FL DEP Funds Escambia County Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park Restoration

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced funding for the Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park in Escambia County. The project involved restoring 2.6 acres of wetlands and implementing drainage enhancements to improve water quality and flood protection. DEP provided over $2 million through the Deepwater Horizon Program's Natural Resource Damage Assessment grants.

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the completion and funding of the Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park in Escambia County, Florida. This project, funded by over $2 million from the Deepwater Horizon Program's Natural Resource Damage Assessment grants, involved the restoration of approximately 2.6 acres of wetlands and the implementation of drainage enhancements. The park features recreational amenities and aims to improve water quality and flood protection within the Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar watershed.

This announcement serves as an informational notice regarding a completed environmental restoration project. While it highlights DEP's funding initiatives and the successful implementation of watershed management plans, it does not impose new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations on regulated entities. Compliance officers should note this as an example of state-funded environmental remediation and conservation efforts within the region.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Escambia County’s newest park:

Escambia County held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park in Pensacola, the first project from the Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Watershed Management Plan, a comprehensive plan that examines the environmental health of the overall watershed, including water quality, pollution sources, flooding, habitat, and resiliency. Approximately 2.6 acres of wetlands were restored to build the park, which now features recreational amenities including walking paths, a boardwalk, picnic tables, and a pollinator garden. Drainage enhancements have also been made throughout the park to help reduce pollution and improve flood protection.

DEP’s Division of Water Restoration Assistance provided more than $2 million through the Deepwater Horizon Program's Natural Resource Damage Assessment grants.

Date

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 12:00

Division Division of Water Restoration Assistance Program Area Division of Water Restoration Assistance (General) Last Modified: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 - 02:34pm