fantastic selection of new designer Zand; Ambassadors, Linda Adelson, Lee Alderton, Diane and
intimate moments of her life handbags, accessories, jewelry, home decor, beauty products, Peter Avonda, Chris Cox, Donna Craft, Elizabeth DeBrule,
during the 2024 Shop The Day men’s merchandise, and items for your pets. All of these items Rhonda Fischer, Susan Gibson, Connie Gordon, Victoria
Away Luncheon. were curated to suit the luxurious style of Palm Beach. Luxury Herbert, John Herrick, Linda Lachman, Rosemary Laphen,
“It was truly inspiring brands and fashion designers worldwide collaborated with local Terri Schottenstein, Renee Scott and Gail Worth; Auction
to have the Duchess of businesses in Palm Beach to support Cancer Alliance in their Chairs, Trish Caroll, Julie Kampf and Jennifer Kinsman;
York speak at our largest mission to assist cancer patients in the community. and Junior Chair, Samantha Marulli. The Media Sponsor
fundraising event, which After shopping for a good cause, guests enjoyed an elegant was Palm Beach Illustrated.
raised over $1 million for lunch and featured presentations with Jay Cashmere as emcee. About The Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope, Inc.
local families battling cancer. Arlette Gordon and Joseph and Max McNamara, served Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. is a Palm Beach
Her kindness, humor, and as chairs of the 2024 Shop The Day Away Luncheon, along County not-for-profit organization that eases the burden of
graciousness left a lasting Soula Rifkin and Ari Rifkin with Honorary Chairs Jacqui Michel, Laura Moore Tanne, qualified local cancer patients by paying a portion of their
and Michelle Worth. nonmedical bills, supplementing basic needs, and providing
The chairs were supported by Cancer Alliance of Help support and information resources. For more information
& Hope’s Leadership Group, a distinguished group of about Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, visit CAHH.org.

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