City of Mobile establishes 150-acre conservation easement along Rabbit Creek
Jan 22nd, 2026
Posted in: Press ReleaseMayor
Mobile, Ala. — In an effort to improve water quality, strengthen quality of life for residents and preserve nature in its purest form, the City of Mobile has secured a conservation easement on nearly 150 acres along Rabbit Creek.
The property, which is bisected by 6,229 feet of Rabbit Creek, will be preserved from future development in perpetuity, ensuring the retention of valuable natural wetlands and vital flood mitigation by preserving the natural buffer between the water and developed property. The city has entrusted Pelican Coast Conservancy with holding the easement. Through this partnership, Pelican Coast will provide annual inspections of the land and provide reports back to the city.
In addition to helping to improve water quality and providing flood mitigation, the move to preserve the property will also benefit the public by protecting a vital natural habitat for numerous wildlife species, including endangered and threatened birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants.
“Preserving the waterfront benefits Mobilians in a number of ways. It improves the quality of life of our citizens, supports an abundance and diversity of wildlife, and helps prevent flooding,” Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said. “This easement will ensure that the natural beauty of Rabbit Creek and its connected waterways remain undisturbed for generations of Mobilians.”