Because we’re living out of harmony with natural ecosystems, the damage is greater and more negatively impactful. Resilience design projects involve adaptation to climate disruptions — ensuring our ecosystems are strong and rooted enough to withstand extreme weather events, and fluid enough to change and recover easily when those events cause major damage.
Work in this area includes: living shorelines; natural wetlands and marshes for stormwater storage and habitat restoration; water harvesting and storage systems; and permaculture projects that improve our depleted soils.
Creating natural living shorelines along water edges improves water quality and supports vital marine ecosystems. Productive submerged aquaculture gardens contribute greatly to the survival of our coastal habitats.
“As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.”
~ Robin Wall Kimmerer
A partial list of past and current projects
The Straz Performing Arts Center
Living shoreline improvements in downtown Tampa
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Ocean Scientist Edith Widder’s Residence
Seawall enhancement and shoreline buffer plantings on the Indian River Lagoon
Private Riverfront Residence
Living shoreline improvements on the Indian River Lagoon
The Treasure Coast Reclamation Project
Multi-county ecoart project with international ecoartist Xavier Cortada
Cheeca Lodge
Major upgrade, redesign and redevelopment plans for Florida Keys resort, including stormscaping