On Saturday, Jan. 30, Escambia County will officially open the new Wilson B. Robertson Boat and Canoe Launch, located at 11800 Mobile Hwy., for public and recreational use. The boat ramp area sits on a 4.8 acre parcel near the Perdido River and features two boat ramp launch lanes, an ADA compliant dock, a paddle craft launch, 31 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers and a covered picnic table.
Organizations and partners instrumental in bringing the boat ramp project to completion include the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee, Hatch Mott MacDonald, Wetland Sciences Inc. and Roads Inc.
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2:30 p.m. to dedicate the boat ramp and canoe launch in honor of Vice Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Wilson B. Robertson for his years of service and dedication to Escambia County.
- Who: Escambia County
- What: Ribbon-cutting ceremony
- When: Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2:30 p.m.
- Where: Wilson B. Robertson Boat and Canoe Launch, located at 11800 Mobile Hwy.
For more information, contact the Escambia County Office of Community and Media Relations at (850) 595-3476 or email [email protected].
