Management Programs of Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve

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Resource Management The resource management program focuses around restoration projects such as the Island Enhancement Program and Shoreline Restoration Program. These volunteer-based program improves public access to spoil islands and promotes habitat restoration by removing exotic and invasive plants and planting native vegetation. Mangrove plantings is the primary method for shoreline restoration, but the research program is looking into methods to improve results. Five seagrass restoration projects have been identified and designed. Education and Outreach Due to limited staff in an extensive region, the education and outreach program is centered around educational signage. Education programs include on and off-site education and training activities and volunteer coordination and outreach.   Research and Monitoring Ongoing research is primarily focused on seagrass projects and oyster reef formation studies. Staff are also participating in experiments to stabilize eroding shorelines on spoil islands and other public lands.

Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve Description of Site Recreation Resources Management Maps and Other Publications Calendar of Events Volunteering   Coastal Preserves Alliance of East Central Florida Spoil Island Enhancement Program

Last updated: July 07, 2011