Nature Coast Biological Station

Florida Friendly Landscape at NCBS

Summary

The Nature Coast Biological Station living shoreline project in Cedar Key, Florida covers 102 linear feet of shoreline. Coordinated by UF/IFAS, the project features a limestone revetment in front of an existing seawall, with Reef Balls placed at the edge closest to the water. Behind the seawall, a sustainable landscape was added using native plants and no watering or fertilizers. This area is now a certified Florida Friendly Landscape™.

Project Details

Location 552 1st Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Project Lead UF/IFAS
Type of Project Revetment and vegetation
Materials Reef Balls, redeemed sea wall, rip rap, and native plants
Project Size 102 linear feet

Project Lead/Partners

UF/IFAS, Reef Innovations

Native Plants with Shoreline Buffer - NCBS seawall
Native Plants with Shoreline Buffer – NCBS seawall
NCBS seawall - reef balls day 0
NCBS seawall – reef balls day 0
NCBS seawall - Reefballs panorama
NCBS seawall – Reefballs panorama
NCBS Seawall reef balls - Day 850
NCBS Seawall reef balls – Day 850
NCBS seawall reef balls - Day 395
NCBS seawall reef balls – Day 395
NCBS Reef Balls - Day 0 with plantings
NCBS Reef Balls – Day 0 with plantings
Florida Friendly Landscape at NCBS
Florida Friendly Landscape at NCBS