Flagler County

Flagler County receives $17 million to help fix coastal erosion

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

Large amounts of sand washes up on Flagler County beach after Hurricane Nicole Flagler County estimates that Nicole will cost it a total of $23.7 million in damage. (Flagler County Emergency Management /Flagler County Emergency Management)

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection gave Flagler County funding to address coastal erosion.

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Flagler County will receive $17 million as part of the 2022 Special Session Funding.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he would award $100 million to help restore Florida’s coasts.

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According to a release, Flagler County received the third-highest funding.

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole left the beach and dune system fragile.

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The county also received $5 million in aid from the FDEP in November.

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Video: Gov. DeSantis announces $100 million to help fund Florida dune restoration (WFTV)

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