Using the Habitat Restoration Map

The habitat restoration map provides basic information about prior, current and planned restoration projects located in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. By clicking on any site, you can learn more about the specific details of that project.

• Tampa Bay Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Bulkheads Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Emerson Point Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Emerson Point (2005)
  Acreage: 365
  Restored wetlands mangroves, coastal uplands, and freshwater wetlands.
  Amenities: trails, boardwalks, kayak/canoe launch, picnic areas, education programs, observation tower.
• Robinson Preserve (2007)
  Acreage: 487
  Restored and enhanced intertidal wetlands, saltern and uplands. This is the largest restoration project in the SBEP watershed.
  Amenities: trails, boardwalk, picnic areas, observation tower, kayak launch and camping.
• Perico Bayou (planned)
  Acreage: 176
  Restore upland and wetland Habitats on former agricultural lands.
• Grassy Point (2009)
  Acreage: 32
  Removed exotic vegetation and restored coastal hammock Habitat and intertidal wetlands.
  Amenities (planned): trails and boardwalks.
• Palma Sola Scenic Highway (2010)
  Acreage: 18
  Removed non-native vegetation and replaced with native plants along the Manatee Avenue/State Road 64 corridor from Palma Sola Anna Maria Island.
  Amenities: sidewalks and a kayak/canoe launch.
• Neal Preserve (planned)
  Acreage: 132
  Restoring intertidal wetlands and uplands, including mangroves and a coastal dune.
  Amenities (planned): trails, boardwalks, a kayak/canoe launch, and archeological site.
• Herb Dolan Park (in progress)
  Acreage: 200′ of shoreline
  Create a “living shoreline” for intertidal fauna and flora.
  Amenities (planned): kayak/canoe launch.
• Perico Bayou Culvert (2004)
  Acreage: 5
  Removed non-native vegetation, restored tidal circulation and enhanced native Habitat.
  Amenities: nature trails and a bridge
• 1912 Cortez Schoolhouse (2004)
  Acreage: 4
  Reconnect an isolated lagoon to the bay to enhance fish Habitat.
  Amenities: trails and a small museum.
• Bradenton Beach Pier Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Fish Preserve (in progress)
  Acreage: 100
  Removing non-native vegetation and restoration of intertidal wetlands and coastal hammocks.
  Amenities (planned): trails, boardwalks, and a kayak/canoe launch.
• Wares Creek (2011)
  Acreage: 22
  Restored an urban tidal creek by removing non-native vegetation and excavating sediment to restore natural hydrology.
• Ballard Elementary School on Wares Creek (2004)
  Acreage: 1
  Removed non-native vegetation and restored brackish intertidal wetlands.
  Amenities: educational platform.
• Leffis Key Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Ungerelli Preserve (in progress)
  Acreage: 39
  Restoration of coastal wetlands along Palma Sola Bay including non-native vegetation removal.
  Amenities (planned): hiking trail
• Pine Island (2008)
  Acreage: 87
  Removed non-native vegetation on this large, coastal flatwoods island.
• Leffis Key (1999)
  Acreage: 30
  Excavated a channel through the peninsula to re-establish tidal circulation. This site features mangroves and a coastal dune.
  Amenities: trails, boardwalks, scenic viewing area and kayak/canoe launch.
• Honi Hanta Restoration Project (in progress)
  Acreage: 100
  Plans call for removing 200 feet of derelict seawall along the Braden River, restoring intertidal wetland Habitat and removing non-native vegetation.
  
  Amenities: trails and a kayak/canoe launch.
• Sister Keys (2008)
  Acreage: 64
  Created an intertidal lagoon with a connection to Sarasota Bay to enhance juvenile fish Habitat.
• Gladiola Fields Oyster Habitat (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Creating oyster Habitat to attract fish, crabs and other aquatic fauna.
• Bayshore North Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Material being added to existing reef to provide additional Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Joan Durante Park (2001)
  Acreage: 35
  Restored wetlands and coastal hammock forests.
  Amenities: trails, boardwalks, public restrooms and a kayak/canoe launch.
• Bayshore South Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Material being added to existing reef to provide additional Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Jiggs Landing (2010)
  Acreage: 7
  Restored freshwater wetlands and enhanced shoreline.
  Amenities: boardwalk, kayak/canoe launch, picnic areas and wildlife viewing areas
• Bowlees Creek Island (2010)
  Acreage: 3.5
  Remove non-native vegetation (primarily carrotwood and Brazilian pepper) from this Audubon of Florida managed island.
• Whale Key Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Material being added to existing reef to provide additional Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Crossley Estate (2004)
  Acreage: 15
  Removed non-native vegetation and replanted area with native vegetation. Site features coastal uplands, ephemeral fresh water wetlands.
  Amenities: trail.
• Indian Beach – Sapphire Shores (planned)
  Acreage: TBD
  Developing multiple stormwater projects in an older coastal neighborhood through the use of low impact design technologies.
• Walker Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Material being added to existing reef to provide additional Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Caples Hall Shoreline Naturalization (1992)
  Acreage: 325 feet of bayfront
  Removed crumbling seawall at New College and stabilized the shoreline with native vegetation.
  Amenities: boat storage for students.
• Sportfisherman Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Material being added to existing reef to provide additional Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Hart Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Material being added to existing reef to provide additional Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Whitaker Bayou (planned)
  Acreage: TBD
  Creation of a greenway park through this urban waterway. Projects will include parks, restored water courses, and linear connectivity trail.
• Pioneer Park (completed)
  
• Hog Creek (2000)
  Acreage: 4
  Restored freshwater wetlands by removing non-native plants, re-grading and planting native vegetation
  Amenities: sidewalk.
• Ken Thompson Park (2001)
  Acreage: 2
  Constructed lagoon, removed non-native vegetation and planted native plants.
  Amenities: trails, public restrooms and boardwalks.
• Quick Point (1996)
  Acreage: 34
  Removed non-native vegetation and restored mangroves, coastal dunes and uplands. Additional non-native vegetation was removed in 2011.
  Amenities: trails, boardwalk and beach access.
• 888 Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Sixth Street Canal (1993)
  Acreage: 3
  Created and restored shoreline Habitat along an urban canal.
  Amenities: trail and boardwalk.
• G.Wiz (2004)
  Acreage: 2
  Shoreline enhancement along Sarasota bayfront.
  Amenities: trails and boardwalks.
• Miller (Artificial) Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 50
  Six reefs are being constructed in Sarasota Bay from a variety of materials to provide Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• Pop Jantzen Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Bay Walk at City Island (1992)
  Acreage: 5
  The first SBEP Habitat restoration project. Created coastal Habitat including intertidal pools.
  Amenities include a nature trail with interpretive signs.
• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (2007)
  Acreage: 10
  Shoreline improvements along the bayfront including intertidal marsh creation. Access to shoreline through established walking paths.
• North Lido Park (in progress)
  Acreage: 77
  Create tidal wetlands, remove non-native vegetation and re-plant with native plants.
  
  Amenities: trails and beach access.
• Evans Reef (2007)
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• South Lido Park (2008)
  Acreage: 159
  Restored native Habitats including beach dune, coastal grasslands, maritime hammock, and mangrove swamp. Additional Habitat restoration activities are planned.
  Amenities: trails, boardwalk, observation towers, public restrooms and a kayak/canoe launch.
• Coker Reef (2007)
  Acreage: 2
  Artificial reef created using reef balls, limestone and materials of opportunity to enhance estuarine fisheries Habitat.
• Pinecraft Park (planned)
  Acreage: TBD
  TBD
• Big Edwards Island (planned)
  Acreage: 4
  Restoration of this spoil island in Sarasota Bay will include non-native vegetation removal, minor excavation, shoreline stabilization and planting with native plants.
• Little Edwards Island (planned)
  Acreage: 2
  Restoration of this spoil island in Sarasota Bay will include non-native vegetation removal, minor excavation, shoreline stabilization and planting with native plants.
• Roberts Bay Bird Colony (2008)
  Acreage: 6
  Created a breakwater to protect nesting bird colonies on three existing mangrove islands. Access to these islands is prohibited.
• Skiers Island (planned)
  Acreage: 2
  Restoration of this spoil island in Sarasota Bay will include non-native vegetation removal, minor excavation, shoreline stabilization and planting with native plants.
• Red Bug Slough (in progress)
  Acreage: 72
  Project features include hydrological restoration for proper water flow, protecting historical resources, establishing public access and removing non-native vegetation.
• Silvertooth Artificial Reef (in progress)
  Acreage: 50
  Six reefs are being constructed in Sarasota Bay from a variety of materials to provide Habitat for juvenile gag grouper and other important fish species.
• White Beach Oyster Habitat (in progress)
  Acreage: 2
  Creating oyster Habitat to attract fish, crabs and other aquatic fauna.
• Turtle Beach Oyster Habitat (2005)
  Acreage: 2
  Created oyster Habitat to attract fish, crabs and other aquatic fauna.
• Pelican Cove (planned)
  Acreage: TBD
  TBD
• Jim Neville Preserve (planned)
  Acreage: TBD
  TBD
• Palmer Point Park (in progress)
  Acreage: TBD
  TBD
• Bay Preserve at Osprey (completed)
  Acreage: TBD
  TBD
• Historic Spanish Point (completed)
  Acreage: TBD
  TBD
• Blackburn Point Park (in progress)
  Acreage: 15
  Enhancing estuarine wetland features, preserving uplands, improving shoreline Habitat, replacing non-native vegetation with native plantings.
  Amenities: boat ramp; restrooms, nature trails, fishing pier.
• Rattlesnake Key (2009)
  Acreage: 20
  Removed non-native vegetation and re-planting with native species.