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Developing Enhanced Recreational Opportunities on Escribano Point Portion of the Yellow River WMA

Implementing Organization

State of Florida

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$2,576,365

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

This project will improve public access and enjoyment of natural resources at the Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area, which is located south of the City of Milton in Santa Rosa County, FL. The improvements include: 1) an entrance kiosk, information signs, parking and facilities; 2) north beach hammock parking, interpretive, fishing and picnicking facilities; 3) primitive camping sites; 4) wildlife viewing facilities; 5) Escribano Point parking, interpretive, fishing and picnicking facilities; and 6) bear-proof containers for trash and storing food at campsites. Additionally, there will be a one-time assessment and mapping activities necessary for developing the site for outdoor recreation purposes (natural communities mapping, rare and exotic plant inventories, development of a hydrological assessment and water control plans for road access improvements, and herpetofauna survey). Funding for hurricane debris removal and road repair with hydrologic restoration is also included.

Contact

Gareth Leonard
(850) 617-9452
gareth.leonard@myfwc.com
Project Website
Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

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