NorthSide Park Boardwalk/Pier Upgrade
Apex Construction was commissioned by the Town of Ocean City to rebuild the Northside Park wetland/bay observation boardwalk and crabbing pier. The public boardwalk/pier is used by thousands of visitors and residents during the summer months for a multitude of enjoyment purposes. Bird watching, crabbing, wetland observation, hiking, or simply enjoying a sunset view over the Assawoman Bay are just a few.
Apex Construction works with federal and state entities on a number of natural resource initiatives and we are proud to apart of these projects which allow the public a closer view into our natural environment. Allow us the opportunity to bid your next natural resource / environmental upgrade project; we are fully capable, prepared, and eager to satisfy!
Why Build Wetland Boardwalks and Wetland Trails - Apex Construction
Boardwalks into wetlands and trails adjacent to wetlands allow the public, students, teachers, vacationers, and others to see the “hidden” world of wetlands. Wetlands are of great interest to students, scientists, and the general public, but few individuals venture into them due to the dense vegetation, standing water and deep organic soils. A few enter with canoes or waders. But alternative and more convenient means of access such as boardwalks and trails are needed by the rest.
Across the Nation, hundreds of federal and state government natural resource agencies, land trusts, and local governments have constructed boardwalks in wetlands and trails adjacent to and paralleling wetland boundaries in adjacent uplands. Particularly well known boardwalks and trails include the Anhinga Trail in the Everglades, Corkscrew Swamp trail in Florida, Huntley Meadows boardwalk in Alexandria, Virginia and the boardwalks in Plum Island National Wildlife Refuge, Massachusetts.
Boardwalks and trails are usually combined. Trails are often designed as loops around wetlands or to provide visual access to portions of larger wetlands. Boardwalks are typically parts of such broader trail systems although boardwalks and trails may also be “stand alone” efforts such as the North Side Park Boardwalk.
Boardwalks and trails may be used to:
- Help educate the public concerning wetland beauty and functions and help build support for protection and restoration of wetlands and related resources,
- Facilitate bird watching and ecotourism, and
- Facilitate science education and research at all academic levels.
Constructing boardwalks and trails can also be a partnership-building exercise. Projects like this can bring land trusts, conservation commissions, and other locals together with tangible end products. Contact Apex Construction today to start your next natural resource improvement project.
