Dauphin Island Bird Habitat Acquisition and Enhancement Program
Implementing Organization
Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries, Dauphin Island Park and Beach Board, South Alabama Land Trust
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$3,525,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Funding Program
NFWF Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund GEBF
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
This project will enhance coastal bird habitat along one mile of recently restored beach that is immediately adjacent to a 200 acre bird sanctuary on Dauphin Island. The project will include sand fencing, dune plantings, signage, stewardship, and, if necessary, additional sand placement. Additionally, funding is intended to acquire and enhance important bird habitats on Dauphin Island to benefit shorebirds, wading birds and seasonal migrants.
Contact
Sherry Cain251-861-3607
scaindipbb@outlook.com
Project Website
Town of Dauphin Island, Birmingham Audubon
Sept 2021: Dune restoration work is on-going.