Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan at 60% 12-12-2011December 12, 2011
City of Atlantic Beach
Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Process To Date
June hired CPH/HHI Design to develop Master Plan
June 23rd Master Plan Kick-off
July Site Assessment
August Opportunities & Constraints
September 15th Stakeholder Focus Groups
2 Mtgs. with North FL Land Trust
Public Outreach Activities
Morning at the Marsh
Marsh Fest
Preliminary Master Plan
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
9/15 Stakeholder Focus Groups
Facilitated 2 ½ day workshops with agencies, user groups and community leaders
Presented planning objectives, site assessment, opportunities & constraints
Comments received provided framework for preliminary master plan
Helped to spread the word about Morning at the Marsh
Morning at the Marsh
Saturday, September 24th
46 people signed-in
Over 30 comment cards turned in
Top comments
Dutton launch improvements
Like preserves trail
Improve trails & signage
More educational programs
Improve camping
Manage natural resources
Dog facilities
Green development
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Marsh Fest
Presented preliminary master plan
Spoke to over 100 people
Handed out 70 comments cards
Positive comments similar to Morning at the Marsh
Improvements for signage, trails, launch, fishing areas, camping and interprative
More environmental education & recreation programs
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Overall Master Plan
Improve external wayfinding signage
Preserves Trail
Increase connectivity to neighborhoods
Enhance relationships with schools, community groups & environmental agencies to provide increased programming & resources
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Dutton Island Preserve
Entrance improvements
Standardize signage
Improve southern kayak launch – ramp, signage, restrooms, concession
Trail and overlook improvements
Amenities standardization
Designate kayak campsite
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Dutton Improvements
Incorporate smart phone technology for interpretation
Fish cleaning & line recycling facilities
Campground improvements
Additional overlooks
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Dutton Improvements
Zip line ?
Children’s course
Intermediate
Tree top
Rope course
Could be a contracted concession
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Tide Views Preserve
Preserves Trailhead
Improvements around pond – trail, picnic, etc
Enhancements to amenities, signage, overlooks & fishing areas
Evaluate lands to the east for possible resource based recreation
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
Tide Views Improvements
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan
River Branch Improvements
Improve trail markers
Add interpretative opportunities
Access to spoil island at intercoastal waterway
Boat to access & manage area
Next Steps
Hear from the City Commission regarding priority projects
Develop capital costs & programs
Identify funding opportunities
Present final master plan in January
City of Atlantic Beach – Intracoastal Waterway Preserves Master Plan