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Coastal Resources refers to the natural resources and/or artificial structures associated with Palm Beach County's coastal and inshore waters as well as the associated natural resources. Coastal projects managed by the County's Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) include the construction and monitoring of major shoreline restoration, coastal mapping, artificial reef construction, and sea turtle nest monitoring and protection.

To view conditions on County beaches in real time, click on View Beach Cams.

• Presentation 2/16, Population of Sea Turtles in Lake Worth Lagoon [PDF]
• Grand Opening 2/29 - Snook Islands Natural Area Public Use Facilities [PDF]
• Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail is open for hiking, cycling, & horseback riding.
• Learn how PBC Manatee Patrols are making a difference.
• The numbers are in! See what ERM Volunteers Accomplished [PDF] in 2011.
• See the latest edition of Environmental Times, Winter 2011! [PDF]
• Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative Boat Tour highlights lagoon restoration projects.
• ERM launches "Explore a County Natural Area" at your local library.
• Memorial Benches [PDF] can now be donated for placement in PBC Natural Areas.
• Online Ibis Isle Restoration Project Slide Show with Audio [PDF/5 MB/5 minutes]
• Read about current Environmental Restoration and Natural Areas projects.