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Fischer Landing Dedicated
October 4, 2008
The level of the Escambia River was down a little bit Friday morning, but the excitement level was up as Century dedicated Fischer Landing.
The boat ramp is located on the river, just north of the Highway 4 bridge. It was named for former town council member Jerry Fischer who worked to make the boat ramp a reality both while he was on the council and afterwards. He’s since moved down river a few miles, but the town still picked the Fischer Landing name.
“I want to thank Jerry for seeing the need for this,” Century Mayor Freddie McCall said at the dedication.
“For years I’ve worked to keep this river clean,” Fischer told the crowd gathered along the Escambia River. “So I want to ask you that everytime you head down there, you bring back more than you take.” He encouraged everyone using the landing to pick up a little trash each time they hit the river. “Help us keep the river clean,” he said.
Funding for the purchase of Fischer Landing was provided by the Florida Communities Trust through the Preservation 2000 Program and was developed with financial assistance provided by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the Recreation Development Assistance Program, Escambia County Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Town of Century.
Friday’s dedication, which included a fish dinner with all the fixings, was sponsored by the Town of Century, Fabre Engineering, and the Northwest Florida Management District.
To reach Fischer Landing, turn on the unmarked road north of Highway 4 just west of the bridge across the Escambia River. There are no signs marking the landing entrance.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured above: Jerry Fischer cuts the ribbon to officially dedicate and open Fischer Landing in Century Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photo.
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