At a Glance
-
300
Manatees Seek Refuge on Cold Winter Days
-
250K
Visitors
-
3
Main Springs
- Location
- Crystal River, Florida
- Offices
-
-
Client
-
Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Location
- Crystal River, Florida
- Offices
- Client
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
Share
Three Sisters Springs Bank Stabilization
On Nature Coast’s Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs is home to warm, crystal clear waters. When an eroding shoreline started to cause trees to fall into the river, it not only impacted human visitors, it threatened endangered manatees that use the springs as a critical winter refuge. The Southwest Florida Water Management District engaged us to restore the eroding banks and stabilize the shoreline for the future.
We created a unique design using soil-filled Envirolok bags, small diameter pebble interfacing, and large rock riprap placement in a stacked formation that would fit the historical look of previous stabilization measures, but with a more permanent solution. Native plants common to coastal hammocks and wetlands were added to the design to soften and naturalize the look of the project. During construction, we observed and documented activities to help ensure the restoration efforts met the envisioned design.
Today, Three Sisters Springs continues to be a favorite destination for both manatees and the tourists that come to see them.
At a Glance
-
300
Manatees Seek Refuge on Cold Winter Days
-
250K
Visitors
-
3
Main Springs
- Location
- Crystal River, Florida
- Offices
-
-
Client
-
Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Location
- Crystal River, Florida
- Offices
- Client
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
Share
We’re better together
-
Become a client
Partner with us today to change how tomorrow looks. You’re exactly what’s needed to help us make it happen in your community.
-
Design your career
Work with passionate people who are experts in their field. Our teams love what they do and are driven by how their work makes an impact on the communities they serve.