Feb 17, 2026Board meeting
Gulfport City Council City Council Meeting
The council meeting included a presentation on the proposal for a hybrid living shoreline project in the city, aimed at protecting infrastructure, reducing erosion, filtering water, and creating habitat. The presenter explained the benefits of using oyster domes and vegetation as part of the living shoreline. The council discussed the potential to apply for a Tampa Bay environmental financial grant to fund the project, noting the required one-to-one funding match and the potential for using in-kind services like volunteer work. The council expressed interest in further details regarding project costs and financial responsibilities and moved toward supporting the grant application process.