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Shorebird nests delay Amelia Island dredging

By Steven Ponson
Published on June 14, 2024 at 12:17 pm

The start of a dredging project near the southern point of Amelia Island is getting pushed back to later this year.

The Army Corps of Engineers says the project to remove 550,000 cubic yards of materials from the floor of the Nassau River and nearby waterways has been delayed until early October because of shorebird nests along the staging area at Amelia Island State Park.

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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, shorebirds are particularly sensitive to human interactions.

During the dredging project, engineers and state officials will also be monitoring for sea turtle nests along the staging area.

author image Reporter, WJCT News 89.9 Steven Ponson has six years of experience covering news in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Prior to arriving on the First Coast, Steven also worked in radio in Orlando. He attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a degree in radio and television. Steven has been a reporter, producer, anchor and board operator. Outside of work, Steven loves to watch sports, cook delicious cajun food (as any good Louisiana native does) and spend time outdoors.
author image Reporter, WJCT News 89.9 Steven Ponson has six years of experience covering news in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Prior to arriving on the First Coast, Steven also worked in radio in Orlando. He attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a degree in radio and television. Steven has been a reporter, producer, anchor and board operator. Outside of work, Steven loves to watch sports, cook delicious cajun food (as any good Louisiana native does) and spend time outdoors.

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