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FEB 7 1999 BOOK 76 r GE 12 furnished radios to the bridge tenders on every bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway; and given an 80% grant for the only Fire and Rescue boat on the Waterway within 60 miles. F.I.N.D. also gave a 50% grant for Joe S. Earman Park; they just gave some $40,000 to the City of Vero Beach money for moorings at their marina; and they are funding the Wabasso Causeway improvements 50%. Mr. Earman stressed that in outright grants, they have given 100% money, or $450,000 to the Indian River in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties, with some $200,000 going to Indian River County. They bought a computer for $75,000 and gave it to the DNR based in Fort Pierce; they also bought the DNR a boat and equipment; and they have completely surveyed every island in the river and put all the information into that computer. They are also planting some natural trees and are putting signs on each island as to whether it is suitable for camping or recreation or should not be trespassed upon, and they have cleaned up every island in St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. Mr. Earman stated that he would like the County to endorse, organize and support an "Adopt an Island" Program. Under this program any group or civic association would adopt a particular island and would go out twice a year to pick up the litter that accumulates. These islands will have a sign on them "Adopted by Mr. Earman emphasized that the Indian River Intra- coastal Waterway is the largest park in the world; over a million people use it every weekend; and we must preserve this natural resource. Mr. Earman then presented the Chairman with a $29,934 check from F.I.N.D. towards improvements on the Wabasso Causeway and congratulated staff for the project coming in under budget. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR AERIAL PHOTOS OF I.R. LAGOON The Board reviewed letter from Dr. Virnstein, as follows: 12