Mangrove Monitoring
Earth Tech Environmental conducts biannual monitoring of 21 plots consisting of mangroves at various life stages throughout the estuary to help determine an overall health assessment. In addition to to our plots, we utilize drones to help assess large areas and identify potential stressed zones.
Seagrass Monitoring
Seagrass is a vital part of the Clam Pass marine ecosystem, as they act as a nutrient pump and increase water quality. Annual monitoring occurs throughout the estuary system to help determine the health, density, and abundance of seagrass. This is conducted by utilizing 26 fixed location monitoring stations along 6 transects.
506
Acres of Estuarine Ecosystems
2016
Year ETE Began Monitoring Clam Bay
5
Miles of Mangrove Channels Cleared in 2019
144
Occupied Gopher Tortoise Burrows in 2019
Hand Cut Channel Clearing
Allowing proper flushing and draining of channels is crucial to the health of mangrove ecosystem. At times, these channels become clogged with debris, fallen limbs, and gradually shallowing. Conducting annual maintenance to clear the nuisances, which includes rakes, shovels, and chainsaws, is essential to prolonging a healthy ecosystem.
Protected Species / Gopher Tortoise Monitoring
Inhabiting the beach dunes and coastal scrub, many gopher tortoises call Clam Bay their home. Gopher tortoise populations are difficult to determine due to having multiple burrows, but are assessed annually to see population trends and changes of burrowing locations.
Featured Projects
Collier Rod & Gun Club at the PreserveAugust 29, 2023 - 3:12 pm
Babcock RanchFebruary 25, 2020 - 5:09 pm
Collier County Watershed Improvement ProjectJune 30, 2019 - 5:07 pm
