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Jacksonville wins $120,000 state grant to restart artificial reef program; next steps laid out
Summary
The Jacksonville Waterways Commission heard May 15 that Florida Fish and Wildlife awarded the city a $120,000 grant to restart its artificial reef program, and volunteers and staff outlined the logistical work needed to deploy reef materials.
The Jacksonville Waterways Commission heard May 15 that Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) awarded the city a $120,000 grant to restart its artificial reef program, and volunteers and staff outlined the logistical work needed to deploy reef materials.
Mark Hardesty, a commission member, told the commission that the FWC coordinator for the artificial reef project, Keith Milley, approved the $120,000 award and said the grant provides “a springboard” for recreational and commercial fishing and other economic benefits. He introduced volunteers and local club leaders who helped secure the award.
Joe Kistel, who identified himself for the record and described his role in reef deployment planning, said the grant was awarded despite the application not meeting several…
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