Bayview Park

The Bayview Park shoreline restoration project is located in Pensacola, Florida. The project was led by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Northwest Florida Aquatic Preserves in collaboration with partners. The first steps of the project were to remove invasive upland plants, add sand fill, and to grade the shoreline. Oyster reefs were created using mesh bags full of recycled shell and more than 10 native species were planted to stabilize the shoreline.

Invasive species prior to restoration at Bayview Park
Invasive species prior to restoration at Bayview Park
Shoreline at Bayview Park after invasive species were removed
Shoreline at Bayview Park after invasive species were removed
Volunteers planting at Bayview Park
Volunteers planting at Bayview Park
Building oyster reefs at Bayview Park
Building oyster reefs at Bayview Park
Bayview Park living shoreline after completion
Bayview Park living shoreline after completion
Brown pelican enjoying the new oyster reefs at Bayview Park
Brown pelican enjoying the new oyster reefs at Bayview Park

Project details

Location 30.432486, -87.188159
Type of Project Breakwater and vegetation
Materials Oyster mats/bags and native plants
Project Size 0.38 acres

Project lead & partners

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