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Unit Name: Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park<br />

Acres: 2,023.47 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park <strong>of</strong>fers miles <strong>of</strong> undeveloped beaches with ample<br />

opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hiking, camping and nature study. Two<br />

boat ramps provide access to the bay for small boats, and anglers can fish <strong>of</strong>f the beach or in the<br />

bay. The park includes two developed beach use areas with shelters and restroom, a 60-site<br />

family camping area and a primitive group camp.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Accomplished all prescribed burns, broke 98/99 burn record, no backlog<br />

• Began restoration plan in slash pine community with Americorp<br />

• 85,000 sea oats planted<br />

• Trapping program initiated to reduce Coyote population<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Partnered with community events / expanded park involvement in community events / Snow<br />

Bird Days & Oyster Spat festival<br />

• Expanded services for visitors with disabilities<br />

• Completed East Slough Trail Project / CSO grant – Greenways and Trails<br />

• Bike racks added at 5 use areas<br />

• Annual Fishing Tournament developed<br />

• CSO expanded rental and resale items<br />

• Expanded winter programs<br />

• Mobi-Mat installed for beach accessibility<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• ADA upgrades to 6 campsites<br />

• Decks and windows replaced on residence<br />

Other<br />

• Reorganized CSO / Friends <strong>of</strong> State George Island to Friends <strong>of</strong> Franklin County State Parks<br />

Benefiting all parks managed by St. George Island State Park<br />

182<br />

2003

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