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Unit Name: Bagdad Mill Site
Acres: 18.62
Description:
Managing
Agency:
Santa Rosa
County
Current Management Plan
Approved:
312
5/03/2006
The Bagdad Mill Site is being developed and managed for recreation and conservation purposes.
The property will provide access to the Blackwater River and provide educational opportunities
interpreting historical, cultural, and environmental aspects of the area. A non-motorized hiking
loop trail and canoe/kayak launch is planned. The property will serve as a trailhead to the
proposed Bagdad Heritage Trail. It is anticipated that the property will open to the public in 2011.
The Management Plan was approved in 2006 and does not contain specific measures and
timeframes for the goals, objectives, actions and measures it recommends.
Accomplishments:
Resource Management:
• A preliminary site plan and conceptual design of the property has been developed;
• A Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS) was completed by the
Archaeology Institute at the University of West Florida. The CRAS indicated that no
significant impacts were expected to any historical features. A copy of their final report
was forwarded to the DHR on or around June 16, 2010;
• October, 2009 participated in Department of State’s Archaeological Resource
Management (ARM) Training for State Land Managers;
• Wetland mapping and property surveys is complete;
• Entire property treated for invasive species including Cogan grass, Mimosa and Chinese
Privet; retreating will be necessary to assure eradication;
• Several site clean-up and debris removal days have been completed with the assistance
of the Bagdad Waterfronts Partnership and Blackwater River Foundation organizations;
• 81 native trees were planted to restore habitat and to stabilize the riverbank;
• July 2009, Asbestos Abatement Survey complete;
• August 2010, building demolition and removal is underway.
Capital Improvements:
• Installation of a split-rail fence along the riverbank retaining wall;
• Installation of 3500 linear feet of irrigation system (for the native tree plantings).
Other:
• Secured funding from the County Tourism and Development Council for design of the
planned amenities including: entertainment pavilion for performances and events (with
restroom), information and teaching kiosk; fishing pier; boardwalk; boat tie-up, kayak
launch; gazebo with seating; parking areas, lighting & electrical plans. Design should be
complete by June 2011.