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qt r`,--!ZENS)kD7\,,TS0,RY COMMITTEE coi 1 1993 R- E r-C RT TO TH E G C V C- R N 0 R ANNU ON THE FLOR-@`DA COAS7AL kNAGEMEN7 P.W, C&, PR A i V -", RE 4Z dW I 61 R 40 PHOTO CREDITS TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER: PREFACE 1 Clyde. Butcher, "Dunes"' CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TABLE OF CONTENTS: ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 2 Niki Butcher, "Clyde Butcer" PACE 1: COASTAL RESOURCES Clyde Butcher, "Cayo Costa #3" INTERAGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 4 PAGE 1: Florida: Department of. Commerce, FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 6 Division of Tourism (photo of child) FLORIDA BAY 8 PAGE 2: Courtesy of Alison Fahrer PAGE 4: PROPERTY INSURANCE 10 Courtesy of Dr. Russell Nelson BOATING SAFETY 12 PAGE 5: Florida Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism PUBLIC OUTREACH 14 PAGES 6 & 7: Florida Department of Community Affairs ENVIRONMENTAL LAND PAGES 8 & 9: MANAGEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE (ELMS 111) 16 Clycle Butcher, "Indian Key" POINT WASHINGTON 18 PAGES 10 & 11: Courtesy of Charles Blazek, lorida Departrnent of Community Affairs WINTER STORM TASK FORCE 20 PAGES 12 & 13: Florida Department of Commerce, 1994-1996 COASTAL ACTION PLAN 22 Division of Tourism FEDERAL CONSISTENCY 24 PAGE 17: Florida Department of Commerce, COASTAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS 26 Division of Tourism PAGE 22: 1992-1993 FUNDED PROJECTS 28 Florida Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism GRANTS AWARDED IN 1993 30 PAGES 22 & 23: Clyde Butcher, "Estero Island" SELECTED PUBLICATIONS 32 PAGE 25: Florida Department of Commerce, DOCUMENTS 33 Division of Tourism PAGES 26 & 27: Niki Butcher, "Toilets in Paradise" FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LEGISLATION 34 PAGE 33 Florida Department of Commerce, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL Division of Tourism RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MEMBERS 36 PAGE 35: Clyde Butcher, "Cayo Costa #2" COASTAL RESOURCES INTERAGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS, FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM STAFF 37 LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE PUBLIC 6)n behalf of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management, I am pleased to present our 1993 Annual Report. Since the early 1970's, Florida has participated in the federal coastal management program while developing and designing state programs to protect environmental resources and manage the development of the coastal interior. Over the past year, the Florida Coastal Management Program has evaluated the success of these programs. With renewed vigor and commitment, policies to implement positive changes throughout the program are now well established. Activity and productivity were at the forefront all year. Forty-one grants to local governments, state agencies and universities, encompassing two grant cycles and totaling over three million dollars in federal funds, were administered by the Program to implement the coastal action plan; coastal management workshops were introduced around the state to inform coastal managers about best management practices; a memorandum of understanding, which will better serve the public's needs, was achieved pertaining to federal consistency; a coastal information exchange bulletin board system was instituted to provide easy access to coastal related information free of charge; and success stories from around the state and around the nation were featured in the Program's quarterly newsletter, Coastal Currents. This report summarizes our activities and accomplishments in bringing citizen involvement to the problems facing Florida's coast, with specific recommendations for future action. Profiting from the successes within the Program and learning from the success stories of others hascreated a climate for continued growth and progress within the Program. Last year was a very fruitful year for the Florida Coastal Management Program. Strategies are in place to ensure that 1994 will be another successful year in Florida's management of its coastal environs. PAUL JOHNSON Chair Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management AMINO 55-1 14 4r _MOM .@u N, 3 f, @U -W S, _-@8 bi Ch., -2 -A, ;C) z "C' 2 V-4 PREFACE @Zoricla. A place like no other, a singular jewel set between sparkling seas. With 8,400 miles of tidal shoreline to protect, maintain and preserve, the message is clear. There must be a balance between nature and man in orderthat both survive and thrive. Refining the balance to include both environmental and economic concerns is a colossal undertaking. But we must determine the correct balance if we are to enjoy and benefit from the gifts nature has entrusted to our care. One hundred and sixty years of continued growth and development in the state of Florida have taken theirtoll on nature's once overflowing resource pool. Nature continues to replenish and renourish the earth but society, in many places, has strained the fragile ecosystems of the coastal areas. Legislation, education and 44rz@ 4,,, public participation are all being looked to for solutions. Legislation provides Ak guidance and direction. Education has spawned public participation by raising the I I I f warenessof environmental issues. Distribution of public information and eve o a media participation have gotten the public's attention. When reviewing recent statisticson pollution, marinedebris, and changes that individuals can make, such as more natural landscaping, itis rewardingto knowthata difference is being made. People are aware, do care, and are taking action. The Florida Coastal Management Program has taken the lead in identifying and X- prioritizing coastal conservation and coastal management issues. The Program continues to enlist new groups to work with us in a partnership to manage, preserve and sustain the diverse coastal resources of Florida. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - I CIT@ZENS ADV@SORY COMM@TTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 6 Mhe Bay has been my 'backyard'for over 30 y s. Initially, it was theplace I enjoyed with my ear 2 children, hanging over the side of the boat to watch the conchs in the grassbeds, probably 12 to 15feet below. To day th ere are few p laces i n th at h uge area of water i n which you might see down more than afoot. In the 60's the 'oldtimers'amazed us with their stories of quantities offish, lobster, shrimp, really BIG ones to be scooped up at the end of a dock. Now the Alison Fahrer fishermen are moving awayfrom the Keys, probably hoping to follow thefish, which are almost scarce @y the standards offive years ago. The commercial landings offoodfish are appallingly low. A resolution has been adopted by the Citizens The Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management is Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management charged with the responsibility of as- andpresented to the Governor, the Cabinet, and the sisting the Department of Community Legislature of the State of Florida requesting action on Affairs with the development and imple- mentation of a strategy to enhance the water quality problems of Florida Bay. The citizen awareness and involvement in Governor is requested to direct the Governing Board of the state's coastal management pro- the South Florida Water Management District to grams. The Committee providesa main avenue for public participation in the I.mmediately begin actions which will restore the histori- Florida Coastal Management Program. cal quantity, quality, and timing offreshwaterflows During 1993, the Committee served as into Florida Bay. a broad-based citizen support group to promote the Florida Coastal Manage- ment Program and sound coastal man- -ALISON FAHRER, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE agement. The Committee provides a 2 - 1993 ANNUAL REPOPT TO THE GOVERNOR vehicle for citizens' input and acts as a ards, a comprehensive coastal man- sounding board forthe Florida Coastal agement program, and ocean and "We have learned that Management Program Director, the coastal resources. In August 1993, the the federal government has Coastal Resources Interagency Man- Committee identified the public, coastal played an imP ortant role in agement Committee and the Gover- managers and decision makers, and nor. The Committee also functions as a the business sector as the priority target protecting andpreserving supportgroupto implement the Coastal audiences for public outreach efforts natural resources, but that it has not acted and should not Action Plan. for 1994. actalone. In thepast, state The federal Coastal Zone Manage- The Citizens Advisory Committee andlocalgovernments, ment Act requires state coastal man- identifies important coastal issues, in- businesses, andprivate agement programs provide opportuni- teracting with the publicto raiseaware- ci.fizens all have made ties for public participation. Tradition- ness and to encourage participation in i.mportant contributions to ally, the Citizens Advisory Committee a publicforum. TheCommittee playsa environmental research, land hasserved in this capacityforthe Florida key role in the effective administration preseivation, habitatprotec- Coastal Management Program. The of the Florida Coastal Management tion, andenhancement of Governor appointed a 15 member ad- Program. Charged to establish a net- environmental qualily. If we visory committee on November 6, workthrough which significant coastal are to conti .nue theprogress 1992, which met for the first time in issues may be channeled, the Commit- we have seen in the past, the January 1993. The Committee repre- tee functions as an essential tool forthe partnership between govern- sents local and regional governments, management of Florida's coast. ment, businesses andprivate business, boating and 1993 fishing, academia CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE citizens must be expanded in and environmental F-7 MEMBERS th e ju tu re. concerns from Tallahassee -PRESIDENT RONALDREAGAN a ro u n d the state (see 0 Pensacola -4 - map). W. The Citizens Advisory Committee 0 Gainesvill held five public meetings and four 0 Daytona Beach workshops during 1993. Issues ad- dressed included hurricane planning, boating, property insurance, and state Q and national coastal legislation. A criti- St. Petersburg Tampa Sebastian Cal issue under discussion was the Florida Bay Resolution to the Governor "0- Stuart and Cabinet. All Citizens Advisory Port Charlotte West Committee meetings and workshops North -y 0 Palm are free and open to the public. Ft. Myer Beach The following issues were identified Naples as priority issues for 1994-1996 at the 0 Miami jointCoastal Action Partnership Work- shop on May 26, 1993: coastal haz- slamorada CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3 GENCY 6 6 V@m red snapper in Pensacola to spiny lobster in the Keys, Florida's marine waters are a unique and biologically diverse home to thousands of species. These resources are highly valued by millions of residents and visitors to our state. Coastal resources biing economic benefits and, perhaps more importantly, enj*oyment and relax- ation to millions in our state. rine Fish Prior to the creation of the Ma, eries Commission in 1983, Florida had no independent governmental entity dedicated to protecting living marine resources. The ensuing ten years of sound, scientifically based management have restored stocks of mackerel, snook, and red drum to healthy levels. This progress was not achieved through insulated action by a bureaucracy distancedfrom the public. Publicparticipation has been the keystone of the process. In a typicalyear, the Maiine Fisheries Commission spends 35 to 40 days conductingJact- finding workshops and rule development meetings in 20 to 25 locations around the state. Annually, approximately 2,000 individuals and organiza- g tions receive 25 news and information releasesfroin S the Commission office. Regulators learn the ideas -to- and concerns of hundreds of residents in face face exchanges of views. Bringing government to the people, the Man'ne Fisheries Commission attempts to channel input into fair and effective regulatory decisions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Through participation with the Coastal Re- sources Interagency Management Committee, the @Ajg_m Marine Fisheries Comm n ission serves as a infor- mation conduit to other agencies. True public j@ participation and inlerazenev coordination serve to sustain the benefitsfrom Florida's diverse coastal ecosystem. -DR. RuSSELL NELSON, MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION, INTERAGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ------- llow unchecked o a development of our coastal -y resources regions is to risk the ve, which have made these areas so valuable. -CONGRESSMAN GERRY E. STUDDS The state of Florida is challenged by Joint Resolution establish ingthe Coastal tivities which affect coastal policies, as some of the most complex coastal Resources Interagency Management well as on multiagency permitting func- management issues in the country. Committee. The Committee's purpose tions in relation to state and federal Florida has the daunting task of balanc- is to serve as a partnership of state consistency requirements. The Coastal i ng management of popu I ation growth agencies, a collegial body that will Resources Interagency Management with preservation and protection of an ensure the most effective allocation of Committee's fiscal responsibilities in- already stressed ecosystem. The deci- state resources for coastal management. clude prioritizing the expenditure of sionof howto manage Florida's coastal The Interagency Management Com- federal grantfunds awarded for coastal resources was made in the late seven- mittee is made up of 11 agencies, in- management. ties with enactment of the Florida cluding the Marine Fisheries Commis- Through the function of the Coastal Coastal Management Act of 1978. The sion, which have major responsibility Resources Interagency Management Florida Coastal Management Program for coastal decision-making. In addi- Committee, Florida has a continuing is a networked program that is com- tion, the chair of the Citizens Advisory forum for the discussion of statewide prised of the joint authority and respon- Committee on Coastal ResourcesMan- coastal environmental, land manage- sibilities of 27 Florida statutes in re- agement is a member of the Coastal ment and development issues. Under sponse to the requirements of the fed- Resources Interagency Management the leadership of the Department of eral Coastal Zone Management Act Committee. The Coastal Resources In- Community Affairs' Secretary, Linda (see page 34). teragency Management Committee Loomis Shelley, the Committee is dedi- Since there was a need for a frame- serves as the principal policy coordi- cated to meeting the challenges of workthatcould provide a coordinative nating body for multi-jurisdictional managing, protecting and maintaining and unifying function, in August 1980 coastal issues. The committee reviews Florida's unique and precious coastal the Governor and Cabinet issued a and comments on state plans and ac- resources. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 5 FLOR@DA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM --J While no one can doubt the amazing resifiena of Mother Nature, it is a sadjact of life that much of Florida has suffered BACKGROUND excessive environmental damage from which recovery is questi .on- The Florida Coastal Management able at best. We in the Florida Program is a partnership of local, re- gional, state andfederal agencieswork- Coastal Management Program ing to conserve and protect Florida's 7: are committed to a long-term, coastal resources while encouraging common sense crusade to reverse, wise coastal development. The Florida or at least slow down, these Coastal Management Program is pos- ited in the Department of Community destructive processes, so that Affairs where its mission is to maintain future generations will not inherit and enhancethe quality of lifethrough- ............... a wasteland. The solutions will out the coastal areas of the state. portunity to work with other federal not beforthcomingfroin blind programs such as the National Estuary environmental extremism or SUMMARY Program and the U.S. Environmental short-sightedpolitical expedienty, Protection Agency's Gulf of Mexico Local government plays a majorrole Program. but ratherfrom an enlightened, by preparing plans and implementing Working with the Florida Coastal systematic approach to solving permitting programs aimed at improv- Management Program are the Coastal our coastal and natural resource ing the quality of life while protecting Resources Interagency Management problems. The Florida Coastal the environment. Florida is also fortu- Committee and the Citizens Advisory Management Program serves as nate in having regional agencies to Committeeon Coastal Resources Man- help protect the coastal zone. The agement. The Citizens Advisory Com- thefocalpointfor addressing and Florida Coastal Management Program mittee has been appointed by the Gov- resolving these dynamic issues, but has been approved by the U.S. Depart- emorto help identify coastal issues and the critical ingredient we tty to ment of Commerce, National Oceanic serve as a liaison to local government foster is dedicatedpublic involve_ and Atmospheric Administration, and citizen's groups. The Citizens Ad- ment in the process. " which provides both funding and the visory Committee on Coastal Re- -JOHN BARKER, ability to influence federal agency de- sources Management, the Coastal Re- FLORIDA COASTAL cisions.This approval affords the Florida sources Interagency Management Com- MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Coastal Management Program an op- mittee and the staff meet annually to 6 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR IL almost 80 percent of Florida's population lives in the V h 35 coastal counties. Every major metropolitan area, except Orlando, is adjacent to a major bay or estuarine system. This dictates that economic growth, Job creation a nd coastal environmental stewardship must develop a Coastal Action Plan to guide ACTION ITEMS proceed i .n a balanced way to the work of the Florida Coastal Man- agement Program. The Action Plan * TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ensure the integrity of our coast charts the courseforthe Florida Coastal Federal Consistency for those who follow us. The Management Program, identifying op- Reports Citizens Advisory Committee portunities for financial and technical represents the citizens of Florida assistance. 0 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE i.n trying to ensure this balance is One of the most important roles of the Florida Coastal Management Pro- G ra nts mai .ntainedbv ouidin the I - 9 gram is to educate decision makers at e COMMUNICATION Coastal Management Program to all levels of government concerning make a difference. coastal management issues in Florida. Coastal Currents The Program has recently initiated a coastal Information Exchange -DR. JAMES CATO, series of workshops using the facilities Bulletin Board System (CIE-BBS) FLORIDA SEAGRANT of several of the networked groups. The Fact Sheets COLLEGE PROGRAM goal isto share detailed technical infor- Funding Sources mation about coastal resources with Workshops concerned state and local agencies and other interested groups. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 7 FLOR@DA BAY 6 69here is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things, because the innovator hasJor enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new. -MACHIAVELLI, THE PRINCE BACKGROUND All problems, like government, are local. At the same time, local prob- lems, like government, affect much broader horizons. SUMMARY Florida Bay, a nursery for a commer- cial fishery which supplies a major portion of both shell and fin fish for the pear in a huge body of waterwhich has running out. The scientists agree that country, needs immediate local, state, been an international area of sport and freshwatertothe Bay must be increased and federal government attention. The commercial fishing and coral reef div- and that the thousands of septic tanks Citizens Advisory Committee on ing. The Keys locals have pounded the and wastewater systems require real Coastal Resources Management has doors of legislators, agencies and aca- management. Severa I highly respected recognized this local problem in the demic strongholds for years as the scientists believe that delay may kill Florida Keys, which is such a wide- symptoms of trouble in Florida Bay Florida Bay. spread threat to more than the Keys increased. The Citizens Advisory Committee, ecology and economy. Now the Keys residents have the through Resolution 93-01, has urged Dead zones, algal blooms, super attention of most of the players who the Governor, Cabinet and Legislature salinity, coral diseases ... all these ap- can help, but patience for action is to act NOW. 8 . 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR @@-:5 THE RESOLUTION NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Citizens'Advisory Commit- tee on Coastal Resources that: The Governor is hereby requested to direct the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District to immediately begin actions which will restore the historical quantity, quality, and timing of freshwater flows into Florida Bay. The Governor and Cabinet is hereby requested to: add the restoration of Florida Bay as a specific goal in the state's Save our Everglades Programs with specific objectives and accomplish- ments to be included in quarterly reports to them; resolve to request that the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Interior, and Environmental Protection Agency immediately estab- lish a mechanism to facilitate the restoration of Florida Bay; di ect the Interagency Management Committee on Coastal Resources to include Florida Bay as a priority issue in its "Florida Keys Initiative" and directand coordinate its member agencies to work with otherstate, local, ancifederal agencies in research and remediation of the problems in Florida Bay. Acquire lands necessary to de- The FI orida Legislature is hereby requested to direct the appropriate liver historical water flow to Florida committee staff to make the restoration of Florida Bay a priority interim Bay project for study with recommendations for action during the 1993-94 0 Establish research and monitor- legislative session. ing necessary to document recovery The Florida Coastal Management staff in the Department of Community and restoration efforts Affairs is hereby requested to transmit copies of this resolution to the 0 Establish a mechanism to report Governor, the Cabinet, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the progress on Florida Bay to the Gov- House of Representatives of Florida. emor, Cabinet, Legislature and citi- Resolved and adopted this 25th day of March, 1993 by the Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management. zens of the state CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 9 PROPERTY @NSURANCE -A BACKGROUND 'What is thefiscal impact? The only immediatefiscal The Citizens Advisory Commi ttee impact would befrom subsid* on Coastal Resources Management izing toured hurricane damaged areas of theaudits. This does nothave to south Dade County in March. At the be part of the program. Ifitis May meeti ng, the Comm ittee d iscussed statepolity to subsidize insurance the types of damage to homes caused by Hurricane Andrew; the problems for low-income homeowners, the associated with insurance companies' investment would appear to announced plans for canceling home- produce better results if the audits owners policies in Florida; and the state's moratorium on such cancella- were included. tions. Following this discussion, the Committee forwarded a letter with rec- -MAGGYHURCHALLA, ornmendations on property insurance MARTIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER issues to the Governor, Cabinet, and theCoastal Resources InteragencyMan- NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEL-6d agement Committee. Q@7:E_ SUMMARY Commission on Property Insuranceand Reinsurance developed more perma- Coastal hazards are a priority issue nent solutions. for the Citizens Advisory Committee The Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management. In wrote to the Insurance Commissioner, the wake of Hurricane Andrew, prob- Governor and Cabinet and the Coastal lems ranging from inadequate con- Resources Interagency Management struction to evacuation difficulties sur- Committee suggesting that the prop- faced.When insurancecompanies pro- erty insurance inclustrydevelop a setof posed canceling policies in Florida,the building standards which would ad- Legislature imposed atemporary mora- dress the major causes of damage from torium, while the Governor's Study Hurricane Andrew. Concerns over in- 10 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR P @4C- uyo)t- 0 @ n@7_ 00@ 6 Sao surance rates could be addressed The Governor's Study Commission ACTION ITEMS through audits which would qualify a was given copies of the Committee's homeowner for lower rates. letter. The House Insurance Commit- Follow upon both House Insurance In addition, homeowners meeting tee worked with the Study Commission Committee and Study Commission ac- audit standards would have some as- to draft legislation for the November tivities. surance that if their home was in a safe 1993 special session of the Legislature. 9 Encourage agencies involved with area, remai n i ng at home wou Id resu It Those issues and recommendations not evacuation to work on the evacuation in greater safety. Due to the ferocity of aired at the special session will be issue. Hurricane Andrew, people may now addressed duringthe regular 1994 Leg- have a tendency to evacuate beyond islative Session. the capacity of evacuation routes and endanger themselves by their efforts. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - I I BOAT@NG SAFETY IMN _y Q@_ ver the past year, the BACKGROUND Citizen's Advisoty Committee has For the public to derive maximum become a cohesive, focused body. benefitfrom each government program The members are both knowledge- as funding becomes more difficult to obtain, waste in any form must be able and sincerely dedicated to 1sw making Flofida's coastal man- eliminated. The boating subcommittee was set up for the single purpose of agementprogram an efficient and ensu ring that neither the Citizens Advi- sory Committee on Coastal Resources effective tool to shape the state s Management nor the Department of V g wth needs. ro Community Affairs waste resources ta, 4@, -MARK MASCIAROTTE duplicating efforts already being ex- DIANA YACHT DESIGN pended in other agencies or in other committees. SUMMARY Part of the Citizens Advisory Committee's mandate is to aid the Florida Coastal Management Program staff in identifying forces that affect Florida's coastal resources and to act as a catalyst to bring these issues to the 0 proper agencies for review. Without million boats using our waterways question, recreational boating and its each year, recreational boating is- associated activities are inexorably sues are important enough to warrant linked to governmental management an ongoing focus by the Citizens of the resources. Advisory Committee on Coastal Re- In discussions held early in 1993, sources Management. At the Com- it became apparent that with over a mittee meeting in West Palm Beach 12 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 21 7Z, ACTION ITEMS to regulatory agencies or decision makers regarding these issues. Aid the Florida Marine Patrol in the in order to fam i I iarize Citizens Advi implementation of their coastal sory Committee members and thegen- pumpout facilities plan forrecreational eral public with current boating issues, boats. a boating workshop was held in Captiva in August. Speakers from around the Aid the Boating Advisory Commit- state discussed a number of timely tee intheireffortsto promotethe "Green issues, including pending anchoring Boat" initiative with the Marine Indus- legislation, new hurricane prepared- tries Association of Florida. ness regulations that affect boaters and marina operators, permit streamlining, Work with the Department of Com- state agency regulatory efforts and in- munity Affairs to provide guidance to formation resource availability. There the Department of Environmental Pro- was a discussion on the importance of tection for a uniform statewide marina eliminating, to the greatest extent pos- siting policy. sible, duplication of effort with other Aid all relevant state agencies to 4 advisory groups, such as the Boating Advisory Committee, and providing implement a statewide boater educa- recommendations to state and local tion program. agencies to reduce activities that waste time and tax dollars. As a supplement to its fact-finding in March, a five-member boating sub- and advisory roles, boating subcom- committee was appointed and tasked mittee members have agreed to track with keeping the full Committee ap- legislation that affects boating and to prised of anyboating issuesthatmight provide recommendations to the require the Committee's attention. In Coastal Resources Interagency Man- addition, where possible, the Com- agement Committee, the Governor and mittee agreed it would provide input the members of the Cabinet. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 13 PUBUC OUTREACH BACKGROUND SUMMARY Educating the citizens of Florida The Committee involves decision ,@Zorida can never really about Florida is an ongoing challenge. makers, policy makers and the public come to grips with saving the But a task necessary for Florida to sus- in coastal solutions through presenta- environment because a very large tain its economic and natural viability. tions at public forums, conferences, percentage of the population at Florida's natural treasures must be pro- symposiumsand meetings. Fourcoastal tected, maintained and developed in a management workshops were held any given timejust got here. So responsible manner if natural, cultural, aroundthestate in 1993,26 workshops why should they fight to turn the historic and economic values are to be are planned for 1994. Five public meet- clock back? It looks great to them preserved for future generations. ings were held around the state, one The Citizens Advisory Committee dedicated to a Coastal Action Plan. the way it is. Two years later, as onCoastal Resources Management has The Committee will continue to they are beginning to feel uneasy, a very ambitious public education pro- work with the business community afew thousand more people are gram. Throughout the year the Com- regardingeff icientcoastal management mittee met around the state, sponsor- practices through presentations at civic just discovering it alljor thefirst ing coastal management workshops meetings. time and wouldn't change a and public meetings. The public in September the Florida Coastal thing. And meanwhile the people brought to these meetings their con- Management Program will host the cerns and questions about the manage- 1994 Coastal Conference, Weathering who know what it was like mentof the coast in their backyard. The the Storm. The conference wi I I inform twenty years ago are an ever- Committee agreed upon the priority coastal managers on best management dwindling minority, a vot .ce too issues that challenge a healthy coast. A practices. voice for the public, the Committee faint to be heard. provided avenues that encourage the public to participate in coastal solu- -JOHN MAcDONALD, tions for the following issues: THE EMPTY COPPER SEA FLORIDA BAY PROPERTY INSURANCE BOATING SAFETY COASTAL LEGISLATION 14 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Qa&, AW on ACTION ITEMS COASTAL a Actively promotethe Florida Coastal RESOURCES b Management Program in the commu- nities of Citizens Advisory Committee members; WORKSHOP Assist the Florida Coastal Manage- UPSTAIRS mentProgram incontacting local news- papers and television stations for pub- licationof meeting announcements and COURTSIDE CLUB articles on current issues; * Identify speakers and leaders in member areas as contacts for work- shops; ANN ON.& IM61 Encourage active community in- volvement; Co-sponsor public workshops in conjunction with the Citizens Advisory Committee meetings; and ,@7he decisions about land use, public as well as private interests should be respected, with consideration for social, environmental and Assist with the 1994 Florida Coastal 1cf econom actors. Each level of government must bear appropriate Management Program Coastal Confer- responsibility forplanning and managing land resources. Toguarantee enc,, Weathering the Storm. responsive and responsible government decisions, citizen participation must be built into the planning and management of land resources at eveiy step. -LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 15 ENVRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT STUDY COMWTTEE (ELMS @H) 6 66oastal counties have BACKGROUND rectly assigned to the Florida Coastal played and will continue to play To evaluate Florida's programs for ad- Management Program, the Coastal a key role in the management of dressing the challenges associated with Resources Interagency Management coastal resources. It is at the local the phenomenal growth the state has Committee, or were assigned in coor- experienced and wi I I continue to experi- dination with other groups. The ELMS level of government that the most ence, Governor Lawton Chiles created III tasks assigned to the Interagency difficult decisions often must be the third Environmental Land Manage- Management Committee include: made. In local communities ment Study Committee (ELMS 111) in 1991. o In coordination with the Land Ac- The Governor appointed representatives where the consequence of decisions from adiverse rangeof constituencies and quisition Advisory Council and the affecting natural resources are the directed them to review existing planning Department of Community Affairs, es- and growth management programs and tabl ish a county-based process for iden- most immediately felt. Coastal to make recommendations for action. tifying and setting priorities for acquir- counties appreciate the assistance The Committee published a final reportin ing coastal properties; provided by the Coastal Zone December 1992 which contained 174 o In coordination with the Florida Management Act. recommendations. Coastal Management Program and the Citizens Advisory Committee on -KAREN E. GOTTOVI, SUMMARY Coastal Resources Management, de- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION velop and implement a strategy to en- OF COUNTIES Many of the ELMS I I I recommenda- hance citizen awareness and involve- tions were considered cluringthe 1993 ment in Florida's coastal management Legislative Session and were adopted programs; in essentially the same language. The legislation is generically referred to as o In coordination with the Depart- the ELMS III legislation. Some of the ment of Community Affairs, establish statutory additions and amendments by rule situations in which the Inter- relate to coastal management or the agency Management Committee's Ex- Florida Coastal Management Program. ecutive Committee may act for the Because of this, seven tasks were di- Committee; 16 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 14 '4 4- - ;T rl 14e@j @V i - j I I .* - I Ir@ , @ 7, aq _V@ " r7@@(q 2 - - t In coordination with the Depart- ACTION ITEMS ment Of Community Affairs and the Department of Environmental Protec- The reports concerning the identifi- tion, develop and implement a pilot cation of marina siting plan incentives *Work on the remaining tasks is program dealing with coastal water and recommendations on coastal man- ongoing quality improvement; agement funding were completed and Identify incentives to encourage lo- were transmitted to the Legislature on December 1, 1993. cal governments to adopt county-wide marina siting plans; 0 Rule 9M-2, Florida Administrative Building Study and prepare reco Code, was adopted and became ef- Successful rnmenda- Communities tions on coastal management funding; fective November 22, 1993. Th is ru le outlines the procedures to be fol- In coordination with the Depart- lowed by the Coastal Resources Inter- ment of Community Affairs, establish agency Management Committee and by rule a process for resolving disputes identifies situations in which the In- -f3 between local governmentsand public teragency Management Committee's agencies regardingthe location of spoil Executive Committee may act for the disposal sites. Committee. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 17 0 C A W H A T C H PO@NT WASH@NGTON &Icrejor acre, America's coastal zone is clearly one of the 2-- Nation's most valuable resources. -ANONYMOUS POINT WASHINGTON LOCATION MAP WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA @@N CARL WUND.9y C= MRMER RTC LANDS BACKGROUND SUMMARY TOPSA@ HILL CARL DD@NDARY NATLME CMSERVANCY CROCrAWRATCHU PRESMW BOUNDARY G.AMN MACH _@n PARK ThestateofFlorida, working with On May 19,1992, the state Board of The Nature Conservancy, success- Trustees of the Internal improvement fully bid on major portions of two Trust Fund authorized the acquisition Conservation and Recreation Lands of land in Walton County that was (CARL) projects in Walton County. being auctioned as part of the federal The lands, part of the Topsail Hilland program dealing with failed savings Point Washington projects, were pu r- and loan associations. The Board of private development potential in the chased from the Resolution Trust Trustees acquired approximately south Walton County area. In response Corporation at a price significantly 18,367 acres forming parts of two CARL to these and other concerns, the Board less than what it would have cost to projects. Approximately 328 acres were of Trustees requested that the Coastal purchase them at appraised value on within the Topsail Hill project, ranked Resources Interagency Management the open market. In response to local number two on the CARL priority list. Committee review the acquisition and government objections to the pur- Approximately 17,672 acres were report to them with recommendations chase of the property, the Governor within the Point Washington CARL concerning the extentto which parts of and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of project, ranked number55 atthattime the property could be disposed of to Trustees of the Internal improvement and subsequently ranked number 34 either the public or private sector. Trust Fund, directed the Coastal Re- on the 1993 list. Approximately 367 The Coastal Resources Interagency sources Interagency Management acres were located outside either CARL ManagementCommittee meton March Committee of the Florida Coastal project. 3, 1993 to consider recommendations Management Program to evaluatethe Atthe Cabinetmeeting in which the of a Point Washington Ad Hoc Plan- acquisition to determine whether Board of Trustees authorized the pur- ning Committee created bytheCoastal portions could be returned to either chase, representatives ofWalton County Resources Interagency Management the county or the private sector for objected to the state's purchase on Committee to address the disposition development. several grounds. The primary objec- of the Point Washington lands. The tion was the removal of land from the Point Washington Committee had county's tax rol Is and the loss of future made recommendations to the Coastal 18 o 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 776@ A -7* Z@ identify any lands not needed to satisfy the goals and objectives of the Point Washington Conservation and Recre- ation Lands project, along with any additional lands that are required for management or resource protection. Resources Interagency Management long-term conservation and economic Committee based on staff analysis of development plan for all of south ACTION ITEMS the resources on the PointWashington Walton County. property, discussion of economic con- The only lands that should be iden- The 1993 Florida Legislature appro- siderations, and a request by Walton tified for surplus at this time should be priated$800,000toa I 2-memberSouth County to continue to study the dispo- those lands outsidethe PointWashing- Walton Conservation and Develop- sition of the lands as part of a larger ton and Topsail Hill Conservation and ment Trust to prepare a plan for the effort to prepare a conservation and Recreation Lands boundaries, except 53,000 acres that comprise south economic development plan for all of those parcels with active red-cockaded Walton County. The Trust consists of south Walton County. After consider- woodpecker cavity trees, and those six members appointed by Walton ation of the Point Washington lands that are needed to fulfill certain County and six members appointed by Committee's recommendations and a specific requests, including a school the Governor. The plan is to include a minority report prepared by the Game site, right-of-way for widening of U. S. thorough environmental assessment of and Fresh Water Fish Commission, the Highway 98, and an easement for the south Walton County. The plan must Coastal Resources Interagency Man- Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative also provide for innovatively designed, agement Committee recommended, power line along U. S. Highway 98. energy efficient future developmentt and the Board of Trustees adopted, the The Division of Forestry should be adequate public facil 'ities which are following: allowed to prepare its management concurrent with development; and the Thestateand Walton Countyshould plan for the area according to normal acquisition and disposition of public proceed with the development of a statutory requirements and specifically lands within the planning area. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 19 WNTER STORM TASK FORCE "9Phile the U. S. popula- GOVERNOR AND tion continues to move to the CABINET RESOLUTION representative for appointment to the coast, the coast continues to move Task Force. The Federal Emergency Despite the availability of disaster Management Agency, the National towards them. assistance, the recovery process has Weather Service, and Taylor, Dixie -ANONymous been slow in the small coastal commu- and Levy Counties were also invited to nities affected by the storm. Concern participate on the Task Force. for these communities prompted the Although the resolution adopted by adoption of a May 3, 1993 resolution theGovernorand Cabinetdid not iden- by the Governor and Cabinet which tify specific storm damaged communi- directed the Coastal Resources Inter- tiesto beconsidered bytheTask Force, BACKGROUND agency Management Committee to the meetings and discussions which establish a task force to examine the led to the adoption of the resolution On March 13, 1993, the state of effects of the storm and recommend focused on the unique problems faced Florida was struck by an intense winter actions required to support the recov- byTaylor, Dixie and LevyCounties. As storm which affected the eastern United ery process. Concern was also ex- a result, the Task Force focused its States from the Gulf of Mexico to New pressed by the Governor and Cabinet efforts on the identification of the prob- England. The storm, which resulted in that the improper rebuilding and rede- lems faced by Taylor, Dixie and Levy Presidential Disaster Declaration 982 velopmentof these communities could Counties which required state action. DR/FL, inflicted damage across a 500 expose the residents to future peril. The Task Force addressed the re- mile section of the state before making maining issues which involved: haz- its way north. Unlike Hurricane An- TASK FORCE ardous materials storage tanks, sewage drew, the damage produced by the ACTIVITIES disposal, the possible waiver of state Winter Storm resulted from the combi- statutes and rules affecting rebuilding, nation of a five to 12 foot storm surge On May 25, 1993, the chair of the and the potential voluntary purchase of which inundated the Gulf Coast from Coastal Resources Interagency Man- affected properties. The action items, Apalachicola Bayto Clearwater; over a agement Committee directed member which were adopted by consensus of dozen tornadoes; and damaging thun- agencies with regulatory, management the members in attendance, resulted derstorm winds. Fifty-two people were or oversight responsibilities for the de- from comments provided to the Task killed and more than 20,000 homes velopment of coastal areas, and/or di- Force atpublic hearings held in each of were damaged or destroyed. saster response and recovery to select a the three counties considered. 20 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR WINTER STORM TASK FORCE FOCUS AREA TAYLOR DIXIE LEVY ACTION ITEMS TAYLOR AND DIXIE COUNTIES SPECIFIC Establish an interagency group of Clarify ACTIONS elected officials, as well as federal, state and pub- and local government representatives and lish criteria Provide technical assistance through the Department of Health business representatives to be mobilized for opening and Rehabilitative Services to assist after a disaster declaration. and closing of perty owners in both Taylor and pro Develop guidelines and provide tech- ITI o v e a b I e bridges. Dixie Counties who are unable to nical assistance to encourage local gov- rebuild structures damaged by the ernments to examine their post-disaster Encourage local Winter Storm. Identify alternative economic recovery needs and develop a governments to adopt methods to address onsite sewage dis- post-disaster economic recovery plan. local ordinances posal needs and seek funding to estab- * Maintain a resource guide detailing governingthein- lish a limited cost sharing program to state and federal programs and funding stallation of haz- assist with the implementation of alter- available to meet the needs of coastal ardous materials storage containers not natives identified. communities following a disaster. currently regulated by the state, includ- 9 Encourage state regulatory agencies 9 Following a disaster declaration, all ing residential propane tanks, to mini- to continue their efforts to provide indi- state agencies with permitting authority mizethe impactof flood and fire hazards. vidualized case by case post-disaster will waive or substantially reduce permit * Encourage the Governor and Cabinet redevelopment assistance to the com- application fees and, when appropriate, and Florida's congressional delegation to munities affected by the Winter Storm. streamline their permit review process. work to ensure that funding is appropri- a Support the purchase of property Take necessary steps to make a Small ated to the U. S. Department of Com- affected by the Winter Storm through merce, National Oceanic and Atmo- Business Emergency Bridge Loan Pro- spheric Administration and the U. S. the use of existing programs, such as gram part of the normal and necessary Coast Guard to implement specific rec- the Florida Communities Trust, if re- response to major natural disasters. ommendations for improving Florida's quested by local governments or other appropriate applicants. Encourage local governments to es- storm warning system. tabl ish mutual aid agreements to mobi I ize 9 En cou rage the Governor and Cab i- Identify governmental and volun- building officials from other jurisdictions net and Florida's congressional del- tary agencies capable of providingacute following a disaster. egation to request a federal review of and chronic psychological counseling * Develop design criteria for designated the effectiveness of the Small Busi- services to the victims of the Winter evacuation routes. ness Administration in supportingthe Storm for an appropriate period. disaster recovery process. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 21 1994 - 1996 COASTAL ACT@ON PLAN -F BACKGROUND SUMMARY Eleven state agency voices weave a In May 1993, the Florida Coastal solid framework which enables the Management Program held a work- Florida Coastal Management Program shop seeking the views of the three to speak with one voice. To that end, distinct groups that make up the the Florida Coastal Management Pro- Florida Coastal Management Pro- gram has focused its attention on the g ram: the C iti zen s Adv i so ry Com m it- preparation of a Coastal Action Plan. tee on Coastal Resources Manage- The Action Plan is reviewed yearly, but ment, composed of citizens repre- establishes goals and objectives which senting many facets of life in coastal D prioritize actions for several years into areas; the coastal management pro- the future. gram staff; and the Coastal Resources Interagency Management Commit- tee members. This combined group met for a day-long session devotedto creating a mission statement and iden tifying priority issues. The mission of the Florida Coastal Management Program is "... to build coastal resources. This priority em- and maintain an effective partner- phasizes the need to build upon ex- ship of public and private interests to isting management programs that in- develop, coordinate and implement whole or in-part deal with coastal policies to manage, preserve and sus- resources. tain the diverse coastal resources of The second priority for the Coastal lsl Florida." Action Plan isto ensurethatall of the In light of the need to build and valuable resources of the state's' maintain an effective partnership, the coastal areas-which include habi- highest priority for the 1994-1996 tatareas, deepwater ports, urban wa- Coastal Action Plan is to encourage a terfronts, coastal wetlands, fisheries, cross-d iscipl i nary and multi-jurisdic- historic resources, and beaches and 4; Hit tional effort designed to manage dunes-are effectively managed. The 22 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR @@/ 01 4* `Ailt@__, f V1K W e4 ,ml- 4Vi7 -N A, Coastal Action Plan recognizes that ACTION ITEMS Action Plan, as will the public out- several management techniques are reach efforts of the Citizens Advisory needed, including protection, resto- Coastal Resources Interagency Committee on Coastal Resources ration and acquisition. Management Committee members Management. The third priority for action is to will use the Coastal Action Plan to As Florida continues to grow and reduce risk and damage to the state's identify avenues that address issues develop, our Coastal Action Plan will diverse coastal resources from coastal of primary responsibility within their keep pace. We will review our hazards. Florida has many progra'ms agency, as well as to address the progress and identify new issues and thatcleal with hazards to both natural many issues that cross jurisdictional priorities that emerge with the ongo- and man-made systems. The Depart- lines. ing changes within the state's coastal mentof Community Affairs' effortsto The Innovative Coastal Projects areas. plan for and mitigate coastal hazards fundingforthe 1994-1995 fiscal year need to be coordinated effectively. will follow the priorities of theCoastal CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 23 FEDERAL CONS@STENCY SUMMARY mine whether the activity complies with the requirements of the state's The federal Coastal Zone Manage- approved management program. mentActof 1972, asamencled, seeksto The authority to review federal ac- encourage coastal states to develop tivities to determine their compliance comprehensive with the state's approved management management program in accordance with Section A SUCCESS STORY programs de- 307 of the Coastal Zone Management signedtoensure Act and its implementing regulation, the beneficial 15 CFR, Part930, is commonly referred On March 3, 1993, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission submitted Florida Gas Transmission Company's application to site use, protection to as 'federal consistency." The federal a natural gas pipel inetothe stateof Florida. On May 20,1993, a letter and manage- consistency process authorizes states identifying this activity as inconsistent with state statutes was sent to ment of our to review the following federal activi- theFederal Energy Regulatory Commission citing concerns raised by nation's coastal ties: (1) direct activities by federal gov- the Southwest Florida Water Management District about the loca_ resources. Inor- ernment agencies; (2) federal financial tion of the pipeline. der to encour- assistance to state and local govern- The Company responded to the concerns of the Southwest age the adop- ments; (3) activities requiring federal Florida Water Management District and proposed ad ifferent routing tion and imple- licenses or permits; and (4) minerals of the pipeline in Florida. On December 14, 1993, permits were mentation of the exploration plans and leases to deter- approved for a 610 mile pipeline installation from the Alabama desired man- mine whether the activity complies border to central and south Florida. The pipeline will move natural agement pro- with the state's approved management gas from Texas, Louisiana and offshore Alabama to Florida. Primary grams, coastal program. users wil I be power plants, industrial complexes and gas distributors. stateswhichob- States are required by Section 307 of Approximately 75 percent of the pipeline will be installed adja- tain the U. S. the Coastal Zone Management Act and Department of 15 CFR, Part 930, to complete their cent to or within existing easements. Start of construction is Commerce, federal consistency reviews within 45 scheduled for March 1, 1994 with completion in nine months. National Oce- days fol lowing the receipt of the federal Construction will begin at eight locations in Florida with each site anic and Atmo- project application. Once the state de- requiring approximately 296 workers. s p h e r i c term i nes whether the proposed activity This successful example of the federal consistency process met Administration's complies with the requirements of its the needs of Florida's citizens with respect to the environment. approval of approved management program, the their manage- state is required by 15 CFR, Part930,to ment programs provide the applicant with its "consis- are empowered by Section 307 of the tency determination." if the project Coastal Zone Management Act to re- complies, the state indicates that the view federal activities within or adja- project"is consistent" with its manage- centtothe state'scoastal zoneto deter- ment program. If the project does not 24 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR comply, the state indicates that the project "is inconsistent" with its man- agement program. If a state determines that a proposed federal activity is inconsistent with the requirements of its approved program, X the federal agency is enjoined by Sec- tion 307 of the Coastal Zone Manage- ment Act and 15 CFR, Part 930, from conducting the activity. However, the federal agency is authorized by Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management A,@ Actand 15 CFR, ParL930,to appeal the ties derived from the 27 statutes which coastal zone are consistent with the state's determination tothe Secretary of comprise the program. Agencies with enforceable policies of the Florida the U. S. Department of Commerce. If delegated authorities, the Water Man- Coastal Management Program. The the applicant appeals, the final deci- agement Districts and the Regional Plan- state's federal consistency review pro- sion as to whether or not the proposed ning Councils are also included in the cess is jointly coordinated by the De- activity will be allowed is made by the Florida Coastal Management Program partmentof Community Affairs, which Secretary of the U. S. Department of network. The 27 statutes which consti- currently serves as the lead coastal Commerce. tute the Florida Coastal Management agency; the Governor's Office of Plan- Program are listed on page 34. ning and Budgeting, which operates FEDERAL It is important to note that although the State Clearinghouse; and the De- CONSISTENCY IN THE the 27 statutes constitute the Florida partment of Environmental Protection, STATE OF FLORIDA Coastal Management Program, the which administers the state's environ- application of these statutes is not lim- mental permit/control programs. The Florida Coastal Management ited, except as specified, to the coastal Program, the state of Florida's federally areas of the state. Therefore, the activi- approved management program, was ties conducted by the Florida Coastal approved by the U. S. Department of Management Program member agen- "eonsistency should be viewed Commerce, National Oceanic and At- cies pursuant to the authority derived as a means of cooperation, rather mospheric Administration in 1981.The from the referenced statutes cannot be Florida Coastal Management Program exclusively attributed to the coastal than an arenafor adversaries. consists of a network of 27 statutes program. administered by I I state agencies. In- The efforts of each agency partici- -JOHN HALTERMAN, clusion in the Florida Coastal Manage- pating in the network are coordinated CZM COORDINATOR, ment Program network is based on the to ensure that all federal activities oc- STATF OF ALASKA regulatory and administrative authori- curring within or adjacent to Florida's CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 25 COASTAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS '9@rtnerships... can be vety rewarding. One success story emerging from a ment in coastal areas, and is probably partnership between the Department the most difficult problem to treat. Re- of Community Affairs and the Depart- ductions in dissolved oxygen, ment of Health and Rehabilitative Ser- macroalgae blooms, threats to public vices focuses on reducing both health, and shellfish bed closures are nutrification and possible pathogenic well known possible consequences of contamination of Florida's nearshore nutrient enrichment. coastal waters. The project is demon- Currently, the Florida Coastal Man- strating thatfunds are being well spent agement Program does not includethe to solve real problems, making every- public health policies that regulate the one involved a winner. use of onsite sewage disposal systems. Many areas of Florida, including These public health policies are ad- most of the barrier islands and the ministered bythe Departmentof Health Florida Keys, rely on onsite sewage and Rehabilitative Services and do not disposal systems for treatment of house- currently address cumulative and sec- hold wastewater. Onsite sewa e dis- ondary environmental impactsthatcan 9 posal systems such as septic tanks, occur from dense concentrations of aerobic systems, and mound systems, onsite sewage disposal systems. To are generally used where centralized address this problem, the Department sewer systems are unavailable. It is of CommunityAffairs has been awarded estimated that over one million house- a grant from the U. S. Department of holds in the coastal counties of Florida Commerce, National Oceanic and At- bilitative Services is testing and evalu- use septic systems or cesspools. mosphericAdministration, through Sec- ating alternate onsite waste disposal Dense concentrations of develop- tion 309 of the Federal Coastal Zone technologies that have the potential to ments utilizing onsite sewage disposal ManagementAct. Fundingforthethree- minimize nutrient impacts on coastal systems can have an increasingly nega- year project will total approximately receiving waters. tive impact on sensitive coastal re- $400,000. The Department of Community Af- sources such as estuaries, wetlands, The goal of this project isto develop fairs is now working to incorporate the shellfish beds and nearshore reefs, by effective environmental management Department of Health and Rehabilita- introducing a combination of viruses, tools and technical alternativesto con- tive Services' public health policies bacteria and nutrients into groundwa- ventional septic systems. The Depart- that regulate the use of onsite sewage terand nearshore coastal waters. Nutri- ment of Community Affairs is evaluat- disposal systems intothe FloriclaCoastal ent enrichment of nearshore marine ing alternate land use siting criteria for Management Program. This will give (I ;_- - __; 211 and estuarine waters has long been onsite sewage disposal systems, such the Program oversightof developments recognized as a devastating and inevi- as setbacks and density restrictions. using onsite sewage disposal systems table consequence of intense develop- The Department of Health and Reha- and will require the Program to track 26 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR Treatment standards. These standards How SEPTIC SYSTEMS WORK will be amongthe moststringent in the J nation for onsite sewage disposal Sys- Septic systems which are prop- erly designed, located, installed, tems, hence the need for alternate, operated, and maintained can nutrient-reducing technologies which provide an effective and economi- can meet Advanced Waste Treatment cal alternative to centralized standards. The Department of Health sewer systems. When function- and Rehabilitative Services has recently ing correctly, septic systems dis- charge wastewater to subsurface received an additional grant from the soils where the water is treated by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. natural chemical and biological This grant will significantly augment processes before reaching their research on these technologies. groundwaters. However, there are many reasons that septic sys- Citizen involvement is also a crucial tems fail to provide proper treat- aspect of this project. A technical and ment of household sewage. The causes of septic system "failure" citizens advisory committee has been varyfrorn community to commu- formed thatwill evaluate proposalsfor nity, but the most common rea- alternate nutrient-reducing technolo- sons for failure include: gies to be tested by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, re- 0 improper soils (shallow, wet view proposed changes in statutory soils) v a high groundwater levels and administrative code language, and m drainage orflooding problems review public education materials.T he m insufficient land area for treat- final product will be a revised set of bow regulations regarding the permitting of ment onsite sewage disposal systems. Work 0 poor maintenance practices related to the project will assist in de- m improper type or size of sys- veloping and implementing manage- tern for building use ment strategies for the Florida Keys m improper installation proce- dures amendments toonsite sewage disposal National Marine Sanctuary and will be 0 improper use and operation systems regulations. included in the state's Coastal Nonpoint 0 irregular use of system The Department of Health and Re- Source Pollution Program. habilitative Services' research will be conducted in the Florida Keys. It Is reported that there are 24,000 septic WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS FROM FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS tanks and 5,000 unpermitted cesspits Wastewater ponding on the surface of the ground Streams, rivers, lakes or in the Florida Keys. Nearshore waters nearshore coastal waters I polluted by seepage from failing in the Keys are especial ly vulnerable to Water supply failing septic system nutrient enrichment due to the highly well polluted by septic movement of system permeable soils, high water table, and contaminated theproximityof developmentto coastal groundwater U waters. Recent legislation will require As pictured, failing septic systems can pollute groundwater supplies as well as surface waters and all new onsite sewage disposal systems nearshore coastal waters. For more information on how to properly use and operate a septic system or other onsite sewage disposal systems, contact your County Public Health Unit. in the Keys to meet Advanced Waste Source: Southeast Michigan Council of Governments CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 27 1992 -1993 FUNDED PROJECTS Congress allocates funds each year to management program hasbeen reviewed mospheric Administration, Office of any coastal state wishing to develop a and approved by the U. S. Department of Ocean and Coastal Resource Manage- coastal management program. When a Commerce, National Oceanic and At- ment, funds are available annuallytothat PROJECT CONTACT FCMP FUNDING WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT James W. Stoutamire, Department of Environmental Protection $ 124,412 (WMD) OVERSIGHT 2600 Blair Stone Roadjallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, (904) 488-0130 WETLANDS REGULATION TRACKING James W. Stoutamire, Department of Environmental Protection $ 150,000 AND ASSESSMENT 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, (904) 488-0130 FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE Danny Riley, Department of Environmental Protection, NIS 235 $ 10,400 SANCTUARY (FKNMS) 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (904) 488-3456 LIVING MARINE RESOURCES Michael E. Ashey, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 66 $ 207,500 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (904) 488-2297 COASTAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Horace Graham, Growth Management Data Network Coordinating Council $ 70,000 EXCHANGE 725 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, (904) 488-7986 FEDERAL CONSISTENCY COMPUTER Don Henningsen, Executive Office of the Governor, $ 30,000 SUPPORT Office of Planning and Budgeting, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-5551, (904) 488-5551 POST DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT Richard Smith, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University, R1 17 $ 43,650 PLANNING Tallahassee, Florida 32306, (904) 644-4510 POST-STORM BEACH MANAGEMENT Phil Flood, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 315 $ 173,763 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (904) 487-1262 FLORIDA'S COASTAL FUTURE David Burr, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council $ 60,000 P. 0. Box 3455, North Ft. Myers, Florida 33918-3455, (8`13) 995-4282 COASTAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE Ken Haddad, Florida Marine Research Institute $ 20,000 BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (FLORIDA KEYS) 100 8th Avenue, S.E., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5095, (813) 896-8626 COASTAL RESOURCES INTERAGENCY Peggy Mathews, Department of Environmental Regulation, (904) 488-0784 $ 78,900 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE LIAISON - Fritz Wettstein, Department of Natural Resources, (904) 488-1555 (each) DER, DNR, OPB Debby Tucker, Executive Office of the Governor, (904) 488-5551 BEACH ACCESS ENHANCEMENT Phil Flood, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 315 $ 138,615 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (904) 487-1262 CUMULATIVE AND SECONDARY Kevin Sherman, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services $ 74,894 IMPACTS 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, (904) 488-4070 COASTAL NONPOINT SOURCE David Worley, Department of Environmental Protection, Room 5480 $ 100,000 POLLUTION (NPS) PROGRAM 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, (904) 921 -9919 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT Rodney D. Peterson, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis $ 30,000 INFORMATION SYSTEM 311 Collins Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2000 28 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR state forthe administration of the manage- housed in the Department of Community Commerce, National Oceanic and At- ment program and to meet national and Affairs. The staff is responsible for the mospheric Administration, as well as for statecoastal managementobjectives. The preparation of the state's annual grant the administration of the funds awarded. Florida Coastal Management Program is application to the U.S. Department of DESCRIPTION FINALPRODUCT Staff support for oversight of delegation of permitting Computerized tracking system for WMD rules to ensure coordination of rule development, authority to WMDs and coordinated review of WMD rules activities, programmatic recommendations improving overall quality of the oversight program Develop a database to assist in the assessment of secondary ORACLE relational database and CIS consisting of selected information on permits issued by the and cumulative impacts on wetlands Department of Environmental Protection, including site location, permit type, size and nature of impact, acreage and types of wetlands lostcreated, enhanced and preserved Staff support for development of Management and Water Sanctuary Management Plan, Water Quality Protection Plan, and regulations to address the Florida Quality plans for protection of FKNMS Keys National Marine Sanctuary Act Develop an information system incorporating inventories Geographic Information System (GIS) available to state agencies which will include land title of resources and uses of submerged lands information, aerial photography, historical records, and ground truthing for submerged lands Develop an automated information directory for state Coastal information directory for the cataloging of coastal data. includes type, location, description coastal issues and policies of data, and instruction manual for using the directory Improve computer support for federal consistency Computer system which contains information pertinent for federal consistency review system that is review process compatible with the Coastal Ocean Management Planning and Assessment System (COMPAS) Recommend comprehensive post-disaster redevelopment Report that compares the advantages and disadvantages of alternative post storm policies for designated coastal high hazard areas redevelopment policy initiative in coastal high hazard areas of Florida Develop a methodology to guide policy for post storm Economic model for property analysis which will determine the cost and benefits of potential redevelopment and management responses in redevelopment or acquisition options after a storm beach and dune system Identify inadequacies, alternatives, and process to Future land use map of coastal Florida, a report detailing Florida's future development opportunities and implement a vision for Florida's coastal future pressure in the coastal zone, and successes/inadequacies of coastal management elements in addressing statewide coastal issues Establish an electronic bulletin board system for the Computerized bulletin board system, accessible free of charge, containing coastal information exchange of coastal information including bibliographic references, calendar of events, grants, legislation, and research. Information sheet Staff support for the Florida Coastal Management Improved intergovernmental coordination summarized in a final report Program (FCMP), Coastal Resources Interagency Management Committee (IMC) Increase awareness of existing beach access sites and Maps/inventory of public beach access sites in Florida, include information in CIS system, encourage acquisition/development of additional sites survey local access providers to determine access needs Develop environmental management tools and technical Revised permitting regulations and inclusion in the Florida Coastal Management Program, alternatives to conventional septic systems to reduce nutrient recommendations for alternative septic systems in the Florida Keys enrichment caused by high density development Develop and implement the Coastal Norpoint Inventory of existing NPS management programs, legislative strategy report to fill gaps in Source Pollution (NPS) Program by 1995 programs and authority which will allow implementation of the Nonpoint Source Pollution Program To inform interested parties of recent legislative Set up an 800 call-in number, produce poster, brochure and manual on environmental permitting agencies changes in permitting procedures and requirements CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 29 GRANTS AWARDED @N 1993 For the subgrant cycle October 1, 1993 through September 30,1994, the U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administra- tion, approved 28applicationsforfund- PROJECT PROJECT COST CONTACT THE OCEAN PROJECT $ 100,372 Patricia A. Welch, FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Education Center 6301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415 (407) 686-6600 HABITAT RESTORATION AND $ 37,553 Ed Washburn, City of Melbourne Beach PROTECTION INITIATIVE 507 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 (407) 724-5860 BROWARD COUNTY $ 138,228 Russell Setti, Broward Soil and Water Conservation District REVEGETATION PLAN 6191 Orange Drive, Davie, Florida 33314 (305) 584-1306 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF $ 105,000 Edwin J. Higgins, Department of Environmental Protection CAPE FLORIDA in the wake of Post Office Box 2660, Key Largo, Florida 33037 Hurricane Andrew's devastation (305) 451-5325 NATURAL SYSTEMS AND $ 63,125 Reginald Norman, Department of Environmental Protection COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION, Post Office Box 1150, Boca Grande, Florida 33921 BARRIER ISLANDS GEO PARK (813) 964-0375 COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE ASSESSMENT/ $ 60,878 Tyler MacMillan, Northwest Florida Water Management District GREENWAY PROTECTION PLAN Route 1, Post Office Box 3100, Havana, Florida 32333 FOR THE ST. MARKS AND WAKULLA RIVERS (904) 539-5999 SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT AND $ 26,963 Thomas Seal, Department of Environmental Protection MANAGEMENT (SWIM) 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 PUBLIC INFORMATION DOCUMENT (904) 488-0784 DEVELOPING A COASTAL MANAGEMENT $ 81,062 James Carswell, School Board of Broward County EDUCATION COMPONENT 1320 South West 4 Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 FOR FLORIDA'S BARRIER ISLANDS (305) 760-7381 POST STORM REDEVELOPMENT $ 323,400 Philip Flood, Department of Environmental Protection POLICY STUDY 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 315, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 487-1262 MCKAY BAY COASTAL BIKEWAY $ 45,937 Jim Valentine, City of Tampa 7525 North Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33604 (813) 931-2628 A BOATER'S GUIDE TO RESOURCE $ 40,646 Amy Hart, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program PROTECTIQN IN 1900 South Harbor City Boulevard, #109, Melbourne, Florida 32901 THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON (407) 984-4950 DUVAL COUNTY MANATEE $ 62,176 Dana Morton, City of Jacksonville AWARENESS PROGRAM 421 West Church Street, Suite 412, Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4111 (904) 630-3461 CESSPOOL IDENTIFICATION/ $ 196,367 Holly Larsen, Monroe County Planning Department ELIMINATION PROJECT 2798 Overseas Highway, Suite 400, Marathon, Florida 33050 (305) 289-2508 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR $ 134,593 Roger Smith, Florida Department of State FLORIDA'S SUBMERGED 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32349-0250 CULTURAL RESOURCES (904) 487-2299 30 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR ing. These applications were for planning councils and local govern- etation and restoration of the coast's subgrants under the Florida Coastal ments. Projects include: beach access fragile ecosystems; and post disaster Management Program. The recipients by the construction of dune walkovers, redevelopment studies. include state agencies, water manage- environmental education; bikeways ment districts, universities, regional and boardwalks; renourishment, reveg- PROJECT PROJECTCOST C0NTACT DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL MARSH $ 88,383 Jorge Rey, University of Florida, Florida Medical Entomology Lab MANAGEMENT PLANS 200 9 Street, South East, Vero Beach, Florida 32962 FOR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON (407) 778-7200 WETLANDS REGULATORY $ 200,000 James W. Stoutamire, Department of Environmental Protection TRACKING/ASSESSMENT 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 (904) 488-0130 DEVELOPMENT OF WATERSHED $ 85,138 Gary Lytton, Department of Environmental Protection RESTORATION PLAN for Rookery Bay 10 Shell island Road, Naples, Florida 33962 National Estuarine Research Reserve (813) 775-8845 HYDROLOGIC RESTORATION OF $ 93,170 Ananta Nath, South Florida Water Management District SOUTH GOLDEN GATES ESTATES 6167 Janes Lane, Naples, Florida 33942 (813) 597-1505 STORMWATER/WATERSHED $ 21,073 Lloyd Baldwin, Suwanee River Water Management District EDUCATION PROGRAM Route 3, Post Office Box 64, Live Oak, Florida 32060 (904) 362-1001 MOSQUITO LAGOON STORMWATER $ 170,875 Frank Marshall AND GROUNDWATER PROJECT 340 North Causeway , New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32169 (904) 427-0694 MODEL COMMUNITY POST-DISASTER $ 98,200 Betti C. Johnson, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 219, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 (813) 577-5151 HARBOR PALMS NATURE PARK $ 100,000 Nicholas Staszko, City of Oldsmar AND ESTUARY PRESERVE 100 State Street, Oldsmar, Florida 34677-0100 (813) 855-4693 COASTAL PROGRAM SUPPORT $ 64,131 Lynn Griffin, Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 46, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 488-0784 CUMULATIVE AND SECONDARY IMPACTS $ 83,094 Timothy Mayer, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 (904) 488-4070 BEACH ACCESS ENHANCEMENT $ 138,615 Philip Flood, Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 315, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 487-1262 COASTAL NONPOINT SOURCE $ 200,000 David Worley, Department of Environmental Protection POLLUTION PROGRAM 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 921-9819 IMC LIAISON $ 158,425 Lisa George, Executive Office of the Governor The Capitol, Suite 1501, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 (904) 488-5551 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 31 SELECTED PUBUCAT@ONS COASTAL INFORMATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS LEGISLATION: EXCHANGE - BULLETIN e Coastal legislation in the 103rd BOARD SYSTEM (CIE-BBS) FACT SHEETS: Congress, First Session, 11/30/93 o Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal e The Department of Community Affairs The Coastal Information Resources Management (CAC) proposed changes to Rules 9J-2, 91-5, Exchange Bulletin Board System o Coastal Information Exchange Bulletin 9J-24, 9J-33, 9J-40, and the I.s an electronic gathering device Board System (CIE-BBS) Intergovernmental Coordination which providesfree access to a o Coastal Resources Interagency Element (ICE) wide range of coastal related Management Committee (IMC) QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER: to ics. o Federal Consistency P o Coastal Currents - Volume 2, Winter To access the bulletin board o Florida Coastal Management Program 1994, Number I directly, dial 1-800-235-4662. (FCMP) o Coastal Currents - Volume 1, Fall Type FL at the main menu to FUNDING SOURCES FACT SHEETS: 1993, Number 2 select desired information. 0 Coastal Management o Coastal Currents -Volume 1, Summer For information, contact the 0 Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution 1993, Number 1 Florida Coastal Management o The Oystercatcher, Winter 1993-94 Program, 2740 Centerview e Disaster Preparedness PUBLICATIONS: Dtive, Tallahassee, Florida e Environmental Education 32399-2100, (904) 922-5438. o Funding Announcement Florida Public Documents: Selections from September 1993, August 1993, A listing of Florida Coastal o '94 Innovative Coastal Projects July 1993 Management Program offerings o Public Access and Acquisition on the CIE-BBSfollows. OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AND NEWS RELEASES: PUBLIC AFFAIRS-BROCHURES/ REPORTS, BULLETINS: o Mediated Everglades settlement - Coastal Conference: Weathering the announced in Washington Storm SUMMARIES: o CIE-BBS mission statement o Citizens Advisory Committee on o Public hearing for ELMS III rulechange Coastal Resources Management Meeting & Workshop o Coastal Resources Interagency Management Committee Meeting 32 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR DOCUMENTS QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER: Volume Two, Coastal Currents Number One, Winter 1994 P Coastal Currents - Volume One, Number Two, Fall 1993 a Coastal Currents - Volume One, 1WJ`,4,,'1' Number One, Summer 1993 FACT SHEETS: 0 Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management (CAC) * Coastal Information Exchange Bulletin Board System (CIE-BBS) * Coastal Resources Interagency Management Committee (IMC) o Federal Consistency . . . . . . . . 0 Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) FUNDING SOURCES FACT SHEETS: "004' ma 2-1 Coastal Management Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution P'E Disaster Preparedness Environmental Education k"a Funding Announcement '94 Innovative Coastal Projects Public Access and Acquisition REPORTS: T@ obtain copies of any Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal 'publications listed, contact the Resources Management Flofida Coastal Management 1993 Annual Report Program, 2740 Centerview Coastal Infrastructure Policy Report Drive, Tallahassee, Florida Coastal legislation in the I 03rd 32399-2100, (904) 922-5438. Congress, First Session, 11/30/93 Coastal Management Funding Florida Coastal Action Plan Marina Siting CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 33 FLOR@DA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LEG@SLAT@ON FEDERAL LEGISLATION FLORIDA STATUTE Coastal management planning be- Chapter 119 Public Records gan atthe national level with the enact- Chapter 120 Administrative Procedure Act ment of the federal Coastal Zone Mari- agement Act of 1972. With the adop- Chapter 161 Beach and Shore Preservation tion of the Florida Coastal Manage- Chapter 186 State and Regional Planning ment Act in 1978, Florida initiated its coastal management program. Chapter 201.02- 201.15 Excise Tax on Documents In thefederal act, Congress stated its Chapter 252 Emergency Management intent to "develop a national program for the management, beneficial use, Chapter 253 State Lands protection, and development of land Chapter 258 State Parks and Preserves and water resources of the nation's coastal zone." To do so, states are Chapter 259 Land Conservation Act of 1972 encouraged to develop coastal man- Chapter 260 Recreational Trails System agement programs tailored to specific Chapter 267 Archives, History and Records Management state needs and interests. The overall goal of the program is to achieve a Chapter 288 Commercial Development and Capital Improvements proper balance of resource develop- Chapter 315 Port Facilities Financing ment and protection. The federal act provides two incen- Chapter 334 Transportation Administration tives to encourage states to adopt and Chapter 339 Transportation Finance implement a coastal management pro- gram. The act authorizes grants to states Chapter 366 Public Utilities to develop and implement their pro- -hapter 370 Saltwater Fisheries grams. The act also requires the federal government, in its discretionary ac- Chapter 372 Wildlife tions, to be consistent with approved Chapter 373 Water Resources state programs. The Florida Coastal Management Chapter 375 Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Act provides for the orderly and bal- Chapter 376 Pollutant Discharge, Prevention and Removal anced development of Florida's coast, with full opportunity for coastal resi- Chapter 377 Energy Resources dents to participate in the planning and Chapter 380 Land and Water Management decision making process. Chapter 381 Public Health; General Provisions To implement a coastal manage- ment program which meets the unique Chapter 388 Mosquito Control needs and interests of the state, Florida Chapter 403 Environmental Control interweaves the following 27 statutes - to create the network of the program. Chapter 582 Soil and Water Conservation 34 - 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR NZ 74. -4v At - ---------- 4@ -14 A, oiof va, f9l CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CHAIR PAUL JOHNSON WELLOAM E. LAX Center for Marine Conservation Tampa Electric One Beach Drive, S.E., Suite 3104 Post Office Box 7 11 St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Tampa, Florida 33601-0111 "Whatayear! TheCAC COASTAL CONSERVATION ENERGY DEVELOPMENT I.s afine citizen's voicefor VICE CHAIR NANCY LEIKAUF DR. JOYCE TAYLOR Florida Ports Council, Inc. Florida's coast. As we meetfrom 10154 S.W. 139 Place Post Office Box 10137 East to West -North and South, Miami, Florida 33186 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COASTAL/MARINE COMMERCE this committee takes concerns to TEM ADAMS MARK MASCRARO77E the public and educates and Organized Fishermen of Florida Diana Yacht Design 426 S. W. Maple Street 703 Biscayne Drive listens. The interplay between the Sebastian, Florida 32958 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 COMMERCIAL FISMISIG RECREATIONAL FISHING diverse citizens base of the CACIS AND BOATING VALERDE BOYD the energy sourcefor our work. South Florida Water Management District Governing Board We continue to add to our 15000 Old 47 North MEMBERS AT LARGE agenda, Florida Bay, the insur- Naples, Florida 33963 WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS ERNEST P. BOGER ance letter, the importance of Bethune Cookman College DR. JAMES C. CATO 640 Second Avenue 1994's coastal issues and ways to Florida Sea Grant Program Daytona Beach, Florida 32115 University of Florida, Bldg. 803 take Florida's coastal message Gainesville, Florida 32611-0400 SUE DUDLEY PROF ESSIONAL/ACAD EMIC Board of County Commissioners through ourpopulation.' SCIENTIST Charlotte County Administration Center 18500 Murdock Circle - SUE DUDLEY, WAYNE DALTRY Port Charlotte, Florida 33948-1094 Southwest Florida CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOARD OF Regional Planning Council TONY R. MCCRAY, SR. COMMISSIONERS Post Office Box 3455 African American Archives North Ft. Myers, Florida 1402 East Leonard Street 33918-3455 Pensacola, Florida 32503 REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS MAGGY HURCHALLA AL9SON FAHRER Martin County Commissioner Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary 2401 S. E. Monterey Road Advisory Board Stuart, Florida 34996-3397 Post Office Box 447 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Islamorada, Florida 33036 36 1993 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR COASTAL RESOURCES FLORIDA COASTAL INTERAGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM STAFF CHAIR LBNDA LOOMOS SHELLEY DR. RUSSELL NELSON Ralph Cantral, Director Secretary Executive Director John Barker Department of Community Affairs Marine Fisheries Commission 2740 Centerview Drive 2540 Executive Center Circle, West Kathryn Carlson (CIPS) Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Camille Coley VICE-CHAIR (GEOR(GE PERCY Casey Collins (CIPS) VIR(GONOA B. WETHERELL Director Joy Dorst Secretary Division of Historical Resources Department of Environmental Department of State Jaime Doubek (OPS) Protection 500 South Bronough Street Dr. James Farr 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Mack Gardner Tallahassee, Florida 32399 EARL PETERSON Ken Goldberg DAVED COBURN Director Jeanne Ineson Director Division of Forestry Planning and Budgeting Department of Agriculture and Rosalyn Kilcollins Office of the Governor Consumer Services Caroline Knight 311 Carlton Building 3125 Conner Boulevard L. Christine McCay Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Robert Nix* CHARLES DUSSEAU BEN WATTS Janet Pender* Secretary Secretary Jasmin Raffington Department of Commerce Department of Transportation 372 Collins Building 605 Suwanee Street Clara Rhoades* Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Debbie Skelton DR. ALLAN L. E(GBERT PAUL POHNSON Helene Wetherington (OPS) Executive Director Citizens Advisory Committee Dorann Wright Game & Fresh Water Fish Center for Marine Conservation Evelyn Zuhse Commission One Beach Drive, S.E., Suite 3104 620 Meridian Street St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Former staff members (OPS) Other Personnel Services SHURLEY (GOOD[IN(G-BUTLER Secretary Department of Labor and Employment Security 303 Hartman Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399 DR. RUCHARD HUNTER Assistant State Health Officer Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services 1317 Winewood Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 37 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2740 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 -SECRETARY @@'6nda Loomis Shelley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RafF:&Gantral PUBLICAFFAIRS Joy Dorst-" EDITOR' RITER zw jeanne-16"eson "RAPHICS DESK, Dalwn McNf illan -n T is A n@' .11'Lport is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Cori)merce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration i@NOAA _@' nd printed on recyclable paper. NOAA Co TAIL SERVICES CTR LIBRARY 4 VY, 3 6638 14111399 5 f/ ,kt," ;o,4 0-