Punta Rassa Oyster Restoration (Lee County)

Punta Rassa Construction

Punta Rassa After

General Project Information

Project footprint:

0.01 acres of placed material, influences ~0.3 acres

Location:

15001 Punta Rassa Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Can it be visited by the public?

Yes

Coordinating organization:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation & Lee County Natural Resources Department

Timeline

Start date and completion date:

2016

Other relevant timeline information:

Permits received: ACOE NW 27, FDEP ERP. Professional installation via barge and crane at high tide, additional volunteer installation during low tide. Piles of recycled shell placed 12” tall in 252’ x 22’ footprint.

Project Components

Type of project:

edging

Materials:

Oyster mats/bags

Energy level:

LOW

Optional information

Plant species included:

Source of materials:

local shell mine in Charlotte County, local restaurants

Cultch material used:

Recycled & cured restaurant oyster shell + whole washed fossil shell.