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

6. Plan Implementation Program
Goals and Objectives of the State of Alabama CIAP Plan
State of Alabama
The goal of the State of Alabama CIAP is to implement natural resource
improvement projects which have a lasting impact on the coastal community. More
specific goals are listed below and were developed during the CIAP planning process.
Measurable objectives from each goal are included in the associated project description.
1. Acquire and conserve sensitive habitat throughout the coastal area.
2. Manage the State of Alabama CIAP in an efficient, cost-effective, and organized
manner in order to meet the program requirements
3. Raise public awareness of conservation and protection of coastal Alabama’s
designated protected areas (Grand Bay Savanna, Lillian Swamp, Gulf State Park,
Weeks Bay, Splinter Hill Bog, Perdido River Corridor and Mobile-Tensaw Delta)
through the construction of natural resource-based educational facilities.
4. Develop a tool to evaluate impacts to coastal Alabama marine, estuarine and inland
environments resulting from present and planned oil and gas infrastructure
associated with development production.
5. Protect, conserve, and restore natural coastal habitat and wildlife through data
analysis, research, and on-the-ground conservation activities.
6. Facilitate management research of Alabama’s coastal environment through improved
data collection systems, enhanced research infrastructure, and upgrades of research
tools.
7. Increase awareness of conservation and protection of coastal Alabama’s designated
protected areas (Grand Bay Savanna, Lillian Swamp, Gulf State Park, Splinter Hill
Bog, Perdido River Corridor and Mobile-Tensaw Delta) through the development
and production of natural resource-based educational materials.
8. Improve management and administration of coastal resources and help implement
the Alabama Coastal Area Management Plan.
9. Restore coastal areas by removing marine debris resulting from recent hurricanes
10. Implement natural resource trustee assessment and restoration activities associated
with injuries to natural resource trust resources, including but not limited to, fish,
wildlife, birds and groundwater.
11. Increase public awareness of conservation and protection efforts associated with the
coastal marine environment.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
Introduction
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