What WE DO
Preserve and Protect. Repair and Restore.
Monitor and Maintain.
Our goal is to offer expert and cost effective services for the Restoration of Dune and Mangrove Habitats.
We create long term plans for the Management and Perpetuation of Dune and Coastal Wetland Ecosystems.
SERVICES WE OFFER
We Specialize in the Repair and Restoration of Damaged Dunes, Coastal Shorelines and Mangrove Areas
Our Master Marine Biologist leads our team in creating comprehensive long-term management plans for all phases of Dune and Coastal Wetlands projects.
With our extensive industry contacts and resources we also provide project assistance for help with ... Sand Replenishment, Seawalls, Decks, Dune Walkovers, and More.
Some of Our Services:
- Beach Sand Replenishment and Restoration
- Complete Dune and Mangrove Restoration Plans and Installations.
- Emergency Dune Repair.
- Long Term Monitoring and Maintenance Programs.
- Exotic / Invasive Species Identification, Treatment, and Removal.
- Dune and Mangrove Erosion Risk Analysis.
- Health of Habitat: On Site Inspection and Analysis Reports.
- Native Plant Identification and Preservation.
- After Storm Damage Assessments.
- Erosion Control Solutions.
- Sand Banking Strategies.
- Creative Seagrape Shaping and Trimming.
- Mangrove Windowing and Shaping.
- Coordination with Environmental Agencies on Permitting Requirements.
- Adaptation Options and Solutions.
- Storm Water Retention Bio-swales.
WHO WE ARE
Daniel D. Bellante : President
Ocean Engineering and Coastal Erosion Consultant
Pamela B. Reeder :Vice President
In 1982 Daniel joined his friend Pamela Reeder, who had recently founded the Environmental Restoration company Coastal Revegetation, as Partner and Vice President.
He served as Project Director and Plan Designer and developed the company's innovative and cost effective field operations.
He designed and drafted the plans for their varied pr
In 1982 Daniel joined his friend Pamela Reeder, who had recently founded the Environmental Restoration company Coastal Revegetation, as Partner and Vice President.
He served as Project Director and Plan Designer and developed the company's innovative and cost effective field operations.
He designed and drafted the plans for their varied projects . He coordinated operations and logistics with other contractors and associates locally and across the whole southern half of the State.
After 30 years in the business, Daniel and his partner Pamela decided to deactivate the day to day operations of Coastal Revegetation and reopen as Green Coast Consulting and Restoration. Their new focus would be on Dune and Coastal Wetland Restoration.
IN the 1970's Daniel taught History, Art History, and Design at Broward College. He worked for the Colleges' Continuing Education Department in Course and Curriculum development.
Daniel operated several enterprises over the years. He founded and directed "Studio Seven", which was a popular Art and Lecture Center in Ft. Lauderdale.
Daniel learned the art of landscape design while working his way through College. Over the years he consulted and worked with "Decks and Gardens;" a company specializing in Native drought resistant landscaping and backyard renovations.
Daniel led groups of students on European Art Explorations and Study Sessions to Paris, London and Florence.
This was a part of a Lecture Series that he conducted in museums and galleries all over South Florida.
Daniel has served as Chairman of the Delray Beach Public Art Advisory Board and President of the Board of Governors of the Delray Beach Playhouse.
Pamela B. Reeder :Vice President
Ocean Engineering and Coastal Erosion Consultant
Pamela B. Reeder :Vice President
Pamela graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas and Florida Atlantic University with a Masters Degree in Marine Biology. Her research on the Florida Spiny Lobster was published while she was still in graduate school . As a graduate assistant in the Biology department at Florida Atlantic University, she was credited on a se
Pamela graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas and Florida Atlantic University with a Masters Degree in Marine Biology. Her research on the Florida Spiny Lobster was published while she was still in graduate school . As a graduate assistant in the Biology department at Florida Atlantic University, she was credited on a series of research papers published in prestigious University Journals, by her Major Professor.
After graduating with her Masters Degree , she worked for the South Florida Water Management District as a Field Research Biologist working from air boats and helicopters in the Everglades. She was the very first Female Field Biologist ever hired at the Water Management District . Some of the innovative research she and her Supervisor worked on was published in elite Biology Journals.
She was then awarded a grant to research Mangrove Mitigation and to implement a Mangrove Restoration Plan at the Boca Marina development site .This was a cutting edge and highly successful project . Soon after that ,Pamela founded Coastal Re-vegetation: a company specializing in Environmental Mitigation and Restoration for Dunes, Coastal Shorelines, and Freshwater Wetlands.
Pamela is a genuine pioneer and innovator in the field of Environmental Restoration. She quickly became the leading "Go to Expert," in her field, consulting with Coastal Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Environmental Agencies. She routinely worked with City, County, State, and Federal Government Officials in the development of practical and workable Environmental Mitigation solutions.
Ocean Engineering and Coastal Erosion Consultant
Ocean Engineering and Coastal Erosion Consultant
Ocean Engineering and Coastal Erosion Consultant
Dr. Andrew M Clark is a Registered Professional Engineer (FLPE Lic. 37909) who has been consulting with the Green Coast team since 1982.
He has overseen major projects for such clients as the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port of Everglad
Dr. Andrew M Clark is a Registered Professional Engineer (FLPE Lic. 37909) who has been consulting with the Green Coast team since 1982.
He has overseen major projects for such clients as the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port of Everglades and Dania Beach, The Florida State Legislature, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Orange County Water District (OCWD), Florida Power & Light (FPL), Indian Trails Water Control District (ITWCD) and the Florida Inland Waterway District (FIND).
He received his PhD in Ocean Engineering from the University of Hawaii and his MSc in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. He is both Adjunct Professor and has been a Trustee of the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) since 2007, is a Fellow of the Explorers Club (NYC), Trustee of the Link Foundation and is both Fellow and Past President of the Marine Technology Society (MTS). Dr. Clark serves on the United Nations Education Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and has authored or coauthored over 50 scientific and technical publications.
He served as Director of Research and Development of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution and holds both US and International Patents for maritime innovations and in 2003 received the Lockheed Martin Award for Ocean Science and Technology. In recognition of his manifold accomplishments he was inducted into both the Sea-Space Symposium and the Cosmos Club.
Associates and Consulting Resources
Construction and Project Management
Website Promotion, Creative Consultation and Art Design for Nature Parks and Coastal Facilities
Website Promotion, Creative Consultation and Art Design for Nature Parks and Coastal Facilities
James Sadler has decades of experience in Coastal construction and management all along the coast of Florida.
A graduate of the University of Florida, he grew up an out doorsman and an enthusiastic supporter of environmental preservation.
He is a master of coordinating the efforts of a team of companies in achieving client expectations.
He has worked to restore Beaches and Dunes all over South Florida.
Most recently he directed the building of Seawalls in South Highland Beach where properties had been savaged by severe erosion.
He worked with the FDEP to ensure the proper placement of sand brought in by trucks and he directed the creation of a properly sloped Dune that would be planted with Native species to recreate a natural Dune Habitat.
He is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Website Promotion, Creative Consultation and Art Design for Nature Parks and Coastal Facilities
Website Promotion, Creative Consultation and Art Design for Nature Parks and Coastal Facilities
Website Promotion, Creative Consultation and Art Design for Nature Parks and Coastal Facilities
Peter G Pereira (b. New York ) is a versatile author, teacher and artist in Painting, Illustration, Photography,
Performance Art, Fashion (Paradox Box and Evolution F) Sculpture/Multimedia Installation Art (Trees of Life)
based in New York over the past 25 years and commutes to Delray Beach Florida where he teaches contemporary painting, digital painting and installation art.
He has exhibited locally and Internationally extensively and his artwork is regularly published.
His artwork is held in many private collections.
As an Illustrator and Photographer his Comic Book Reality Narrative work appears regularly in several
Newspapers in New York including Our Town Eastsider, Westside Spirit, and Downtowner for Straus News
Media and recently for Delray and Boca Newspapers with 4-Story Media.
Peter studied at the University of Omaha and was Resident Artist in Europe and Africa in the 1980s. On his
return he was 'discovered ' by Dr. Max Stern of the Dominion Gallery accepted into several prestigious galleries
for painting including Timothy Roberts Gallery and Galerie D'Art Contemporain (to which his abstract painting
has returned), 92ndstreet Y, Spectra, Pod Galleries and Figment Arts in the last while.
Peter’s Sculpture and Multimedia art was recently was featured in the Reopening of the Cornell Museum
Delray with his Trees of Life Sculpture and new Augmented Reality Media Outdoor Pieces 2017/2018 and
2018/2019 International Boynton Beach Kinetic Arts Sculpture Event.
Seawall Inspections and Repairs
Website Promotion, Creative Consultation and Art Design for Nature Parks and Coastal Facilities
Preeminent Grower of Native Coastal plants
Watersedge Inspections and Construction
Owner Norma Jean Jalovec Specializes in Inspections, Repairs, and Construction of Seawalls, Docks, Pilings, and Boat-lifts.
Her company also provides expert Surveys and Environmental Assessments.
Norma Jean has 20 years of experience in Marine Construction and related fields. She is a specialist in Sea-grass surveys and other environmental assessments.
She is also an expert on Construction Law.
She graduated from the University of Miami with a Law Degree. She is an avid scuba diver and shortly after graduation from the University she took an opportunity to use her love of Underwater exploration to learn the business of Marine Construction.
She gained experience by working for a number of Marine contractors before opening her own business. She is extremely knowledgeable and explains things in a straight forward and easily understandable way. She is very hands on and dives the jobs herself. She has an experienced and able crew. She responds quickly and follows through.
We use and recommend her for all of our Projects where Seawall Inspections and Sea-grass surveys are needed.
Preeminent Grower of Native Coastal plants
Preeminent Grower of Native Coastal plants
Preeminent Grower of Native Coastal plants
Green Seasons Nursery Specializes in Salt Tolerant Species with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the business.
They are pioneers in the early commercial production of Sea Oats.
They provide a wide variety of ornamental quality Native plant species . Based in Parrish Florida, Green Seasons has supplied Native plants for projects large and small from the Gulf Coast of Texas to Florida, along the Eastern Seaboard from the Carolinas to the Florida Keys, and from the Bahamas down into the Caribbean .
They have a reputation for applying the highest standards of professional horticultural practices and they provide the very best of salt tolerant Coastal species, wild flowers, natural grasses, and shrubs.
They continue to advance the field of coastal restoration by growing additional coastal native plants which previously were not readily available; expanding the diversity of Native plants that can be utilized on projects .
Roger Triplett and his partner Mark Holdren are at the top of the business . Roger is Vice President of the Florida Association of Native Nurseries and gives of his time and shares his knowledge and expertise willingly with others .
We have ordered most our plants from Green Seasons for the 40 years we have been in business. The plants are always delivered on time and in prefect condition. The quality and consistency of their plants has always been outstanding and has helped lead to the success of our various projects .
Specialists in Coastal Construction
Preeminent Grower of Native Coastal plants
Specialists in Coastal Construction
Murray Logan Construction
Specializes in Heavy Cosatal Constriction.They excell at all phases of Marine Construction ,including Seawalls ,Revetments, Ripwraps, Bulkheads, and Docks. They have over 50 years of experience in all phases of construction.
Master Gardner
Preeminent Grower of Native Coastal plants
Specialists in Coastal Construction
Thomas McGreevy is a Master Gardener and expert in Xeric landscaping.
Thomas developed his keen interest in South Florida tropical horticulture more than 30 years ago.
His studies and experience over the years have led him to develop unique and innovative landscaping services in the field of environmental remediation.
He has worked with us for many years and has been involved in most of our Dune and Coastal Habitat Restoration Projects.
His techniques for the treatment and removal of Exotic/Invasive species have been invaluable in the success of our projects. He uses a highly trained crew in these specialized hand labor operations. His methods preserve, and protect highly sensitive native plant species during the clearing and restoration process, allowing for the more rapid recovery of the Native Habitats.
He is our Field Specialist in Dune and Mangrove Mitigation.
Announce coming events
Announce coming events
Announce coming events
Ann Koplas has joined our company as Executive Consultant specializing in promotion, marketing, and public relations. In addition, She will head up a new department offering expert advice on Beach and Shore Real Estate issues especially those relating to the effect of erosion and flooding on property values.
WHAT WE HAVE DONE
Wacodahatchee Wetlands
Spanish River Park And Red Reef Park
Wacodahatchee Wetlands
- Wacodahatchee Wetlands is a 50 acre created Wetlands in West Delray Beach that is part of the Southern Region Reclamation Facility.
- The Native Wetlands Habitat filters over 2 million gallons of water per day by directing the treated waste water through a series of filtration ponds. Our company helped with the design of this project. We selected, procured , and planted tens of thousands of Native freshwater plants, shrubs and trees. A beautiful Native Wetlands Park was created. It is one of the most popular parks in the county and home to hundreds of Wildlife species.
Peanut Island
Spanish River Park And Red Reef Park
Wacodahatchee Wetlands
- Peanut Island sits at the mouth of the Lake Worth Inlet. It was created by dredging for the
- Lake Worth Inlet in 1918.
- We worked with Palm Beach County and the Army Corps of Engineers on this 13 million dollar 79 acre Re-vegetation Project.
- Our company worked on the original design for the project. We selected and procured all of the plants and installed them.
- The Native vegetation ranged from 2 inch Seaoats to 20 foot Gumbo Limbo Trees.
Spanish River Park And Red Reef Park
Spanish River Park And Red Reef Park
Spanish River Park And Red Reef Park
- Our company was contracted to procure and plant tens of thousands of Native Dune and Coastal plants at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton. Also included was our work on the Coastal Wetlands, on West side of the Park.
- In addition, we were the Planting Contractor on Red Reef Park in Boca Raton.
- These two Parks were major Restoration Projects and they have remained an important key to Preserving Boca Raton's Beaches.
Coral Cove Park
Key Largo Crocodile Lake Natonal Wildlife Refuge
Spanish River Park And Red Reef Park
- Coral Cove Park Restoration Project in Tequesta was supervised by Palm Beach County's Department of Environmental Resources Management. It involved rebuilding over 5000 linear feet of Dune.
- We worked with the county to plant the newly built Dune slope with over 90,000 Native plants along the face, crest , and backside of the Dune.
- Our company is proud to have worked on many of Palm Beach County's Beach Parks; preserving, protecting, and restoring our precious beaches and Shores.
Key Largo Crocodile Lake Natonal Wildlife Refuge
Key Largo Crocodile Lake Natonal Wildlife Refuge
Key Largo Crocodile Lake Natonal Wildlife Refuge
- The Key Largo Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a protected nesting Habitat for threatened American Crocodiles and other endangered species.
- Our company Restored over 7000 acres of Mangrove Forest, Salt Marsh , and Hardwood Hammock on this site. This was part of our work in the National Key Deer Refuge. On this and other projects in the Refuge, we consulted with the design of the Planting Plan, procured the Native plants, and installed them in difficult and isolated sites up and down the Florida Keys.
Some of our Completed Projects
Key Largo Crocodile Lake Natonal Wildlife Refuge
Key Largo Crocodile Lake Natonal Wildlife Refuge
- Peanut Island Restoration
- Snook Islands Natural Area
- Spanish River Park
- Carlin Park
- Coral Cove Park Dune Restoration Project
- Juno Beach Shore Protection Project
- Red Reef Park
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Oleta River State Park
- Miami Beach Restoration Project
- Lantana Beach Restoration
- Crandon Park Golf Course Key Biscayne
- Polo Trace Golf Course
- Wacodahatchee Wetlands
- Green Cay Wetlands
- Key Largo Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Key West Navel Air Station
- FPL Card Sound Road Mitigation Project
- Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Preserve
- FIU Shoreline Restoration Project
- FPL Turkey Point Restoration Project
What IS THE COST OF DOING NOTHING?
YOUR PROPERTY
Starting now, and with each year that passes, the cost of doing nothing to preserve, protect, and restore your Beach front grows dramatically! Since this is part of your Deeded Property the responsibility for the costs would be to the homeowner..
Each year storms grow stronger, high tides get higher, and water levels rise faster. The result is more damaging erosion and loss of your Dune and Beach.
Each year, and just as dangerous to your Beach front, there may be a rapid spread of Invasive plant species across your Dune. This infestation overwhelms the Native Dune ecosystem and leads to a steady degradation of the natural Dune. As a healthy Dune is weakened by the spread of these noxious plants, it loses its ability to accrue sand and build itself into a natural defense against erosion.
If nothing is done, this degradation increases each year with the aggressive Invasives growing by 20 to 30%.
This cycle continues year after year. And each year your Dune grows weaker and your Beachfront property becomes more vulnerable to a major loss.
Some of what is lost:
- Your Property Value
- Unique Recreation and Enjoyment
- Natural Habitat and Wildlife
- The Incomparable Beauty of a Pristine Shoreline
- Your Children and Grand Children's Inheritance
- A Lovely Wide Beach to Walk On
The Cost of Doing Something Now:
For the cost of tiling your lobby, landscaping your front yard, or paving your driveway, Green Coast Restoration can transform your Beachfront backyard into a healthy and sustainable ecosystem that will grow and last.
This one time cost incurred now, will quickly pay dividends in the future by increasing your property value and at the same time helping to save the environment.
The sooner you take action the less you will pay in the long run.
We encourage you to do something Now. We can help you with cost effective plans and solutions tailored to your needs.
