The
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve recently gained
possession of about an acre and a half of land on St. George Island.
The
acquisition is the tip of a peninsula of land called Pelican Point on
the bayside of the island just east of the St. George Island Bridge.
The
purchase is part of the Apalachicola Bay Florida Forever Project -
Negotiations started in June and were completed in September.
The
Division of State Lands negotiated the purchase of the property, they
paid $157,500 for the land.
The
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve is committed to
managing the acreage.
The
Reserve already owned the adjoining lots, so they are now working to
remove the road and utilities adding a little more acreage
The
peninsula is teeming with wildlife as the land is undeveloped and
provides habitat for young marine animals and fish and a plethora of
wildlife.
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