Watershed Restoration

 Make plans to join us on Saturday, June 7 for a day of fun on the water as we kick off the lake restoration project at Langan Park! Enjoy free kayaking and canoeing, hands-on STREAM activities for kids, and learn about the science behind lake dredging through fun, interactive stations. Pack a picnic or grab a bite to eat from local food trucks while you relax by the water. You do not want to miss this family-friendly celebration of nature, learning, and community hosted by MPRD and Mobile Baykeeper, with kayaks provided by Mobile Kayak Rental Co.  No registration required;…

The Mobile City Council is poised to approve a $15 million contract to deepen and improve Langan Lake, a project Councilwoman Gina Gregory said has been in the works for decades. Though the agreement with Hughes Companies Inc. to remove excess dirt from the bed of Langan Municipal Park’s central water feature and reimagine existing stormwater drainage channels into the lake was not on the council’s agenda for immediate consideration, Director of Programs and Project Management Jennifer Greene explained the project to councilors during their pre-meeting work session Tuesday morning. Slated for a vote of final passage at next Tuesday’s…

Please join City of Mobile staff and City Council Vice President Gregory to learn more about the Three Mile Creek Watershed Restoration Project. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the Langan Park and dredging project and discuss any questions or concerns they may have. All are welcome to attend!

Construction on the Three Mile Creek Watershed Restoration project will begin in early 2023. Phase 1, which includes bank stabilization from University Blvd to Museum Drive, will begin in February. The contractor for this phase is James H. Adams & Son Construction. Phase 2 is anticipated to begin in May and Phase 3 is anticipated to begin in August. These phases may be contracted separately.