Dauphin Island Eco-Tourism and Environmental Education Area
Implementing Organization
State of Alabama
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$2,238,613
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Recreational Use
Project Actions
Engineering and/or Construction
Targeted Resources
Recreational Resources
Project Description
The project will provide compensatory restoration for recreational use losses in Alabama by acquiring approximately 100 acres of privately held land and water bottom in the geographic middle of Dauphin Island. The project will enhance recreational use of the coastal habitat by providing amenities that offer recreational opportunities to the public. These proposed visitor amenities include educational signage, fishing pier, bicycle path, parking area, boardwalks, gazebos, and public restrooms. The fishing pier and boardwalks will allow visitors access to the marsh and water.
Contact
Amy Hunter(251) 621-1216
Amy.Hunter@dcnr.alabama.gov
Project Website
None
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