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YEAR 2003 - CRP Project #2001 (Gulf of Mexico)
Project #2001
Nature Trail Site Restoration
Fairhope, Alabama
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Weeks Bay National
Estuarine Research Reserve in Fairhope, Alab.
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Project name: #2001 Nature Trail Site Restoration Project
Project status: Complete
Grant Administrator: Gulf of Mexico Foundation (for NOAA)
Grantee:
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Project location: Fairhope, Alabama
Grant period: June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
(extended to Aug 31, 2021)
Grant amount: $37,580
Project leaders: Eric Brunden and Scott Phipps
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
113300 Hwy 98
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9792 phone
(251) 928-1792 fax
Habitat: Estuarine forested wetland and tidal marsh
Species Benefiting From Restoration: orchids, shrimp, blue crab, nodding nixie
Acreage Restored: 63 acres of wetlands
History:
Because of
past agricultural use of land, the nature trail area has
suffered from hydrological alterations, invasive species,
and a heavy fuel load.
Project Area:
- 63 acres total within Weeks Bay NERR (a
GEMS site)
- 25 acres at NE boundary of trail (near visitors center) called Control I is in better condition than nature trail area
- 20 acres at SW boundary of trail called Control II is in similar condition to nature trail area
Project Goals:
- restore habitats altered by human activities leading
to decreased habitat diversity within reserve and nearby
wetlands and uplands
- increase species diversity in wetland, marsh, aquatic habitat
- create accessible restoration demonstration around Nature Trail, enabling public participation and education
- demonstrate detrimental effects of disturbance and benefits of restoration
- involve educational and volunteer groups and increase public awareness
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