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Huguenot Memorial Park on Jacksonville's northeast side is leased by the city from the state and federal governments. It is one of the most important shore- and seabird sites in the state, hosting a remarkable diversity and abundance of nesting, migrating and wintering imperiled birds.
However, public use at this popular beach driving park is overwhelming these dwindling species. On warm-weather weekends, traffic becomes bumper-to-bumper as cars ring the peninsula, several deep, jeopardizing the safety of both the public and wildlife. Imperiled birds struggle to breed, feed and rest in these crucial habitats; chicks have been crushed by careless drivers; and a child was even run over this March-- fortunately, he survived. Jacksonville is in the process of developing its state-mandated management plan for the park's resources and recreational uses. City council members need to hear from constituents like you who want to see change at Huguenot in the form of a common sense plan under which people and wildlife can coexist. Lend these birds your voice! Email
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today to learn how. For additional information visit December 2008 Update on Huguenot Management Plan Developments. September 2009 Management Plan Update and Audubon of Florida - Coastal Strand |
