Ulele Springs (Hillsborough County)

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Ulele Springs Living Seawall Project, Hillsborough County

 

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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 – [email protected]  Phone: 813.376.9076
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