Coastal Management Program
Pinellas County is a peninsula with 35 miles of sandy beaches on 11 barrier islands. The sand is what attracts visitors from across the world and is vital to our way of life and our economy.
The long-term management of the county’s coastline involves shore protection programs, dune enhancements, monitoring and extensive partnering with beach communities, and state and federal agencies.
There are 12 beach municipalities on the Pinellas County barrier islands. They are responsible for short-term maintenance such as raking and cleaning, swim buoys and local ordinances regarding the use of their beaches.
Coastal Projects
- Visit Pinellas County’s Projects page to learn more about recent beach and coastal projects.
Related Information
- Beach Nourishment and Easements
- Beach Nourishment Funding
- Customary Use
- Dune Restoration
- Sand Key Barrier Island
- Sea Turtle Protection
- Shorebird Protection
- Pinellas County Healthy Beaches
- To report fishing violations and injured or dead marine mammals and sea turtles, please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922.