Baars Park and Sanders Beach Kayak Fishing Trail Access Upgrades
Implementing Organization
State of Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,402,531
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 enhance and increase access to Pensacola waterways for kayak fishing and paddling by establishing a designated kayak fishing and paddling trail starting at Baars Park and ending at Sanders Beach. Kayak fishing is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. sportfishing market due to increasing fuel costs, expense compared to other watercraft, minimal environmental impacts, and growing appreciation for an active outdoor lifestyle. Pensacola offers tourism amenities that market its natural resources to outdoor recreation enthusiasts as a nature-based tourism destination, resulting in economic stimulus and increased public awareness of natural Pensacola.
Contact
Gareth Leonard(850) 617-9452
gareth.leonard@myfwc.com
Project Website
None
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