Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area Improvements
Implementing Organization
State of Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$12,202,891
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 improve access to the existing boat ramp, enhance recreational amenities, and enhance and restore the topography and natural resources at Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area and Mattie Kelly Park and Nature Walk within the City of Destin. Specifically, for Joe’s Bayou, the project includes: • Construction of a reef breakwater, restrooms, walking trails, sidewalks, fishing pier, and boat ramp with pier; • Backfill of the former Cemex industrial plant site; • Replacement of the former Cemex plant retaining wall; • Pond restoration including littoral planting and aeration; • Saltmarsh and upland restoration; • Enhancement and improvements to a kayak/paddle-craft launch and pier; • Rehabilitation and expansion of parking lots; • Interpretive educational signs; • Lighting improvements; and • Landscaping/irrigation/benches/trash receptacles. Additionally, at Mattie Kelly Park, the project will include: • Wetland enhancement; • Construction of additional parking spaces and a boardwalk; and • Drainage and stormwater treatment. The project integrates the development of a master plan, recreational elements, infrastructure improvements, and a comprehensive stormwater management and erosion control plan. The project will enhance public access by providing improved access and parking in a heavily-used recreational area by creating additional boardwalks and trails and providing new water access amenities for paddle and power craft.
Contact
Pearce Barrett(850) 245-2106
pearce.barrett@floridadep.gov
Project Website
None
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