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Unit Name: Perdido Key State Park<br />

Acres: 290.32<br />

Description:<br />

Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

DRP<br />

259<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Perdido Key State Park is a 247-acre barrier island park near Pensacola, lying on the Gulf <strong>of</strong><br />

Mexico. White sand beaches and rolling dunes covered with sea oats make this park a favorite<br />

destination for swimmers and sunbathers. Surf fishing is another popular activity. Boardwalks<br />

from the parking lot allow visitors to access the beach without causing damage to the fragile dunes<br />

and beach vegetation. Covered picnic tables overlooking the beach provide a great place for family<br />

outings. The park is provides important habitat for the endangered Perdido Key beach mouse.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Participated in first release <strong>of</strong> captive reared Perdido Key beach mice to Gulf State Park<br />

(Alabama) on Perdido Key.<br />

• Planted over 2800 and 73,000 native plants in areas impacted by storm damage and hurricane<br />

debris removal.<br />

• Conducted baseline benthic, intertidal and water quality sampling w/ Coastal and Aquatic<br />

Managed Areas staff.<br />

2006

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