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New River Middle students ask Fort Lauderdale commission for $50,000 to finish living‑shoreline project
Summary
Students from New River Middle School’s EcoSharks club presented a ‘Magical Mangroves’ living‑shoreline plan at the April 15 Fort Lauderdale City Commission meeting, seeking city support and fundraising help for a Phase 2 that the students estimate will cost upwards of $50,000.
Students from New River Middle School’s EcoSharks club asked the Fort Lauderdale City Commission on April 15 to help complete a living‑shoreline project behind the school and to open the shoreline to the public during non‑school hours.
The students said Phase 1—installed last summer—placed planters and other infrastructure for a living shoreline; Phase 2 would plant mangroves in those planters, build an outdoor classroom and expand public education and access. The students told the commission Phase 2 will cost “upwards of $50,000,” and said they have applied for external grants, including the Noah Fund, and are seeking…
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