|
The waterways program focuses on maintenance
dredging of navigable waterways to improve navigation and
boater safety, also for channel realignment and
environmental enhancement. An important difference from public dredging
projects is this program addresses citizen-initiated
dredging of canals and other established navigable waterways
between waterfront properties and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Sarasota County government
provides funding for the projects. The costs are paid back
by the owners of properties that benefit from the project.
Project assessments are tied to
the property, not the property owner. Sellers should
disclose to potential buyers any existing or foreseeable
dredge projects and the related assessment obligations of
the property owner.
 Click
on an area below to view information
about current projects.
Other program responsibilities:
- signage
- boat traffic management
- derelict vessel management
- boater safety and education
- sediment source abatement
Questions? E-mail
waterways@scgov.net or
contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask
for information on navigable waterways. |
