Blowing Rocks Preserve, Jupiter Island, Martin County
General Project Information
Project footprint:
1 mile of lagoon and ocean shoreline, 73 acre private conservation land.
Location:
574 South Beach Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes
Coordinating organization:
The Nature Conservancy owns and manages this preserve (www.nature.org).
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
Habitat and shoreline restoration began in 1989 and is still enhanced today.
Other relevant timeline information:
This preserve went through a comprehensive habitat and hydrologic restoration that was completed in 2005.
Project Components
Type of project:
Vegetation only
Materials:
Mangroves and Other native plants
Energy level:
MEDIUM
Optional information
Plant species included:
Red mangrove, Black mangrove, Spartina patens, Uniola paniculata
Source of materials:
Propagated and grown on site
Cultch material used:
N/A
Cost per linear foot:
N/A
Contact for more information:
Sarah Martin at sarah.martin@tnc.org