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| General Information: |
| Project Status: |
In Construction Phase |
| Project Title: |
Stevenson Creek Estuary Restoration Project |
| Project Number: |
02-0053-EN |
| Project Location: |
Estuarine area located between Ft Harrison and Douglas Ave. |
| Project Description: |
Muck removal would occur from bank to bank to a depth of -3.5 NGVD from Ft Harrison to the Pinellas Trail. The next segment from the Pinellas Trail to Douglas Avenue will also have the muck removed from bank to bank at depth of -2.5 NGVD. Two mangrove wetland shelves totaling 3.2 acres, will also be created and planted with Red Mangrove and/or Black Mangrove.
The environmental benefits consist of restoring approximately 27.92 acres. Dredging of the estuary will remove a concentrated deposit of sediments, primarily muck. Restorative waterway benefits will be realized immediately in terms of increased velocity and circulation. Such actions will improve fish and wildlife values, in addition to, providing improvements in water quality, recreational public interest values, and general navigation. The project would also improve manatee habitat and remove offensive odors. |
| Project Manager: |
Elliot Shoberg, PE |
| Consultant: |
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) |
| Contractor: |
Paul Howard Construction |
| Project Notes: |
Contactor has mobilized and is working on the project |
