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

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT DURATION:
AL2-2
Year 1 $ 50,000.00
Year 2 $ 50,000.00
Year 3 $ 50,000.00
Year 4 $ 50,000.00
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 implement three assessments of salt marsh indicators
species. The assessment will result in a report and a geographic database.
In addition to being highly productive systems, the salt marshes of coastal Alabama provide many benefits
such as habitat, breeding grounds, and foraging areas for a variety of plant and animal species. According
to recent land use data, approximately 5% of all the wetlands in coastal Alabama are salt marshes. The goal
of this project is to obtain a better understanding of salt marsh plant and animal species composition and
biodiversity. The objective of this project is to implement three assessments of salt marsh indicator
species. Higher number of these species is an indication of successful conservation of this habitat type and
will help SLD managers conserve and protect these ecosystems more efficiently. In addition to creating
successful management strategies, the results of the assessments will be used to obtain other federal grants.
The species to be assessed will include Rallidae spp., Diamondback terrapins, and aquatic minnows.
Assessments will result in a written report and geographic database of the indicator species.
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: This project meets Authorized Use #1 because it will provide data to better manage
designated protected areas in coastal Alabama. More successful management of these areas will
conserve and protect coastal areas.
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 Two Project Descriptions
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