Erosion Control Mistakes on Alligator Point, FL

Dear Editor,

Franklin County is at it again, placing more armor and rocks on Alligator Point. When will they stop repeating the same cycle of mistakes? When will they begin to understand beach dynamics? When will they stop endangering the public and private safety of Alligator Point? When will they undo years worth of inept and dangerous coastal management practices? When will it be understood that rocks and armored structures are unnatural on Florida's beaches and lead to induced-erosion through scouring, breaching, and flanking actions that destroy our precious coast and prevent natural healing processes? When will authorities and courts begin legal actions to stop Franklin County's reckless actions and violations? How soon will it be before our community is further blighted by graffiti on these structures? How long will it be before a storm shifts these barricades onto the highway and beyond? When will these barricades be first hit by a motorist? When will someone become seriously injured climbing over the barricades or all the rocks that are on the beach and in the water? When will Franklin County ever learn?

Bill Wargo, Director
Alligator Point Sea Turtle Patrol, Inc.
1295 Angus Morrison Road
Alligator Point, FL 32346
(850) 349-2295