Summary
The Cat Point living shoreline project is located behind the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve building in Eastpoint, Florida. The project won the 2023 Best Restored Shores Award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
Project Details
| Location | 108 Island Dr, Eastpoint, FL 32328 (behind ANERR building) |
|---|---|
| Project Lead | FDEP Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve |
| Type of Project | Breakwater and vegetation |
| Materials | Native plants, rocks (limestone, granite, and coquina), and marine mattresses |
| Project Size | ~1 acre of saltmarsh and ~0.5 acre of breakwater |
Project Lead/Partners
FDEP ANERR, UF/IFAS, Duke Energy, Conservation Corps of Forgotten/Emerald Coasts