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Shoreline Erosion
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Conceptual Project Design
Project Goals
• Stabilize the Eroding Shoreline
• Protect Upland Property,
Infrastructure, and Amenities
• Protect Natural Resources
• Restore, Create, and Enhance
Natural Habitat for Aquatic and
Terrestrial Species
• Increase the Biodiversity and
Sustainability of Choctawhatchee
Bay
• Create New Recreational and
Educational Opportunities for
Tourists and Residents
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Conceptual Project Design
Coastal Scrub
Upland Boardwalk
Coastal Dune
Saltwater Marsh Offshore Breakwater
Oyster Reef Breakwater / Oyster Habitat
Seagrass
MHW
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Project Elements
• Public Access Pier
• Offshore Breakwaters (Oyster Habitat)
• Saltmarsh Restoration
• Seagrass Recruitment Areas
• Upland Coastal Strand Restoration
– Invasive Species Removal
– Tree and Native Vegetation Planting
• Public Access Improvements
– Upland Boardwalks
– Kayak / Paddleboard Launch
– Boat Ramp Improvements
– Designated Swimming Areas
• Educational Components / Signage
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Saltmarsh and Seagrass Recruitment
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Project Elements
Public Access Enhancements
Upland Boardwalk
Coastal Strand /
Dune Restoration
www.americantrails.org
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Project Elements
Public Access Enhancements
Handicap Accessible Kayak Launch Paddleboard / Kayak Launch
http://environment.blogs.theledger.com/11756/handicapped-kayak-
launch-at-lake-kissimmee-sp/ http://www.outdoorgulfcoast.com/fillingim-landing-kayak-and-
paddleboard-launch/
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Project Elements
Educational Components
http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/restoration/techniques/lsimplementation.html
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Project Partners and Stakeholders
• FDEP & USACE
• OILA
• Okaloosa County Parks Advisory Committee
• Local OK County SeaGrant
• Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
• GCMLC and E.C. Wildlife Refuge
• Choctawhatchee Audubon Society
• Neighboring Property Owners
• The Nature Conservancy
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Project Cost Estimates
Primary Components
• Public Access Pier $500,000 – $1M+
• Offshore Oyster Reef Breakwaters $500,000 – $1.5M
• Saltmarsh Restoration $100,000 – $200,000
• Coastal Strand Restoration $50,000 – $200,000
• Upland Boardwalk $500,000 – $1M+
• Kayak/Paddleboard Launch $50,000 – $100,000
• Educational Components $10,000 – $50,000
Total Project Cost: ~$1.5M – $4.0M+
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Funding Opportunities
• NRDA
• RESTORE Act
• Additional BP Criminal Fines (NFWF)
• Grant Opportunities (NOAA, TNC, USFWS, FWC, etc.)
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