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Winter Dredging on Ole River: What’s Happening Near Perdido Pass in December 2025

Perdido Pass Dredging Orange Beach Alabama

This December, if you drive over Perdido Pass or look across Ole River from your favorite spot in Orange Beach, you will notice something that looks more like an industrial movie set than a quiet winter day on the water. Large steel barges are anchored near the channel, excavators are working along the shoreline, and a long black-and-orange pipe snakes across the surface of the river and out toward the little island where boaters gather all summer.

It may not be postcard-pretty right now, but this dredging project is an important part of keeping our waterways safe, navigable, and enjoyable for the long term.

What You’re Seeing on Ole River

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The Process and Costs of Building Piers, Boathouses, and Docks on Ono Island, Orange Beach, Alabama

By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Ono Island Boathouses and Piers Boating

Building a pier, boathouse, or dock on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama, can be an exciting project, offering you direct access to the water, enhanced property value, and a serene waterfront lifestyle. However, it's essential to understand the complexities involved, especially the varying costs and the necessary permits required by the Baldwin County Building Department and the Ono Island Property Owners Association (POA). Whether you’re looking to build a simple dock or a full-fledged boathouse with boat lifts, the process can vary greatly depending on several factors.

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