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Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element Principle 1: The Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan is fully implemented. Principle 2: A viable, healthy and connected network of natural systems is protected throughout the region. Principle 3: The right quantity and quality of water is available to sustain natural systems. Principle 4: The air remains clean. Principle 5: Land use planning, development regulations, and design standards support healthy natural systems. Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program CCMP Update In February 2008, the IRL National Estuary Program adopted an update to its 1996 IRL Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). The update indicates that 11 years of implementation activities under the original CCMP have resulted in a "remarkable amount" of progress toward restoration and protection of the lagoon. Since the original CCMP's development, however, new issues and threats to the lagoon, such as climate change, toxic algae and exotic invasive fauna and flora, have emerged. In the 2008 update, 68 recommended actions in the original CCMP were evaluated. A summary table of the IRL CCMP 2008 update is included in the appendix of this element. Air Ouality The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is responsible for monitoring air quality conditions throughout the state. From 1983 to 1986, total suspended particulates (TSP) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) were monitored by the FDEP at three (3) locations in the County. Data collected were well below the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, indicating that air pollution was not a significant problem in Indian River County. Due to the superior air quality of Indian River County, monitoring was terminated after 1986. Localized problems with air quality do occasionally arise. Most, however, can be attributed to brush fires, wood recycling/ mulching operations, or burning of land clearing debris associated with new construction projects. In 1994, a Radon Protection Map was developed for Indian River County by the University of Florida. Based on this map, the only portion of the County identified as having an "elevated radon potential" is an area in the City Limits of Vero Beach and its immediate vicinity. New construction located within this area of elevated radon potential must incorporate passive or active radon control features, as applicable. Community Development Department Indian River County 88