Mobile Council Approves Creek Preserve Expansion

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said that a recent meeting of the City Council approved the purchase of a parcel of land known as the Ziebach Property. Following a previous meeting, Stimpson explained it was “the last piece needed for our plan to overhaul the Perch Creek Preserve, which would also include Helen Wood Park, McNally Park and another piece of property the city has already purchased on the northside of Dauphin Island Parkway.” (BBN #47). The Perch Creek Nature Trail & Preserve project is to be implemented over several years to eventually provide both land- and water-based passive recreation activities including bicycle paths, hiking trails, kayaking and canoeing. Using federal funds, Mobile-based nonprofit The Nature Conservancy is leading a shoreline protection project at the site in an effort to preserve it. Stimpson added that the city is working with the Alabama Department of Transportation to raise the Perch Creek Bridge Passing to help restore water flow and allow room for small boats like canoes and kayaks.