Alan Troop 160 Philly

05 November, 2013 Treasure Island / Marshall Island update. Last year, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority purchased the 131-acre Marshall Island from the Cradle of Liberty Council as a preserve for bald eagles. The port authority agreed to restrictions to protect the island's significant natural, scenic, wildlife, and recreational values, including an active bald eagle nest. Marshall Island is located within the federally designated Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River corridor, contains documented prehistoric artifacts, and is part of a major migration path for birds. As the Cradle of Liberty Council had no intention to reopen the camp, the bald eagle preserve may be the best outcome for the island. Tinicum Township says the Port Authority is interested in granting the township an easement on the riverbank portion of the island. If an agreement is reached, it would ensure access to firefighters, EMTs and folks with tubes, kayaks and the like. The future of the Treasure Island portion of the reservation is still a mystery as council has no comment. It seems that if they ignore it, maybe it will go away.