Seminole Rest Shoreline Stabilization
General Project Information
Project footprint:
1.1 miles (1800 meters)
Location:
7611 S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes
Coordinating organization:
Dr. Linda Walters and Dr. Melinda Donnelly, CEELAB at University of Central Florida
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
2011 to present, stabilization is on-going
Other relevant timeline information:
Stabilization began in 2011 with Turtle Mound, followed by Seminole Rest and Castle Windy in 2012, and Eldora House in 2013 and 2014. One of our newest sites is located at the kayak launch near the northern boat launch. All of these sites are accessible from land and available for people to visit.
Project Components
Type of project:
Edging
Materials:
Mangroves, Other native plants, and Oyster mats/bags
Energy level:
MEDIUM
Optional information
Plant species included:
Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), Smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora)
Source of materials:
Plants- propagules and transplants were collected from Canaveral National Seashore and grown for 6 months (cordgrass) to 3 years (mangroves) at nursery at University of Central Florida
Cultch material used:
Recycled oyster shell came from local restaurants and shucking houses in central Florida and was quarantined for a minimum of 4 months before construction of oyster bags and mats
Cost per linear foot:
N/A
Contact for more information:
Dr. Melinda Donnelly – Melinda.Donnelly@ucf.edu