Maritime Hammock Sanctuary

General Project Information

Project footprint:

90 linear feet

Location:

N 27.957697° / W -80.514716°

Can it be visited by the public?

Yes

Coordinating organization:

Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands

Timeline

Start date and completion date:

October, 2016 to May, 2017

Other relevant timeline information:

90 linear feet of oyster breakwaters (5 modules) installed in October 2016. Saltmarsh vegetation will be planted at the site in April/May 2017 after breakwater establishment.

Project Components

Type of project:

Sills

Materials:

Mangroves, Other native plants, and Oyster mats/bags

Energy level:

LOW

Optional information

Plant species included:

S. alterniflora, S. Bakeri, Sesuvium Portuzacastrum, and Rhizopora Mangle

Source of materials:

FDEP coastal wetland nursery, Possibly FWC mosquito lagoon marine enhancement center

Cultch material used:

Recycled Oyster Shell (cured)

Cost per linear foot:  

$1.00/l.f.

Contact for more information:

Kirk Fusco – Kirk.Fusco@DEP.state.fl.us