4th Annual Florida Resilience Conference featuring the 68th FSBPA Annual Meeting

The Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association was established in 1957 at a meeting when 37 local government and university leaders came together over their concerns about the growing problem of beach erosion that had virtually destroyed important resort beaches such as Miami Beach. They recognized that erosion was a statewide problem that couldn't be handled by individual cities and counties alone.

Since then, FSBPA has spearheaded virtually every important component of Florida's beach preservation program. Thanks largely to FSBPA's efforts, Florida leads the nation in beach preservation. Over 200 miles of beaches have been nourished. More projects are planned. On one hand, we function as a "league of cities and counties" on beach and coastal issues. Most coastal cities and counties are members. This gives us a respected voice on beach matters in Florida. On the other hand, FSBPA represents hundreds of private citizens concerned about beach preservation. We provide these citizens with a forum, access, and timely information.

Who Should Attend?

* Members of the Legislature and Legislative Staff
* State Environmental Resource Protection Agencies
* City and County Commissioners
* Tourist Development Councils and Convention & Visitors Bureaus
* Coastal Engineers and Coastal Industry Interests
* U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
* Inlet Districts and other Special Interest Districts
* Other General Government and Coastal/Ocean Associations
* Environmental Groups and Alliances
* Coastal Geologists and Biologists
* City and County Environmental Resource Managers and Beach Management Coordinators
* Community Associations and Citizen Beach Advisory Committees
* Coastal Residents and other Interested Citizens