Pinellas County Enhances Shoreline Resilience with Oyster Reef Initiative
NOVEL RENEWABLE ENERGY
Pinellas County employees are reinforcing shorelines at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor by installing oyster reefs. The initiative, part of an in-service day, involves stacking recycled oyster shells to create a natural barrier against waves and storms. The project has shown promising results, with increased seagrass growth and effective wave energy reduction during recent storms.

Feb 18, 2026, 6:25 AM