Seven Islands Property stabilization begins Tuesday in Cape Coral after mangroves were removed

Stabilization work is set to begin on Tuesday for the Seven Islands Property in Cape Coral in preparation for mangrove replanting. >>Video above: Previous coverage from June 25, 2026 Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina, LLC said it has been working closely with local, state, and federal agencies regarding the restoration measures after learning that the mangroves had inadvertently been removed from the Seven Islands Property. The South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the bank stabilization plan, parts of which include reshaping the shoreline and stabilizing the bank to prevent erosion. The work beginning Tuesday is set to address around 545 linear feet of shoreline and is expected to be completed within four weeks. Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina said that once the work is complete and upon approval of the mangrove restoration plan by local agencies, mangrove replanting will begin. Previous coverage: Stop-work order issued for Seven Islands project after unpermitted mangrove removal in Cape Coral Residents question mangrove clearing near Seven Islands project in Cape Coral Neighbors voice thoughts on Seven Islands development to Cape Coral leaders Seven Islands development project approved by Cape Coral City Council DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV