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REPI*TO THE GOVERN9R O N T F Lo RIDACOSA MANAGEMENT PROGRAMRE Ai QH 54 1.5 U U6 5C 57 1 99 4 PHOTO CREDITS TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER: Clyde Butcher PREFACE: Florida Department of Commerce Division of Tourism PAGE 2: Courtesy of Mark Masciarotte PREFACE I PAGE 3: Florida Department of Commerce CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Division of Tourism ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 2 PAGE 7: FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT 4 Top: Dawn McMillan Bottom: Courtesy of Alison Fahrer INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION 6 PAGE 11: Florida Department of Commerce WEATHERING THE STORM COASTAL CONFERENCE 10 Division of Tourism COASTAL NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION 12 PAGE 17: Florida Department of Commerce Division of Tourism FEDERAL CONSISTENCY 14 PAGE 19: SOUTH WALTON COUNTY 16 Top: Larry Smith, Jaxport Bottom: Dawn McMiIlan 1995-97 COASTAL ACTION PLAN 18 PAGE 31: Glenn M. Runyan SUSTAINABLE SOUTH FLORIDA 20 COASTAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 22 1993 - 1994 FUNDED PROJECTS 24 GRANTS AWARDED IN 1994 28 COASTAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE-BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (CIE-BBS) 30 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS 31 FCMP LEGISLATION 32 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 34 FCMP STAFF 35 LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE PUBLIC cn behalf of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources Management, I am honored to present our 1994 Annual Report. Florida has participated in the federal coastal management program for almost 20 years, and these pages will show that 1994 was a year of significant activity for the Florida Coastal Management Program. For example, the program sponsored 33 workshops around the state, reaching out to more than 950 environmental professionals and other interested citizens. These workshops presented training in issues from water quality to fisheries management, from wetlands permitting to land acquisition. Indeed, more than 265 people attended FCMP's nationally recognized coastal conference, Weathering the Storm, held in Jacksonville in September, and learned the latest information on such diverse topics as preparing for disasters, managing resources, coastal-dependent development, and information exchange. In addition, the quarterly newsletter, Coastal Currents, communicated information on critical issues to more than 3,200 readers. The Coastal Information Exchange-Bulletin Board System continues to provide easy access to coastal-related information free of charge to computer users across Florida. Furthermore, the FCMP administered 31 grants to local governments, state agencies and universities, water management districts, regional planning councils, and port authorities, totaling more than $1.6 million dollars in federal funds ($3.2 million, including matching funds). And, the program reviewed 851 federal activities for consistency with the FCMP. All of these activities are designed to further the mission of the Florida Coastal Management Program, "to manage, preserve and sustain the diverse coastal resources of Florida." We invite you to share our quest. JOYCE TAYLOR CHAIR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LIBRARY NOAA/CCEH 1990 HOBSON AVE. ('HAS. SC 29408-2623 I - - - -- <ft ' ft; V. PREFACE ~'~' g ~cfrom the multi-hued Keys to the pristine Panhandle beaches, from the ~:~ i ~ E aFirst Coast to the Treasure Coast, Florida's coastal resources are among our greatest riches. The millions who visit, play and live in our diverse coastal ,~:R ~ environment find peace, adventure and beauty. It is incumbent on all Floridians to preserve this unique and delightful But[,,/J/ experience for generations to come. The challenge is to find the most effective / o one agency or level of methods to accomplish this noble goal. Most coastal managers believe the key government can deal effectively to meeting this challenge is developing productive, proactive partnerships. with all of the issues of coastal management. The effective Because the Florida Coastal Management Program is, in fact, a partnership coastal manager must possess the of 11 state agencies, the FCMP has assumed a leadership role in forming teams skills of the coordinator, the with knowledgeable, caring players, dedicated to wearing the mantle of advisor, thefacilitator, and the stewardship. Teammates are as diverse as local citizen-activists, federal advisor, he faclitator, and thze trainer to ensure that allplayers agencies and statewide environmental groups. trainer to ensure that all players are fulfilling their appropriate For example, the Citizens Advisory Committee on Coastal Resources role." Management has an extensive program for enhancing citizen involvement, specifically targeting local decision-makers and the business community. In -RALPH CANTRAL another cooperative venture, the FCMP works with the Department of Health FCMP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and Rehabilitative Services on septic systems to improve water quality in the Keys. Years of work are coming to fruition on efforts that will enable local governments greater access in the deliberations regarding cumulative and secondary impacts of coastal development. Additionally, rules are being developed to bring the water management districts into the coastal program as full partners. The pages of this report will shine a brighter light on the alliances the FCMP hasbuiltandcontinuestobuild-fromtheKeystothePanhandle,andbeyond. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT o 1 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT C spart of its certification pro- cal concern to Florida residents are cess, the federal Coastal Zone Man- identified, discussed and brought to agement Act requires state coastal theattentionofhigh-levelgovernment management programs to provide op- decision-makers. These events are free, portunities for public participation. opentothepublic, andareannounced InFlorida,theCitizensAdvisoryCom- in newspapers, radio and television mittee on Coastal Resources Man- and through the Florida Coastal Man- :J j/lak J{//ld.iaIfot^(ttte agement has been established to en- agement Program's Coastal Informa- hance the Florida Coastal Manage- tion Exchange Bulletin Board System ment Program by increasing public and newsletter, Coastal Currents. awareness and soliciting citizen in- CAC members also serve as mod- volvement. erators for FCMP seminars and con- Appointed by the Governor for ferences, such as WeatheringtheStorm two- or three-year terms, Citizens in Jacksonville in September. Mem- AdvisoryCommittee (CAC) members bers also act as contacts in our local represent local and regional govern- communities and as ambassadors for ments, business, boating and fishing, the coastal program by speaking to academia and environmental con- interested citizen groups, journalists cerns from around the state. We are and government officials. charged with the responsibility of To facilitate the timely dissemina- assisting the coastal program staff in tion of information and a rapid re- public outreach efforts and are asked sponse to our recommendations, the to draw on our expertise to make CAC has instituted an "issues track- recommendations to the Governor ing" chart, which is updated at each and to the Secretary of the Depart- meeting. Thistoolenablesustogauge ment of Community Affairs regarding the government's response to our con- such issues as environmental protec- cerns and recommendations. Bytrack- tion, public access and regulatory ing the progress made in these impor- planning. tant areas, the CAC can assess the To provide aforum for public par- need to include specific tasks in the ticipation, the CAC holds a series of strategic plan currently being devel- meetings and workshops around the oped as a joint effort between pro- state. This has proven to be an effec- gram staff and CAC members. tive method by which issues of criti- 2 o 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 1994 Update FLORIDA BAY UPDATE Florida BayWatch, with 60 trained and monitored volunteers, has re- sulted in precise measurements of salinity, nutrients, contaminants and temperatures. These measurements are now becoming available to ma- ' . rine scientists, and accurate informa- tion is replacing anecdotal informa- tion. Increased funding is coming from the South Florida Water Man- agement District and the Florida De- partment of Environmental Protec- pumpout facilities around the state. INSURANCE UPDATE tion. Grants have been awarded, and the The Governor and Cabinet have projectwill increase water quality by The market for homeowners insur- approved the condemnation and pur- eliminating effluent discharge into ance remains volatile in the wake of chase of an essential segment of the Florida waters. several years of severe weather in "Frog Pond" area to become a reten- Despite efforts to obtain a state- tion system for managed release of wide uniform marina siting policy, fresh water into the bay. The Water very little has happened in the area of especially for mobile home owners and condominium associations. In Quality Joint Action Group, a broad- policy development. A mandatory fact, one condo association recently based organization of Keys commu- boater education bill came within a saw its annual premium increase from nity leaders and business people, have hair's breadth of passing during the sawitsannualpremiumincre mobilized to support the efforts to 1993 legislative session. Supportfor than 1,000 p erent. restore the bay. The U.S. Army Corps the legislation fizzled in the 1994 The Residential Property and Ca- of Engineers approved a plan for the session. The CAC supports any kind reconstruction oftheC-1 11 canal and of education, which it believes is the is actively writing insurance and is drainage system, which will allow for key to boater safety. Thus, the CAC the third largest carrier in Florida, a more natural flow of fresh water. hopes1995 will see the passage ofthe the thid lar rier in Florida And, an overall plan is in place that is mandatory boater education bill. The Florida Department of Insur- aframeworkforcoordinating research This year the "Green Boat" Pro- The Florida Department of Insur- ance says if you are a homeowner, and monitoring of bay waters. gram was expanded to include re- you should do everything you can to quests for information on the coastal BOATING UPDATE program's computer bulletin board. protect your coverage. You should also review your policy carefully to Like many initiatives, it will take a In 1994, the Florida Clean Vesselto collect make sure you have adequate cover- Act was enacted creating a trust fund and catalogue data. age and that you understand the cov- for construction and renovation of erage you have. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 3 FLORIDA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BACKGROUND 1994 Program Revenues Floridians are fortunate to have our nation's second longest coast- some 8,400 miles of tidally influ- enced shoreline, with no point in the state more than 65 miles from the shore. Along these coasts we find many valuable resources in need of protection, including broad coastal wetlands, vast estuaries and some of the most beautiful beaches in the Local Contribution 5% world. The Florida Coastal Management 1994 Revenue (Federal Grants and Match) Program is a network-perhaps, the Source Amount Percent ultimate network-of agencies, stat- State Contribution $ 2,745,581 48% utes and projects, dedicated to pre- Federal Contribution $ 2,719,600 47% serving these valuable resources. Local Contribution $ 315,732 5% SUMMARY Total $ 5,780,913 100% The Florida Coastal Management Program is a partnership of 11 state menting the state's growth manage- actively involved in both the devel- agencies working together to encour- ment, emergency management and opment and protection of the state's age the protection, preservation and housing programs. Being positioned resources. The FCMP agencies in- wise development of the coastal ar- in the DCA allows the FCMP to inter- clude the departments of Environ- eas of Florida. The program is ap- act productively with the many local mental Protection, Transportation, proved by the National Oceanic and governments in the coastal area. Commerce, and Labor and Employ- Atmospheric Administration to serve Workingwiththese local governments ment Security, as well as the Office of as a guide for state and federal activi- to identify methods for protecting the Governor, and the divisions of ties in the coastal zone. coastal resources is one of the recent Environmental Health, Historical Re- The lead agency for the FCMP is achievementsofthecoastal program. sources, Forestry; the Marine Fisher- the Department of Community Af- The state agencies involved in ies Commission; and the Game and fairs-the agency charged with imple- implementingthe FCMPincludethose Fresh Water Fish Commission. 4 � 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR 1994 Program Expenditures Program Administration Grants 5% Monitoring 5% Intergovernmental Coordination 6% Federal Consistency 7% Awards to Local Governments 9% Awards to Regional Agencies 18% 1994 Expenditures Source Amount Percent Awards to State Agencies $ 2,903,401 50% ACTION ITEMS Awards to Regional Agencies $ 1,022,959 18% * FEDERAL CONSISTENCY Awards to Local Governments $ 506,076 9% - Interagency Project Review Federal Consistency $ 428,411 7% Program - Technical Assistance/Training Intergovernmental Coordination $ 336,263 6% Grants Monitoring $ 282,227 5% * FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Program Administration $ 301,546 5% - Grants to state, regional and Total $ 5,780,913 100% local agencies for innovative coastal projects -Contracts for direct implementa- The Citizens Advisory Committee and to "achieve wise use of the land tion activities on Coastal Resources Management, a and water resources of the coastal 15-member board appointed by the zone, givingfull consideration toeco- � INTERGOVERNMENTAL Governor of Florida, provides advice logical, cultural, historic and esthetic COORDINATION AND and recommendations to the FCMP. values as well as to needs for eco- COMMUNICATION The mission of the FCMP isto carry nomic development." The FCMP has - Coastal Currents Newsletter out the intent of the Coastal Zone threeprimaryresponsibilities:federal -Coastal Information Exchange- Management Act, which is "to pre- consistency review; financial assis- Bulletin Board System (CIE-BBS) serve, protect, develop, and where tance; intergovernmental coordina- - Fact Sheets possible, to restore or enhance, the tion and communication. - Project Directory resources of the nation's coastal zone - Training/Workshops for this and succeeding generations" - Conferences CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT v 5 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ,he Florida Coastal Manage- ment program. When fully imple- ment Program has been undergoing mented, thiswillenablelocalgovern- significant changes, primarily in the ments to participate in the coastal way the program communicates and program by commenting on federal works with its network of partners. activities and by receiving funds to Although there is no longer a for- address coastal development issues. mal legislative mandateforthe Coastal This effort to include local govern- Resources Interagency Management ments in the program will be an effec- Committee, all of the agencies in- tive way to examine the cumulative volved will continue to work to re- and secondary impacts of develop- solve coastal issues and to prepare ment. the annual Coastal Action Plan. The Other partnership changes in the FCMP agencies will also work coop- works involve the Environmental Re- eratively to review federal projects source Permit process being initiated and permits for consistency with the by the Department of Environmental coastal program and to initiate coor- Protection and the water manage- dination efforts, such as regional work- ment districts. Their new permitting shops for coastal managers and the responsibilitieswill increasetheir roles Coastal Information Exchange Bulle- in the federal consistency review pro- tin Board System (CIE-BBS). cess. This will bring the water man- Aiding partnership development is agement districts into the coastal pro- the addition of a statute (Chapter 1 63, gram as full partners. Florida Statutes, Local Government Many of the partner agencies par- Comprehensive Planning and Land ticipated in the 1994 Florida Coastal Development Regulation Act), which Management Conference, Weather- was approved by the U.S. Depart- ingtheStorm, held September25-27 ment of Commerce as part of the in Jacksonville. Asdiscussedonpages federally approved coastal manage- 10-1 1, this conference addressed five 6 � 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR Panel from CAC workshop Alison Fahrer, CAC member and winner of NOAA's Volunteer of the Year themes that cut across many agency TheDepartmentofCommunityAf- ACTION ITEMS responsibilities: resource manage- fairs will remain the lead agency for Cine rar arc iarkshio at ment; ocean governance; disaster the administration of the FCMP. The * Continue regular participation at secretarial and senior staff levels preparation; coastal dependent de- Citizens Advisory Committee on velopment; and coastal information Coastal Resources Management will through former Interagency Man- exchange. continue to advise the Governor and agement Committee liaisons. The FCMP is also developing new the Secretary of the Department of . Form afederal consistencycoordi- roles for the regional planning coun- Community Affairs on coastal man- nating committee, to include rep- cils in the coastal management pro- agement issues. The Citizens Advi- resentatives from FCMP agencies gram. These enhanced partnerships sory Committee's extensive program with enforceable policies. will call for the regional planning for increasing citizen involvement, * Establishacoastal communications councils to provide technical assis- focusing primarily on involvement of committee with a monthly news- tance and training opportunities on local decision-makers and the busi- letter to enhance coordination ef- coastal issues for local government ness community, is ongoing. forts. officials. The regional planningcoun- This year will undoubtedly be a cils will also maintain their role as time of exciting challenges and part- * Develop Citizens Advisory Com- reviewers of federal activities under nerships for the Florida Coastal Man- mittee regional workshops with the federal consistency process. agement Program. each FCMP agency. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT * 7 INTERGOVERNMENTAL BACKGROUND COO R D I NATION Florida's coastal treasures must be protected, maintained and developed in a responsible manner if natural, cultural, historic and economic values are to be preserved for future genera- tions. Responsible decision making depends on current accurate informa- tion. Coordinating information on TOOLS MEASURABLE RESULTS CITIZENS ADVISORYCOMMITTEE-Agov- Met five times around the state tracking boating safety, property insurance, Florida Bay and ernor appointed committee that meets bi- topical coastal issues. Reporting to the Governor and Cabinet on coastal resource manage- monthly to raise public concerns and partici- ment. pation in coastal management. COASTAL MANAGEMENTWORKSHOPS - 33 workshops trained 950 environmental professionals on the following topics: Tools for Local A one-day classroom and field trip where Governments, Tools for Citizen Involvement, LandAcquisition, Dixie Water Wars, Florida Bay, environmental professionals exchange tech- Watershed Management, Water Quality, Storm Water Management, Septic System Impacts, nical information, discuss current issues and Fisheries Management, Coastal Research, Erosion and Restoration, Wetlands Assessment apply recent research findings from related and Permitting, Mitigation Banking, Mangroves, Exotic Animals, Funding Sources, Marine fields. Education. COASTAL CONFERENCE - A three-day fo- 266 people attended Weathering the Storm, Florida Coastal Conference. The conference rum that informs coastal managers, industry focused on topical coastal concerns and offered best management practices within five fields: and decision makers on best management resource management, ocean governance, coastal dependent development, coastal informa- practices. tion and disaster preparedness. SPEAKERS BUREAU - An active list of An active speakers bureau of over 100 names is maintained to respond to public inquiries for speakers from program-sponsored confer- expert speakers on coastal related topics. ences and workshops. CIE-BBS - An electronic information device The program trained 158 environmental professionals including teachers, biologists, planners, which provides free public access to a wide coastal managers, administrators and others on the CIE-BBS. FCMP demonstrated the range of coastal related topics. system for 463 interested groups at 14 sites statewide. VIDEO LIBRARY - 36 professional videos on Ten videos were showcased at the Coastal Conference and select videos were presented coastal related issues and/or best manage- throughout the state via the Coastal Management Workshops. ment practices PUBLICATIONS - A quarterly newsletter con- Publications produced throughout the year include: 1993 Annual Report to the Governor on the taining topical articles addressing views and Florida Coastal Management Program, 1994 Project Directory recording Florida Coastal reviews of current coastal issues; FCMP fact Management Program funded projects completed in 1993, 1994 Coastal Infrastructure Policy sheets; Annual Report to the Governor, Di- Report, 1994 Coastal Conference brochure, four issues of Coastal Currents. rectory of Projects funded by the Program and Coastal Infrastructure Policy Report. 8 e 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR policy, technologyand management is and ocean resources and offers tools a challenge we meet everyday. for stewardship. The program has an ambitious intergovernmental coordi- SUMMARY nation program. In cooperation with many partners, the program has pro- Through a network of public rela- vided training and facilitated intergov- tions and education specialists, as well ernmental coordination with coastal as resource managers, the Florida managers, decision makers and indus- Coastal Management Program builds managers, decision makers and in try through the opportu n ities described. awareness of the importance of coastal ACTION ITEMS Will review current conditions and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs and to the Governor, regarding four select issues: Public Access, Status of Florida Estuaries, Statewide Analysis of Water Use, and Florida Watershed Management. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Jacksonville University, Tampa Aquatic Preserve and Port St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve will join the Florida Coastal Management Program in hosting ( coastal management workshops in their regions. Coach 18 new sites around the country to c ach level of govern- model these workshops in their own state. Sponsor Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Workshops throughout the state. Provide federal consistency training to the Regional Planning Councils. responsibility for planning and managing landresources. To Co-chair and sponsor Coastal Zone 95 International Conference to be held in Tampa Florida July 16 through 21, 1995. Produce Conference Plenary Session Proceedings. guarantee responsive and respon- sible government decisions, citizen Make speakers list available to Coastal Management Workshops, the state Chamber of pa at Commerce, League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties. the planning and management of land resources at every step." Utilize CIE-BBS for intergovernmental communication throughout Florida and the Gulf states. Maintain and distribute CIE-BBS fact sheet, access sheet and Quick Reference Guide. -LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Maintain program information uploads. Demonstrate and train interested parties throughout Florida, upon request. Cooperate with NOAA to broadcast coastal awareness public service announcements throughout Florida and make available video library to the Coastal Management Workshops. Distribute 1994 Annual Report to Governor, Cabinet and decision makers. Record past projects completed in 1994 through the Project Directory and distribute to interested parties. Produce a Citizens Guide to Florida Coast for proactive citizens to improve the management of their coast. Report on the health of the coast through measurable economic, environmental and cultural indicators. Circulate a monthly update on FCMP agency policy changes. Distribute a quarterly newsletter, Coastal Currents, to raise coastal awareness to a broad audience. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT o 9 WEATHERING THE STORM COASTAL CONFERENCE BACKGROUND Weathering the Storm, the fourth statewide coastal conference held by the Florida Coastal Management Pro- YIwant to congratulate gram, attracted more than 260 partici- pants. you for hosting one of the most The conference took place Septem- ber 25 - 27, 1994, in Jacksonville and common theme that emerged from the well run and informational offered sessionson topical coastal con- conference. Theneedtodevelopstron- cerns. cerns. ~~~~~~~ger partnerships was the thread that conferences I have ever attended." A Citizens Advisory Committee ger tnrshisathreadvth was woven through the three-day event. meeting and five free public work- During the pre-conference work- -CHAUNCY P. Goss, ATTENDEE shops were well attended and gave shops, the special field trip on the St. citizens of the community and coastal John's River, the concurrent sessions, professionals a chance to speak out on and the town meeting, participants issues related to Florida's expansive, described a desire for enhanced part- but fragile coastline. nerships among: SUMMARY a local, state and national govern- ments The town meeting hosted by Dr. � government agencies John DeGrove offered participants a � growth management and coastal summation of the seminar sessions and management provided visionary goals for the future. a data systems "1 would challenge this group," said - transportation planning and coastal Dr. DeGrove. "Do we have the cour- planning age, persistence, and option to de- - government and private industry. velop a vision of what we want our Danny Riley from the Florida De- coast to be like in the next 20 years?" partment of Environmental Protection Dr. DeGrove, from Florida Atlantic (DEP) summarized the sessions on re- University in Fort Lauderdale, linked source management, and Eric Tolbert hisquestforavisionforthefuturetothe from the Department of Community 10 o 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR Affairs wrapped up the disaster pre- ACTION ITEMS U Resource Management paredness sessions. Needed are: Betterwaterqualityrmoni- Robert Knecht from the University U Ocean Governance toring; an ecosystem management of Delaware condensed the sessions Needed are: Additional marine plan- approach to Florida Bay; enhanced on ocean governance. James Murley ningefforts;strongerandsimplerocean biodiversity research; and a continua- from 1000 Friends of Florida focused management policies; more involve- tion of the protection of marine habi- on the sessions relating to coastal-de- mentbylocalgovernments;andacam- tat. pendent development, and Ken paign to reduce marine litter. * CZ 95 Haddadfrom the Florida[DEP'sMarine U Coastal Dependent Development The next coastal conference, Coastal Research Institute wrapped up the ses- Needed are: Environmentally friendly Zone 95-Spotlight on Solutions, isthe sionson coastal information exchange. boatdesigns;seagrass protection zones; ninth international conference in a se- Thetown meeting provided aforum and long-range plans for ports and ries of coastal zone management fo- for participants to reach the consensus marinas. rums. that the development of partnerships will lead to an era of cooperation that U Disaster Preparedness Needed are: More shelters; a wind- ventionCenterfromJuly6-21,1995. will benefit the citizens of Florida. Mrta ,0 osa eorepo field analysis; an operational satellite Other highlights included adynamic presentad communication system; and comple- fessionals from several nations are ex- presentation by meteorologist andpeedtaenhixcigndnfr former National H urricane Center Di- tion of the inventory of vital facilities. mative conference. This is the first rector, Dr. Neil Frank. U Information Exchange time the coastal zone conference has Needed are: Coordination of informa- been held in Florida since 1980. tion needs; better links between data collected and data used;and enhanced data access. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT � 1I COASTAL NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION BACKGROUND The destructive effect of un- planned growth was seen as early as the 1930s when Southeast Florida's coastal water supply was threatened by saltwater intrusion. Wholesale desecration of wetlands, indiscrimi- nate bulldozing of beach and dune systems, extensive development in conjunction with poor land manage- ment practices have all caused a degeneration in the quality of the state's sensitive water bodies The Department of Environmen- tal Protection and the Florida Coastal Management Program, in a joint ini- water flowing over the ground trans- tiative, will continue the ongoing ports undesirable materials that ac- effort to improve and strengthen the cumulate on the land between the effectiveness of the statewide rains into a water body. In Florida the stormwater/watershed management receiving water body may be a lake, program. Recent federal legislation river, estuary or groundwater system. has stressed the need for the state's All these water bodies may ulti- water quality and coastal manage- mately drain the accumulated pollut- ment agencies to work together on ants--fertilizers, pesticides, soil, coastal nonpoint source pollution heavy metals, oils, grease, pathogens, prevention issues. debris and other noxious sub- SUMMARY stances-into the coastal waters of the state. Pollutants from stormwater Nonpoint source pollution is can contaminate drinking water, de- caused by stormwater runoff. Rain- grade water bodies and other natural 12 e 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR centrations of industry, mainly in the Administration for approval-a urban areas, are a source of pollu- coastal nonpoint pollution control tion. Runoff from agriculture, silvi- program.The purpose of the program culture (the farming of trees) and vari- "shall be to develop and implement ous types of animal husbandry, all of management measures for nonpoint which are important components of source pollution to restore and pro- ,( w \\ &S\\N L the state's economy, also contribute tect coastal waters, working in close to the degradation of the state's wa- conjunction with other state and lo- $ . = A% ters. cal authorities." Florida's program Additionally, the state's growing will be submitted in July 1995. population worsens the problem of A number of activities were un- pollution associated with urban de- dertaken during 1994, as part of the velopment. It is estimated that the continuingefforttoenhancethestate- misuse of pesticides and herbicides wide nonpoint source pollution pro- on the part of individual households gram. Emphasis was placed on the constitutes a greater source of pollu- improvement of coordination and tion than all agricultural applications. integration between state, regional areas, as well as harm plant, fish and Boating activities and marina func- and local efforts. animal habitats. tions, suchasfuelingoperations, bot- Public participation in the pro- Florida's water quality problems tomscrapingandtheillegaldumping gram was facilitated by 10 work- mirrorthose ofthe nation.The causes of raw sewage, all have a cumulative, shops held in various locations across of nonpoint source pollution in our harmful impacton marine resources. the state. Public education initiatives state are varied. Florida'sfragile natu- for 1995 will focus on the message of ral systems, especially its surface and the destructive, cumulative effect of groundwater resources, are extremely "pointless, personal pollution," and vulnerable and easily damaged. This how individual households can be sensitivity is partially the resultof the Federal legislation requires that part of the solution for the prevention state'ssandy, poroussoilsand unique each state with an approved coastal of nonpoint source pollution. limestone geology in combination zone management program de- with abundant rainfall. velop-and submit to the Environ- Although the state does not have mental Protection Agency and the extensive industrialization, local con- National Oceanic and Atmospheric CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 13 FEDERAL CONSISTENCY BACKGROUND 2. Federal funding assistance to state and local governments; The federal Coastal Zone Manage- 3. Activities which require a fed- ment Act of 1972 (CZMA), as eral license or permit; and amended, seeks to encou rage coastal 4. Activities conducted for an Outer statestodevelopcomprehensive man- Continental Shelf Lands Act minerals agement programs to ensure the ben- exploration plan or lease. eficial use, protection and manage- If a state with an approved man- ment of the nation's coastal resources. agement program determines that a To promote the adoption and imple- proposed federal activity is "inconsis- mentation of these management pro- tent" (fails to comply) with the re- grams, coastal states whose programs quirements of its approved program, receive approval from the U.S. De- the applicant/federal agency is pro- partment of Commerce, National a ni a oerc ain hibited from conducting the activity. Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- If the applicant/federal agency ap- tration (NOAA) are empowered to peals the state's determination of in- review federal activities within or ad- consistency or requests mediation jacent to the state's coastal zone. The from the U.S. Department of Com- purpose of this review is to determine merce, the final determination is made whether the activity complies with by the secretary of the U.S. Depart- the requirements of the state's ap- ment of Commerce. proved management program. The authority to review federal ac- FEDERAL tivities to determine their compliance CONSISTENCY IN with the state's approved manage- FLORIDA ment program is referred to as "fed- eral consistency." The federal consis- The Florida Coastal Management tency process authorizes states to re- Program was approved by NOAA in view the following activities for com- 1981. The FCM rrentlyconsistsof pliance with the requirements of their a etwok of 28 Florida statutes ad- approved management program: ministered by 11 state agencies and four of the five water management 1. Activities conducted by or on districts. Each FCMP agency is re- behalf of a federal government agency; quired to ensure that federal activities 14 � 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR A SUCCESS STORY On March 1, 1994, Florida received one of the first of a series of environmental documents designed to facilitate the restoration of the Ever- glades ecosystem. The document, prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presented the state with various options designed to increase the flow of fresh water to Florida Bay by modifying the Central and Southern which occur within the state comply Florida Flood Control Project (C & SF). with the requirements of the FCMP The C & SF project, initiated in 1948 by the Corps, resulted in the statutes within its jurisdiction. statutes within its jurisdictionconstruction of 16,000 square miles of canals and flood gates designed to Therefore, each proposed federal activity is reviewed by those FCMP protect urban and agricultural areas from flooding and to facilitate the member agencies with an interest in reclamation of portions of the Everglades. The C & SF project has been blamed the activity, to determine whether the for the destruction of the Everglades ecosystem, which includes Florida Bay, proposed activity is consistentwith its waterquality degradation, declining water recharge rates and the elimination statutes and authorities. Recommen- of countless plant and animal species due to habitat destruction. dations regarding the activity's con- asistency withe the FCMP are provided The proposed modifications would increase the water flowing through sistency with the FCMP are provided by the member agencies to the De- Canal 111 into Florida Bay, because the state and its federal partners believed partment of CommunityAffairs(DCA), that the destruction of Florida Bay was linked to the changes in fresh-water which makes the state's final consis- flow caused by the construction of the C & SF. tency determ itnations. Although the project, referred to as C-111, was developed in consultation Each year thousands of actions, with an economic value of more than with the state, a federal consistency review was required because the project $ 2 bill ion,-rangi ng from the restora- would be funded and implemented by a federal government agency. Because tion of freshwater flows to the Ever- the Corps was responsible for the design and execution of the project, federal glades and Florida Bay to the con- consistency provided the state with its most effective form of oversight. In struction of bridges, pipelines, mari- effect, federal consistency equalized the partnership between the state and nas and docks-are reviewed for con- sistency with the FCMP. The man- federal government. agement and administration of the The Corps would be unable to proceed with the C-111 project without first state's federal consistency review pro- obtaining the state's approval. As a result of the state's recommendations, cess is shared among DCA, the De- several important technical questions were addressed. The Corps also agreed partment of Environmental Protec- to reevaluate its data and to modify the project proposal to accommodate the tion, and the Governor's Office of Planning and theBudgeting. Officeofrequirements of the state's Everglades Forever Act. Planning and Budgeting. The anticipated results of the modifications made to C-111 during the AC-TIO)N ITEMS federal consistency process are: the water flowing into Florida will now * Federal consistency manual approximate natural rainfall levels; and, the "diversity and abundance of the native Everglades flora and fauna will be restored." * Technical assistance and training CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT * 15 SOUTH WALTON COUNTY BACKGROUND In 1992 and 1993, the Florida Coastal Management Program held extensive discussions related to the impacts of a major conservation and recreation lands purchase in South Walton County. The 1993 Legislature recognized the need for a more de- tailed study of land uses in the area and created a conservation and develop- ment trust to oversee the planning ef- fort. With an appropriation of $800,000 from the 1993 Legislature, the 12-mem- SUMMARY ber board of the South Walton Conser- vation and Development Trust initi- TheTrustalsoestablished 12 citizen ated a new non-profit organization. taskforcestoprovideinputtotheplan- The next step was to hire a staff, open ning team on a wide variety of issues an office in Santa Rosa Beach, and and topics. Once the consultants and execute a contract for planning ser- citizentaskforceswereunderway, the vices. Trust obtained a $75,000 grant from The Trust contracted for environ- the Lindhurst Foundation for peer re- mental analysis and GIS development, view sessions which were conducted town and community planning, eco- as workshops with the trustees and nomic assessment and fiscal impact consulting team. analysis, educational planning, a vi- These peer review sessions were sual preferencesurvey, andtransporta- held at the beginning of implementa- tion planning. tion planning. They provided both 16 � 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR ' / . , / X cesses in a manner that can develop the economy, while preserving the quality of life afforded in the unique environmentof coastal Walton County. - - j The trustees have been very consis- tent in demonstrating their commit- ment to the mandate from the Legisla- enthusiasm and valuable insight from ton. The revised Trust needs to be an noted experts outside the Panhandle, action-oriented organization designed ture, and they have shown onsider- who stimulated both the consultants to work in partnership with the Walton ablededicationtohevisionofinnova- and the trustees to push for innovation County Commission, state agencies, and creativity in theplanningapproach and the private sector in the long-term coast. This perseverance earned the and implementation methods. implementation of theoverall strategic plan. Trustees are currently investigat- trustees a national award from the Na- ACTION ITEMS ing other examples of public/private/ tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- ministration in 1994forplanninginthe non-profit relationships in Florida and As the planning process nears con- t coastal zone. the United States. clusion in December 1995, the trust- Asthe Trust is planning to continue its ees are considering restructuring the ing diverse and innovative procedures work with the local communities and original organization, which was es- for operati ithi the constraintsof state agencies that are essential to the tablished to develop a conservation Florida's growth management pro- long-term implementation of the over- and development plan for South Wal- all plan for South Walton County. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - 17 1995-97 COASTAL ACTION PLAN BACKGROUND ministration. This year's plan is the first to identify priority projects, which The1995-1997CoastalAction Plan the FCMP believes will maximize serves three primary purposes. First, available funding. it clearly expresses the priorities for Third, this plan reaffirms Florida's the Florida Coastal Management Pro- commitment to the federal Coastal gram and its network of partners, in- ZoneManagementActandthe Florida eluding state agencies and the Coastal Management Act. It is also a Governor's Citizens Advisory Com- pledge to Floridians that this Coastal mittee for Coastal Resources Man- Action Plan will continue to address agement. It identifies areas in which emerging coastal issues. existing state and local programs can work together to sustain Florida's SUMMARY coastal resources. Second, this plan serves as the The mission of the Florida Coastal basis for the expenditure of coastal Management Program is "... to build zone management grant funds and maintain an effective partnership awarded to the state from the Na- of public and private interests to de- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- velop, coordinate and implement poli- cies to manage, preserve and sustain the diverse coastal resources of Grants Awarded by Priority Coastal Issues Florida." 12 The three priority issues detailed 12 in the Coastal Action Plan all further this mission. (The accompanying graph shows how the FCMP grant 8 program relates to these issues.) The first priority issue, a comprehensive management program, is to balance 4 l l i || l| |competing coastal uses through a 3 cross-disciplinary approach to coastal management. t0 ~., 1 The key to this issue is coordina- d~~ &~'~ .otion among all appropriate partici- pants, including local, regional, state " ",$o? 9s +o@P e>�? ,0r04<and federal levels. It is also important d�~` ~ to focus on all economic, social and environmental aspects of the coastal 18 � 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR community. In particular, the plan area needs to have specific hazard � Implementationofaccessprograms addressestheimportanceofrevitaliz- mitigation plans that include mea- for coastal heritage sites. ing Florida's working waterfronts. sures to protect resources during re- a Developmentofastatewideocean The second issue, coastal and covery operations. The state needs to resource inventory. ocean resources, is to restore, protect quickly coordinate efforts to facilitate and/oracquiresignificantcoastal and recoveryfromeachdeclareddisaster. * Establishment of a proposal by a ocean sites that will be lost or de- local government to develop and stroyed without state, regional or lo- ACTION ITEMS adopt a hazard-mitigation plan in ac- cal action. It is important to develop cordance with state rules. This two-year plan details priority a comprehensive policy that balances projects, which will help meet the the need to protect our natural re- goals and objectives identified in the sources with the need to provide pub- plan. Among these priority projects plan. Among these priority projects lic access and with the need to en- are: hance deepwater ports. The plan also seeks to implement a � Production of a study of the eco- '7 - program for the enhancement of fish nomic value of coastal resources to 77 and wildlife habitats, as well as to economic activities, specifically of advance Florida's programs of anestuarytoadjoiningcommunities. nonpoint source pollution control and . Identification ofworkingwaterfront land acquisition and preservation. neighborhoods in coastal communi- Thethird priority issue, coastal haz- ties and plans for revitalization. ards, is to reduce risk and damage to Florida's population and resourceslopment of plans fo acquisi- through disaster-mitigation planning. tion and development of beach ac- Every local government in the coastal cess sites. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT * 19 SUSTAINABLE SOUTH FLORIDA C'/fter months of hard BACKGROUND work and study, the Commission Of the many difficult issues facing is now beginning to fully realize Florida today, maintaining a healthy Everglades ecosystem while ensuring its role as a catalystfor initiating Everglades ecosystem while ensuring a strong and productive South Florida partnerships and alliances for economy is perhaps one of the greatest sustainability. Tremendous work challenges. Among the many organi- zations and individuals working to has gone on in the state of Florida zations and individuals working to understand and enhance the Everglades on all levels. What is sorely ecosystem is the Governor's Commis- needed is a group who can see sion for a Sustainable South Florida, how all these disparate pieces fit appointed by Governor Lawton Chiles in March 1994. together, and, most importantly, ,what is missing. In working SUMMAR closely with the South Florida The Everglades ecosystem is a Ecosystem Task Force, the U.S. unique areaof state, national and inter- national importance. It is a major Army Corps of Engineers, and source of fresh water and an interna- many others, the Commission will tional commercial, agricultural and continued development and agricul- fulfill that role." touristcenter. However, rapid popula- ture on the natural resources. In addi- tion growth, land development, water tion,theCommissionwill proposeways management activities and land con- to restore, manage, preserve and pro- --RICHARD PETT[GREW, CHAIR version have resulted in negative con- tect these resources and identify strate- sequences. gies for ensuring the South Florida Therefore, the Governorcreated the economy is based on sustainable eco- Commission to make recommenda- nomicactivitieswhichcan coexistwith tions to balance a healthy Everglades a healthy Everglades ecosystem. with a sustainable South Florida The Commission is made up of 37 economy. The Commission's role isto voting members representing South coordinate the private and public sec- Florida'sagricultural and businesscom- tors, and to examine the effects of munities,environmentalorganizations, 20 e 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR -~~ as well as defining the concept of ACTION ITEMS (, ,iA ',, sustainability. The Commission has - �~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Develop a vision statement to de- also drafted a mission statement and action steps to achieve a sustainable scribe the anticipated results of suc- future for South Florida. cessful implementation of the program The first Commission report is due to achieve a sustainable South Florida. to the Governor and Cabinet by July 1, 1995. The report will outline a five- Prepare a five-year action plan and year action agenda and identify legis- preliminary recommendations. lative, executive and other initiatives needed to implementthe Commission's DeliverthefirstreporttotheCover- recommendations. nor and Cabinet. The Commission is also coordinat- ing closely with the South Florida Eco- Report quarterly to the Governor system Restoration Task Force, estab- and Cabinet on progress of implemen- lished by Secretary of Interior Bruce tation. Babbitt. The Task Force's priorities include providing support to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on projects in the Everglades, particularly with the and the public sector, as well as five ex Corps' Central and South Florida Project officio, non-voting members represent- Reconnaissance Study. ingkeyfederalagencies. FormerHouse The Governor's Commission for a Speaker and Miami environmental at- Sustainable South Florida is the first to torney Richard A. Pettigrew is chair, study and make recommendations on and the permanent vice chair is the aregional, ecosystem-basedapproach. Secretary of the Florida Department of Its challenge is to bring about change Environmental Protection, currently that will ensure the restoration and Virginia Wetherell. future preservation of the Everglades Commission meetings havefocused ecosystem, while promoting a strong on providing members with informa- regional economy for Floridians today tion on the issues affecting South and in generations to come. Florida's environment and economy, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT o 21 COASTAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT BACKGROUND tive impact on sensitive coastal re- sources. Septic systems can introduce The partnership of the Department a combination of viruses, bacteria and of Community Affairs and the Depart- nutrients into groundwater and ment of Health and Rehabilitative Ser- nearshore coastal waters, if not prop- vices is enjoying continued success erly maintained. and is being promoted to further the Nutrient enrichment of estuarine goalsof theCumulativeand Secondary waters has long been recognized as a Impacts Project. The inclusion of HRS' devastating and inevitable conse- public health policies, which regulate quenceof intensecoastaldevelopment, onsite sewage treatment and disposal and is difficult to remedy. However, systems, into the Florida Coastal Man- this demonstration projectwi II develop agement Program has been a major effective management tools and tech- accomplishment. nical alternatives to conventional sep- By including cumulative and sec- tic systems, which will reduce the sur- ondary impacts of onsite sewage treat- face nutrient enrichment and ground- ment and disposal systems into the water contamination. FCMP, Floridians are one step closerto The FCMPwill continuetoevaluate betterwaterquality in the Florida Keys. alternative land use siting criteria for Although the demonstration site is in onsite sewage treatment and disposal the Florida Keys, this project has far- systems, such as setbacks and density reaching consequences for the entire restrictions. The program is also plan- state. ning and developing additional public SUMMARY outreach products, such as videos and multi-lingual brochures, to share the Approximately 30 percentof all Flo- results of these efforts with other areas ridians use some form of onsite sewage within Florida and the nation. treatment and disposal systems, and more than a million households in the ACTION ITEMS coastal counties of the state use septic systems or cesspools. Dense concen- Construction and testing as part of trations of developments using these the demonstration projectwill begin in systems can have an increasingly nega- early 1 995. A large test facility, with a 22 * 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS FROM FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS Wastewater ponding on the surface of the ground Streams, rivers, lakes or nearshore coastal waters polluted by seepage from failing Water supply septic system Water supplyfaln well polluted by f.i sei= movement of " septic contaminated system groundwater / As pictured, failing septic systems can pollute groundwater supplies as well as surface waters and 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. Source: Southeast Michigan Council of Governments side-by-side demonstration of four dif- ferent systems, will come under con- How SEPTIC SYSTEMS WORK struction in the spring of 1995. Public srucation eifortsnd mthesringaof995blic hSeptic systems which are properly designed, located, installed, operated, and maintained can provide an effective and economical alternative to been developed and distributed. centralized sewer systems. When functioning correctly, septic systems For example, the program's HRS discharge wastewater to subsurface soils where the water is treated by partner has produced a videotape, Pro- natural chemical and biological processes before reaching groundwaters. te Florida's Water: Proper Septic However, there are many reasons that septic systems fail to provide proper treatment of household sewage. The causes of septic system Tank System Use and Maintenance, "failure" vary from community to community, but the most common which is a comprehensive look at sep- reasons for failure include: tic systems and provides valuable in- formation for homeowners. This vid- eotape has been distributed through- * high groundwater levels out the state library system, and interest * drainage or flooding problems in it has been high. The video has also * insufficient land area for treatment been uplinked to the Public Broadcast- U poor maintenance practices ing System and can be downlinked for * improper type or size of system for building use local viewing at any time. * improper installation procedures � improper use and operation � irregular use of system CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT � 23 1 993 - 1994 FUNDED PROJECTS Congress allocates funds each year to any coastal state wishing to develop a coastal management program. When a management program has been re- viewed and approved by the U. S. PROJECT PROJECT COST CONTACT THE O.C.E.A.N. 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 ]. Higgins, Department of Environmental Protection CAPE FLORIDA Post Office Box 2660, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (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 CEO 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 PROTECTION 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 24 o 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR Department of Commerce, National the administration of the management munity Affairs. The staff is responsible Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- program and to meet national and state for the preparation of the state's an nual tration (NOAA), Office of Ocean and coastal management objectives. The grant application to NOAA, as well as Coastal Resource Management, funds Florida Coastal Management Program for the administration of the funds are available annually to that state for is housed in the Department of Com- awarded. DESCRIPTION FINAL PRODUCT Develop a pilot program in marine science teacher education and Curriculum materials reflecting appropriate marine education knowledge for the curriculum. average middle school student in regular classrooms. Establish demonstration projects for native plant revegetation Habitat restoration and preservation projects at Gemini Elementary School. A model within existing residential development. habitat protection and landscape ordinance for a barrier island community. An environmental calendar for Melbourne Beach. A video tape of the project. Develop a Broward County Coastal Revegetation Plan that catego- Broward County Coastal Revegetation Plan. A revegetation site along the Broward rizes the present conditions of Broward County coast line. County coast line (approximately 350 yards). Restore Cape Florida State Recreation Area (a 400-acre park) with Initiation of plant revegetation. Literature, exhibits and nature walks for the public. native species after devastation by Hurricane Andrew. A volunteer program that allows the community to participate in the ongoing restoration effort. Eradicate exotic plants at Cayo Costa State Park. Non-native plants Report on results of treatment and natural systems restoration on Don Pedro, eradicated, mainly Brazilian pepper, Australian pine and snake Gasparilla and Cayo Costa Islands (barrier islands). plant. Develop strategy built upon local and regional efforts to protect the Land Use/Land Cover Report which reflects sensitive and threatened area identifica- St. Marks and Wakulla rivers and adjoining natural coastal areas tion. A Greenways Plan. A report, "Land Use and Nonpoint Source Loading for the from direct, cumulative and secondary impacts of development. St. Marks and Wakulla Rivers." Develop a project to broaden support for and improve knowledge A publication describing SWIM accomplishments, as well as illustrating the intergov- of surface water improvement and management (SWIM). ernmental partnerships which are resulting in water body improvements. Develop a coastal management education program for students in A curriculum manual which provides an historic perspective of barrier islands, grades 7-12 which will address the social, economic, and environ- examines key habitats, and investigates the role that the islands play in the formation mental issues of coastal development and resource protection. and function of Florida's coast, waterways and adjacent mainlands. Develop a post-storm redevelopment policy that will result in a Aerialvideosofcountiesselectedastestareas. Areport,"Pre-Storm PlanningforPost- positive effect on Florida's beach and dune system and associated Storm Redevelopment: Policies and Options for Florida Beachfront Areas, Phase II." environs. Provide an interpretive bikeway along the coastline as an inte- Coastal bikeway which provides coastal access, including accessibility for the grated phase of the McKay Bay Nature Park. handicapped, active recreation, interpretive trails, fishing outpost, wildlife observa- tion, and panoramic views of the bay. Develop a guide to increase boaters' awareness of their potential "A Boater's Guide to Resource Protection in the Indian River Lagoon." The publica- impacts on living resources and water quality within the Indian tion will be provided to the public at no charge at various locations. River Lagoon system. Increase awareness, educate and inform residents and visitors to Permanent kiosks with information panels at high-use public boat ramps. Portable the Jacksonville area about the West Indian manatee. indoor and outdoor information displays. A video copy of public service announce- ments. Initiate efforts to eliminate cesspools and other non-compliant on- A county ordinance to specify an operating permit and enforcement procedure for site disposal systems. septic tanks. A public awareness program to encourage voluntary conversions from cesspools to septic tanks. A status report of inspected properties. Develop a management plan which will present the legal context Two reports: "Management Plan For Florida's Submerged Cultural Resources;" of submerged cultural resources in Florida, including federal, state "Submerged Underwater Archaeology in Florida: A Public Resource Guide." and local laws and regulations. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT o 25 1993 -1994 FUNDED PROJECTS (CONTINUED) PROJECT PROJECT COST CONTACT 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 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 FLORIDA KEYS MARINE SANCTUARY $ 38,352 Dennis M. Riley, Department of Environmental Protection MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT 3900 Commonweatlth Boulevard, MS 235, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 488-3456 CUMULATIVE AND SECONDARY IMPACTS $ 83,094 Timothy Mayer, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 488-4070 COASTAL NONPOINT SOURCE $ 200,000 David Worley, Department of Environmental Protection POLLUTION PROGRAM 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 921-9819 EVALUATION OF USING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS $ 51,193 Patricia Metzger, Florida Atlantic University TO IMPLEMENT COASTAL ZONE PROGRAM 220 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 (305) 355-5255 THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION FOR A $ 146,381 Mollie Palmer, Department of Environmental Protection SUSTAINABLE SOUTH FLORIDA 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard,Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (904) 488-1554 IMC LIAISON $ 158,425 Lisa George, Executive Office of the Governor The Capitol, Suite 1501, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 (904) 488-5551 26 o 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR DESCRIPTION FINAL PRODUCT Develop lagoon-wide management plans by identifying manage- Block management plans for Oslo, Jensen Beach, and Mosquito Lagoon areas. ment areas and by developing at least three specific block manage- ment plans in these areas. Support staff to develop and implement an ORACLE relational data A data base of selected information on permits issued by DEP. A GIS with capabilities management system and Geographic Information System (GIS). to provide access to information such as: site location, permit type, size and nature of impact, types of wetlands lost. Develop a comprehensive watershed restoration plan, targeting Watershed Restoration Plan for Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. five primary watersheds in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Develop a plan for restoration of the original hydrologic regime of A restoration plan for the Southern Golden Gate Estates, and a final report. the Southern Golden Gate Estates. Develop an educational watershed program designed for elemen- A six-sheet color series for second graders. A poster (full color and line art) with tary school students. background Information. A portable display on stormwater. Develop a model Community Post-Disaster Economic Redevelop- A model Community Post-Disaster Economic Redevelopment Plan for local govern- ment Plan to serve as a guide for an element to local post-disaster ments after a major disaster. redevelopment plans. A pedestrian accessway through the park from Maple Leaf Boulevard on the east side, Provide access, appropriate use, provision of recreational andApdsraceswyhogtprkompeef olvdnhessie Provide access, appropriate use, provision of recreational and to Sheffield Park on the north side. A series of nature trails and an estuarine educational opportunities, and improvement of water quality by enhancement project. constructing a passive nature park. Support staff for the Florida Coastal Management Program to A quarterly log of state clearinghouse reviews. A log of federal consistency activities. process internal agency coordination of federal consistency, fed- eral survey and other coastal program documents. Support staff to review management plans and provide detailed A final report on the status of development of the sanctuary final management plan. comments on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary manage- ment plan development. Address cumulative and secondary impacts caused by use of A copy of draft amendments to Ch. 10D-6, Florida Administrative Code. conventional onsite sewage disposal systems through rule revision and evaluation of alternative technologies. Assist in the development of the Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution A public information and education outreach strategy. Notices of statewide public Control Program to enhance the effectiveness of the statewide workshops and workshop briefing paper provided. A final document for informal stormwater management program. threshold review. Conduct an examination of the policy costs, benefits and issues Report on an evaluation of "Technique A" in Florida, which also makes recommen- that would be involved if Florida chooses to adopt a specific dations for implementation. technique as the basis for its participation in the Coastal Program. Enhance coordination of comprehensive and effective surface water improvement and management plans and programs to Forums for public input on issues pertaining to the Everglades ecosystem. A report prevent and correct surface water problems. which summarizes the Commission's progress. Provide improved interagency coastal staff coordination and IMC staff support; internal agency staff communication and coordina- Briefing papers. A final progress report. Quarterly status reports by the Office of the tion on coastal program issues; and a single point of contact. Governor on "Save Our Everglades." CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT � 27 GRANTS AWARDED IN 1994 For the subgrant cycle October 1, 1 994, through September 30, 1995, the U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, approved 28 appli- TITLE CONTACT NAME/TITLE PHONE #/FAX ADDRESS AWARD AMOUNT DEP Coastal Program Griffin, Lynn (904) 488-0784 Florida Department of Environmental Protection $ 30,000 Support Environmental Specialist (904) 922-5380 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL32399-3000 FCMP Liaison George, Lisa (904) 488-5551 Executive Office of the Governor $ 78,900 Chief Analyst (904) 922-6200 The Capitol, Suite 1501 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Governor's Commission for a Palmer, Mollie (904) 488-1554 Florida Department of Environmental Protection $150,000 Sustainable South Florida Senior Executive Assistant (904) 488-7093 3900 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 Strategic Management Valentine, Jim (813) 931-2628 City of Tampa Parks Department $ 38,800 Initiative for McKay Bay Landscape Architect (813) 931-2120 7525 North Blvd. Tampa, FL 33604 Recreational Boating Burr, David (813) 995-4282 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council $ 28,000 Facilities (proactive/nonreg) Planning Director (813) 995-7895 P.O. Box 3455 North Fort Myers, FL 33918 Navarre Beach Master Cook, DeVann (904) 994-5721 Navarre Beach Division $ 40,000 Risk Manager/Grants Coor. (904) 623-1331 6075 Old Bagdad Hwy Santa Rosa County Milton, FL 32583 Regional Strategic Mitchell, Doris (305) 985-4416 South Florida Regional Planning Council $ 37,496 Coastal Management Plan Regional Planner (305) 985-4417 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140 for Local Government Hollywood, FL 33021 Coastal Indicator Bergquist,Gil, PhD. (904) 922-8042 Florida Center for Public Management $ 64,582 System for Florida Senior Mgmt. Consultant (904) 487-4169 118 N. Woodward Ave. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-4025 Coastal Management Cary, Daniel (407) 221-4060 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council $ 63,450 Charrette Handbook Executive Director (407) 221-4067 P.O. Box 1529 Palm City, FL 34990- Multi-agency Coalition DeFreese, Dr. Duane (407) 633-2016 Board of County Commissioners $ 36,133 on Florida Barrier Coordinator, EEL Program (407) 633-2029 2725 St. Johns Street-Building B Island Ecosystem Viera, FL 32940 Downtown Mangrove Park & Parker, Carrie (407) 375-6010 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. $ 50,000 Nature Study Area Assistant City Manager (407) 375-6090 Boynton Beach, FL 33425 Florida's Marine Resource Ogburn, Richard F. (305) 985-4416 South Florida Regional Planning Council $ 210,169 Information System Senior Planner (305) 985-4417 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 Beneficial Uses of Brown, Michael (904) 363-6350 Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council $ 83,146 Dredged Mat/St. Johns River Director of Planning (904) 363-6356 9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 350 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Hydrolic & Ecologic Arteaga, Ruben, Ph.D. (904) 539-5999 Northwest Florida Water Management District $ 17,750 Design Tools Senior Hydrologist (904) 539-4380 Rt. 1 Box 3100 Havana, FL 32333-9700 Water Quality Monitoring Blackshear, Tom (904) 837-4242 City of Destin $ 30,900 & Pumping Facility City Planner (904) 837-3267 P.O. Box 399 Operations Destin, FL 32541 Rainfall Estimation Travis, Stephen L. (904) 653-8063 Florida Department of Environmental Protection $ 47,315 Operations and Mgt. Consultant (904) 653-2297 261 Seventh Street Apalachicola, FL 32320 Construction of Coastal Kent, Ginny (904) 239-7873 Volusia County Beach $ 23,494 Plant Material Center/ Administrative Services Director (904) 239-6420 440 South Beach St. Nursery Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Post Storm Redevelopment Flood, Phil (904) 487-1262 Florida Department of Environmental Protection $128,906 Policy Study Environmental Specialist III (904) 922-7047 3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS. 300 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 28 o 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR cations for funding. These applica- universities, regional planning coun- boardwalks; renourishment and res- tions were for subgrants under the cils and local governments. Projects toration of the coast's fragile ecosys- Florida Coastal Management Pro- include: beach access by the con- tems; and, post-disaster redevelop- gram. The recipients include state struction of dune walkovers; envi- ment studies. agencies, water managementdistricts, ronmental education; bikeways and TITIE CONTACT NAMEfTITLE PHO\E #/FAX # ADDRESS A\\ARD .v()LUNT Hurricane Survival Guide Hulsey, John (305) 985-4416 South Flaorida Regional Planning Council $ 30,000 for Small Businesses Regional Planner (305) 985-4417 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 Model Local Govt. Benz, Sheila (813) 577-5151 Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council $110,150 Disaster Planning Director (813) 570-5118 9455 Koger Blvd., Suite 219 Mitigation/Redev. Plan St, Petersburg, FL 33702 Model for Khator, Renu (813) 974-2345 Department of Political Science $ 20,000 Multi-Jurisdictional Professor (813) 974-0832 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Coordination University of South Florida Tampa, FL 33620-8700 National Estuarine Nail, Larry (904) 488-3456 Florida Department of Environmental Protection $ 60,000 Research Reserve Environmental Administrator (904) 488-3896 3900 Commonwealth Blvd. Management Concept Tallahassee, FL 32399 Cumalative and Secondary Mayer, Timothy G. (904) 488-4070 Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services $ 83,694 Impacts Environmental Specialist III (904) 922-6969 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 Local/Regional Impact Joseph, Terry (904) 444-8910 West Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Environmental Planner (904) 444-8967 P.O. Box 486 Consistency Pensacola, FL 32593 Local/Regional Impact Donovan, Mike (904) 488-6211 Apalachee Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Senior Planner (904) 488-1616 314 East Central Ave. Consistency Blountstown, FL 32424 Local/Regional Impact Kiester, Charles (904) 955-2200 North Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Director of Regional Programs (904) 955-2209 2009 NW 67th Place Consistency Gainesville, FL 32606 Local/Regional Impact Brown, Michael (904) 363-6350 Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Director of Planning (904) 363-6356 9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 350 Consistency Jacksonville, FL 32256 Local/Regional Impact Sloan, Linda (904) 732-1315 Withlachooche Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Planning Director (904) 667-1315 1241 SW 10th Street Consistency Ocala, FL 34474-2798 Local/Regional Impact Golgowski, Gregory (407) 623-1075 East Central Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Deputy Executive Director (407) 623-1084 1011 Wynore Road, Suite 105 Consistency Winter Park, FL 32789-1797 Local/Regional Impact Keck, Ricky (813) 534-7130 Central Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Program Manager (813) 534-7138 P.O. Box 2089 Consistency Bartow, FL 33831 Local/Regional Impact Lofgren, William (813) 577-5151 Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Principal Planner (811) 357-0518 9455 Koger Blvd., Suite 219 Consistency St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Local/Regional Impact Daltry, Wayne (813) 995-4282 Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Executive Director (813) 995-7895 P.O. Box 3455 Consistency North Fort Myers, FL 33918 Local/Regional Impact Busha, Michael (407) 221-4060 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Acting Executive Director (407) 221-4067 P.O. Box 1529 Consistency Palm City, FL 34990 Local/Regional Impact Hulsey, John (305) 985-4416 South Florida Regional Planning Council $ 8,000 Assessment & Federal Regional Planner (305) 985-4417 3440 Hollywood Blvd-Suite 140 Consistency Hollywood, FL 33021 Coastal Nonpoint Source Worley, David (904) 921-9919 Florida Department of Environmental Protection $ 200,000 Pollution Environmental Specialist III (904) 488-6579 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT * 29 COASTAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE - BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (CIE-BBS) BAC KG RO U N D Access through the Internet system is also available: Telnet to Created in 1993, theCoastal Infor- FedWorld.gov (or Telnet mation Exchange Bulletin Board Sys- 192.239.92.201), access the Gateway tem (CIE-BBS) is an information shar- System, select Gulfline, connect to ing tool designed for environmental Govt sys/database #57. professionals. Through the use of a A series of training sessions and computer, modem and simple tele- instructional literature on the use and communications software, users can capabilities of the Coastal Information accesscurrent information, exchange Exchange Bulletin Board System are electronic messages, and search vari- available. ous databases. Information categories includebib- ACTION ITEMS liographical references to research projects; reports and newsletters; re- * Utilize CIE-BBS for intergovern- vised legislative rules; ongoing man- mental communication throughout agement activities; grants; and a cal- Florida and the Gulf states. endar of events. * Demonstrate and train interested parties throughout Florida. SUMMARY * Maintain and distribute CIE-BBS The CIE-BBS can be accessed toll- informational material. free by dialing 1-800-235-4662 via modem. At the main menu, select FL for Florida. There is no charge to use the use the CIE-BBS, but registration is required. When accessing the CIE- BBS for the first time, the user will be asked to provide registration infor- mation. When this information has been verified, the user will be al- lowed access to the system. 30 o 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR PUBLICATIONS * Coastal Currents - Volume Thre A A � Coastal Currents- Volume Two, ,,. a Number Three, Summer 1994 * Coastal Currents - Volume Two, Number Two, Spring 1994 , INFORMATIONAL FACT SHEETS: / , * CitizensAdvisoryCommitteeonCoastal - ' Resources Management (CAC) 4 Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) * Coastal Information Exchange Bulletin Board System (CIE-BBS) / Federal Consistencvy � Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) N Issue Tracking � Public Access and Acquisition REPORTS: � CitizensAdvisoryCommitteeonCoastal Resources ManagementC 1994 Annual Report * Coastal Infrastructure Policy Report T obtain copies of any publiations listed, contart the Flori/d Coasl � Florida Coastal Action Plan Management Program, 2740 Centervie, Drive, Tallahassee, Florida � 1994 FCMP Project Directory 32399-2100, (904) 922-5438. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT * 31 FCMP LEGISLATION BACKG ROU N D sistent with approved state programs. The Florida Coastal Management Coastal management planning be- Act provides for the orderly and bal- gan at the national level with the anceddevelopmentofFlorida'scoast, enactmentofthefederal Coastal Zone with full opportunity for coastal resi- Management Act of 1972. With the dents and local governments to par- adoption of the Florida Coastal Man- ticipate in the planning and decision agement Act in 1978, Florida initi- making process. ated its coastal management program. To implement a coastal manage- In the federal act, Congress stated ment program which meets the its intent to "develop a national pro- unique needs and interests of the gram for the management, beneficial state, Florida interweaves the fol low- use, protection, and development of ing 28 statutes to create the network land and water resources of the of the program. nation's coastal zone." To do so, states are encouraged to develop ACTION ITEMS coastal management programs tai- lored to specific state needs and in- � Streamline legislation which terests. The overall goal of the pro- makes up the FCMP during the next gram is to achieve a proper balance two years. of resource development and protec- tion. SUMMARY The federal act provides two in- centives to encourage states to adopt and implement a coastal manage- ment program. The act authorizes grants to states to develop and imple- ment their programs. The act also requires the federal government, in its discretionary actions, to be con- 32 1 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR FCMP LEGISLATION FLORIDA STATUTE Chapter 11 9 Public Records Chapter 120 Administrative Procedure Act Chapter 161 Beach and Shore Preservation Chapter 163, Part II Local Government Comprehensive Planning Chapter 186 State and Regional Planning Chapter 201.02- 201.15 Excise Tax on Documents Chapter 252 Emergency Management Chapter 253 State Lands Chapter 258 State Parks and Preserves Chapter 259 Land Conservation Act of 1972 Chapter 260 Recreational Trails System Chapter 267 Archives, History and Records Management Chapter 288 Commercial Development and Capital Improvements Chapter 315 Port Facilities Financing Chapter 334 Transportation Administration Chapter 339 Transportation Finance Chapter 366 Public Utilities Chapter 370 Saltwater Fisheries Chapter 372 Wildlife Chapter 373 Water Resources Chapter 375 Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Chapter 376 Pollutant Discharge, Prevention and Removal Chapter 377 Energy Resources Chapter 380 Land and Water Management Chapter 381 Public Health; General Provisions Chapter 388 Mosquito Control Chapter 403 Environmental Control Chapter 582 Soil and Water Conservation CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT *33 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CHAIR NANCY LEIKAUF SC �C~reha z~eeen< DR. JOYCE TAYLOR Florida Ports Council, Inc. t here have b een afet 10154 S.W. 139 Place Post Office Box 10137 times over the last 12 months Miami, Florida 33186 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COASTAL/MARINE COMMERCE when Citizens Advisory Commit- VICE CHAIR KARL LESSARD tee members have been asked MARK MASCIAROTTE Captain Bee Fisheries, Inc. Diana Yacht Design 809 Lime Lane whether Florida needs a coastal 703 Biscayne Drive Marathon, FL 33050 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 COMMERCIAL FISHING management program. Although RECREATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING LEAH SCHAD each time the question comes as South Florida Water Management DR. JAMES C. CATO 1628 Boardman Avenue some~wh~at of a surprise, the Florida Sea Grant Program West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 response is the same: How can swe University of Florida, Bldg. 803 WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS Gainesville, Florida 32611-0400 survive without one? As we move PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC SCIENTIST MEMBERS AT LARGE into the next century, there is little WAYNE DALTRY DR. JOHN ADAMS argument that governments need Southwest Florida 3009 Newton Drive Regional Planning Council Pensacola, Florida 32503 to implement more comprehensive Post Office Box 3455 N. Fort Myers, Florida 33918-3455 ERNEST P. BOGER ecosystem management programs. REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS Bethune Cookman College 640 Second Avenue To do so, it becomes increasingly MAGGY H URCHALLA Daytona Beach, Florida 32115 importantfor agencies to under- Martin County Commissioner 2401 S. E. Monterey Road SUE DUDLEY stand the finerpoints that relate Stuart, Florida 34996-3397 Board of County Commissioners LOCAL GOVERNMENT Charlotte County Administration Center to the activities that they seek to 18500 Murdock Circle PAUL JOHNSON Port Charlotte, Florida 33948-1094 govern. To manage resources Center for Marine Conservation One Beach Drive, S.E., Suite 3104 ALISON FAHRER properly, planners cannot make St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary decisions in the dark; they need Advisory Board WILLIAM E. LAX Post Office Box 447 information. How the informa- Tampa Electric Islamorada, Florida 33036 tion is gathered and whether its Post Office Box 111 Tampa, Florida 33601-0111 quality is high enough to use are ENERGY DEVELOPMENT questions that must be answered. " -MARK MASCIAROTTE CAC VICE CHAIR 34 * 1994 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR FCMP STAFF Ralph Cantral, Director John Barker Camille Coley Jeanne Desrosiers (OPS) Dena Dinino (OPS) * Joy Dorst Jaime Doubek (OPS) James Farr Mack Gardner Ken Goldberg Cassandra Gray Yvonne Henderson (OPS)* Rosalyn Kilcollins Caroline Knight L. Christine McCay Jasmin Raffington Sharon Runyan Debbie Skelton Virginia Sullivan (OPS) Other Personnel Services * Part time Florida Department of Community Affairs Florida Coastal Management Program 2740 Centerview Drive I Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 SECRETARY LINDA LOOMIS SHELLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RALPH CANTRAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS JoY DORST EDITOR/WRITER SHARON RUNYAN DESIGN/GRAPHICS DAWN MCMILLAN This annual report is funded n part by a grant from the U. S. Departmenl of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospher c Admin stration (NOAA) and printed on recyclable paper. 22~~~~m 22~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I C, - 36668000036915