Renourishment project for Dauphin Island's east end
Posted: Jan 21, 2016 5:08 AM CST Updated: Jan 21, 2016 8:21 AM CST
By Steve Alexander, FOX10 News Reporter
DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL (WALA) -
After years of legwork, crews are about to begin a $7 million renourishment project on the east end of Dauphin Island.
Crews will be putting about 300,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach.
It's to replace what has been lost over the years to erosion and storm surge.
The sand will make the beach wider, cleaner, and more public- friendly.
A bigger beach is not only better for beach goers, but also for the sea turtles that come to Dauphin Island to nest each year.
It will also serve as a thicker barrier between the Gulf and the Audubon Sanctuary.
The project is being paid for from a grant from the Coastal Impact Assistant Program.
That money comes from a federal tax on offshore oil and gas production.
Once the project is complete, it will be up to the city to pay for the maintenance.
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