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

SPENDING ESTIMATE PER CALENDAR YEAR OF PROJECT DURATION:
AL2-12
Year 1 $ 250,000.00
Year 2 $ 250,000.00
Year 3 $ 250,000.00
Year 4 $ 250,000.00
GOAL: The goal of this project 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 construct, research and develop one-hundred (100)
acres of offshore fishery enhancement reefs in coastal Alabama.
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources conducts fishery habitat enhancements such as oyster bed restoration and artificial reef
construction. The objective of this project is to construct, research and develop one-hundred (100) acres
of offshore fishery enhancement reefs in coastal Alabama. Inshore sites will be developed through comanagement,
utilizing the collective expertise of agency scientists and local fishing organizations to
determine appropriate sites and materials for enhancement. Offshore, the zones will be utilized for reef
deployment, and research will be conducted to examine contributions of the reefs to fish stock health and
angler success. The reefs will be constructed by intentionally placing dense materials, such as old ships and
barges, concrete and steel demolition debris and dredge material on the sea floor. Costs associated with
this project include labor, equipment, and materials.
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 enhance fishery habitat, thus
restoring coastal natural resources.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project.
o Partnering: This project will utilize 100% of CIAP funding.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
State of Alabama Tier Two Project Descriptions
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