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By Melanie LeCroy
When Hurricane Sally hit the area Sept. 16, the storm left the Gulf State Park Pier in shambles. After months of repairs, the Gulf State Pier is once again open to tourists and fishermen.
Approximately 725 feet of the pier has been repaired and is accessible for anglers on both sides. The remaining southern portion of the structure which sustained significantly greater damage, remains closed.
Gulf State Park Pier features upgrades from the renovation project completed in 2020. The wood decking and railings have been replaced with sustainably sourced ipe wood. This hardwood is durable and will increase the life expectancy of the structure. Upgrades to the pier lighting meets the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service turtle-friendly standards. The fish cleaning stations have been upgraded and the restroom facilities have been refurbished.
Iconic landmark, Gulf State Park Pier, reopens
Updated Jan 30, 2021;
Posted Jan 30, 2021
Newly restored Gulf State Park Pier was badly damaged by Hurricane Sally, and will require lots more work before it returns to service.
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Gulf State Park Pier reopens to the public this morning.
Hurricane Sally hit Gulf Shores Sept. 16 and caused widespread destruction, including damage to the pier. Since the storm, contractors and staff members have worked to reopen the pier. About 725 feet of the pier has been repaired and will be accessible for anglers on both sides beginning at 6 a.m. today, according to a statement from Gulf State Park. The remaining southern portion of the structure, which sustained significantly greater damage, will remain closed.
The purchase of 838 acres on the west end of Dauphin Island will help protect a diverse coastal habitat frequented by endangered birds and sea turtles, state conservation officials said.
Purchase of large Dauphin Island plot offers protection of endangered species
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
A sandpiper splashes in the water by Dauphin Island. (Outdoor Alabama)
The purchase of 838 acres on the west end of Dauphin Island will help protect a diverse coastal habitat frequented by endangered birds and sea turtles, state conservation officials said.
Funds from Alabama’s portion of the $8.8 billion settlement by BP for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf were used to buy the land that was until recently privately owned, the Alabama Trustee Implementation Group announced. The Dauphin Island West End Acquisition project was approved as part of the Alabama Restoration Plan III and Environmental Assessment.