What’s happening along the wall
The Living Seawall at The Church by the Sea is more than a construction project—it’s a movement. And like all movements, it’s unfolding in real time.
Follow the latest updates, explore media coverage, and see how a vertical reef is changing the conversation around coastal infrastructure.
Bringing our canals back to life: The science behind the living seawall
Just beyond the garden at The Church by the Sea in Fort Lauderdale, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. The seawall, which has long served as a static concrete barrier between land and water, is being reimagined into something entirely new: a “living seawall.” But what does that mean—and how can a wall come…
The Living Seawall Launches Today
A major environmental breakthrough is launching today in Fort Lauderdale.
Fundraising Campaign Launch
On Sunday, May 25 at 11:15 a.m., during its annual Memorial Day weekend cookout, The Church by the Sea will officially launch the Living Seawall initiative.
Voices of the Canal: Why This Project Matters
Read the full story in July 2025.