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Unit Name: Don Pedro Island State Park<br />

Acres: 245.12 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

This beautiful little island is part <strong>of</strong> an extensive chain <strong>of</strong> barrier islands extending along the Gulf<br />

Coast between Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island. Don Pedro Island State Park is accessible<br />

only by private boat. Boaters can tie up at the dock on the bay side <strong>of</strong> the island. Visitors enjoy<br />

sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, shelling hiking, boating and surf fishing at the park.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Muhley grass planting on the island to stabilize back-dune areas.<br />

• Reduced backlogged prescribed fire acres at the land base.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Started ranger guided kayak tours.<br />

Other<br />

• Significantly increased volunteer hours donated to the park.<br />

181<br />

2001

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