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people's right to enjoy water activities in the river. The DNR has <br />revisited that plan and the changes they have proposed will result <br />in an enforcement nightmare. The Intracoastal Waterway will be <br />littered with signs from county line to county line. He believed <br />that one of the main reasons why people prefer to live in Florida <br />is the warm weather that allows them to enjoy various water <br />activities year around. In discussing the State's proposals, <br />MANWAC made several compromises and they believe that it is time <br />for the State to do some compromising. He urged the DNR to extend <br />the time frame for the seasonal recreation use areas. Mr. Moody <br />felt very strongly that the DNR should put more emphasis on <br />education rather than on restrictions. He concluded by urging the <br />Board to support MANWAC's recommendations. <br />John Amos, 11 Seahorse Lane, Vero Beach, didn't feel that home <br />owners associations, such as Johns Island and Grand Harbor, should <br />be allowed to place restrictions on waters near their developments. <br />He believed it would set a precedent where all developments would <br />set similar restrictions. <br />Mr. Rose responded that no part of what they are doing is due <br />to home owners associations wanting to restrict access to their <br />areas. With regard to Grand Harbor, manatees do like that area and <br />there will be an increase in boat traffic. He wished to note that <br />as development increases in the county resulting in increased boat <br />traffic, the State probably will recommend greater restrictions. <br />However, the DNR wants to work with the county so that these <br />conflicts do not arise. <br />Commissioner Bird felt MANWAC's recommendations are a <br />reasonable compromise and that the State could accept the <br />compromises and incorporate them into their plan. He didn't think <br />the DNR had to go beyond that to do their job well. <br />Mr. Rose stated that he is here to get all the input possible <br />and announced that the DNR is holding a public hearing at the Vero <br />Beach High School auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 27. It will <br />45 <br />MAY 2 6, 1992 Noow <br />