Treasure Island & Long Key Beach Nourishment

Overview

Nourishment of Pass-a-Grille Beach is expected to occur in summer 2024. Information about the project can be found on the project website. Nourishment of Sunshine Beach, Sunset Beach and Upham Beach is on hold.

A new 50-year authorization for nourishment of these beaches is pending funding at the federal level. If approved, the next authorization will provide funding for nourishment for another 50 years. For more information on the authorization process, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project page for Pinellas County.

Background

The Treasure Island nourishment project in 1969 was the first segment of the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project that was nourished since its authorization by Congress in 1966.  Upham Beach in St. Pete Beach followed in 1980 and Pass-a-Grille Beach in 1986.  These beaches are generally nourished on a 4-5-year cycle, with Pass-a-Grille being nourished every 10 years. Without nourishment projects, there would be little-to-no beach habitat, storm protection or recreational area.