Lake Jackson Shoreline Restoration Project                     

The Highlands SWCD has proudly coordinated the Lake Jackson Shoreline Restoration project and selected a contractor to begin the work. This restoration project, adjacent to Highway 27, will include the removal of exotic and nuisance vegetation, replanting with desirable native species, minimal herbicide treatment, and the installation of interpretive signs. The majority of the funding is being provided by the Tourist Development Council, via the county tourism tax. Other sources of funding include the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council, the Florida Lake Management Society, the City of Sebring, and the Highlands SWCD.

The selected contractor, Total Site Solutions, LLC, began work in September. The anticipated timeline for this project shows completion of the vegetation removal and native plant installation near mid November.

The Highlands SWCD hopes this project will increase lake user activity along the shoreline of the lake as well as improving native habitat for birds, mammals and fish. Six months of coordination and planning have brought the project to this point. If you would like more information on the Lake Jackson Shoreline Restoration Project, call the Highlands SWCD at 863-402-6545.