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Spots available: 10+
Fantasy Island Living Shoreline Project: In Memory of Fred Crabill
ORGANIZATION: Tampa Bay Watch
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Spots available: 10+
Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to create a living shoreline at Fantasy Island. The project meeting location is Williams Park boat ramp, 9425 US Hwy 41, Riverview, FL.
The project will involve the installation of oyster shell bars and oyster reef balls. The goal is restoring lost habitat systems to the bay, prevent further erosion of the shoreline and improve water quality through natural biological filtration.
The shell bag installation involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and transporting them via boats to be installed on the shoreline of Fantasy Island to create a series of oyster bars. Volunteers are encouraged to work in pairs to take turns shoveling and tying the mesh bags. In addition to shoveling, volunteers are needed to wade in the water on the shoreline to pass the bags for the installation. Lighter duty activities involve cutting the plastic mesh into bags, stretching the mesh, and tying the bags. Reef ball installation is a heavy project as reef balls weigh 200 pounds each. Two people share the weight of each reef ball at a time to install it on the shoreline.
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About Tampa Bay Watch
Location:
3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, US
Mission Statement
Tampa Bay Watch, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit stewardship program dedicated exclusively to the protection and restoration of the marine and wetland environments of the Tampa Bay estuary through scientific and educational programs.
Description
Founded in 1993, we perform a variety of habitat restoration and protection activities throughout the year utilizing thousands of volunteers to help the bay recover from its environmental threats. Individuals of all ages from families, community groups, and schools participate in native grass plantings, oyster bar construction, coastal cleanups, and wildlife protection each year demonstrating environmental stewardship in its purest form. The efforts of Tampa Bay Watch to restore and protect the bay's habitat through stewardship provide effective long-term improvements to the bay and empower our community to counteract local environmental problems. Learning how to achieve and maintain a healthy environment is a legacy that will influence our children and future generations for years to come.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Thu Dec 12, 2024
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
9425 US Highway 41 SouthRiverview, FL 33578
(27.861397 ,-82.38415 )
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- 3 hours
- Wear closed toe sneakers or water shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting wet and dirty. You should also bring a change of clothes and shoes for after the project.