Deepwater Horizon Restoration Projects
The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies, or RESTORE Act, established the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to receive penalty dollars collected from responsible parties associated with the spill: British Petroleum, Anadarko and Transocean. Monies from the fund will be used for programs, projects and activities that restore and protect the environment and economy of the Gulf Coast region.
Programs also funded through oil spill fines not under the RESTORE Act include Natural Resources Damage Assessment, or NRDA, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, or NFWF, and Triumph Gulf Coast. Learn more about RESTORE project funding by clicking here .
This page contains a library of RESTORE projects sorted by their primary benefit, including environment, infrastructure, and economy. The status of these projects range from pre-planning to complete.
RESTORE Environmental Projects
Bayou Chico Sediment Removal Planning
Bayou Chico Sediment Removal Planning. Click to expand.
This GCERC (pot 2) project involves planning, design, and environmental compliance for the dredging and removal of sediments enriched with nutrients and hydrocarbons from the northern area of Bayou Chico. Bayou Chico has experienced severe environmental degradation due to historic impacts, including industrial and domestic wastewater discharges, shipyard-related pollution, and long-term untreated stormwater runoff.
Bill Gregory Park Stormwater Project
Bill Gregory Park Stormwater Project. Click to expand.
This NFWF project assists in the restoration of Bayou Chico by treating previously untreated stormwater flowing into Maggie’s Ditch. Project components include a stormwater pond, stormwater treatment vault, landscape, an ADA-accessible walking trail, sidewalks, parking, and lighting.
Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Revitalization Plan
Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Revitalization Plan. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan will be based on public input and watershed assessments, and will identify community goals, illustrate project components, and develop sound restoration and revitalization projects in the Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar watershed. Urban encroachment along Carpenter Creek has reduced riparian buffers leading to increased runoff and reduced water quality. Riparian zone loss as contributed to greater erosion rates and frequency of flooding, and reduced water clarity.
Comprehensive Panhandle Coastal Bird Conservation
Comprehensive Panhandle Coastal Bird Conservation. Click to expand.
This NFWF project assists with the protection of beach nesting bird species. The goal is to increase nesting, hatching, and rearing of chicks. Project components include:
Corrine Jones Park
Corrine Jones Park. Click to expand.
This NFWF Project assists in the restoration of Pensacola Bay through the capture and treatment of 40 acres of urban stormwater runoff. The stormwater pond is a two-tier treatment system with pretreatment units that remove debris and floatables prior to entering the wet detention pond. In addition to benefiting local water quality, the pond will also provide wetland habitat for a variety of birds and other species.
Eleven Mile Creek Restoration
Eleven Mile Creek Restoration. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan will provide expansion of the creek’s riparian buffers, restore natural habitat, and improve water quality in Eleven Mile Creek and Perdido Bay. Additionally, creek restoration will mitigate coastal flooding, protect valuable public infrastructure, and repair existing nonfunctional stormwater infrastructure. Water quality improvements are necessary to meet water quality standards for Class III water to be considered “fishable and swimmable”. Restoration and expansion of the floodplain, restoration of wetlands, reduction in invasive species, and re-establishment of riparian buffers will increase wildlife habitats. The project will provide flood protection directly benefiting Bristol Park, Bristol Creek, Ashbury Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Eliminating Light Pollution on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches
Eliminating Light Pollution on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches. Click to expand.
This NFWF project improved beach nesting habitat for sea turtles by reducing visible light on 85 properties. Additionally, this project engages all FWC Marine Turtle Permit holders in timely and accurate reporting of all sea turtle disorientation events on their surveyed beaches with the creation of an online database. This database helps local government, property owners, and others address documented impacts to sea turtle nests on our beaches.
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase I
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase I. Click to expand.
This regional NFWF project was the first phase of a five-year study to implement a significant expansion of the collection of data on both catch effort and stock assessment in the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. This data was used to assess the recovery of reef fish stocks in association with restoration efforts implemented in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, improve and expand single-species stock assessments for managed fish species, and foster improved ecosystem-based assessment and management capabilities.
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase II
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase II. Click to expand.
This regional NFWF project was a continuation of 2013 assessment work. The project funded the second phase of a five-year study to implement a significant expansion of the collection of data on both catch effort and stock assessment in the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. This data will be used to assess the recovery of reef fish stocks in association with restoration efforts implemented in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, improve and expand single-species stock assessments for managed fish species, and foster improved ecosystem-based assessment and management capabilities.
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase III
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase III. Click to expand.
This regional NFWF project was a continuation of 2013 and 2014 assessment work. The project funded the third phase of a five-year study to implement a significant expansion of the collection of data on both catch effort and stock assessment in the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. This data has been used to assess the recovery of reef fish stocks in association with restoration efforts implemented in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, improve and expand single-species stock assessments for managed fish species, and foster improved ecosystem-based assessment and management capabilities.
Enhanced Management of Avian Breeding Habitat Injured by Response Activities
Enhanced Management of Avian Breeding Habitat Injured by Response Activities. Click to expand.
This NRDA project assists in the enhanced management of beach nesting habitat damaged during oil spill response activities. Project tasks include placing rope barriers around sensitive nesting areas, increasing predator control, and increasing surveillance and monitoring of posted nesting sites.
Improving Habitat Injured by Spill Response Restoring the Night Sky
Improving Habitat Injured by Spill Response Restoring the Night Sky. Click to expand.
This NRDA project will reduce disturbance to nesting habitat for loggerhead sea turtles through multiple tasks including:
Jackson Creek Stream Restoration
Jackson Creek Stream Restoration. Click to expand.
This NFWF project will restore a section of Jackson Creek and surrounding floodplain to address local repetitive flooding. The project involves purchasing vacant residential lots and removing road surface within the Jackson Creek floodplain. Ecosystem restoration improves habitat connectivity and natural stormwater treatment for the Bayou Chico watershed.
Jones Creek Stream Restoration
Jones Creek Stream Restoration. Click to expand.
This NFWF project assists the restoration of Bayou Chico watershed with habitat and floodplain restoration efforts along the Jones Creek Stream. Project components include the relocation of the Corry Dale Lift Station and fill road, and the restoration of historic wetlands that were filled for a (now retired) Airway Clearway for Corry Field.
Little Sabine Bay Restoration Program
Little Sabine Bay Restoration Program . Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project will fund planning, design, permitting, and implementation of a multi-tiered restoration approach to improve both the water quality and submerged aquatic vegetation habitat in Little Sabine Bay. The proposed suite of projects will include:
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline. Click to expand.
This NRDA project will help to compensate the public for impacts to salt marsh habitats and benthic secondary productivity along Florida’s Panhandle resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and associated response activities. This project will create and restore 18.8 acres of salt marsh habitat and four acres of oyster reefs on City of Pensacola-owned submerged lands. The project involves constructing breakwaters and creation of salt marsh at three sites, including Project GreenShores, immediately west of Muscogee Wharf, and Sanders Beach.
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline - Phase I (Planning)
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline - Phase I (Planning). Click to expand.
This GCERC (pot 2) project provides funding for planning, engineering, design, environmental compliance, and permitting for three living shoreline sites. The project encompasses 24,800 linear feet of oyster reef and break water, and 205 acres of emergent marsh and submerged aquatic vegetation. If fully implemented, the project sites will be adjacent to White Island and along the eastern and southern shores of the of the Naval Air Station.
Pensacola Beach Dune Restoration
Pensacola Beach Dune Restoration. Click to expand.
This NRDA project restored an area of beach where oiling and the extensive use of all-terrain equipment had inhibited plant growth and prevented the natural seaward expansion of dunes. The restoration location extends 8.1 miles east from the Western boundary of Pensacola Beach (7.5 miles east of Pensacola Pass). This restoration project included planting appropriate dune vegetation approximately 40 feet seaward of existing dunes, allowing for a living shoreline.
Perdido Key Dune Restoration
Perdido Key Dune Restoration. Click to expand.
This NRDA project restored appropriate dune vegetation to approximately 20 acres of degraded beach dune habitat in Perdido Key, including habitat used by the federally endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse. The project took place approximately 2.2 miles east of Perdido Pass at the Alabama/Florida state line and extends 6 miles to the east. The project involved planting appropriate dune vegetation (e.g., sea oats, panic grasses, cord grasses, sea purslane, beach elder) approximately 20 - 60 feet seaward of the existing primary dune to provide a buffer to the primary dune and enhance dune habitats.
R Street at Maggie’s Ditch Stormwater Project
R Street at Maggie’s Ditch Stormwater Project. Click to expand.
This NFWF project assists in the restoration of Bayou Chico by treating previously untreated stormwater flowing into Maggie’s Ditch. Project components include a stormwater treatment vault, a landscape/rain garden, sidewalks, a covered pavilion, and an outdoor classroom. The vault removes approximately 20 tons of solids from stormwater runoff annually.
Bayou Chico Sediment Removal Planning
This GCERC (pot 2) project involves planning, design, and environmental compliance for the dredging and removal of sediments enriched with nutrients and hydrocarbons from the northern area of Bayou Chico. Bayou Chico has experienced severe environmental degradation due to historic impacts, including industrial and domestic wastewater discharges, shipyard-related pollution, and long-term untreated stormwater runoff.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $356,850
Bill Gregory Park Stormwater Project
This NFWF project assists in the restoration of Bayou Chico by treating previously untreated stormwater flowing into Maggie’s Ditch. Project components include a stormwater pond, stormwater treatment vault, landscape, an ADA-accessible walking trail, sidewalks, parking, and lighting.
Project Status: Monitoring
Award Amount: $2,195,000
Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Revitalization Plan
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan will be based on public input and watershed assessments, and will identify community goals, illustrate project components, and develop sound restoration and revitalization projects in the Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar watershed. Urban encroachment along Carpenter Creek has reduced riparian buffers leading to increased runoff and reduced water quality. Riparian zone loss as contributed to greater erosion rates and frequency of flooding, and reduced water clarity.
Projects identified in the master plan will be implemented to restore and enhance the floodplain, stabilize creek banks, improve water flow and quality, and establish public access with a greenway trail. The greenway trail will be complete with environmental and historical educational signage.
Project Status: Implementation
Award Amount: $1,308,000
Comprehensive Panhandle Coastal Bird Conservation
This NFWF project assists with the protection of beach nesting bird species. The goal is to increase nesting, hatching, and rearing of chicks. Project components include:
- Placement of signage to protect nesting sites and to prevent road mortality of chicks
- Disturbance monitoring and abatement
-Mapping, monitoring, and adaptive management to support nesting
- Artificial nesting support and experimental habitat creation
Project Status: Implementation
Estimated Portion Benefiting Escambia County: $400,662.50
Corrine Jones Park
This NFWF Project assists in the restoration of Pensacola Bay through the capture and treatment of 40 acres of urban stormwater runoff. The stormwater pond is a two-tier treatment system with pretreatment units that remove debris and floatables prior to entering the wet detention pond. In addition to benefiting local water quality, the pond will also provide wetland habitat for a variety of birds and other species.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $2,106,500
Eleven Mile Creek Restoration
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan will provide expansion of the creek’s riparian buffers, restore natural habitat, and improve water quality in Eleven Mile Creek and Perdido Bay. Additionally, creek restoration will mitigate coastal flooding, protect valuable public infrastructure, and repair existing nonfunctional stormwater infrastructure. Water quality improvements are necessary to meet water quality standards for Class III water to be considered “fishable and swimmable”. Restoration and expansion of the floodplain, restoration of wetlands, reduction in invasive species, and re-establishment of riparian buffers will increase wildlife habitats. The project will provide flood protection directly benefiting Bristol Park, Bristol Creek, Ashbury Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $1,597,320
Eliminating Light Pollution on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches
This NFWF project improved beach nesting habitat for sea turtles by reducing visible light on 85 properties. Additionally, this project engages all FWC Marine Turtle Permit holders in timely and accurate reporting of all sea turtle disorientation events on their surveyed beaches with the creation of an online database. This database helps local government, property owners, and others address documented impacts to sea turtle nests on our beaches.
Project Status: Complete
Estimated Portion Benefiting Escambia County: $264,387.50
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase I
This regional NFWF project was the first phase of a five-year study to implement a significant expansion of the collection of data on both catch effort and stock assessment in the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. This data was used to assess the recovery of reef fish stocks in association with restoration efforts implemented in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, improve and expand single-species stock assessments for managed fish species, and foster improved ecosystem-based assessment and management capabilities.
Project Status: Complete
Estimated Portion Benefiting Escambia County: $130,434
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase II
This regional NFWF project was a continuation of 2013 assessment work. The project funded the second phase of a five-year study to implement a significant expansion of the collection of data on both catch effort and stock assessment in the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. This data will be used to assess the recovery of reef fish stocks in association with restoration efforts implemented in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, improve and expand single-species stock assessments for managed fish species, and foster improved ecosystem-based assessment and management capabilities.
Project Status: Complete
Estimated Portion Benefiting Escambia County: $130,434
Enhanced Assessment for Gulf of Mexico Fisheries - Phase III
This regional NFWF project was a continuation of 2013 and 2014 assessment work. The project funded the third phase of a five-year study to implement a significant expansion of the collection of data on both catch effort and stock assessment in the northern and eastern Gulf of Mexico. This data has been used to assess the recovery of reef fish stocks in association with restoration efforts implemented in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, improve and expand single-species stock assessments for managed fish species, and foster improved ecosystem-based assessment and management capabilities.
Project Status: Complete
Estimated Portion Benefiting Escambia County: $252,791
Enhanced Management of Avian Breeding Habitat Injured by Response Activities
This NRDA project assists in the enhanced management of beach nesting habitat damaged during oil spill response activities. Project tasks include placing rope barriers around sensitive nesting areas, increasing predator control, and increasing surveillance and monitoring of posted nesting sites.
Project Status: Implementation
Estimated Portion Benefitting Escambia County: $210,461.43
Improving Habitat Injured by Spill Response Restoring the Night Sky
This NRDA project will reduce disturbance to nesting habitat for loggerhead sea turtles through multiple tasks including:
- Site-specific surveys of existing light sources
- Coordination with site managers on development of plans to eliminate, retrofit, or replace existing light fixtures on the property
- Retrofitting streetlights and parking lot lights
- A public awareness campaign including educational materials and revision of the FWC Lighting Technical Manual to include Best Available Technology ( Witherington and Martin, 2000 ).
Project Status: Complete
Estimate Benefitting Escambia County: $480,129.44
Jackson Creek Stream Restoration
This NFWF project will restore a section of Jackson Creek and surrounding floodplain to address local repetitive flooding. The project involves purchasing vacant residential lots and removing road surface within the Jackson Creek floodplain. Ecosystem restoration improves habitat connectivity and natural stormwater treatment for the Bayou Chico watershed.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $1,482,500
Jones Creek Stream Restoration
This NFWF project assists the restoration of Bayou Chico watershed with habitat and floodplain restoration efforts along the Jones Creek Stream. Project components include the relocation of the Corry Dale Lift Station and fill road, and the restoration of historic wetlands that were filled for a (now retired) Airway Clearway for Corry Field.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $1,482,500
Little Sabine Bay Restoration Program
This Direct Component (pot 1) project will fund planning, design, permitting, and implementation of a multi-tiered restoration approach to improve both the water quality and submerged aquatic vegetation habitat in Little Sabine Bay. The proposed suite of projects will include:
- New stormwater treatment for parking lot runoff
- Upgraded existing water circulation pumping system to increase dissolved oxygen
- Signage and buoys to reduce prop-scarring and damage to submerged aquatic vegetation
- Vessel holding tank bilge pump-out system to reduce fecal coliform and oily discharges
- Vessel anchoring moorings to reduce disturbance and damage caused by anchoring
- Remediation of areas with contaminated sediment and muck
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $2,000,000
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline
This NRDA project will help to compensate the public for impacts to salt marsh habitats and benthic secondary productivity along Florida’s Panhandle resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and associated response activities. This project will create and restore 18.8 acres of salt marsh habitat and four acres of oyster reefs on City of Pensacola-owned submerged lands. The project involves constructing breakwaters and creation of salt marsh at three sites, including Project GreenShores , immediately west of Muscogee Wharf, and Sanders Beach.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $10,828,063
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline - Phase I (Planning)
This GCERC (pot 2) project provides funding for planning, engineering, design, environmental compliance, and permitting for three living shoreline sites. The project encompasses 24,800 linear feet of oyster reef and break water, and 205 acres of emergent marsh and submerged aquatic vegetation. If fully implemented, the project sites will be adjacent to White Island and along the eastern and southern shores of the of the Naval Air Station.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $231,314
Pensacola Beach Dune Restoration
This NRDA project restored an area of beach where oiling and the extensive use of all-terrain equipment had inhibited plant growth and prevented the natural seaward expansion of dunes. The restoration location extends 8.1 miles east from the Western boundary of Pensacola Beach (7.5 miles east of Pensacola Pass). This restoration project included planting appropriate dune vegetation approximately 40 feet seaward of existing dunes, allowing for a living shoreline.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $644,487
Perdido Key Dune Restoration
This NRDA project restored appropriate dune vegetation to approximately 20 acres of degraded beach dune habitat in Perdido Key, including habitat used by the federally endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse . The project took place approximately 2.2 miles east of Perdido Pass at the Alabama/Florida state line and extends 6 miles to the east. The project involved planting appropriate dune vegetation (e.g., sea oats, panic grasses, cord grasses, sea purslane, beach elder) approximately 20 - 60 feet seaward of the existing primary dune to provide a buffer to the primary dune and enhance dune habitats.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $611,234
R Street at Maggie’s Ditch Stormwater Project
This NFWF project assists in the restoration of Bayou Chico by treating previously untreated stormwater flowing into Maggie’s Ditch. Project components include a stormwater treatment vault, a landscape/rain garden, sidewalks, a covered pavilion, and an outdoor classroom. The vault removes approximately 20 tons of solids from stormwater runoff annually.
Project Status: Monitoring
Award Amount: $880,000
RESTORE Infrastructure Projects
Beach Haven Northeast Stormwater Project - Phase I
Beach Haven Northeast Stormwater Project - Phase I. Click to expand.
This NFWF project assists in the restoration of Bayou Chico water quality with drainage improvements, stormwater treatment, and a reduction of septic tank usage along Jones Creek in the Beach Haven Neighborhood. Phase one included improvement efforts from Mills Avenue to Decatur Avenue, north of Gulf Beach Highway. Project components include roadway/roadside stormwater collection improvements, a stormwater conveyance system, stormwater ponds, and a sewer collection system.
Beach Haven - Joint Stormwater and Wastewater Improvement Phase II
Beach Haven - Joint Stormwater and Wastewater Improvement Phase II. Click to expand.
Septic tanks and untreated stormwater runoff are still significant sources of pollutants to impaired Bayou Chico, an important habitat area within the Pensacola Bay watershed. This proposed project includes activities from Decatur Avenue to Rentz Avenue north of Gulf Beach Highway. The goal of the project is to reduce sediment and nutrient loadings for Bayou Chico, reduce Biochemical Oxygen Demand, reduce total suspended solids, reduce turbidity, increase water clarity, and improve light penetration for photosynthesis to enable expansion of submerged aquatic vegetation and emergent marsh habitat.
Big Lagoon Boat Ramp
Big Lagoon Boat Ramp. Click to expand.
The Big Lagoon State Park Boat Ramp Improvement Project was funded by NRDA and enhanced an existing boat ramp and surrounding facilities. The improvements include adding an additional lane to the boat ramp, expanding boat trailer parking, and improving traffic circulation at the boat ramp at Big Lagoon State Park. A new restroom facility was constructed and connected to the Emerald Coast Utility Authority regional sanitary sewer collection system.
Bob Sikes Pier – Trail Restoration
Bob Sikes Pier – Trail Restoration. Click to expand.
This NRDA project improves access to the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier. Project components include:
Community Redevelopment Area Infrastructure Economic Development Program
Community Redevelopment Area Infrastructure Economic Development Program. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project will target a neighborhood collector street in either the Brownsville, Palafox, Englewood, Oakfield, or Ensley Community Redevelopment Area for implementing Complete Street concepts, including street lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes, and incorporation of green infrastructure for stormwater management. The project will also target and implement lighting and sidewalk improvements to fill critical infrastructure gaps. This project will support redevelopment and economic development in Escambia County’s Pockets of Poverty.
Eleven Mile Creek Basin Regional Stormwater Ponds
Eleven Mile Creek Basin Regional Stormwater Ponds. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project was expanded in Amendment 1 of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan to fund land acquisition for pond siting, design, and permitting for additional stormwater ponds in the Eleven Mile Creek basin.
Galvez Landing Boat Ramp
Galvez Landing Boat Ramp. Click to expand.
This NRDA project enhanced boater access to Perdido Bay and offshore areas by replacing and extending damaged piers, allowing more vessels to dock at Galvez Landing.
Innerarity Point Park
Innerarity Point Park. Click to expand.
The purpose of this NRDA project was to expand public access to the Old River through the purchase of a 3.38 acre waterfront parcel and construction of a public park. The park offers access to 265 feet of waterfront and the shade of towering oaks, a boardwalk, a dock and paddle craft launch, a “treehouse” overlook, a deck with bench seating, picnic pavilions, two playgrounds, restrooms with rinse-off areas, and a pervious concrete parking area.
Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp
Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp. Click to expand.
Construction of the Mahogany Mill Public Boat Ramp was funded by NRDA. The project included drainage improvements and sidewalks for public access along Mahogany Mill Road, a public boat ramp with multiple lanes, a public gazebo, a portable toilet facility, various sized parking spaces to accommodate a wide range of water craft, a tie down area, a sanitary pump-out station, and an educational kiosk.
Navy Point Boat Ramp
Navy Point Boat Ramp. Click to expand.
This NRDA project provides boaters enhanced access to public waterways within Pensacola Bay and offshore areas. Navy Point Park Public Boat Ramp was restored with new docks to provide better access to Pensacola Bay.
Perdido Bay Boat Ramp
Perdido Bay Boat Ramp. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project also received support from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which awarded a cost-share grant to Escambia County for design, engineering, and environmental permitting associated with the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp project. In 2019, the NRDA Florida Trustee Implementation Group awarded $500,000 to fund construction of the entrance roadway, parking, and camping shelters. Escambia County will utilize Direct Component funds to construct a publicly accessible boat ramp, paddle-craft launch, and associated dredging and infrastructure on an approximately 39 acre County-owned parcel off Lillian Highway on Herron Bayou and Perdido Bay.
Perdido Key Multi-Use Path
Perdido Key Multi-Use Path. Click to expand.
The scope of this Direct Component (pot 1) project was expanded in Amendment 1 of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan to complete construction of the entire eastern segment of the project. The path will extend from the western boundary of Perdido Key State Park to River Road, approximately 4.3 miles.
South Dogtrack Drainage Project
South Dogtrack Drainage Project. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan will plan and design improved drainage within the Bayou Grande Drainage Basin. New incidences of flooding have recently been reported in areas that had not previously flooded. In order to restore historic drainage patterns and reduce flooding of existing homes, this project will provide planning and design for:
Town of Century Wastewater Improvements
Town of Century Wastewater Improvements . Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in Amendment 1 of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan funds the planning, design, and permitting associated with wastewater treatment and collection system improvements. The project includes repair and replacement of the lift station, treatment plant, and piping. Funding the design and permitting of the wastewater treatment and collection system improvements will position the Town of Century to seek funding from FDEP to implement the improvements from the State’s Revolving Loan Fund as a rural, disadvantaged community.
William B. Robertson Boat Ramp (Perdido River Boat Ramp)
William B. Robertson Boat Ramp (Perdido River Boat Ramp). Click to expand.
This NRDA project enhances boater access to public waterways within Perdido Bay and offshore areas. The project site is 4.8 acre parcel featuring two boat ramp launch lanes, an ADA compliant dock, a paddle craft launch, 31 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, and a covered picnic table.
Beach Haven Northeast Stormwater Project - Phase I
This NFWF project assists in the restoration of Bayou Chico water quality with drainage improvements, stormwater treatment, and a reduction of septic tank usage along Jones Creek in the Beach Haven Neighborhood. Phase one included improvement efforts from Mills Avenue to Decatur Avenue, north of Gulf Beach Highway. Project components include roadway/roadside stormwater collection improvements, a stormwater conveyance system, stormwater ponds, and a sewer collection system.
Project Status: Monitoring
Award Amount: $4,992,250
Beach Haven - Joint Stormwater and Wastewater Improvement Phase II
Septic tanks and untreated stormwater runoff are still significant sources of pollutants to impaired Bayou Chico, an important habitat area within the Pensacola Bay watershed. This proposed project includes activities from Decatur Avenue to Rentz Avenue north of Gulf Beach Highway. The goal of the project is to reduce sediment and nutrient loadings for Bayou Chico, reduce Biochemical Oxygen Demand, reduce total suspended solids, reduce turbidity, increase water clarity, and improve light penetration for photosynthesis to enable expansion of submerged aquatic vegetation and emergent marsh habitat.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $5,967,000
Big Lagoon Boat Ramp
The Big Lagoon State Park Boat Ramp Improvement Project was funded by NRDA and enhanced an existing boat ramp and surrounding facilities. The improvements include adding an additional lane to the boat ramp, expanding boat trailer parking, and improving traffic circulation at the boat ramp at Big Lagoon State Park. A new restroom facility was constructed and connected to the Emerald Coast Utility Authority regional sanitary sewer collection system.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $1,483,020
Bob Sikes Pier – Trail Restoration
This NRDA project improves access to the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier. Project components include:
- Adding solar-powered lighting the pier
- Improving pier safety through rail modifications
- Renovating and rehabilitating designated parking areas
- Adding an entrance sign and informational/educational signage (e.g., proper actions to take if a sea turtle should be hooked while fishing)
- Widening and enhancing a half-mile section of multipurpose (bicycle/pedestrian) access trail
- Aesthetic improvements to the parking area, parking access road and multipurpose trail leading to Bob Sikes Pier
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $1,023,990
Community Redevelopment Area Infrastructure Economic Development Program
This Direct Component (pot 1) project will target a neighborhood collector street in either the Brownsville, Palafox, Englewood, Oakfield, or Ensley Community Redevelopment Area for implementing Complete Street concepts, including street lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes, and incorporation of green infrastructure for stormwater management. The project will also target and implement lighting and sidewalk improvements to fill critical infrastructure gaps. This project will support redevelopment and economic development in Escambia County’s Pockets of Poverty .
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $1,500,000
Eleven Mile Creek Basin Regional Stormwater Ponds
This Direct Component (pot 1) project was expanded in Amendment 1 of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan to fund land acquisition for pond siting, design, and permitting for additional stormwater ponds in the Eleven Mile Creek basin.
The Eleven Mile Creek Regional Stormwater Ponds project will design and permit fourteen new stormwater ponds in the Eleven Mile Creek basin which will provide stormwater attenuation, improve water quality, and have a direct positive impact on coastal areas of Escambia County in the Eleven Mile Creek watershed and Perdido Bay. Construction of new stormwater ponds will directly improve water quality, reduce downstream flooding, and reduce sedimentation and prevent pollutants from entering Eleven Mile Creek and Perdido Bay.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $1,000,000
Galvez Landing Boat Ramp
This NRDA project enhanced boater access to Perdido Bay and offshore areas by replacing and extending damaged piers, allowing more vessels to dock at Galvez Landing.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount for all four boat ramps (Mahogany Mill, Perdido River, Galvez Landing, and Navy Point): $4,422,768
Innerarity Point Park
The purpose of this NRDA project was to expand public access to the Old River through the purchase of a 3.38 acre waterfront parcel and construction of a public park. The park offers access to 265 feet of waterfront and the shade of towering oaks, a boardwalk, a dock and paddle craft launch, a “treehouse” overlook, a deck with bench seating, picnic pavilions, two playgrounds, restrooms with rinse-off areas, and a pervious concrete parking area.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $10,836,055
Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp
Construction of the Mahogany Mill Public Boat Ramp was funded by NRDA . The project included drainage improvements and sidewalks for public access along Mahogany Mill Road, a public boat ramp with multiple lanes, a public gazebo, a portable toilet facility, various sized parking spaces to accommodate a wide range of water craft, a tie down area, a sanitary pump-out station, and an educational kiosk.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount for all four boat ramps (Mahogany Mill, Perdido River, Galvez Landing, and Navy Point): $4,422,768
Navy Point Boat Ramp
This NRDA project provides boaters enhanced access to public waterways within Pensacola Bay and offshore areas. Navy Point Park Public Boat Ramp was restored with new docks to provide better access to Pensacola Bay.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount for all four boat ramps (Mahogany Mill, Perdido River, Galvez Landing, and Navy Point): $4,422,768
Perdido Bay Boat Ramp
This Direct Component (pot 1) project also received support from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission , which awarded a cost-share grant to Escambia County for design, engineering, and environmental permitting associated with the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp project. In 2019, the NRDA Florida Trustee Implementation Group awarded $500,000 to fund construction of the entrance roadway, parking, and camping shelters. Escambia County will utilize Direct Component funds to construct a publicly accessible boat ramp, paddle-craft launch, and associated dredging and infrastructure on an approximately 39 acre County-owned parcel off Lillian Highway on Herron Bayou and Perdido Bay.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $2,500,000
Perdido Key Multi-Use Path
The scope of this Direct Component (pot 1) project was expanded in Amendment 1 of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan to complete construction of the entire eastern segment of the project. The path will extend from the western boundary of Perdido Key State Park to River Road, approximately 4.3 miles.
When complete, the multi-use path will extend approximately 6.2 miles from the Alabama-Florida state line eastward through Perdido Key State Park to River Road. The design includes an eight foot wide paved path along the north side of Perdido Key Drive (SR 292). This project will provide a dedicated pathway for alternative means of transportation, such as walking or biking, to safely move people along Perdido Key, and increase access to local businesses.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $3,540,000
South Dogtrack Drainage Project
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan will plan and design improved drainage within the Bayou Grande Drainage Basin. New incidences of flooding have recently been reported in areas that had not previously flooded. In order to restore historic drainage patterns and reduce flooding of existing homes, this project will provide planning and design for:
- Construction of stormwater ponds to replace lost floodplain and stormwater storage.
- Construction of a new drainage outfall from the headwaters of the drainage basin along Blue Angel Parkway to the headwaters of Bayou Grande (Garcon Swamp).
- Provide channel and stream restoration improvements along two merging creeks to Bayou Grande.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $240,000
Town of Century Wastewater Improvements
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in Amendment 1 of the Multi-Year Implementation Plan funds the planning, design, and permitting associated with wastewater treatment and collection system improvements. The project includes repair and replacement of the lift station, treatment plant, and piping. Funding the design and permitting of the wastewater treatment and collection system improvements will position the Town of Century to seek funding from FDEP to implement the improvements from the State’s Revolving Loan Fund as a rural, disadvantaged community.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $500,000
William B. Robertson Boat Ramp (Perdido River Boat Ramp)
This NRDA project enhances boater access to public waterways within Perdido Bay and offshore areas. The project site is 4.8 acre parcel featuring two boat ramp launch lanes, an ADA compliant dock, a paddle craft launch, 31 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, and a covered picnic table.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount for all four boat ramps (Mahogany Mill, Perdido River, Galvez Landing, and Navy Point): $4,422,768
RESTORE Economic Projects
Beulah Master Plan
Beulah Master Plan. Click to expand.
Escambia County has selected DPZ CoDesign to develop to develop a master plan for approximately 30,000 acres in the Beulah community of Escambia County. The master plan will be based on the University of West Florida HAAS Center Citizen Survey, an existing conditions analysis, technical analysis, and on stakeholder engagement and community participation. The Beulah Master Plan will establish a vision to allow for the continued growth in the area while preserving the quality of life and sense of place enjoyed by the current residents. The final deliverable will be a master plan and/or zoning overlay district and implementation plan dependent on the technical guidance provided by DPZ CoDesign and concurrence provided by Escambia County Developmental Services staff.
Brownsville Commercial Incubator & Community Center Renovation
Brownsville Commercial Incubator & Community Center Renovation. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project includes two capital improvement projects targeting redevelopment in the Brownsville community. Phase I will fund design and construction of an incubator commercial space on a County-owned vacant lot adjacent to the Brownsville Community Center. High-quality, temporary facilities will be constructed and leased to local businesses, filling a need for affordable commercial space in the Brownsville community. Phase II will fund limited renovations in the Brownsville Community Center to enhance the functionality of the Center. Renovations may include but are not limited to restructuring the floorplan to accommodate new and expanding community programs operating in the Community Center.
Community Redevelopment Area Community Center
Community Redevelopment Area Community Center. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project will fund planning, design, and permitting of a new community center in one of Escambia County’s Community Redevelopment Areas. Project features will include a multi-purpose indoor facility and outdoor rubber track to serve the emerging sports tourism market. The exact location will be determined based on proximity to the needs of the community.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Beach Enhancement
Gulf Islands National Seashore Beach Enhancement. Click to expand.
This NRDA project involves removing fragments of asphalt and road-base materials resulting from damage caused by several storms and hurricanes. The road debris ranges from a quarter-inch in diameter to large slabs. Cleanup activities will occur on approximately 1,200 acres of Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa, and Perdido Key areas of the Florida District of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Ferry
Gulf Islands National Seashore Ferry. Click to expand.
This NRDA project funded the purchase of two passenger ferries that transport visitors between the City of Pensacola at Palafox Pier, the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore at Fort Pickens. In addition to providing scenic alternative means of transportation, the ferry service offers specialty cruises such as sunset cruises and dolphin cruises, as well as service offerings on behalf of the National Park Service. Book your next trip here!
Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park
Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan involves the construction of a dual use stormwater and recreational basin under the Interstate 110 corridor. The project will aid the City of Pensacola in collecting, treating and routing 1.3 miles of stormwater that runs off elevated lengths of Interstate 110 near its southern terminus, providing relief to diverse historical neighborhoods in flood prone areas near Hollice T. Williams Park.
Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Creation
Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Creation. Click to expand.
This NRDA project involved deploying artificial reef units at different depths across the participating counties in permitted areas within Florida's Gulf waters. The reefs are made of prefabricated concrete and deployed in four permitted reef sites for Escambia County: Nearshore West, Nearshore East, Casino, and Escambia Southeast.
Northwest Florida Oyster Clutch
Northwest Florida Oyster Clutch. Click to expand.
This NRDA project included placing 12,000 cubic yards of clutch material over 60 acres of Pensacola Bay for the settling of oyster larvae and oyster colonization. This project will enhance and improve the oyster populations in Pensacola Bay in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, leading to increased habitat and improved water quality.
Northwest Florida Scallop
Northwest Florida Scallop. Click to expand.
This NRDA project aims to increase scallop populations to self-sustaining levels to support recreational harvest in target locations.
Pensacola International Airport MRO Campus Expansion
Pensacola International Airport MRO Campus Expansion . Click to expand.
This project will expand the Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) campus located on the grounds of Pensacola International Airport, owned by the City of Pensacola. Pensacola International Airport currently leases the existing $46 million, 173,000 square foot MRO facility to ST Engineering Aerospace, employing nearly 400 people. Expansion of the MRO campus includes the construction of three additional hangars, office buildings, support facilities, taxiways, ramps, etc. and the commitment by ST Engineering to create 1,325 direct new, high paying jobs. Direct Component funds are included as part of Escambia County’s $15 million financial commitment to the project. Direct Component funds will be utilized in 2023/2024 for the final phase of the MRO campus expansion to support aviation sector job growth. As part of the Aerospace targeted industry, this project enhances aerospace industry presence in Pensacola creating at least 1,325 direct new, high paying jobs in Northwest Florida. This expansion will provide an additional 573,000 square feet of MRO Hangar space on 53 acres of existing airport property providing the infrastructure and facilities necessary for aviation sector job growth.
Perdido Key Gulf of Mexico Public Access
Perdido Key Gulf of Mexico Public Access. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan provides public access to the Gulf of Mexico and preservation of Perdido Key Beach Mouse critical habitat. The project funds the planning, design, and permitting for public infrastructure improvements to facilitate public access, attract additional people to the community, and enhance the economy. Amenities will include public parking, restroom facilities, covered picnic facilities, and a dune walkover with observation platform. Undeveloped areas will be enhanced through habitat restoration to maximize benefits to the endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse. A near-shore artificial reef will be designed and permitted for increased recreational opportunities and to attract additional people for snorkeling, diving or fishing.
Project Universal Access
Project Universal Access. Click to expand.
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi Year Implementation Plan will evaluate public infrastructure in Escambia County for ADA compliance standards and enhancement opportunities to meet the needs and desires of the public with disabilities. An evaluation of public access locations will include public parks, trails, and landings on Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and other coastal parks in Escambia County. A needs assessment will be informed by the evaluation and input from stakeholders in the community. Citizens, specifically disabled citizens, will provide input to identify desired amenities and priorities. Example amenities include multi-sensory educational kiosks, dune walkovers with observation decks and beach mat access to the Gulf of Mexico, chemical sensory standards, and ADA restroom/parking facilities.
Escambia County Work Force Development
Escambia County Work Force Development. Click to expand.
Escambia County Work force development is a workforce development project which will stand up a workforce development program managed by Escambia County. The program will provide training to underserved communities such as Community Redevelopment Areas and minority communities. The program will focus on three main workforce development areas, including environmental hazard remediation, cybersecurity, and reentry training for developing financial/social skills. These programs and skills were identified by a group of non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as Florida’s Great Northwest as valuable skill sets to introduce underserved or re-entry individuals into the workforce. Escambia County will manage the program and work with partner community organization to provide workforce training courses. The program will work with existing workforce development programs to fill training gaps and avoid program redundancy.
Beulah Master Plan
Escambia County has selected DPZ CoDesign to develop to develop a master plan for approximately 30,000 acres in the Beulah community of Escambia County. The master plan will be based on the University of West Florida HAAS Center Citizen Survey, an existing conditions analysis, technical analysis, and on stakeholder engagement and community participation. The Beulah Master Plan will establish a vision to allow for the continued growth in the area while preserving the quality of life and sense of place enjoyed by the current residents. The final deliverable will be a master plan and/or zoning overlay district and implementation plan dependent on the technical guidance provided by DPZ CoDesign and concurrence provided by Escambia County Developmental Services staff.
The Beulah community has experienced extensive growth resulting from improved economic conditions and the expansion of Navy Federal Credit Union’s Beulah campus, which is expected to employ over 10,000 people by 2022. Residential development orders in Beulah have increased exponentially, with 7,000 residences permitted for development since 2010. Beulah does not currently have a master plan nor zoning overlay district to effectively plan or manage growth. Development of the Beulah Master Plan will balance the highest and best land uses of the subject area with the needs of the County, region, and the Beulah community in creating a plan for sustaining growth while preserving the character of the community.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $300,000
Brownsville Commercial Incubator & Community Center Renovation
This Direct Component (pot 1) project includes two capital improvement projects targeting redevelopment in the Brownsville community. Phase I will fund design and construction of an incubator commercial space on a County-owned vacant lot adjacent to the Brownsville Community Center. High-quality, temporary facilities will be constructed and leased to local businesses, filling a need for affordable commercial space in the Brownsville community. Phase II will fund limited renovations in the Brownsville Community Center to enhance the functionality of the Center. Renovations may include but are not limited to restructuring the floorplan to accommodate new and expanding community programs operating in the Community Center.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $350,000
Community Redevelopment Area Community Center
This Direct Component (pot 1) project will fund planning, design, and permitting of a new community center in one of Escambia County’s Community Redevelopment Areas . Project features will include a multi-purpose indoor facility and outdoor rubber track to serve the emerging sports tourism market. The exact location will be determined based on proximity to the needs of the community.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $500,000
Gulf Islands National Seashore Beach Enhancement
This NRDA project involves removing fragments of asphalt and road-base materials resulting from damage caused by several storms and hurricanes. The road debris ranges from a quarter-inch in diameter to large slabs. Cleanup activities will occur on approximately 1,200 acres of Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa, and Perdido Key areas of the Florida District of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Project Status: Implementation
Award Amount: $10,836,055
Gulf Islands National Seashore Ferry
This NRDA project funded the purchase of two passenger ferries that transport visitors between the City of Pensacola at Palafox Pier, the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore at Fort Pickens. In addition to providing scenic alternative means of transportation, the ferry service offers specialty cruises such as sunset cruises and dolphin cruises, as well as service offerings on behalf of the National Park Service. Book your next trip here !
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $4,020,000
Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan involves the construction of a dual use stormwater and recreational basin under the Interstate 110 corridor. The project will aid the City of Pensacola in collecting, treating and routing 1.3 miles of stormwater that runs off elevated lengths of Interstate 110 near its southern terminus, providing relief to diverse historical neighborhoods in flood prone areas near Hollice T. Williams Park.
This park will also provide for multi-use recreational basins that support wellness, tourism and economic development goals of the City's comprehensive plan .
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $1,597,320
Northwest Florida Artificial Reef Creation
This NRDA project involved deploying artificial reef units at different depths across the participating counties in permitted areas within Florida's Gulf waters. The reefs are made of prefabricated concrete and deployed in four permitted reef sites for Escambia County: Nearshore West, Nearshore East, Casino, and Escambia Southeast.
Project Status: Implementation
Escambia County Portion: $2,701,795.15
Northwest Florida Oyster Clutch
This NRDA project included placing 12,000 cubic yards of clutch material over 60 acres of Pensacola Bay for the settling of oyster larvae and oyster colonization. This project will enhance and improve the oyster populations in Pensacola Bay in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, leading to increased habitat and improved water quality.
Project Status: Complete
Award Amount: $5,370,596
Northwest Florida Scallop
This NRDA project aims to increase scallop populations to self-sustaining levels to support recreational harvest in target locations.
Project Status: Implementation
Estimated Portion Benefiting Escambia County: $722,562.50
Pensacola International Airport MRO Campus Expansion
This project will expand the Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) campus located on the grounds of Pensacola International Airport, owned by the City of Pensacola. Pensacola International Airport currently leases the existing $46 million, 173,000 square foot MRO facility to ST Engineering Aerospace, employing nearly 400 people. Expansion of the MRO campus includes the construction of three additional hangars, office buildings, support facilities, taxiways, ramps, etc. and the commitment by ST Engineering to create 1,325 direct new, high paying jobs. Direct Component funds are included as part of Escambia County’s $15 million financial commitment to the project. Direct Component funds will be utilized in 2023/2024 for the final phase of the MRO campus expansion to support aviation sector job growth. As part of the Aerospace targeted industry, this project enhances aerospace industry presence in Pensacola creating at least 1,325 direct new, high paying jobs in Northwest Florida. This expansion will provide an additional 573,000 square feet of MRO Hangar space on 53 acres of existing airport property providing the infrastructure and facilities necessary for aviation sector job growth.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $1,524,000
Perdido Key Gulf of Mexico Public Access
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi-Year Implementation Plan provides public access to the Gulf of Mexico and preservation of Perdido Key Beach Mouse critical habitat. The project funds the planning, design, and permitting for public infrastructure improvements to facilitate public access, attract additional people to the community, and enhance the economy. Amenities will include public parking, restroom facilities, covered picnic facilities, and a dune walkover with observation platform. Undeveloped areas will be enhanced through habitat restoration to maximize benefits to the endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse. A near-shore artificial reef will be designed and permitted for increased recreational opportunities and to attract additional people for snorkeling, diving or fishing.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $588,500
Project Universal Access
This Direct Component (pot 1) project included in the Multi Year Implementation Plan will evaluate public infrastructure in Escambia County for ADA compliance standards and enhancement opportunities to meet the needs and desires of the public with disabilities. An evaluation of public access locations will include public parks, trails, and landings on Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and other coastal parks in Escambia County. A needs assessment will be informed by the evaluation and input from stakeholders in the community. Citizens, specifically disabled citizens, will provide input to identify desired amenities and priorities. Example amenities include multi-sensory educational kiosks, dune walkovers with observation decks and beach mat access to the Gulf of Mexico, chemical sensory standards, and ADA restroom/parking facilities.
Project Status: Planning
Award Amount: $360,000
Escambia County Work Force Development
Escambia County Work force development is a workforce development project which will stand up a workforce development program managed by Escambia County. The program will provide training to underserved communities such as Community Redevelopment Areas and minority communities. The program will focus on three main workforce development areas, including environmental hazard remediation, cybersecurity, and reentry training for developing financial/social skills. These programs and skills were identified by a group of non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as Florida’s Great Northwest as valuable skill sets to introduce underserved or re-entry individuals into the workforce. Escambia County will manage the program and work with partner community organization to provide workforce training courses. The program will work with existing workforce development programs to fill training gaps and avoid program redundancy.
Project Status: Pre-Planning
Award Amount: $900,000
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