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

AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #1, projects and activities for the
conservation, protection, or restoration of coastal areas, including wetland.
o Justification: The Wetland and Waterway Protection initiative meets Authorized Use #1 because it
provides for the protection to coastal waters and wetlands by reducing erosion along dirt roads.
This erosion causes sediment to enter the streams and creeks causing detrimental effects to
wetland habitat and species. An example is the Atlantic White Cedar, a nationally protected tree.
These trees have a limited coastal habitat that is increasingly threatened by development. The
paving and ditch stabilization of these dirt roads will reduce the amount of sediment in the
surrounding wetlands and waterways by approximately 4,000 cubic yards or 160 dump truck loads.
o Cost Sharing: This project will be completely administered using CIAP funds. No cost sharing or
matching will be used.
o Partnering: This project will be administered using CIAP funds with the Baldwin County Highway
Department providing equipment and labor to implement the project.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Baldwin County Tier One Project Descriptions
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