State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...
State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...
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development. Also, waterfront sites for the public to participate in low impact natural resource-based<br />
educational activities are in great demand.<br />
Using <strong>CIAP</strong> funding, the <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> and Mobile County will partner to protect and acquire sensitive<br />
waterfront habitat on Dauphin Island. The objective <strong>of</strong> this project will be to purchase 1-2 acres using<br />
$1,000,000.00 from the <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> and $1,000,000.00 from Mobile County. The parcel will be<br />
available for public use and natural resource-based educational signage will be installed. The title <strong>of</strong> the<br />
property will be held by the Town <strong>of</strong> Dauphin Island and the deed will be restricted according <strong>CIAP</strong><br />
requirements.<br />
This site will provide public access to the waterways <strong>of</strong> southern <strong>Alabama</strong> for natural resource-based<br />
educational activities such as birding and research. The parcel will be used as a main exit and entry point<br />
for the <strong>Coastal</strong> Kayaking Trail (AL-5), which will create a water-based trail linking <strong>Alabama</strong>’s coastal<br />
communities and ecosystems. In addition, the site may be a candidate for inclusion in the <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Birding Trial (www.alabamacoastalbirdingtrail.com). This trail, among other things, serves as a<br />
means to educate users about coastal <strong>Alabama</strong>’s abundant natural resources. During spring and fall<br />
migrations, Dauphin Island can be one <strong>of</strong> the best birding locations along the entire Gulf Coast and has<br />
hosted nationally-recognized birding events. Future projects at the acquired property could include<br />
restoration <strong>of</strong> near shore intertidal habitat and construction <strong>of</strong> low impact public facilities to complement<br />
the goal <strong>of</strong> this project.<br />
AUTHORIZED USES<br />
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #1, projects and activities for the<br />
conservation, protection, or restoration <strong>of</strong> coastal areas including wetland.<br />
o Justification: This project meets Authorized Use #1 because it involves the acquisition <strong>of</strong> sensitive<br />
land for conservation within the coastal area <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong>. The deed will be restricted according to<br />
<strong>CIAP</strong> requirements.<br />
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.<br />
o Partnering: The <strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> will contribute $1,000,000.00 <strong>of</strong> <strong>CIAP</strong> funding to this project.<br />
The Mobile County Commission will contribute $1,000,000.00 <strong>of</strong> <strong>CIAP</strong> funding to this project.<br />
<strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> Final <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>Assistance</strong> <strong>Program</strong> Plan<br />
Mobile County Tier One Project Descriptions<br />
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