Planting starts at Lighthouse Beach
The city of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department reported that it has been busy preparing for the final phase of the Lighthouse Beach Park renourishment project: dune vegetation plantings. On Feb. 12, the team sorted, measured and prepared the area for the planting, which began the following day. Approximately 29,000 native plants of a variety of species will be planted, which will strengthen the beach with their root systems. All the plants were sourced from a local grower and are 100% beach compatible. The project is state funded. In addition, more plantings are to come along the beaches.