eagle presentation
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this is for my eagle projectTRANSCRIPT
By: Derek W CranfordBSA Troop 8
First United Methodist Church5901 Indiana Avenue
New Port Richey 34652
Boy Scouts of AmericaEagle Project Presentation
The Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail (commonly known as the CT) is the longest continuous aquatic trail in the continental United States. The 1,515-mile trail circles the state of Florida from the Panhandle to Jacksonville. It has been divided into 26 segments so that paddlers can paddle a section at a time or the whole trail. Each segment is unique, ranging from the remote Big Bend Coast and Everglades/Florida Bay wilderness, to the more urbanized coastlines of Pinellas County and Fort Lauderdale.
Introduction
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/paddling/saltwater.htm
The CT covers coastal environments, including 20 national parks, seashores, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries, 37 Florida aquatic preserves and 47 Florida state parks, and many local parks and preserves. There are numerous historic sites and places of interest too.
Sea kayaking is one of the country’s fastest growing outdoor sports. It’s cheap, promotes physical fitness and is great for families and retirees too.
Our section is #7, The Nature Coast. The next closest place to camp is Anclote Key which is located 3 miles off of the coast across open water. The platform that I wish to build will be a great resting spot in case of bad weather or if the paddler doesn’t want to go so far offshore. There is a compost toilet at the park and it is not too far away from groceries, drugstores and restaurants.
Why I picked this project
Location : Pasco County Eagle Point Park 4499 Strauber Memorial HighwayNew Port Richey FL 34652
Main Contact: Fred Buckman Director of Parks and Recreation
New Port Richey, Florida
To create a overnight resting platform for all kayakers who are kayaking along the west coast of Florida.
This will be a 12x12 deck with 6 foot posts on either corner.
(Not the actual deck)
The Project
Estimated at $1000This is the site for the platform
The Cost
Materials Needed Item Quantity
Lumber
6X6X12 4
4X4X10 2
2X6X12 39
2X8X12 4
3/8 X 4 ½ 4
Hardware/ Miscellaneous
Deck Screws # 10X3 ½
5
Sakcrete 60 lbs
Construction should take no more than two days.
We can get all the supplies via pick up truck or other type of vehicle.
My work crew will be volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 8.
Permits will not be required for the project.
Construction
Derek Cranford727-842-3731
THANK YOU!