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The four corners of the oyster reef will be marked using buoys or 2.0 inch PVC pipe with reflective <br /> tape and labeled as"Indian River County Oyster Reef Project Area". <br /> The oyster reef will be located at a point off-shore that will maintain 8.0 inches of water over the reef <br /> at low tide. The oyster reef will be located in an area that has been monitored since 2008. Seagrass <br /> has not been found in this area since 2008,and was not present when the site was inspected in June <br /> 2013. The River bottom at the proposed oyster reef site is nearly level and is composed of fine sands <br /> intermixed with organic accumulations. There are no noticeable significant benthic structures or <br /> communities present within the project area. Therefore, the proposed oyster reef will not affect <br /> I significant benthic resources or fishery habitat. <br /> This project will include three tasks. The first task will include preparation of the St. Johns River <br /> Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications. <br /> The second task will include construction of the oyster reef. <br /> The third task will include follow-up monitoring of the oyster reef. This monitoring will include <br /> measuring the colonization rate and growth or oysters and other invertebrates on the reef, the <br /> presence of juvenile fish species, and the occurrence of game fish in the areas around and over the <br /> reef. <br /> The cost to complete the three tasks listed above will be$28,500.00. The County will be responsible <br /> for permit fees. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> 84 <br />