FWC Living Shoreline Demonstration Area
The restored saltmarsh at FWC’s Mosquito Lagoon Marine Enhancement Center (the Shoreline Demonstration Area is on the right of the picture).
The Shoreline Demonstration Area (from left to right): native plants, native plants with oyster bags, terracing with oyster bags, a kayak launch, a retaining wall with oyster bags
A terrace newly-planted with flowers.
The Shoreline Demonstration Area (from left to right): a retaining wall with oyster bags, a seawall with various improvements, coquina rip-rap.
Improvements to the seawall include a coquina planter, an oyster bag planter, and rip-rap with native plants.
Redeemed seawall days after Hurricane Matthew, in October 2016, two years after planting.
Kayakers explore the Living Shorelines Demonstration Area from the water, including this section of rip rap and native plants. (Photo: MaryAnne West)
General Project Information
Project footprint:
Restored saltmarsh – 5 acres; Shoreline Demonstration Area – 300 linear feet
Location:
520 Barracuda Blvd. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes, the site is maintained by the marine Discovery Center, Inc. which is open daily.
Coordinating organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Marine Discovery Center
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
July 2014 to November 2014
Other relevant timeline information:
During summer/fall 2014, 5 acres of FWC property (the Mosquito Lagoon Marine Enhancement Center) were restored to saltmarsh through a grant-funded partnership. The Shoreline Demonstration Area was added to the project to showcase various techniques used to stabilize eroding shorelines, including those with mostly natural materials.
Project Components
Type of project:
Demonstration Area
Materials:
Mangroves, Other native plants, Oyster mats/bags, Redeemed seawall (concrete), Retaining wall (wood), Rip-rap (coquina), Terracing (wood),
Energy level:
Low, but techniques shown are for various energy levels
Optional information
Plant species included:
Various saltmarsh and upland herbaceous and woody groundcover, flowering plants, shrubs, and trees
Source of materials:
Contracted businesses installed terracing, retaining wall, and seawall. Native plants came from a local nursery
Cultch material used:
Oyster shell came from a local restaurant recycling program, Shuck and Share, housed on the property.
Cost per linear foot:
Varies depending upon technique used.
Contact for more information:
Jeff Beal, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) – jeff.beal@myfwc.com