State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT
DURATION:
AL-15
2008 $ 98,000.00
2009 $ 49,000.00
2010 $ 49,000.00
2011 $ 49,000.00
GOAL: The goal of the State of Alabama CIAP is to protect, conserve, and restore natural coastal
habitat and wildlife through data analysis, research, and on-the-ground conservation activities.
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this project is to re-vegetate 76 acres within Gulf State Park
campground with native trees and shrubs.
This project will consist of re-vegetating 76 acres within the Gulf State Park campground (30˚ 15’ 49.39”
N, 87˚ 38’ 37.76”W) with native trees and shrubs. As a result of storm surge associated with Hurricanes
Ivan and Katrina, and subsequent salt water intrusion, all plant communities including mature trees have
been damaged or killed within the campground. This project is designed to replant 19 acres per year over
a five year period using native, endemic trees, shrubs and plants. This project will improve aesthetics,
provide shade for campers, and enhance wildlife by providing food and habitat cover. Acreage impacted
will be campsites, roadside right of way and border zones between travel corridors. The time line
associated will be one planting cycle per year for five years. The first phase was completed in April 2007.
Subsequent planting will plant 19 acres annually for the remaining project period. The campground is
depicted in Appendix G-8.
AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #2: mitigation of damage to fish,
wildlife, or natural resources.
o Justification This project meets Authorized Use #2 because it mitigates damage to native
vegetation caused by storm surge and saltwater intrusion directly caused by Hurricanes Ivan and
Katrina.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.
o Partnering: This project will utilize 100% CIAP funding.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
State of Alabama Tier One Project Descriptions
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