Projects

Ecosphere Restoration Institute, Inc. scientists have completed more than 150 restoration projects across the Tampa Bay watershed by leveraging millions of dollars in restoration funding. We partner with local contractors to deliver ecological and economic benefits to the region.

  • A man kneeling outdoors among green plants, with a wooden railing and a small bridge in the background.

    Ulele Spring

    WATERWAY REVITALIZATION, VEGETATION AND HABITAT RESTORATION

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  • A pond lined with rocks, with a large leaning tree overhanging the water, surrounded by green grass and trees.

    Haya Linear Park

    LIVING SHORELINE AND HABITAT RESTORATION

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  • Two baby manatees swimming underwater in clear blue water.

    Feeding Florida Manatees

    HARVESTING AND DELIVERING EELGRASS TO REHABILITATE FAMISHED MANATEES

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  • Underwater view of a grassy sea bed with green seagrass, with the surface of the water visible at the top.

    Seagrass Restoration Project

    STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO RESTORE SUBMERGED AQUATIC VEGETATION

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  • Four people kayaking in a calm waterway surrounded by trees and tall grass under a clear blue sky.

    Newman Branch Creek

    RESTORATION OF 100+ ACRES ALONG MEANDERING TIDAL CREEK

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  • Grassy shoreline with tall green and brown grasses, rocky shore, and water in the background.

    Stewart Middle School

    LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT AND STORMWATER RETROFIT POND INSTALL

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  • Aerial view of a winding creek surrounded by trees and a riverside area with some boats and structures.

    Newman Branch Canal

    LIVING SHORELINE AND CREATION OF NEW TIDAL CREEK SYSTEM

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  • A monarch butterfly perched on orange flowers, with a blurred green background.

    Thomas Tract

    REMOVAL OF INVASIVE VEGETATION AND BUTTERFLY HABITAT RESTORATION

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  • A wooden walkway with a metal railing runs along a small waterway, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.

    Palmetto Estuary Preserve

    HABITAT RESTORATION OF 25 ACRES ON THE MANATEE RIVER

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  • A wetland area with tall grasses, shrubs, and trees under a clear blue sky, featuring a small body of water in the distance.

    MacDill Air Force Base

    WILDLIFE STUDY, MANGROVE AND SALTERN RESTORATION

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  • Calm river flows through lush green trees on both sides under a partly cloudy sky.

    Hillsborough River

    PRIVATE LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT TO INSTALL NATURE-BASED STABILIZATION

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  • A large body of water, possibly a flooded area, with grassy patches and a pavilion on the right side. The scene appears overcast with a cloudy sky.

    FWC Youth Conservation Center

    LIVING SHORELINE INSTALLATION AND SEAWALL ENHANCEMENT

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  • A flamingo wading in water, bending down to drink or search for food.

    Wolf Branch Creek

    ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION AND FRESHWATER POND INSTALLATION

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  • Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood near a large body of water with smaller lakes and green trees.

    Lost River Preserve

    WETLAND DESIGN AND RESTORATION PROJECT

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  • A bird in flight over a green grassy field.

    Black Rail Habitat

    RESTORING HIGH MARSH HABITAT FOR THE RARE BLACK RAIL

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Check out our complete list of current and completed projects, and what we have in store for the future.

Project Gallery

  • People exploring a marshy area with lush greenery and palm trees near a brick building with an outdoor seating area with yellow umbrellas.

    Volunteers, Ulele Spring Project

  • A small canal or stream running through a grassy area with small plants, with trees and bushes in the background. A house with a balcony and parked cars are visible on the left side.

    TECO Newman Branch Canal Living Shoreline

  • A man kneeling outdoors near green plants and tall grasses, with a wooden fence or bridge in the background, under a clear sky.

    Ecosphere Founder Tom Ries at Ulele

  • A winding river flowing through a lush green wetland under a partly cloudy sky.

    Palmetto Estuary After Completion

  • A person in an orange jacket leaning over a boat with green plants or seaweed stored in containers, docked at a marina with water, trees, and houses in the background.

    Delivering Fresh Eelgrass to Manatees

  • Two people are cleaning or maintaining a small pond or water feature outdoors, with one person raking and the other collecting debris in a bag. There is a bridge and a fence in the background, with some trees and buildings visible.

    Planting Salt Marsh Grass - Ulele

  • Four people kayaking on a river surrounded by tall grass and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

    Paddling Newman Branch Creek

  • A wetlands scene with shallow water, lush green vegetation, and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    New Stormwater Treatment Plant - MacDill AFB

  • A black ibises and a pink flamingo wading in a shallow pond with green plants and trees reflected in the water.

    New Freshwater Pond at Wolf Branch Creek

  • Palmetto Estuary Preserve Restoration

  • A peaceful river flowing through a lush green landscape with trees and bushes, under a clear sky.

    Lost River Preserve Restoration

  • Child crouching near the water's edge planting a small tree or plant in muddy soil, with an adult person nearby.

    Planting at Newman Branch Creek