Beaches & Mangroves
Co-existing with Our Local Beaches and Mangroves
Besides being an invaluable part of our local sanctuary-style living that focuses on balance with nature, many of our local habitats also provide us with valuable services. Local dunes and mangroves, for instance, help absorb incoming wind and wave energy which can reduce resulting damage from severe weather events like hurricanes. Marches can provide storage for excess water. Many of our island habitats provide water filtration benefits.
Links & Resources
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City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee article about Beach Zone Planting
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Coastal Resilience Connections: Our Essential Mangroves – SCCF article highlighting important benefits of mangroves
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Volunteer to help SCCF’s Coastal Watch with initiatives aimed at mangrove restoration and keeping our beaches clean
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City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee’s Environmental Handbook[C1] – especially the sections on beaches, and the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Gulf Beach Zone (applicable for beachfront property owners)