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$16 Million Project Aims to Save Jupiter Lighthouse

3/2/2025

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A $16 million initiative is taking shape in Jupiter, Florida, to protect the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse from relentless shoreline erosion, which claims an average of seven feet each year. Spearheaded by Peter DeWitt, the project will utilize limestone, plant mangroves, and integrate innovative technology, with hopes of completion by summer 2026.

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A $16 million initiative is taking shape in Jupiter, Florida, to protect the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse from relentless shoreline erosion, which claims an average of seven feet each year. Spearheaded by Peter DeWitt, the project will utilize limestone, plant mangroves, and integrate innovative technology, with hopes of completion by summer 2026.