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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough

Manatee River restoration project installs 300 reef balls to improve water quality

A habitat restoration project has installed over 300 reef balls in the Manatee River to support oyster populations and improve local water quality. The initiative aims to encourage the return of marine life to the river ecosystem.

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Why It Matters

The installation of these structures directly impacts the river's ecological health, which affects local water quality and marine biodiversity in the Manatee River area.

Key Facts

  • More than 300 reef balls have been installed in the Manatee River.
  • The primary goals of the project are to restore oyster habitat and improve water quality.
  • The project is intended to facilitate the return of marine life to the river.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWMNF 88.5 FM“The news outlet reporting the story.”personTiffany LaBritt“Director of Collections and Exhibitions at The Bishop Museum of Science and Natu”other23“Acres covered by the project”organizationThe Bishop Museum of Science and Nature“Host of the Think + Drink event regarding the project”locationManatee River“Site of the oyster restoration project”personRowena Young“Executive Director of the City of Palmetto’s Community Redevelopment Agency”other300“Number of reef balls installed”personErnesto Lasso de la Vega“Biologist monitoring the project”locationPalmetto“City where the project is located”