The Process: Remove, Restore, Maintain-Review
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1. The three steps in the Save Crystal River and Kings Bay Restoration Project are remove, restoreand maintain.
2. Lyngbya was removed using specially designed vacuum equipment.
3. Tape grass was created by the University of Florida and nicknamed Rock Starbecause of its impressive performance against Lyngbya.
4. Newly planted grass is surrounded by manatee friendly “exclusion cages,” which prevents these native herbivoresfrom eating the grass before it has a chance to take root.
5. Phosphorous and nitrogen are removed to help prevent future algae growth.
6. The Rock Star grass is grown in aquaculture facilities until root structures are strong enough for planting.
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