Before his sold-out Florida Country Superfest show on June 14th, Kenny Chesney visited the first two No Shoes Reefs in Jacksonville’s St. John River. Named the Coastal Conservation Association and George Holt Reefs, the man-made reefs, designed to promote quality of aquatic life, were built through the support of Kenny’s ongoing partnership with Costa Del Mar Sunglasses and The Coastal Conservation Association/Building Conservation Trust.
Kenny said, “It’s so easy to take the oceans and waterways for granted. What they were able to create here says a lot about the ways man can live not just in harmony, but supporting our natural aquatic resources. Beyond clean water, it is about supporting healthy marine life, and that includes being aware of the impact of erosion under the water.”
Thirteen-hundred tons of concrete was used to create the two reefs. In total, 18 barge loads were needed to carry the material to the two designated reef sites. Each reef measures 200’ x 200’ – and were built in a two-week time frame to minimize disruption.
Kenny added, “Looking at the underwater sonar, it’s amazing. In only 18 months, these reefs aren’t just alive, they’re thriving with life. As a guy who has so many of my happiest memories on the water, I couldn’t be happier to be a part of creating something like this . . . ”
Easily accessible by boats, the reefs are located approximately 20 miles inland from the Atlantic.
Kenny continues his 2015 The Big Revival tour this weekend with stops at Ava Amphitheater in Tuscon, Ariz. and The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
FAST FACTS
- Kenny’s new single is called “Save It For A Rainy Day.”
- It’s the fourth single from his The Big Revival album. The previous three singles have all topped the charts.
(The Pulse of Radio)
