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Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands -
Phase 1
This
expedited project is a component of a larger project that will
expand and restore the wetlands adjacent to Biscayne Bay in
Miami-Dade County, enhancing the ecological health of Biscayne
National Park. The primary purpose of the Phase 1 project is to
redistribute excess freshwater runoff from the watershed away from
existing canal discharges and into Biscayne Bay through existing
coastal wetlands to provide a more natural and historic overland
flow. This effort will restore the quantity, quality, timing and
distribution of fresh water to Biscayne Bay and Biscayne National
Park. It will improve salinity distribution near the shoreline,
which will reestablish productive nursery habitats for shrimp, shell
fish and near-shore habitat. The project also will provide improved
recreational opportunities in Biscayne Bay and adjacent wetlands.
Phase 1 of this project consists of the design and construction of
three essential components - Deering Estates Flow-way, Cutler Ridge
Wetlands and L-31E Culverts. Phase 1 project features include, pump
stations, canal extensions, conveyance canals, spreader canals,
levees, culverts and man-made wetlands. These wetlands will be used
by the Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department to teach
children and adults about the natural wonders of this ecosystem
feature.
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