Snook Islands

Summary

The Snook Islands project is a system of created islands with mudflat, mangrove, oyster, and seagrass habitats. Palm Beach County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began planning the project in 1998 and multiple project phases have since been completed.

Project Details

Location 220 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
Project Lead Palm Beach County
Type of Project Island creation
Materials Mangroves, other native plants, and rock
Project Size 15 acres

Project Lead/Partners

Palm Beach County, USACE, FDOT