Serve the local community by making high-quality natural areas accessible for educational, recreational and ecological purposes in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The project will enhance three coastal ecosystems, plant 350 trees, restore 4.6 acres, remove 2,000 pounds of litter, and host community engagement events with 1,000 volunteers.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Restoring, Enhancing and Maintaining Coastal Habitats in South Florida’s Coastal Watershed (FL)
Organization:
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Inc.
Project ID:
1301.23.078769
Description:
Award Amount:
$43747.73
Location:
The proposed project will continue efforts in South Florida’s coastal watershed on three of Miami’s barrier islands. The dune and coastal hammocks in this project are located at Haulover Beach, Crandon Park and Virginia Key Beach Park.