Mangrove Channel Clearing
ETE’s Role
We recently conducted the annual maintenance on 5 miles of channels throughout the Clam Bay Estuary. All clearing is done completely by hand! Our specialists remove debris such as fallen logs, mud, and dense dead foliage using rakes, shovels, and saws.
Purpose of Mangrove Channel Clean-Up
Mangroves in the estuary require tidal flushing to provide them with necessary oxygen, salinity, and nutrients. When channels get clogged, this inhibits flushing and can adversely affect mangroves.
Why Mangroves are Important
- Shoreline stabilization
- Prevent erosion
- Storm surge buffer
- Nursery for commercially viable species
- Estuaries help filter pollutants and sediments