Last week, SCCF leaders met with officials from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review plans to restore the McGregor Preserve. Following the continued removal of debris, SCCF has plans to plant red, white, and black mangroves and other native salt marsh species to restore the tidal habitat. 

SCCF is working with DEP to evaluate the best methods, based on current research, for returning this once-lush mangrove forest to a viable habitat following the extreme damage and saltwater inundation from Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton.

Volunteer plantings will be announced by Coastal Watch once debris removal is completed and the conditions are right. 

Please stay tuned for volunteer opportunities to help restore the preserve!