Polk County Projects Catalog
Peace River Streambank Restoration near Bowling Green
Project Type
Living Shoreline
Status
Design Phase, fully funded
Description
This project will consist of restoring and reconnecting floodplains of a severely degraded streambank (500 linear feet) along the Peace River located on a Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s property. The site was 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, 2026
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PEACE RIVER ABOVE PAYNE CREEK (1623H)
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