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fences , and the Vero Beach Prefabricated Erosion Prevention (PEP) reef project off Humiston <br /> Park, known as a breakwater system . <br /> 2. B. 2. OTHER COASTAL STRUCTURES <br /> Michael Walther, M . S . , P . E . Coastal Technology Corporation, using a PowerPoint <br /> Presentation (on file) spoke about the two offshore coastal structures (groins and breakwater <br /> systems) used throughout Florida. He identified and analyzed the Florida Statutes relating to <br /> Florida' s Beach Management Program ; discussed the theories and performance of groin and <br /> breakwater structures , and displayed aerial examples of how these structures are used to protect <br /> shoreline areas . Mr . Walther elaborated on the data that was collected and analyzed on the PEP <br /> Reef project in Vero Beach; he discussed the previously proposed multi-purpose reef in Brevard <br /> County; provided examples of the submerged breakwaters and groins in Palm Beach County ; <br /> and gave an overview regarding the use of concrete reef balls in Dade County . He concluded his <br /> presentation by highlighting the impacts to adjacent shorelines and the submerged structures that <br /> could minimize or avoid these impacts . <br /> Jimmy Egan , Green Resources Council , questioned the success and downdrift of sand <br /> since the placement of the PEP reef. <br /> Renee Renzi, Waverly Place , questioned how many groins the County would require, <br /> and how the cost would compare to the replacement of sand . <br /> f <br /> Pete Sharman , Sebastian, did not feel beach erosion could be controlled, and suggested <br /> creating a permanent barrier reef out of concrete rubble . <br /> Tom Hammond , Vero Beach, wanted to know when and where most of the beach <br /> erosion occurs . <br /> Joint Meeting — Coastal Structures Workshop <br /> 8K 14 ! PG 422 <br /> September 19 , 2011 4 <br />