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Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp Reopens With Improved Parking
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp in Baldwin County. The facility was temporarily closed for parking area upgrades in May 2025. The ramp is located adjacent to the U.S. Highway 98 bridge at the mouth of the Fish River. “The improvements at Bay Watch will benefit anglers, boaters and visitors to Weeks Bay Reserve for decades to come,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. “We’ve been upgrading public boat ramps
ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship Shares Updates at South Baldwin Chamber Leadership Series
As part of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing Leadership Series, members and guests recently welcomed Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship for an engaging and informative luncheon presentation. Commissioner Blankenship highlighted the vital connection between Alabama’s environmental health and its economic future. Emphasizing the theme that economic prosperity cannot exist without environmental prosperity, he outlined how the state
Bay Watch Boat Ramp Temporarily Closes For Parking Area Renovation
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Bay Watch Boat Ramp facility in Baldwin County for renovations on May 5, 2025. The facility is adjacent to the U.S. Highway 98 bridge at the mouth of the Fish River. The project is expected to be completed by early August 2025, weather permitting. “The Bay Watch parking area renovation is part of a series of boating access improvement projects currently in progress throughout the state,” said Chris
