Driftwood Motel

This living shoreline project was constructed in 2018 at the Driftwood Motel in Jensen Beach, Florida. The shoreline had been eroding for years, but considerable loss was noticed after the 2004 hurricane season. Concrete rubble was placed along the shoreline to be colonized by oysters, and several species of native vegetation were planted to help stabilize sediments and create more habitat.

Oyster reefs installed at the Driftwood Motel in 2018 with smooth cordgrass planting
Oyster reefs installed at the Driftwood Motel in 2018 with smooth cordgrass planting
Seagrass planting at the Driftwood Motel
Seagrass planting at the Driftwood Motel
Seagrass for planting at the Driftwood Motel living shoreline project
Seagrass for planting at the Driftwood Motel living shoreline project
Oyster reefs after the living shoreline project was completed at the Driftwood Motel
Oyster reefs after the living shoreline project was completed at the Driftwood Motel
Oyster reefs at the Driftwood Motel
Oyster reefs at the Driftwood Motel
Smooth cordgrass growth 3 years after the Driftwood Motel living shoreline project
Smooth cordgrass growth 3 years after the Driftwood Motel living shoreline project

Project details

Location 27.255140, -80.229490
Type of Project Breakwater and vegetation
Materials Concrete rubble, oyster bags, and native plants
Project Size 70 linear feet

Project lead & partners

Driftwood Motel