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GRP - Oil Spill Sensitive Site Report for Sector : Saint Petersburg GRP Map # WPFLN-34

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Site ID: WPFLN34-01Name: Clam Bayou

Site Description:

Protection Priority (Season):

County: Pinellas

General Location: City of Gulfport, north of Pinellas Bayway

SCAT Division: Pinellas County Division 2

Managed Area (if applicable): Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve; Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve; Pinellas NWR; Skyway Fishing Pier State Park; Clam Bayou

Latitude (DMS): 27° 44' 13.341" Longitude (DMS): 82° 41' 34.580"

Latitude (DD): 27.737039 Longitude (DD): -82.692939

GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION

ESI Map: WP1-34 ESI Name: Pass-A-Grille Beach, Fla.

NOAA Chart 11412_1 CHART Name TAMPA BAY AND ST JOSEPH SOUND

USGS Quad: 27082-F6 QUAD Name: Pass-a-Grille Beach

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); SWFWMD SWIM (Manager) 813-985-7481x2202; City of Gulfport (main) 727-893-1000; FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641

RESOURCES AT RISK INFORMATION

Shoreline Type: mangrove

Habitat: Bayou system restored by Southwest Florida Water Management District SWIM program, extensive mangroves, seagrasses, oyster beds, tidal flats

Wildlife: oyster bars,

Threaten/Endangered Species: Green sea turtle; Kemp's ridley's sea turtle; Loggerhead sea turtle

Socio-Economic Resources:

RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS

Staging Area Gulfport Marina and Boat Ramp, Clam Bayou Nature Preserve and Park (City of Gulfport)

Collection Points:

Area Access:

Spill Risk:

Response Resources:

PROTECTION STRATEGY INFORMATION

Min. Boom Length (FT): 1600 Booming Method: Deflection, Protection/Exclusion

Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: Exclusion boom at mouth of Clam Bayou (1600ft).

Tidal Range (FT): Average Current (KTS): Ease of Protection:

Summer: B

Tuesday, November 19, 2013Report produced by Florida FWC - Fish and Wildlife Research Institue on:

For additional information, please contact FWC-FWRI Center for Spatial Analysis (727) 896-8626


Fall: ASpring: A Winter: A

Site ID: WPFLN34-02Name: Gulfport Middle Ground

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location:


Managed Area (if applicable): Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve; Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve; Pinellas NWR; Skyway Fishing Pier State Park;







CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Rookery Bay NERR (main) 239-417-6310; Audubon-FL Coastal Islands Sanctuaries (Manager) 813-623-6826; Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641


Shoreline Type: mangroves

Habitat: Patchy mangroves, seagrass (<1m), tidal flats

Wildlife: Marinas throughout the area, birds, Brown Pelican, fisheries, Shellfish, Osprey, Wading Birds, Cormorants

Threaten/Endangered Species: Manatee



Staging Area Isla Del-Sol Yacht and County Club, Villas of Point Brittany

Collection Points: primary= Gulfport City Marina, secondary= staging areas for site (Isla Del-Sol Yacht and County Club, Villas of Point Brittany)

Area Access: vehicle, boat

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Min. Boom Length (FT): see TIPS Booming Method: Deflection, Protection/Exclusion

Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: See TIPS for Passe-a-Grille Channel (26700ft). Place Boom at ICW by Indian Key (700ft, to the southeast-see notes for WPFLN34-05) and Fixed Bridge B (700ft, to the southwest-see Nautical Chart).


Summer: A





Site ID: WPFLN34-03Name: Little Bayou

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Rookery Bay NERR (main) 239-417-6310; Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); City of St. Pete (Parks) 727-893-7441 ; FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641


Shoreline Type: seawall, mangroves

Habitat: Fringe mangrove and marsh habitat, tidal flats, seagrass (<1m), coral

Wildlife: Birds, Osprey, Fishery habitat, Brown Pelican, Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles




Staging Area USCG Station-Sector St. Petersburg, Albert Whitted Airport, Grandview Park Boat Ramp (Little Bayou/Big Bayou Boat Ramp), Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp (aka Pinellas Point or Colony Point Dr.)

Collection Points: South side of the mouth of Little Bayou

Area Access: vehicle, boat, helicopter

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Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: This area is an inlet on the southeast side of the Pinellas peninsula. Use 400 feet of harbor boom to isolate the inlet.


Summer: B




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Site ID: WPFLN34-04Name: Frenchman Creek

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location:



Latitude (DMS): 27° 42' 35.408" Longitude (DMS): 82° 41' 8.884" W






CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Rookery Bay NERR (main) 239-417-6310; Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); Eckerd College (main) 727-867-1166; City of St. Pete (Parks) 727-893-7441 ; FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641


Shoreline Type: mangrove, seawall

Habitat: Marina, tidal flats, mangrove fringe, drop marina

Wildlife: Marinas throughout the area, Maximo park, Brown Pelican, Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles

Threaten/Endangered Species: Manatee, Sea Turtles



Staging Area Maximo Park and Boat Ramp, O'Neils Marina

Collection Points:

Area Access: vehicle, boat

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Min. Boom Length (FT): 200 Booming Method: Protection/ExclusionBoom Type: Harbor

Protection Strategy: Block off the entrance to creek with 450 (200ft estimated via GIS) feet of harbor boom. This will completely isolate the creek.


Summer: C





Site ID: WPFLN34-05Name: Indian Key, Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location:



Latitude (DMS): 27° 42' 2.819" N Longitude (DMS): 82° 41' 26.637"






CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); Audubon-FL Coastal Islands Sanctuaries (Manager) 813-623-6826; Law Enforcement 24hr 352-302-2376; USFWS Pinellas NWR (Manager) 352-563-2088; FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641



Habitat: National Wildlife Refuge, Extensive Mangrove, Seagrass, Tidal Flats, St. Aquatic Preserve

Wildlife: National Wildlife Refuge, Shellfish, seagrass restoration area, Osprey, Brown Pelican, Bird Nesting (rookery), Diamond back terrapins, Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles




Staging Area There are many staging areas in this location. Possible areas include: South Skyway Fishing Pier, Southern Tip of Mullet Key, Tierra Verde Marina, Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp, Maximo Park and Boat Ramp, O'Neils Marina

Collection Points:

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Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: Approximately 5000 (12600 calculated from GIS) feet of harbor boom is required to completely isolate Indian Key.


Summer: A





Site ID: WPFLN34-06Name: Little Bird Key, Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location:



Latitude (DMS): 27° 41' 6.848" N Longitude (DMS): 82° 43' 0.656" W






CONTACT INFORMATION




Habitat: National Wildlife Refuge, Extensive Mangrove, Seagrass, Tidal Flats, St. Aquatic Preserve

Wildlife: National Wildlife Refuge, Shellfish, seagrass restoration area, Osprey, Brown Pelican, Bird Nesting (rookery), Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles




Staging Area There are many staging areas in this location. Possible areas include: South Skyway Fishing Pier, Southern Tip of Mullet Key, Tierra Verde Marina, Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp, Maximo Park and Boat Ramp, O'Neils Marina

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Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: Approximately 1700 feet of harbor boom is required to completely isolate Little Bird Key.


Summer: A





Site ID: WPFLN34-07Name: NE Skyway Causeway Seagrass Flats

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Rookery Bay NERR (main) 239-417-6310; Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); City of St. Pete (Parks) 727-893-7441 ; FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641



Habitat: seagrass

Wildlife: Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, tarpon

Threaten/Endangered Species: Green sea turtle; Kemp's ridley's sea turtle; Loggerhead sea turtle



Staging Area Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp

Collection Points: at base of bridges

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Min. Boom Length (FT): variable Booming Method: Deflection, Protection/Exclusion

Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: Deflection boom on either east or west side of bridges depending on tidal conation with association collection points. Approximate length of seagrass flats=10000ft.


Summer: B





Site ID: WPFLN34-08Name: Boca Ciega Bay Seagrass Beds (South)

Site Description:


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CONTACT INFORMATION




Habitat: seagrass beds

Wildlife: National Wildlife Refuge, Shellfish, seagrass restoration area, Osprey, Brown Pelican, Bird Nesting (rookery), Diamond back terrapins, Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles





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Min. Boom Length (FT): variable Booming Method: Deflection, Protection/Exclusion

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Protection Strategy: See TIPS for Pass-a-Grille Channel and Bunces Pass. Deflection boom at Misener Bridges with associated collection points. Protect with exclusion boom if seagrass is exposed at low tide.


Summer: A





Site ID: WPFLN34-09Name: Tarpon Key, Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location: No entry zone









CONTACT INFORMATION




Habitat: National Wildlife Refuge, Extensive mangrove, seagrass, tidal flats

Wildlife: National Wildlife Refuge Shellfish, seagrass restoration area (<1m), Osprey, Brown Pelican, bird nesting (major rookery), Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles





Collection Points: Sunshine Skyway/I-275 Bridge

Area Access: boat. Caution: no entry zone.

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Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: Approximately 12000 feet of harbor boom is required to completely isolate Tarpon Key. Caution: no entry zone.


Summer: A





Site ID: WPFLN34-10Name: Shell Key Preserve

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location:


Managed Area (if applicable): Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve; Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve; Pinellas NWR; Skyway Fishing Pier State Park; Shell Key Preserve







CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Rookery Bay NERR (main) 239-417-6310; Audubon-FL Coastal Islands Sanctuaries (Manager) 813-623-6826; Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641


Shoreline Type: mangroves, sandy beach

Habitat: Extensive mangrove, seagrass (<1m), tidal flats,shorebird nesting

Wildlife: Shellfish, seagrass restoration area, shore bird nesting, wading birds, sea turtles, fisheries, osprey, Smalltooth Sawfish, manatees, dolphins, oyster beds

Threaten/Endangered Species: Manatee, Sea Turtles (nesting season: May-August)



Staging Area Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp, Bunces Pass

Collection Points: Southwest and south of beach

Area Access: vehicle, helicopter, boat

Spill Risk:

Response Resources:


Min. Boom Length (FT): see TIPS Booming Method: Protection/ExclusionBoom Type: hard

Protection Strategy: See TIPS for Bunces Pass (34400ft) and Pass-a-Grille Channel (26700ft).


Summer: A





Site ID: WPFLN34-13Name: Big Bayou

Site Description:


County: Pinellas

General Location:









CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts: Rookery Bay NERR (main) 239-417-6310; Pinellas County: Coastal Management (727-464-4633), Parks & Conservation (727-582-2100), Watershed Mgt. (727-464-4425); City of St. Pete (Parks) 727-893-7441; FWC Non-Game Biologist (SW Region) 863-648-3200; FL State Watch 800-320-0519; NRC 800-424-8802; NOAA-SSC (USCG District 7) 305-530-7925(o) 954-684-8486(c) 206-526-4911(24hr); DOI Reg Officer 404-331-4524 or 404-852-5414; DEP-OER 813-632-7641



Habitat: Fringe mangrove and marsh habitat, tidal flats, seagrass (<1m)

Wildlife: Birds, Osprey, Fishery Habitat, Brown Pelican, Smalltooth Sawfish, wading birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles




Staging Area USCG Station-Sector St. Petersburg, Albert Whitted Airport

Collection Points: Mouth of Big Bayou

Area Access: vehicle, boat, helicopter

Spill Risk:

Response Resources:



Boom Type: Hard

Protection Strategy: With a south or northbound current 2,000' "V" configuration. foot harbor boom will be required to protect the inlet. Deflecting to the north is an advantage because the peninsula at the mouth of Big Bayou can be used as a collection point.


Summer: B



GRP - Oil Spill Staging Area Report for Sector : Saint Petersburg GRP Map # WPFLN-34

Site ID: PI00704DRFacility Name: Gulfport Marina and Boat Ramp

Site Type: Marina with Boat Ramp




GENERAL INFORMATION AND COMMENTS

Access: Government Owned for General Public Use

Operational Status: Open For Business

Physical Address: 4630 29th Ave.

County: PinellasCity: Gulfport Zip Code 33707State: Florida

Water Type: Water Body Name: Boca Ciega Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Poured in place concrete Pre-cast concrete sl

Parking Capacity for Cars: 86

Parking Surface: AsphaltParking Lot Dimensions:

Access Constraints:

Parking Capacity for Trailers: 66

Boat Launch Capability:

Capable for Light or Heavy Equipment and Type:

Boom Available On-Site and Length:

Fuels Available:

Number of Moorings:Number of Boat Slips:

Water Depth at End of Boat Ramp:

Shoreline Type in Viewable Viscinity:

Crane Capabilities:

Collection Point Capabilities:

Wave Energy at Site:

ADDITIONAL AMMENITIES

Special/Pre-Planned Events and Dates:

Propane or Natural Gas Available

Water Available: Fire Hydrant:

Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: Flush

Electricity Amperage Available: Camping Facilities:

Food Available: Security Available and Hours On Duty:

Comments:

Survey Date:Survey Type:Data Collector (Agency):

Managing Agency: City of Gulfport

General Manager/Contact Person:

Contact Phone #: SCAT Description: Pinellas County Division 2

Days of Operation:

Scale of Staging Area:

Hours of Operation: 24 Hours

Number of Boat Ramps: 1 Number of Boat Ramp Lanes: 2

Photo URL:

Thursday, November 21, 2013Report produced by Florida FWC - Fish and Wildlife Research Institue on:



Site ID:Facility Name: Clam Bayou Nature Preserve and Park

Site Type: Staging Area





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 4075 34th Ave S

County: PinellasCity: St Petersburg Zip Code 33711State: Florida

Water Type: Water Body Name:

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition:

Parking Capacity for Cars:

Parking Surface:Parking Lot Dimensions:

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Fuels Available:




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Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available:



Comments:


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Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation:

Number of Boat Ramps: Number of Boat Ramp Lanes:

Photo URL:




Site ID:Facility Name: Villas of Point Brittany

Site Type: Marina





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 4800 S. BRITTANY DR.

County: PinellasCity: ST. PETERSBURG Zip Code 33715State: Florida


SITE DESCRIPTION




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Comments:


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Site ID:Facility Name: Isla Del-Sol Yacht and County Club

Site Type: Marina





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 5900 LA PUERTA BOULEVARD

County: PinellasCity: ST. PETERSBURG Zip Code 33715State: Florida


SITE DESCRIPTION




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Comments:


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Site ID: PI101006QWFacility Name: Don Cesar Boat Ramp

Site Type: Boat Ramp





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 3300 Casablanca Ave

County: PinellasCity: St. Pete Beach Zip Code 33706State: Florida

Water Type: Salt Water Body Name: Boco Ciega Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Cement or Asphalt



Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:

Number of Moorings: 0Number of Boat Slips: 0



Crane Capabilities:







Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: No Restrooms



Comments:

Survey Date:Survey Type: Data Collector (Agency):

Managing Agency:



Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation: 500 to 2300


Photo URL: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/waterphotos/ramp_photos/photo_id/2427/index.htm




Site ID:Facility Name: Tierra Verde Marina

Site Type: Marina





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 100 PINELLAS BAYWAY

County: PinellasCity: ST PETERSBURG Zip Code 33715State: Florida


SITE DESCRIPTION




Access Constraints:





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Comments:


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Photo URL:




Site ID: PI101022ABFacility Name: Maximo Park and Boat Ramp








Physical Address: 34th st. S. and Pinellas Pt. Dr.

County: PinellasCity: St. Petersburg Zip Code 33711State: Florida

Water Type: Water Body Name: Boca Ciega Bay - Tampa Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Poured in place concrete, Condition: Good to


Parking Surface: Multiple SurfacesParking Lot Dimensions:

Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:




Crane Capabilities:







Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: Port-a-let



Comments:


Managing Agency: City of St. Petersburg



Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation: 6:00:00 AM-6:30:00 PM


Photo URL:




Site ID: PI00517UCFacility Name: O'Neils Marina

Site Type: Marina with Boat Ramp





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 6701 34th St. S


Water Type: Salt Water Body Name: Tampa Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Poured in Place Concrete


Parking Surface: Gravel/Sand/DirtParking Lot Dimensions:

Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:




Crane Capabilities:






Water Available: Yes Fire Hydrant:

Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: Restroom Facilities



Comments:


Managing Agency: O'Neill's Marina

General Manager/Contact Person: 727-867-2585

Contact Phone #: 727-867-2585 SCAT Description: Pinellas County Division 2

Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation: 500 to 2000






Site ID:Facility Name: Bunces Pass (north of boat ramp)

Site Type: Staging Area





Access:

Operational Status:

Physical Address: State HWY 679/Pinellas Bayway S

County: PinellasCity: Tierra Verde Zip Code 33715State: Florida


SITE DESCRIPTION




Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:




Crane Capabilities:










Comments:


Managing Agency:



Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation:


Photo URL:




Site ID: PI101005FDFacility Name: Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp






Access: Public

Operational Status:

Physical Address: 3600 Pinellas Bayway South

County: PinellasCity: Tierra Verde Zip Code 33715State: Florida

Water Type: Salt Water Body Name: Tampa Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Cement or Asphalt


Parking Surface: Paved - Concrete or AsphaltParking Lot Dimensions:

Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:




Crane Capabilities:






Water Available: Yes Fire Hydrant:

Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: Restroom w/ Showers



Comments:


Managing Agency:



Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation: 24 hours






Site ID: PI101023JWFacility Name: Grandview Park Boat Ramp (Little Bayou/Big Bayou Boat Ramp)








Physical Address: End of 38th Ave.


Water Type: Water Body Name: Big Bayou - Tampa Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Poured in place concrete Gravel, Condition: N



Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:




Crane Capabilities:







Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: None



Comments:





Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation:


Photo URL:




Site ID: PI101002VCFacility Name: Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp (aka Pinellas Point or Colony Point Dr.)








Physical Address: 500 PINELLAS POINT DR


Water Type: Water Body Name: Tampa Bay

SITE DESCRIPTION

Boat Ramp Surface Composition: Pre-cast concrete slabs, Condition: Good to E



Access Constraints:





Fuels Available:




Crane Capabilities:







Pumpout Available: Bathrooms Available: Flush



Comments:





Days of Operation:


Hours of Operation: Unknown


Photo URL:



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INLET SUMMARY SHEET

SITE: Blind Pass, Pinellas County, Florida

DATE AND TIME OF ORIGINAL FIELD SURVEY [TIDE]: 31 May 1995; 1354

[High @ 1354 (+2.33); St. Petersburg Beach Causeway; Boca Ciega Bay; Tampa Bay]

UPDATED: In October 2011 using imagery collected in 2010 and 2011.

RANKING (DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY): (see ranking scale)

C.

PRINCIPAL RESOURCES AT RISK:

Shorebirds and seabirds. Boats, seawalls, revetments, docks, etc. For further information refer to the recent ESI map and data and the GRP.

PRELIMINARY PROTECTION STRATEGY:

Divert oil entering the inlet through the marginal flood channels to collection points along the outer sand beaches (CPs 1 and 2). Inside the inlet, use two lines of deflection boom stretched obliquely across the main inlet channel to divert oil to collection points against the seawall along the mainland shoreline (CPs 3 and 4). Extend a long line of deflection boom obliquely across the channel further inland to divert oil to a basin on the landward side of Treasure Island, where a seawall and a small sand beach is located (CP5).

OTHER COMMENTS:

Florida Sea Grant Report Number 18 (1976) reported currents in Blind Pass to be 1.5 knots at maximum flood and 1.4 knots at maximum ebb.

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Collection Point Description

Inlet: Blind Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #1 Relative Location: Outer beach on north side of north jetty. Latitude: 27°44' 20.865" N Longitude: 82°45' 24.444" W Currents: 1-3 knots along shore from the north during rising tide. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: It looks as if you may be able to drive on this beach or possibly right behind it. A

parking lot and access road is located 0.3 miles north of the jetty. Otherwise, you may have to use watercraft with access from the main inlet channel.

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Inlet: Blind Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #2 Relative Location: By the Envoy Point Condominium Complex on the outer beach just south of

the south jetty. Latitude: 27°44' 14.548" N Longitude: 82°45' 16.073" W Currents: 1-3 knots along shore to the north during rising tide. Shoreline Description: Sand beach with some riprap to the south and in the groin to the north,

There is a seawall behind beach to the south. Access: You would have to go across a grass lawn in between two condos. There is a large

parking area nearby. In that case, you could drive to the seawall. However, if permission to cross this private property is not granted, you may have to use a watercraft, which would be difficult (across the riprap in the jetty??).

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Inlet: Blind Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #3 Relative Location: On the east side of the main inlet channel at the end of 78th Avenue. Latitude: 27°44' 34.715" N Longitude: 82°45' 18.750" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall. Access: You can drive to the seawall at the end of the avenue.

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Inlet: Blind Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #4 Relative Location: On the east side of the main inlet channel at the end of 79th Avenue. Latitude: 27°44' 36.835" N Longitude: 82°45' 20.283" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall. Access: Looks like you could get to the seawall from the end of 79th Avenue. There may be

some private property issues. If so, use watercraft.

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Inlet: Blind Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #5 Relative Location: At the Sunset Cove Condos at the end of a small arm on the west side of the

main inlet channel about 0.8 miles northwest of the inlet entrance. Latitude: 27°45' 1.245" N Longitude: 82°45' 40.389" W Currents: Less than 1 knot. Shoreline Description: Cement bulkhead, wooden docks and a small sand beach. Access: Big parking lot beside the collection Point. However, this is private property, so

permission for access would probably have to be granted. Could be done with watercraft, but land-based access would be considerably better.

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INLET SUMMARY SHEET

SITE: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida


[High @ 1337 (+2.20); Pass-a-Grille Beach; Boca Ciega Bay; Tampa Bay]



A.


Mangroves. Manatees present. Shorebirds, including the Snowy plover and Wilson’s plover; wading birds, including the Great blue heron, Great egret, and White ibis; and seabirds, including the Least tern, Black skimmer, Double-crested cormorant, Laughing gull, and Brown pelican. Marina facilities, boats, seawalls, revetments, docks, etc. along the shore of Boca Ciega Bay and Tampa Bay. For further information refer to the recent ESI map and data and the GRP.


Divert oil entering the inlet through the marginal flood channels of the very well developed ebb-tidal delta to collection points along the sand beach of Long Key (CPs 1 and 2) and Shell Key Shoal (CP3). In the Pass-a-Grille Channel, anchor two Christmas tree configurations of deflection boom and divert oil to collection points against the seawalls along the shorelines of Long Key and Pine Key (CPs 9, 10, 11, and 12). With protection boom, close off the entrance to Little McPherson Bayou and the channel on the north side of Pine Key. Further to the north, use a long line of deflection boom to divert oil to a seawall at the northeast end of the bridge across the large channel to the north of Tierra Verda (Route 679; Pinellas Byway S.; CP13). Even further north, extend a line of deflection boom all the way across the north channel to Isla del Sol in order to divert oil to a seawall at the east end of the Pinellas Bayway Rd. Bridge (Route 682) (CP14). In the southeast corner of the bay, erect a small Christmas tree configuration of deflection boom, the south limb of which diverts oil to the outer sand beach on Shell Key Shoal (CP4) and the north limb of which diverts oil to a seawall on the south end of Pine Key (CP8). This C. tree may be subject to large waves at times. Because of the strong currents through the narrow inlet that separates Shell Key Shoal and Cabbage Key (as evidenced by the relatively large flood-tidal delta shoal south of the inlet), set up a small Christmas tree configuration of

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INLET SUMMARY SHEET

SITE: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida (continued)

PRELIMINARY PROTECTION STRATEGY (CONTINUED):

deflection boom south of the inlet, the west limb of which diverts oil to a sand beach on the south shore of Shell Key Shoal (CP5) and the east limb of which diverts oil to a sand beach on the south shore of Cabbage Key (CP6). From CP8, extend a line of protection boom along the south shore of Pine Key, and from the very southeast tip of this key place a line of deflection boom across the adjoining channel to a sand beach backed by a seawall on the east shore of this channel (CP7). Place protection boom around the western and northern sides of Cabbage Key.

OTHER COMMENTS:

Although we do not have measured data, we suspect that there are some very strong tidal currents in this inlet based on the geomorphology.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #1 Relative Location: On the outer beach at the south end of Long Key just north of the north jetty. Latitude: 27°41' 1.829" N Longitude: 82°44' 20.521" W Currents: 1-3 knots along shore toward the south during rising tide. Shoreline Description: Sand beach; riprap groin at south end. Access: There is a large parking area along the road (Gulf Way) landward of the beach. A track

goes to the beach for which you may need 4-wheel drive vehicles.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #2 Relative Location: South end of Long Key on the north side of the main inlet channel by the

Point Pass-a-Grille Condos. Latitude: 27°40' 56.404" N Longitude: 82°44' 18.815" W Currents: Possibly up to 3-4 knots. The line of deflection boom extends right out into a very well

defined marginal flood channel. Shoreline Description: Sand beach but there is riprap to both sides. Access: If you can work with the Condo owners, you could drive right up to the beach. By

watercraft should work as well.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #3 Relative Location: The outer beach on the south side of the main inlet channel (on Shell Key

Shoal). Latitude: 27°40' 34.182" N Longitude: 82°44' 30.148" W Currents: 1-3 knots to the north during rising tide; boom crosses a not-so-well defined marginal

flood channel. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: By watercraft. No driving access.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #4 Relative Location: North side of sand spit (on Shell Key Shoal) on south side of the North

Channel. Latitude: 27°40' 29.992" N Longitude: 82°43' 58.198" W Currents: Possibly up to 2-3 knots. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: By watercraft.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #5 Relative Location: South side of sand spit (on Shell Key Shoal) on south side of the north

channel of the flood tidal delta. Latitude: 27°40' 27.545" N Longitude: 82°43' 58.032" W Currents: As much as 2-4 knots (based on presence of fairly large flood-tidal delta south of this

small inlet). Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: By watercraft.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #6 Relative Location: South side of Cabbage Key. Latitude: 27°40' 26.885" N Longitude: 82°43' 49.482" W Currents: As much as 2-4 knots (based on presence of fairly large flood-tidal delta south of this

small inlet). Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: A big development appears to be going up here. May be best to use watercraft.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #7 Relative Location: On the east shore just by the northeast end of Cabbage Key. Latitude: 27°40' 33.524" N Longitude: 82°43' 39.715" W Currents: Possibly 1-2 knots. Shoreline Description: Sand beach backed by a seawall. Access: At the present time, you can drive right up to the seawall. May change. If so, use

watercraft.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #8 Relative Location: Southwest end of Pine Key. Latitude: 27°40' 42.961" N Longitude: 82°43' 48.134" W Currents: Possibly 2-3 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall Access: Presently, the collection point is along the side of a large vacant lot, so, presumably, the

access is very good. If/when the lot is developed you may have to use watercraft.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #9 Relative Location: East side of Long Key by 6th Avenue. Latitude: 27°41' 10.509" N Longitude: 82°44' 10.796" W Currents: Possibly up to 2-3 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall along side of a highway (Route 699; Pass-a-Grille Way). Access: You can park right beside the road.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #10 Relative Location: On the west shore of Pine Key at the end of 6th Street W. Latitude: 27°41' 13.793" N Longitude: 82°43' 49.450" W Currents: Possibly up to 2-3 knots. Shoreline Description: Sand beach backed by a seawall. Access: Tightly spaced houses. Probably would have to use watercraft.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #11 Relative Location: On east shore of Long Key near 12th Avenue. Latitude: 27°41' 26.831" N Longitude: 82°44' 9.033" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall along side of Pass-a-Grille Way (Route 699). Access: You can park by the side of the road.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #12 Relative Location: West side of Pine Key at the end of Madonna Blvd. Latitude: 27°41' 29.478" N Longitude: 82°43' 46.198" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall with riprap in front of it. Place protection boom along the riprap

for the oil to accumulate on. Access: Excellent. Parking area right by the seawall.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #13 Relative Location: Northeast end of the bridge across the large channel to the north of Tierra

Verda (Route 679; Pinellas Byway S.). Latitude: 27°41' 45.065" N Longitude: 82°43' 0.045" W Currents: Possibly up to 2-3 knots. Shoreline Description: Seawall. Access: Excellent. You can park right by the seawall.

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Inlet: North Channel/Pass-A-Grille Channel, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #14 Relative Location: East end of the Pinellas Bayway Rd. Bridge (Route 682) to Isla del Sol. Latitude: 27°42' 34.834" N Longitude: 82°43' 22.879" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots or so. Shoreline Description: Seawall. Access: There is a parking spot near the seawall.

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INLET SUMMARY SHEET

SITE: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida


[High @ 1337 (+2.20); Pass-a-Grille Beach; Boca Ciega Bay; Tampa Bay]



B.


Mangroves and scattered salt marshes. Manatees present. Shorebirds, including the Snowy plover and Wilson’s plover; wading birds, including the Great blue heron, Great egret, and White ibis; and seabirds, including the Least tern, Black skimmer, Double-crested cormorant, Laughing gull, and Brown pelican. Marina facilities, boats, seawalls, revetments, docks, etc. along the shores of Mullet Key Bayou and Tampa Bay. For further information refer to the recent ESI map and data and the GRP.


Divert oil entering the inlet through the marginal flood channels of the large, well-developed ebb-tidal delta to two collection points on the sand beach to the south of the main inlet channel on Mullet Key (CPs 1 and 2) and to one collection point north of the main inlet channel on Shell Key (CP6). Extend a long line of deflection boom across the main inlet channel from the spit at the south end of Shell Key to a small basin surrounded by seawalls on the north shore of Mullet Key in Fort de Soto County Park CP3). Extend a line of protection boom from CP3 to the southeast end of the arrowhead spit on the south beach. From the end of the south spit on Shell Key, place two limbs of deflection boom out into the main inlet channel to deflect oil away from the channel on the east side of the spit. Next, extend a long line of deflection boom along the north shore of the main inlet channel to divert oil to the sand beach near the north end of the Route 679 Bridge across the main inlet channel (CP4). From CP3, extend a line of deflection boom along the south shore of the main inlet channel to a large boat ramp/parking area about 150 yards southwest of the south end of the Route 679 Bridge (CP5). Place the lead anchor point of a Christmas tree configuration of deflection boom about 600 yards west of the Route 679 Bridge.

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INLET SUMMARY SHEET

SITE: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida (continued)

PRELIMINARY PROTECTION STRATEGY (CONTINUED):

The north limb of this C. tree would divert oil to the sand beach at CP4 and the south limb would divert oil to the boat ramp complex at CP5. In addition to this boom, we also recommend that sand dikes along washover fans, etc. be built at three locations: 1) In between CP1 and CP2 (about 260 yards long); 2) Just south of CP1 (about 100 yards long); and 3) To close off the presently open shallow inlet on the outer beach opposite the south end of the large parking area on Mullet Key (about 300 yards long).

OTHER COMMENTS:

The 1995 NOAA Tidal Current Tables reported currents in Bunces Pass to be 1.0 knots at maximum flood and 1.0 knots at maximum ebb.

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Inlet: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #1 Relative Location: On the outer beach about 500 yards south of the main inlet channel in Fort de

Soto County Park. Latitude: 27°38' 39.024" N Longitude: 82°44' 36.182" W Currents: 1-3 knots along shore to the north during rising tide. Boom is stretched across the

south marginal flood channel of a well-developed ebb-tidal delta. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: Might be able drive along the beach, but the first access point is about a half mile to the

south. It would probably be better to use watercraft, which could be brought to the landward side of the beach through a shallow bay east of the beach (during high tides).

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Inlet: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #2 Relative Location: On the outer beach just to the south of the main inlet channel in Fort de Soto

County Park. Latitude: 27°38' 53.489" N Longitude: 82°44' 38.248" W Currents: 1-3 knots along shore to the north during rising tides. Boom is stretched across the

south marginal flood channel of a well-developed ebb-tidal delta. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: Might be able drive along the beach, but the first access point is about three quarters of

a mile to the south. It would probably be better to use watercraft, which could be brought to the landward side of the beach through a shallow bay east of the beach (during high tides).

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Inlet: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #3 Relative Location: On the south side of the main inlet channel on the north end of Mullet Key in

Fort de Soto County Park. Latitude: 27°38' 36.069" N Longitude: 82°44' 9.711" W Currents: Possibly as much as 2-3 knots. Shoreline Description: A basin surrounded by seawalls. Place protection boom across the basin

about half the way in. Access: You can drive close to it. There is a large parking area nearby.

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Inlet: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #4 Relative Location: West side of the north end of the Route 679 Bridge (Pinellas Bayway S.). Latitude: 27°39' 5.245" N Longitude: 82°43' 0.901" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: Parking area right beside the beach.

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Inlet: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #5 Relative Location: At a huge boat ramp/parking area on the south side of the main inlet channel

on Madelaine Key (in Fort de Soto County Park) about 150 yards southwest of the south end of the Route 679 Bridge.

Latitude: 27°38' 46.104" N Longitude: 82°43' 2.758" W Currents: Possibly up to 2 knots. Shoreline Description: Paved boat ramp. Access: Excellent. Beside a massive parking area in the County Park.

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Inlet: Bunces Pass, Pinellas County, Florida Site Name: Collection Point #6 Relative Location: Just north of the north side of the main inlet channel at Shell Key Point. Latitude: 27°39' 17.494" N Longitude: 82°44' 48.626" W Currents: 1-3 knots along shore to the south during rising tide; the limb of boom projects out

into the northern marginal flood channel of the very well-developed ebb-tidal delta. Shoreline Description: Sand beach. Access: By watercraft.

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