2009-2010 Annual Report - Alabama Department of Conservation ...

Honorable Robert Bentley
Governor of Alabama
State Capitol
Montgomery, AL 36130
Dear Governor Bentley:
I am pleased to submit the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources’ Annual Report for
Fiscal Year 2009-2010. As you will see, the Department
was involved in many diverse projects during the year.
Renovations to Gulf State Park’s campground
facilities, which include a 5,000-square-foot swimming
pool, splash pad and a new nature center were
completed this past fiscal year. This is just one more
step toward bringing back Gulf State Park to its prime.
Two new community archery parks were
completed in the communities of Dothan and the
Demopolis. These projects are collaborative efforts
between the Department’s Division of Wildlife and
Freshwater Fisheries, the Archery Trade Association
and local entities.
The State Lands Division facilitated 10 purchases
totaling 13,071 acres for the Forever Wild Land
Trust. Forever Wild continues to be Alabama’s most
successful program to purchase land for public use.
Marine Police officers spent 29,586 hours patrolling
Alabama’s waterways during FY 2009-2010.
Enforcement officers with the Marine Resources
Division conducted 18,294 hours of boat and shore
patrol.
I look forward to working with you in the next
few years to help manage and promote Alabama’s
wonderful natural resources.
Sincerely,
N. Gunter Guy Jr.
Commissioner