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r � � Commissioner Wodtke asked why we would not apply to the state for #1 through #9; are #1 and #2 not eligible for funds? Dr. Virnstein felt they probably are, but explained that the state may limit projects to one per county, probably at a maximum of $50,000 per project, and we may have to set priorities. Commissioner Wodtke felt between the federal match with the state possibly we could get up to $70,000, but Dr. Virnstein noted that the state doesn't match on a project by project basis. Commissioner Lyons felt there is no doubt that this is a question of a regional nature that involves the entire Indian River lagoon, but he believed our particular situation is somewhat unique in that we are situated in between two inlets and have an above average problem as far as nutrients are concerned. Fishing is a very important tourist industry, and he felt we, therefore, have a more than normal interest in the first two projects. Commissioner Lyons stated that he would like to see us come up with the money to fund Projects #1 and #2 and then indicate our interest in Projects #3-#9. He noted that if we don't come up with the money, we don't get the project and we can always withdraw. MOTION was made by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Bowman, to fund Projects #1 and #2 and indicate our willingness to be sponsors for Projects #3 through #9. Commissioner Wodtke believed that between the Regional Planning Council and Harbor Branch there were some pretty extensive studies done of sea grass. Commissioner Lyons agreed that the Sea Grass Committee has done considerable research. They have spent two years going over everything, and while they have photographs of the conditions of the beds, it is necessary to go out and prove them because what shows up as sea grass in the photos actually may not be. We must know what we have in order to have a plan to protect it, and he felt this is very important to Indian River County. 23 FEBL- 12 196 BOOK 63 Pnu-L591