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LCEC donates materials to Collier Reef Project

Last month, LCEC partnered with the Collier County Artificial Reef project to deliver scrap materials that will help reduce the cost of the project. The project now in full swing and this delivery was just the first of many donations to be made by LCEC at the Collier County Landfill.

With the execution of the BP Grant Fund acceptance, the City of Marco Island, City of Naples and Collier County began accepting clean materials for use in the deployment of the 36 artificial reefs included in a master plan. LCEC and FPL are among two of the organizations pledging their support to this effort.

“It is so exciting to see this project move forward with such enthusiasm and backing from so many in our community,” Nancy Richie, Environmental Specialist, City of Marco Island said.

“The benefits of a project of this magnitude are far reaching, both
environmentally and economically and we are thrilled to be participating in this effort,” explains Karen Ryan, Public Relations Manager, LCEC.

The state-of-the-art artificial reef master plan will feature deployment of 36 artificial reefs off the Collier County coastline. Conservative estimates are that these reefs are expected to boost tourism by some $35 million dollars. This program is funded through private resources and executed by the efforts of the Task Force volunteers. Anyone interested in securing naming rights in perpetuity for any of the 36 reefs available may contact the Collier County Community Foundation at 239-649-5000.