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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