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JAN 27 1982 800K 48 PAGF666 DER. He believed they can overcome or meet the requirements of all the different agencies involved, as well as any county requirements. Commissioner Fletcher wished further information about the proposed cut in Jungle Trail and the excavation of the channel out to the waterway west of Jungle Trail, and Mr. Beindorf stated the cut would be 40' wide, and they would have to excavate a channel to wherever they could reach a depth of 101, which would be about 100' from shore. Commissioner Wodtke had questions about the discharge from the reverse osmosis plant, and Engineer Beindorf noted that is dealt with under the site plan for the project itself, and he did not anticipate any difficulties. He pointed out that also involves another permitting process, and they would like to make everyone aware of the tremendous amount of time and permits that would be required for this project even with County approval. Attorney Henderson next introduced Dr. Christensen of the Department of Engineering of the University of.Florida, an expert through Florida and the nation in the area of studies of environmental problems involved with canals, basins and enclosed waterways. Dr. Christensen made a presentation re the feasibility and impact of the proposed marina. He noted that Florida's problems with artificial water bodies originated many years ago when developers ware taking fill indiscriminately from water zones and putting in canals and marinas which were not designed properly. In 1974, therefore, the Florida Cabinet instructed the University of Florida to look into the problems related to canals, water quality, and impact on the coastal zone. Now, seven years later, we have the results of this program, which was funded by the state, and can with great confidence design a marina or a canal so that it will not be detrimental to the environment. Dr. Christensen then 18