Driftwood Inn, Jensen Beach, Martin County
Seagrass planting at Driftwood
Driftwood Seagrass
Driftwood Restored Oysters
Driftwood Oyster Reefs
New oyster reefs installed in 2018 with Spartina alterniflora incorporated into the reefs.
Spartina growth in 2021
General Project Information
Project footprint:
90 linear ft.
Location:
27°15’18.68″ 80°13’46.62″
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes – Visitation mainly for hotel guests, not general public
Coordinating organization:
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
April 2016 to Present
Other relevant timeline information:
Project Components
Type of project:
Sills
Materials:
Other native plants and Oyster mats/bags
Energy level:
MEDIUM
Optional information
Plant species included:
Seagrasses (shoal grass) were planted waterward of oyster reefs
Spartina alterniflora planted at mid to high intertidal
Source of materials:
FOS, MDC (Spartina)
Cultch material used:
Recycled oyster shells
Cost per linear foot:
$2.77/bag or $1.85/linear foot
Contact for more information:
Lorae Simpson – lsimpson@floridaocean.org