Who we are

As an important division of the County of Volusia, Airport & Port Services team, the Ponce de Leon Inlet & Port District continues to progressively broaden its influential Coastal Zone Management role in East Volusia County.

Mission: To manage the Ponce de Leon Inlet and Port District, a dependent taxing district in East Volusia County, and to:

• Provide for the health and safety of citizens by managing the inlet, promoting access to and utilization of the navigable waterways of the district for water-dependent recreational and commercial facilities
• To encourage and assist in marine-related economic development and redevelopment
• To provide for the needs of recreational and commercial boaters, fishermen and divers
• And to maintain or improve the quality of life within district.

JPP and DAP applications
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Joint Participation Program (pdf format)
Dredging Assistance Program (pdf format)

South jetty seaward extension project
Essential navigation improvements scheduled for Smyrna Dunes Park at Ponce de Leon Inlet.

Beach Erosion Control Program News/Updates
South Beaches Emergency Dune Restoration Project
South Beaches Long-range Erosion Control Project

Projects The program areas and projects listed below demonstrate the Inlet & Port District’s commitment to improving the marine-related economic, recreational and ecological vitality of east Volusia County, and therefore, improving the coastal quality of life for all citizens and visitors countywide.

• Artificial Reef Development Program
• Inlet Management and Channel Stabilization Program
• Long-range beach erosion control
• Derelict Vessel Removal
• Handicap Dock Facilities at Public Boat Ramps
• Joint Participation Program
• Dredging Assistance Program

Related links of interest
Volusia County Reef Dive Team

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