2025 ANNUAL REPORT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
GREEN, BLUE AND OPEN SPACES
Protect Local Seagrass and the Loxahatchee River: Enhance the natural vegetation and promotion of our bluewater systems by evaluating and protecting our local seagrass beds. The Town submitted for a Resilient Florida Grant in September 2025 and will learn about the results in early 2026. If awarded, the funds will support the design for a flushing channel and a feasibility study of nature-based strategies for Sawfish Bay. Staff also continues to work with FDOT to improve the untreated stormwater from Alternate A1A that outfalls into Sawfish Bay.
Anchored Vessels: Remove anchored and at-risk vessels from Jupiter ' s waterways. The Jupiter Police Department launched Operation Barnacle Buster to identify anchored vessels who did not possess propulsion capabilities. Eighteen identified vessels were issued warnings, with nine later receiving citations. The Jupiter Police Department also removed three derelict vessels from Jupiter’ s waterways. The Town also continued to monitor state legislation efforts regarding ordinances pertaining to anchored vessels.
Protect Open Spaces: Enhance access and use of green space by providing more open and natural areas for protection. The Town continues to monitor for opportunities for additional natural areas and open space.
Sustainability Plan: Develop a sustainability plan document for the Town. The results of the Town’ s Vulnerability Assessment study will be presented in a public forum and to Town Council in February. The study has been presented and accepted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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