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Commissioner’s Update

Mangrove Islands Provide Essential Habitat

By Commissioner Maria Marino

From the southern end slightly higher elevations,
of Palm Beach County in and white mangroves grow
the Intracoastal Waterway further upland.
(ICW), up through the Lake Recently, I had the
Worth Lagoon, continuing pleasure of participating
north to the Loxahatchee in the opening of Sawfish
River, mangrove islands Island, a restoration project
serve a valuable function. completed by Palm Beach
They recycle nutrients, County’s Department of
provide essential food Environmental Resources
chain resources, and Management in partnership
provide habitat for many with the Florida Inland
wildlife species. Additionally, they serve as storm buffers, Navigation District,
stabilizing shorelines with their roots from wind, waves and the Loxahatchee
and erosion, and enhancing water clarity. R i ve r Pr e se r v a t i o n
This type of ecosystem occurs in areas of these waters Initiative through the
where strong ocean Florida Department of
wave action is absent Environmental Protection,
and where salt and agencies that provided
fresh water mix. Soils essential funding for the
are sandy, nutrient work. other species, and enhances recreational opportunities for
rich, and usually Sawfish Island is located in the ICW, just offshore from paddlers. By the way, if you enjoy canoeing, kayaking or
oxygen deficient, the Town of Jupiter’s Sawfish Bay Park. The island served paddleboarding, you can find information on all county
and make up one of for stockpiling dredge material, also known as spoil. launching facilities at Parks and Recreation – Boating
the most productive The removal of invasive trees and plants was required to (pbc.gov).
nursery habitats for restore the island to a more native ecosystem. Fill material The county’s environmental programs include
fish, shellfish, birds, was excavated and repurposed to create additional tidal volunteer recruitment to plant mangroves, remove
and other estuarine habitat at the Tarpon Cove Restoration Project in the Lake exotic plants, and clean up trash, allowing residents to
wildlife. Of the three Worth Lagoon. help create a legacy of conservation. If you would like
species of mangroves In all, the restoration project added six acres of to become involved in our stewardship programs, click
found in Florida, mangroves, over one-half acre of tropical hardwood on Environmental Resources Management Get Involved
r e d m a ng ro v e s hammock, and one-third acre of wetland habitat. (pbcgov.org) or call (561) 233-2400.
grow along the Additionally, they created two connected coves to As always, if I can be of assistance to you, please
water’s edge, black encourage tidal flushing and water flow throughout contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@
mangroves grow on Sawfish Island. This provides a refuge for fish, birds, and pbcgov.org.

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