Disaster Recovery Site - Alligator Creek N. Access Channel and North Branch Main Canal
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways and shoaling.
Disaster Recovery Site - Buena Vista Access Channel
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
A significant amount of sediment was pushed into the lagoon creating navigation and environmental issues.
Disaster Recovery Site - Harbour Heights Access Channels
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused land washouts and runoff into MSBU waterways, with strong tides causing shoaling that reduced water depths, restricted flow, and created navigation hazards.
Disaster Recovery Site - Manasota Key, Don Pedro, Knight Island Beach Erosion
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused severe shoreline erosion at Manasota Key, Don Pedro, and Stump Pass, displacing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand. The dune system and seawalls were heavily damaged, exposing properties to storm risks. Additional damage affected beach fill, mangrove roots, riprap, pavilions, sidewalks, boat ramps, and docks, many of which need repair or replacement.
Disaster Recovery Site - Pirate Harbor Waterway System
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian impacted MSBU waterways and caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways. Strong tidal activity also led to shoaling.
Disaster Recovery Site - South Gulf Cove Access Channel
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways.
Disaster Recovery Site - Suncoast Waterway System
Last Updated: 05/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways.
Disaster Recovery Site - Ainger Creek Park
Last Updated: 05/07/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
The site suffered significant waterfront and structural damage, including erosion, seawall displacement, and exposed mangrove roots. Several piers were damaged, along with the boat ramp, storm drain protections, and shoreline. Storm surges caused waterway fill, requiring dredging and reinforcement. Additional damage affected parking bumpers, containers, and signage.
Disaster Recovery Site - Allapatchee Shores Park
Last Updated: 05/07/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Erosion to the kayak launch and stormwater outfall areas. Stormwater outfall retention wall damage.



