St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge Access and Recreational Improvements through Acquisition at Indian Pass
Implementing Organization
US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$5,720,000
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
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Other
Project Description
This project will acquire and enhance a 10 to 15-acre parcel at Indian Pass for inclusion in St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This acquisition will ensure boating access to the Refuge for continued habitat protection and management activities that will protect and enhance resources injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on St. Vincent NWR. Additionally, this project will increase public access to recreational activities, such as fishing and boating, by increasing parking availability, establishing a kayak launch area, and creating the Refuge's first visitor contact station.
Contact
Ernie Clarke(470) 423-1070
ernest_clarke@fws.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/