MC-2 Shoreline Stabilization (Martin County)

General Project Information

Project footprint:

1.5-acres

Location:

27°11’25″/80°11’15”

Can it be visited by the public?

No –They can travel around the island but there is a no access buffer. This site is a Critical Wildlife Area (CWA), and provides protection from human disturbance during critical periods of bird nesting. http://www.myfwc.com/conservation/terrestrial/cwa/

Coordinating organization:

Martin County

Timeline

Start date and completion date:

2002-present

Other relevant timeline information:

The project included several planting projects dating back over the last 15 years. Species planted included mangroves and marsh grasses along the island shorelines and upland vegetation in the interior. Exotic vegetation removal is also completed each year. The site is designated as a CWA by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a status that provides management and protection of important habitat for threatened or endangered species. Due to bird nesting, all work must be completed between the months of September and January.

Project Components

Type of project:

Breakwater

Materials:

Mangroves, Oyster mats/bags, Other native plants, and Rip-rap

Energy level:

HIGH

Optional information

Plant species included:

Red, white and black mangroves, green buttonwood, sea grape and Spartina alterniflora

Source of materials:

Varied

Cultch material used:

Cost per linear foot:  

Unknown

Contact for more information:

Michael A. Yustin (772) 220-7114