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EXHIBIT A Indian River County Sector 3 Sea Turtle Monitoring — 2017 ECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 405 JENSEN BEACH, FLORIDA 34958 SCOPE OF WORK 1) Project Boundaries. The area to be monitored (Study Area) extends from R-20 south to R-68 in Indian River County (Sector 3). This includes the Sector 3 Dune Repair Project and a control beach. Construction of the Dune Repair Project (R-24 to R-55) was completed in the spring of 2015. The control beach, immediately south of the Sector 3 Project Area, extends from R-60 to R-68. Post -construction monitoring activities will commence March 1, 2017 and will continue through approximately February 2018, as stipulated below. 2) Pre -season Scarp Monitoring (FDEP Specific Condition No. 24). A complete escarpment (scarp) survey will be conducted within the Sector 3 Project Area prior to February 1, 2017 and the results submitted to the County. The length, average height category, and approximate maximum height (as described in #4 below) will be recorded for both beach and dune scarps. As dune scarps effectively mark the landward extent of suitable nesting habitat, it may not be necessary to monitor these throughout the entire nesting season. The County shall be responsible for seeking clarification from the USFWS regarding weekly monitoring of dune scarps. EAI will provide data or clarification regarding this matter where needed. 3) Weekly Post -construction Scarp Monitoring (FDEP Specific Condition No. 24). Scarp surveys will be conducted on a weekly basis within the Sector 3 Project Area from March 1 through September 30, 2017. In accordance with FWC protocol, scarps are functionally defined as an abrupt change in beach slope (greater than 45°) at least 18 inches in height that persists for a distance of 100 feet or more. The location of both the northern and southern terminus of each scarp will be recorded by GPS and average scarp height assigned to one of three categories (0 to 2 feet, 2 to 4 feet, and 4 feet or higher). Additionally, the maximum height of each scarp will be measured. The location (relative to R monuments), approximate length, height category, maximum height, and percentage of beach scarped will be presented in tabular and/or graphic format for reporting purposes. EAI will submit weekly reports of scarp monitoring data to FWC (marineturtle(a)myf►vc.eom). EAI will also notify the County of any persistent scarps within the Project Area that may interfere with sea turtle nesting. The County shall be responsible for notifying FWC of the presence of those scarps and for coordinating any remediation measures, if required. 4) Post -construction Nesting Beach Sea Turtle Monitoring and Reporting (FDEP Specific Condition No. 29). Daily early morning nesting surveys will be conducted throughout the Sector 3 Study Area beginning March 1 and continuing uninterrupted through October 15, 2017 (per conditions outlined in the Statewide P26