Driftwood Motel

Driftwood Oyster Reefs

Summary

This living shoreline project is at the Driftwood Motel in Jensen Beach, Florida. The shoreline was eroding, most notably after the 2004 hurricane season. Concrete rubble was placed on the shoreline and colonized by oysters and native vegetation was planted.

Project Details

Location 4150 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Project Lead Driftwood Motel
Type of Project Breakwater and vegetation
Materials Concrete rubble, oyster bags, and native plants
Project Size 100 square feet

Project Lead/Partners

Driftwood Motel

New oyster reefs installed in 2018 with Spartina alterniflora incorporated into the reefs.
New oyster reefs installed in 2018 with Spartina alterniflora incorporated into the reefs.
Seagrass planting at Driftwood
Seagrass planting at Driftwood
Driftwood Seagrass
Driftwood Seagrass
Driftwood Restored Oysters
Driftwood Restored Oysters
Driftwood Oyster Reefs
Driftwood Oyster Reefs
Spartina growth in 2021
Spartina growth in 2021