Polk County Projects Catalog
Peace River Streambank Restoration near Fort Meade
Project Type
Living Shoreline
Status
Construction Pending
Description
This project will consist of restoring and reconnecting floodplains of two severely degraded streambanks (approximately 450 linear feet) along the Peace River located on Polk County Board of County Commissioners property. Sites were identified during the Peace River Threats Assessment funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The streambank restoration project will use a demonstrated natural restoration methodology utilized on several rivers in Florida including the Peace River, Chipola River, and St. Mary’s River.
Completion Date
June 1, 2025
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PEACE RIVER ABOVE WHIDDEN CREEK (1623I)
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