Information showing that these conditions apply to the proposed seawall must be submitted to the Department

99 Vegetation is a natural and inexpensive way to stabilize your shoreline. It Know what you need before you build... can be used alone or in combination with other methods. Vegetation such as bulrush, arrowhead, blackrush, or Spartina may be planted directly into the soil or with a fiber mat for added stability. Planting of indigenous (native) vegetation by a private homeowner may not require a permit or sovereign submerged lands authorization from DEP. Riprap, which consists of loose boulders, rocks, or clean concrete rubble, can be placed along the water's edge to stabilize your shoreline and disperse the energy of the waves. A permit may be required for installation of riprap. For additional information, please contact your DEP District office at one of the following locations: NW Dist. SHORELINE STABILIZATION NE Dist.Northwest District: and the Department of Environmental Protection 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, Florida 32502-5794 Cent. (850) 595-8300 DEP regulates construction of seawalls, riprap, and other shoreline stabilization Dist.structures in order to protect Florida’s fragile waterways, the beach and dune SW Northeast District: system, and upland property along the shoreline. Also, the State owns the Dist. submerged lands on which many of these structures are built. Therefore, prior to 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite B200 SE construction, you may need to obtain a permit from DEP to build a seawall or ...