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Dr. Bridal warns that building basements on barrier islands could disrupt vital freshwater sources, urging Jupiter Island to rethink its coastal construction strategies.

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Coastal engineer tells Jupiter Island commissioners basements are risky and codes are complex
Coastal engineer Dr. Bridal urged caution on basements and below‑grade work on barrier islands, explaining FEMA zones, the Coastal Construction Control Line and building‑code constraints and recommending groundwater study, higher freeboard or adjacent‑zone regulations.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM