Perdido River and Bay Paddle Trail
Implementing Organization
State of Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,165,488
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 and enhance recreational opportunities along Perdido River by constructing recreational access and amenities at multiple locations along the Florida side of the river. This project will build on work completed through the Deepwater Horizon Early Restoration Phase I: Florida Boat Ramp Enhancement and Construction Project, specifically Perdido River Public Boat Ramp. Specifically, the project will include: • Construction of seven elevated shelters at five sites along the Perdido River -- Burnt Car Landing – shelter with composting toilet -- Muscogee Site – shelter with composting toilet -- Horse Trail Site – shelter with composting toilet -- Sand Landing – two shelters with composting toilets and an improved canoe launch -- Otto Hill Site – two shelters with composting toilets • Construction of two shelters and kiosks on the Perdido River Nature Preserve • Construction of an entrance drive, a parking area, and a shelter at Heron Bayou At Heron Bayou, a boat ramp will be constructed that requires associated dredging, but these activities will not be funded using NRDA funds. This project leverages a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Boating and Waterways match grant for design, engineering, and permitting of a public boat launch and recreational facility. The project will complement other recreational components of The Nature Conservancy’s Perdido River Water Quality Protection, Habitat Restoration and Recreational Enhancement project and Escambia County’s Perdido River and Bay Paddle Trail and Boating Improvements project. The project will also complement the paddling trail Alabama ...click on "More Info" link below
Contact
Pearce Barrett(850) 245-2106
pearce.barrett@floridadep.gov
Project Website
None
For official trustee information regarding the Deepwater Horizon NRDA, including information regarding the NRDA process and the status of projects, see https://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/