Beachfront Construction/Dune Protection Permits (25BF-077)

As chair of the Surfrider Foundation Galveston chapter, she emphasized the importance of dunes for coastal defense and wildlife, advocating for natural resources to be prioritized in development and for fewer walkovers.

Expressed full support for the project, having reviewed the plans and mitigation strategy.

Raised concerns about infrastructure responsibility, traffic impact, flood mitigation, and lack of developer transparency regarding the Margaritaville development.

Requested that correspondence regarding scientific research and recommendations for habitat preservation, wildlife corridors, and wetland buffers for the Margaritaville site be distributed to the Planning Commission.

Speaking on behalf of community members and researchers, she raised concerns about habitat protection and wildlife coexistence, urging consideration of wildlife corridors, wetland buffers, and protection of the Margaritaville North Tract.

Expressed surprise at the proposed walkovers, calling them 'walkovers to nowhere' due to a lack of public plans for the development they would serve. He urged for more transparency and a bigger plan for flood mitigation and infrastructure.

As Ocean Program Director for Turtle Island Restoration Network, she highlighted the negative impacts of walkovers on coastal ecosystems, wildlife, and dune stability, and questioned the mitigation measures for the three proposed walkovers.