Free Upham Beach
Over 1.5 million dollars of taxpayers money was spent on a 2004 experimental project to save Upham Beach. Geotextile tubes were placed in an effort to slow the sand erosion process on a wave-breaking beach. Today, and since the middle of 2006, these yellow tubes are exposed and can been seen lining the Gulf shore.Costly repairs are scheduled to begin in May 2008 to include a beach re-nourishment. In addition, a "rock jetty" replacement structure looms on the horizon - currently slated for 2009.We, the undersigned, are joining one voice to say Upham beach is not a place for experimentation. The Geotextile tubes are a danger to the public, ineffective, and a waste of taxpayer money. We respectfully ask that no further funding be spent on the structures - except for their removal. We request the State of Florida, Pinellas County, and City of St Pete Beach to Free Upham Beach of the five (5) man made objects.
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