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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />BOARD MEMORANDUM <br />TO: <br />Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator <br />THROUGH: <br />Christopher R. Mora, P.E., Public Works Director C. <br />THROUGH: <br />James D. Gray, Jr., Coastal Enginee(R <br />FROM: <br />Kendra L. Cope, M.S., Environmental Specialis0 <br />SUBJECT: <br />May 14, 2016 Sebastian Lionfish Fest at Captain Hiram's <br />DATE: April 25, 2016 <br />7 E <br />It is requested that the following information be given formal consideration by the Board of <br />County Commissioners during the regularly scheduled meeting on May 3, 2016. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The red lionfish is an invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Following their <br />introduction and subsequent population increases in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the <br />lionfish population is now growing exponentially, causing negative impacts on indigenous marine <br />ecosystems and fish, and indirectly economic impacts across the state. As a result, several <br />Florida organizations, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are <br />sponsoring lionfish fishing tournaments and educational events throughout the State. <br />At the January 12th Commission meeting the board made a motion to become a supporting <br />sponsor of the inaugural Sebastian Lionfish Fest. Since that meeting staff has been working <br />alongside the Sebastian Chamber of Commerce and staff of Captain Hiram's to organize a fun <br />interactive two-part event focused around removal and public awareness of the invasive lionfish. <br />The event will be held on May 14, 2016, purposely scheduled on the FWC declared lionfish <br />removal and awareness day, at Captain Hiram's, Sebastian, Florida. <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />This is an announcement to let residents of Indian River County know the event date is <br />approaching and to find out more information and purchase admission to the event. Additional <br />information is on the event website SebastianLionfishFest.com and the County Facebook page: <br />2016 Sebastian Lionfish Fest. <br />F\Public Works\Kendra Cope\Lionfish Fest\Commission Meeting Items\Informational Item\Public Notice Informational BOCC <br />Agenda Item —Sebastian Lionfish Fest 05_03_16_Final.docx 16 <br />