Atlantic Beach City Comm Workshop_03_26_12 optMarch 26, 2012
City of Atlantic Beach
Marsh Preserves Master Plan
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Process To Date
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 Presentation December 12th
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh 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 – Marsh 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 interpretive
More environmental education & recreation programs
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Overall Master Plan
Improve external wayfinding signage
Preserves Trail (+/- 1.5 miles)
Increase connectivity to neighborhoods
Enhance relationships with schools, community groups & environmental agencies to provide increased programming & resources
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Dutton Island Preserve
Entrance improvements
Standardize signage
New northern ADA kayak launch
Improve southern kayak launch – ramp, signage, restrooms, storage
ADA Trail and overlook improvements
Amenities standardization
Designate kayak campsite
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Dutton Improvements
Incorporate smart phone technology for interpretation
Fish cleaning & line recycling facilities
Campground improvements
Additional overlooks
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh 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 – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Tide Views Improvements
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
River Branch Improvements
Expand blueway trail
Improve trail markers
Add interpretative opportunities
Management of islands
Boat to access & manage area
Management Activities
Habitat & Species Surveys
Prescribed Burn & Mechanical Eradication Program
Maintenance of Exotic & Nuisance Plant Species
Water Quality & Erosion Control Monitoring
Restoration of Spoil Piles from Original Mosquito Control Ditches
Existing Maintenance Activities
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
CIP: Dutton Island
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
CIP: Dutton Island Continued
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
CIP: Tideviews
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
CIP:Riverbranch
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Alternative Funding
Grants
Partnerships with Schools & Environmental Organizations
Gift Catalogue
Adopt-A-Preserve
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
FIND Grant Application
Phase I Design & Permitting
Dutton Island North Kayak Launch & ADA Access Improvements
Dutton Island ADA Viewing/Fishing Pier and Access Improvements
West 6th Street ADA Overlook & Access Improvements
Funding Request $17,000 with a $17,000 match
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan
Next Steps
Review Master Plan
Prioritize Projects
Approve with any modifications 4/9/12
City of Atlantic Beach – Marsh Preserves Master Plan