Natural Pollution Filtration Systems

The original wetlands along the St Johns consisted of an extensive tree canopy as well as plentiful shrubs plants and grasses. These wetlands began to disappear as waterfront homes and businesses were built in the river basin. These natural filtration systems (which act like our kidneys) in removing pollutants and impurities are vital to the health of the river.

A concerted effort to reestablish an extensive tree canopy, shrubs and grasses and other natural systems will be a major component in the restoration plan. 

Many waterfront properties have been filled in with dirt extending to the water’s edge and include a bulkhead installed along the shoreline.

Part of the proposed restoration will include a program to reclaim sections of the shoreline by replacing these bulkheads with docks that will provide both river access and recover new shoreline for restoration of the natural shoreline plants.

Restore The Rivers  * 2367 3088 Country Club Blvd. * Orange Park, FL 32073

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