Franklin County park in proposed phase 5 of early restoration projects

The Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees has proposed a 5^th phase of early restoration projects following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

So far, four phases of early restoration has been approved, encompassing 64 projects at an estimated cost of $832 million.

In phase 5 they are proposing to spend over 34 million dollars to enhance public access to natural resources and increase recreational opportunities at four sites in the Florida Panhandle including one in Franklin County.

The projects would include Island View Park in Franklin County which would involve construction of a public park on a 7.3-acre parcel owned by Franklin County.

The project would include building infrastructure to facilitate and enhance recreational use.

That could include pathways, boardwalks and docks with kayak launches, trails, and picnic areas, and other improvements.

The proposed project would also provide ecological benefits by removing invasive species and protecting important habitats.

Other projects in Phase 5 would be done in Escambia County and in the cities of Destin and Lynn Haven.

The draft plan currently up for review and public comment – comments are being accepted through December the 31st.

You can find the full draft Phase V Early Restoration Plan on-line at gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/

http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/restoration-planning/phase-v/?utm_source=phase+V+email&utm_campaign=early+restoration+phase+IV&utm_medium=email

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