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Surround yourself with nature of all types! Watch the migrating birds drop in for a visit in the 137 acres of the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Discover butterflies, fish, unique fauna and even an alligator throughout the maritime forest, marshes, and dunes, which include a lake, a swamp, and a beach. The three mile trail system within the Sanctuary has been designated as a National Recreational Trail and the Dauphin Island Park & Beach Board has made a commitment to the environmental stewardship of these parklands. The decisions we make today can impact the environment our grandchildren are surrounded by in the future. Stewardship The Dauphin Island Parks & Recreation has made a commitment to the environmental stewardship of these parklands because the decisions we make today can impact the environment our grandchildren live in. Many of our maintenance practices can be applied to your own living space to create a healthy lawn, garden and home. Protecting & Restoring a Healthy Parklands Just as a forest takes a long time to establish, parks must be protected, managed, and restored for many generations. We have established practices and policies that consistently steward parks over the long term. Cycling Nutrients in a Healthy Parklands Although we are not as efficient as forest at recycling nutrients, our patrons help us protect the environment by minimizing waste and conserving energy through our recycling programs! Learn more below: Alabama Clean and Green Beaches Coastal Clean Up Planning & Preparing Healthy Parklands Through access to special experiences in beautiful locations, nature and history, and a healthy lifestyle, we provide ways that you can be a part of the Island, not apart from it. Maintaining Healthy Parklands Much like a tree must be maintained by watering and feeding, your parks are constantly nurtured to protect the environment and “grow” a great experience for you! Many of our maintenance practices can be applied to your own living space to create a healthy lawn, garden and home. Protecting Your Home From Fire Firewise Your Home Become a Firewise Community Cultivating Awareness in a Healthy Parklands Trees are cultivated as a part of a community, whether it’s a landscape or a forest. We work together with you to cultivate a community more aware of the rich natural resources of the county.

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Dauphin Island Heritage & Arts Gallery Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council (DIHAC) is a charitable non-profit organization that strives to create and maintain a network of visual, literary and performing artists and patrons, providing venues for educational arts programs, exhibits, shows and performances, and providing opportunities for the expression, appreciation and participation in the arts. We also provide educational programs to emphasize, celebrate and showcase the heritage and history of South Mobile County. (251) 861-3300 918 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

The Town of Dauphin Island has successfully secured funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundaiotn Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWFGEBF) to restore approximately 25 acres of marsh habitat of Graveline Bay. Project Fact Sheet #1 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #2 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #3 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #4 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #5 (pdf) Project Constructon Update Project Constructon Update #2 Project Constructon Update #3 Project Constructon Update #4 Project Constructon Update #5 Project Constructon Update #6 Project Update 10-14-2025 Construction of the 60 acres of marsh restoration was completed in April 2023. 87,000 marsh plants were planted in April and some 600 CY of recycled oyster shell from the Alabama Coastal Foundation recycling program were placed on the northern shoreline of the restored marsh to create more habitat. The marsh plants continue to grow to fill in the marsh mounds. The project was monitored by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab over three years (2023-2025). Funding was provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund. Graveline Bay Marsh Restoration Project

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Audubon Bird Sanctuary The Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary – 164 acres of beautiful woodlands with miles of walking trails through pines, live oaks, magnolias, swamps and along Gulf beaches. Especially popular is the 1/2 mile nature interpretive trail loop which includes the fresh water lake, dune systems, Gulf beach and swamp. The trail features educational signs explaining the various animals, vegetation and their interconnection in these eco-systems. A 1,000-foot boardwalk (handicap accessible) leads from the parking lot to a wharf overlooking Galliard Lake with a breathtaking view. Egrets and herons hang out in the late afternoon. Dauphin Island is classified as a "Globally Import Bird Area" by the American Bird Conservancy, and is well known as one of the best places in the country to observe "neotropical migrants" – a term for those flying south each fall to the tropics, and north each spring. Dauphin Island has been voted "America's Birdiest City" for the third consecutive year. Surround yourself with nature as you trek along a 1,000-foot-long board-walk through swamps, dunes and the Gulf shoreline at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Observe nesting platforms and catch glimpses of the hundreds of species of birds that migrate through this island habitat. Explore over 155 acres of maritime forest, marshes and dunes, including a lake, a swamp and a beach. (251) 861-3607 213 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back Pelican Pub Located on beautiful Aloe Bay – where the locals land and serving the coldest beer on the Island. Fantastic sunsets from the back deck. Dart tournament every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. Boat slips for rent. Food at JT’s Sunset Grill. Open all year long from noon until. (251) 861-7180 1102 Desoto Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back BGH Cafe Take out restaurant near the Ferry Boat Landing. Specializing in Paninis, Po-Boys & Wraps with old school soft serve ice cream & malts. Also offer Espresso Coffee drinks such as Lattes, Cappuccinos and specialty drinks. 251-861-4628 114 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

There are a number of opportunities for worship while visiting Dauphin Island. We invite you to attend a service or plan an island wedding. < Back St. Francis Episcopal Church We at St. Francis Episcopal Church welcome you to join us for services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (251) 861-2300 401 Key St, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

On this page you will find helpful links related to the Town of Dauphin Island and the supporting area. Links Below are more helpful links related to the Town of Dauphin Island and the supporting area. Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce South Mobile County Tourism Authority U.S. Food and Drug Administration Dauphin Island Foundation Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Dauphin Island Coast Guard Station Dauphin Island Post Office

Hurricane Re-Entry Passes are issued by MAIL ONLY. If it is your first time purchasing re-entries you must show proof of ownership. Hurricane Re-Entry Passes Passes are issued in person or by mailing the form and payment to 1011 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, AL 36528. Please fill out this FORM and, with a self-addressed stamped envelope, mail in a check or money order made payable to Town of Dauphin Island for the total amount of re-entry passes (passes are $5 each, up to 4 per household). If it is your first time purchasing re-entries you must show proof of ownership. Permanent residents – 5 years Part time residents – 2 years Renters – 1 year Business owner/contractors – 1 year

The Town of Dauphin Island has successfully secured funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundaiotn Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWFGEBF) to restore the beach and dunes along the East End of the island. Project Management Plan West End Bird Plan Public Comment Period – The Town of Dauphin Island and Mobile County have developed this plan with funding provided by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement through the Alabama Trustee Implementation Group. The Plan is intended to guide future implementation of management activities for the uninhabited far West End of the Island with the goal of increasing nesting bird populations and enhancing habitat quality and availability. Please send comments to Chris Warn (cwarn@esassoc.com ). The document can be accessed here https://oneesa.egnyte.com/fl/TC3qKkm939R6 WEST END BIRD MANAGEMENT PROJECT

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Little Red School House Community Complex This historical building is more than just a Welcome Center. It has an amazing museum inside with history of the Island, pictorial histories of Sand Island Light House, Fort Gaines, and the bridges of Dauphin Island. Historical fishing and oyster gear and photos of early life on the island are also on display. The museum has an extensive photo and art display telling the story of Dauphin Island's role in the 1864 Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay and much more! It's a great spot to get free wifi for any of your devices or use one of the computers or tablets. A printer is also available. It also host a wide varitey of books in the Lending Library, another great free of charge service. There are many fiction as well as some classics and non-fiction books. There are also large print and children's books. Puzzles and games are available to loan, as well as a few DVDs and audio books. Also, don't forget to check out the gift shop! It has lots of cute one of a kind Dauphin Island swag! Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm Closed on Sunday (251) 861-2150 1016 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

USACE-ADEM Joint Standard Individual Permit Application ADEM Corps of Engineers Joint Application DI West End Beach Rest SIGNED Attachment A - Joint Application Expanded Responses Attachment B - West End Nourishment_Permit Sketches Attachment C - Preliminary Design Report - Dauphin Island W End Beach Restoration Attachment D -Riparain Owners-Map-Draft Easement Attachment E - Borrow Area Design Overview Map Attachment F - 2024 Dauphin Island West End Sand Search Report Attachment G - PCARG Dauphin Island Cultural Resource Report Dune-Beach-Nearshore Attachment I - Monitoring Plan Attachment J - Coastal Processes and Geomorphology W End of Dauphin Island Attachment K - Dauphin Island West End Borrow Area Transformation Modeling Report Attachment L - DI West End Alternatives Analysis