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Long’s Landing Estuary

Learn about the history and status of Long’s Landing Estuary site, acquired in 2008 for $4.5 million. Goals include conservation, restoration, and providing recreational and educational opportunities. Ongoing efforts include removing invasive species and obtaining grants for design.

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Long’s Landing Estuary

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  1. Long’s Landing Estuary

  2. Long’s Landing Estuary Site

  3. HISTORY • Acquisition • 2008 purchase of 9+ acres for $4,510,145.00 • Florida Community Trust (FCT) provided $2,255,072.50 • Flagler County Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program (ESL) provided $2,255,072.50 • 2011-2012 City Council Goals & Objectives • Listed as a Major Project • Management Plan • FCT Grant required a Management Plan with the following objectives: • Protect natural resources • Restoration of site hydrology • Stabilization of shoreline along the College Waterway • Provide recreational opportunities and urban open space • Provide water access to College Waterway and Long Creek • Provide environmental and historic educational programs

  4. HISTORY

  5. STATUS • Management Plan • Removal of Invasive / Exotic Species (ongoing) • Educational Programs • Design • Florida Inland Navigation District Grant for Design obtained in amount up to $75,000.00. (Design must be complete and permits obtained by 9/1/2012) • Design Team selection process complete and scope and fee negotiated. • Selected Firm: Bellomo Herbert & Company

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