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County staff outlines artificial reef expansion, $15 million FWC grant and monitoring plan

5955176 · October 15, 2025
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Monroe County staff described progress on an artificial reef program funded by a $15 million Florida Fish and Wildlife grant, including deployments of upcycled concrete poles, 21 permit applications across 15 sites, monitoring results and an RFP for next spring’s deployments.

Monroe County staff on Tuesday presented an update on the county’s artificial reef program, reporting deployments, monitoring results and next steps under a multi‑year grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Hannah Cook, the county staff member leading the artificial reef program, said the initiative is funded by a $15 million FWC grant that runs through February 2030 and is intended to plan, construct, monitor and maintain artificial reef habitat in Monroe County waters. Cook told the commission she has submitted 21 permit applications…

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