Jensen Beach Boat Ramp Living Shoreline
The oyster bags installed at Jenson Beach.
The work crew at the Jenson Beach boat ramp.
General Project Information
Project footprint:
58 linear ft
Location:
27° 13’48.63” 80° 12’58.59”
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes
Coordinating organization:
Martin County Coastal Engineering
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
October 2015 to June 2016
Other relevant timeline information:
Project Components
Type of project:
Sills
Materials:
Mangroves, Other native plants, and Oyster mats/bags
Energy level:
LOW
Optional information
Plant species included:
red mangroves and Spartina alterniflora planted, but plantings did not succeed
Source of materials:
oyster shell – FOS; mangroves – FOS; Spartina – Martin Co.
Cultch material used:
recycled oyster shell
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