FISH ON!

However, the environmentalists seem always to win out and I assume they would oppose it.

AJ

NAVARRE PASS Forget about it. The project that could wind up costing hundreds of millions will never happen. Gulf Islands National Seashore officials oppose cutting a pass because it threatens the national park's beaches. Yes, it would make Navarre more competitive with Destin, but no one wants an area like Destin. That's what they say at the awesome T-shirt shops on Pensacola Beach.

The above is just an opinion. And also an opinion but could the reason the Navarre pass is going to be pushed so Navarre can turn into a huge development like Destin? I love to visit Destin for a weekend and I am all for steady growth but do we really want high rises all over our beaches? I'm inland so it really wouldn't directly effect me but curious to what the South End folks think?

WDE!
^{Key West 1900CC Sportsman  F150 Yamaha}

I would love to see anything other than an opinion about the economic impact on Navarre. As far as I have seen there is zero data to back either side.Simply opinions on both.

To think like a fish, you must drink like a fish!

Now here is a real stretch for you.  The bays along the Gulf all rise and fall with the tides.  The bays have a finite capacity of water they hold (difference between high tide and low tide).  This flow of water keeps the bays flushed, feeds the fish by pushing the bait fish/crustaceans/etc in and out, and keeps the existing passes open by flushing the cut that forms the pass.  If you cut another pass in Navarre, will the flow throught the Pensacola and Destin Pass be reduced to a point where the pass will begin to close or become shallower?  Will the Navarre pass steal flow from the Perdido pass, i.e. the water flowing through Perdido pass will get diverted through Pensacola Pass to make-up for lost flow through the Navarre pass?  My concern is that the hydrology of the bays and ICW are balanced and adding a pass in Navarre will piss off mother nature.

The argument of the coastal preservationists is that the pass will alter the ecosystem of the ICW in Navarre by changing the salinity.  While I agree that a pass would cause the salt water to be fresher, I have not heard that there is a particular crab, bait fish, trout, redfish, or Spotted Owl species that needs this saltier water to survive.  What about brackish water further up into the rivers and streams of that area due to stronger tidal action?

Here is another thought as I write this.  What affect will the Navarre pass have on transfering Gulf wave action into the ICW and starting erosion along the water front?  Maybe none, but maybe plenty.

My point is that convenience and change come at some price.  There needs to be a thorough discussion of the negatives and the positives to make a good decision.  In the future, I would hate to look back at a Navarre pass as the cause for the demise of the Pensacola, Perdido, or Destin pass/bay/ecosystem as much as I would hate to learn that there could have been a wonderful resource for Navarre with a pass due to a lack of serious study and discussion.

Tight Lines,

David

That pretty well sums it up.....not to mention the road from Navarre to P'cola Beach, the sate park, and road to Pickens. Spend tens of millions more on storm vulnerable infrastructure......what a great idea (NOT)! If YOU want to pay for it, have at it. If you want MY tax dollars to pay for it.....I don't think so Scooter!

FISH ON!

 Good grief, I remember when I was a teenager, all you see for miles was white beaches , now, ya can't see it unless you find a wide enuff crack between the condos and hotels..... I sure hope that doesn't happen here,

Say what ya mean, Mean what ya say, cover the ground yer standin' on...

If you haven't guessed, I am a long time resident of Navarre. Tired of going to another county for recreation.

So, would a pass bring more money into the county than has to be spent to cut it and maintain it? Also, does anyone remember first hand the Navarre Pass? Was it done properly from the start or was it a halfarsed project?

Edited - Here's a link to Parrothead001's post before on this subject. I found it informative. Thanks for the insight PH.  

http://www.pensacoladivingforum.com/fishingforum/Topic46550-18-2.aspx#bm48647

WDE!
^{Key West 1900CC Sportsman  F150 Yamaha}

You really need to do some research.  

First, let me say I am not in opposition to the re-opening of Navarre
Pass. I do feel it's a bigger issue than Santa Rosa County can handle by
itself and I'd like to see the Army Corp of Engineers, the Federal
Government and/or the Department of Defense get involved in promoting it
or deciding it's a necessity. Again, I'm not in opposition to it,
however, I feel our priorities at this time should be our roads and the
decision on the issue of our courthouse.
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.

Sincerely,
Bob Cole
Santa Rosa County Commissioner



Wish'n I was Fish'n

Good Afternoon Mr. Folse,
As you already know I will do whatever I can to move this worthy
community project along to completion.
I wish the County had some available funds to dedicate to the project,
however, each of us know about the overwhelming vote on January 29th
that substantially reduced the Commissioners' ability to take on new
ventures. A new courthouse remains the most pressing need along with
funding for road improvements. We do not have means to meet these needs
at this time.
We must engage the military leaders to help us. I have spoken twice to
the Vice Commander at Hurlburt about the canal. I am sure that he and
others should be enlisted to help us.

Best regards,
John Broxson, Commissioner 

Wish'n I was Fish'n

Oh, I have seen a few things happen actually.

Home Depot in Navarre, not gonna happen thanks to the county.

Ruby Tuesday in Navarre, not gonna happen thanks to the water folks.

Improving 98, havent seen a finger lifted there either.

Oh, the best yet, the fishing pier in Navarre, hmmmm, FEMA gave the county a load of cash to help out, wonder where that went??

Yeah, I live in Navarre so biased a bit down here but everyone would be where they live.

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