Project Location
Bicentennial Park is located on Ocean Avenue within the Town of Lantana and adjacent to the Lake Worth Lagoon.
The Problem
A dramatic loss of mangrove species due to increase in urban development of natural shoreline over time.
The Solution
Create mangrove habitat along existing seawall.
Project Overview
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Removed base rock from the site and smoothed out the area
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Placed eight mangrove planters along the existing seawall.
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Constructed mangrove planters at a set elevation allowing water to flush mangrove roots.
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Lined each planter with filter cloth and filled them with a planting substrate to encourage plant growth.
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Planted about 80 mangrove seedlings.
Placed limestone rock near the planters to function as wave break to protect the growing mangrove seedlings.
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Constructed an educational kiosk within Bicentennial Park providing information about Lake Worth Lagoon.
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Completed in August 2002.
Benefits
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Provides enhancement of mangrove habitat within Lake Worth Lagoon.
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Mangroves beautify our shorelines and provide habitat for fish, invertebrates and other wildlife species.
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Mangrove species help stabilize shoreline sediments.
Project Partners
Palm Beach County, Town of Lantana, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Palm Beach County School District/Spanish River Community High School and the West Palm Beach Fishing Club.
For More Information
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