Ulele Springs Living Seawall Project, Hillsborough County
Ulele Springs before restoration
Ulele Springs one year post restoration
Ulele Springs two years post restoration
General Project Information
Project footprint:
500 linear feet
Location:
1810 N Highland Ave. Tampa, FL Latitude: 27d 57m 34.29s Longitude: -082d 27m 46.02s
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes
Coordinating organization:
Ecosphere Restoration Institute
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
2011-2014
Other relevant timeline information:
- 2011 secured funding (SWFWMD, USFWS, NOAA, TBEP, FDEP, EPC & COT)
- 2012 design & permit acquisition
- 2013 construction (softening of spring run shoreline, installation of rock and sediment sills) and plant installation
Project Components
Type of project:
Revetment
Materials:
Mangroves, Other native plants, Redeemed seawall, and Rip-rap
Energy level:
MEDIUM
Optional information
Plant species included:
Spartina alterniflora, Ipomoea pes-caprae, Paspalum vaginatum, Rhizophora mangle
Source of materials:
Nursery stock for mangrove seedlings and herbaceous species
Cultch material used:
N/A
Cost per linear foot:
$800/l.f.
Contact for more information:
Thomas F. Ries – tries@ecosphererestoration.org Phone: 813.376.9076