Steiner Reserve

The Steiner Reserve is a parcel that was left largely untouched because the most members of the Steiner family chose not to develop it during the island's expansion boom of the 1950s. This 12-acre area of critical habitat stretches from the shore of Dauphin Island Bay to Bienville Blvd. On the north side of the Steiner Block, a splendid salt marsh populated with black needle rush provides good habitat for wading birds and waterfowl. Pine and oak trees populate the upland habitat to the south and are particularly attractive to migrating and native birds since there is minimal development in this area.​

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​DIBS was able to acquire and protect all but two parcels within the Steiner Block thanks to the combined efforts of the Town of Dauphin Island, DIBS Board Members, and a National Fish & Wildlife Foundation/Gulf Benefit Fund Grant. All of DIBS holdings in the Steiner block are protected in perpetuity which means that there will be no development on these properties and they will remain in their natural state. DIBS is working to remove invasive plant species from this important area.

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A newly constructed trail (2024) connects the two established trails that both lead off Grant Street into the "Ani" and the "Porter" lots in the Steiner Reserve. The Ani Lot is opposite Conti Avenue and the Porter Lot is the area to the left of the black fence opposite Cadillac Avenue.