Indian Riverside Park Living Shorelines
General Project Information
Project footprint:
337 linear ft.
Location:
27°13’42.80″ 80°12’46.02″
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes
Coordinating organization:
Martin County Coastal Engineering
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
Project completed June to October 2015 but space allows project to be ongoing until permit expiration (2020)
Other relevant timeline information:
Project Components
Type of project:
Sills
Materials:
Mangroves, Other native plants, Oyster mats/bags and Reef Balls
Energy level:
MEDIUM
Optional information
Plant species included:
Red, black, and white mangroves, Salicornia, Spartina alterniflora was planted, but was not successful.
Source of materials:
FOS, mangroves – HBOI
Cultch material used:
Recycled oyster shells, aggregate shell (bottom tier) on some reefs, Reef Balls
Cost per linear foot:
$2.77 per bag, or ~$1.85 per linear foot
Contact for more information:
Lorae Simpson – lsimpson@floridaocean.org; Kathy Fitzpatrick – kfitzpat@martin.fl.us