Rivercrest Park Living Shoreline Project, Hillsborough County
Rivercrest Park 1 year post restoration
The fiber log installed at Rivercrest park
The restoration at Rivercrest park
General Project Information
Project footprint:
700 linear feet
Location:
4802 N River Blvd., Tampa, FL
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes
Coordinating organization:
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
2002-2003
Other relevant timeline information:
- 2002 secured funding (TSRI &NFWF)
- 2002 design & permit acquisition
- 2003 construction; softening of shoreline, installation of Fiber log and plant installation
Project Components
Type of project:
Vegetation with Fiber log (temporary protection – 18 months)
Materials:
Other native plants and Coir fiber/coconut
Energy level:
LOW
Optional information
Plant species included:
Spartina alterniflora, Spartina patens, Spartina bakerii, Paspalum vaginatum
Source of materials:
Nursery stock for herbaceous species
Cultch material used:
N/A
Cost per linear foot:
$200/l.f.
Contact for more information:
Karla Price – Karla.Price@ci.tampa.fl.us Phone: 813.274.5134
Testimonial from user:
Thomas F. Ries – tries@scheda.com Phone: 813.989.9600