Driftwood Inn, Jensen Beach, Martin County

 

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