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Commissioners say Fish River boat‑launch delay is a state project; residents urged to contact state representatives
Summary
Commissioners responded to public concerns about a closed boat launch on Highway 98 at Fish River, saying the project is managed by the state and advising residents to contact Representative Fidler or state officials for status updates.
Baldwin County commissioners addressed public frustration about a delayed boat launch project on Highway 98 at Fish River during the May 6 meeting, saying the site’s work was a state-managed project and not a county closure.
Commissioners said project timing slipped and that the state — and Representative Jennifer Fidler, who requested the work — is the responsible party for final approvals and scheduling. One commissioner asked residents to direct complaints to the state and Representative Fidler; another reported he had contacted colleagues in Montgomery to obtain details and urged patience.
Why it matters: the boat launch is used by local boaters, and residents had posted complaints to county social channels that the commission had closed the site. Commissioners emphasized the distinction between state and county-owned facilities: county staff may mow or maintain sites under memorandum-of-understanding arrangements, but construction, closures and scheduling are state responsibilities in this instance.
Remarks at the meeting clarified that the county had not ordered the site closed for the summer and encouraged residents to reach out to state officials; commissioners said they would assist by passing information along but cannot unilaterally reopen a state project.
No formal vote or policy action was recorded; commissioners said they would continue outreach to state contacts and urged residents to call Representative Fidler for project status.
