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Contract#IRL2018-13 Encumbrance#s GL01-1701($36,000)&GL01-1895($25,000) (Platalea ajaja), Tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor), Wood stork(Mycteria americana), Atlantic salt marsh snake (Nerodia clarkii taeniata), and Little blue herons (Egretta caerulea). In addition, a wide variety of non-listed wading birds, songbirds,raptors, small mammals, fish and aquatic invertebrates would be expected to utilize the created habitat on site. The proposed monitoring plan will include assessment of wildlife usage on site. This data will be evaluated as part of the operation of the wetland to ensure that foraging,roosting and nesting habitat is maximized. D. Maintenance As part of the permitting for the project, a maintenance plan will be developed for the site. Elements of the maintenance plan should include, at a minimum: > Routine inspection of the pump station, discharge channel, and all structures (e.g. culverts, outfall structure)to clear debris and maintain operation. ➢ To the extent feasible,work in areas when the site is not inundated (e.g. low tide). > Minimize trampling of vegetation (vary access routes to avoid creating pathways) ➢ Spot spray areas where nuisance and/or exotic species are identified. The plan will include minimal use of herbicide (application is proper based on target species). Additionally,the hammock area to the east of the wetland will be treated over time to reduce the potential for this area to be a seed source of Brazilian pepper. ➢ This plan proposes to maintain the site as an herbaceous wetland system. To this end,the plan will include installation of screens and/or filters to collect mangrove seeds and prevent them from entering the wetland. Maintenance procedures will include routine cleaning of these screens. > In the event that extreme weather conditions occur(e.g.tropical storms, hurricanes), mangrove seeds entering the wetland via storm surge will be manually removed prior to germination. ➢ Fill in any areas of erosion and consider additional planting if needed to avoid future erosion. ➢ Coordination with other County Departments,FDEP, SJRWMD, and others, as needed,to determine if there are water quality issues in the nearby areas of the Lagoon that may require that the pump station be turned off for periods of time. > Maximize mosquito control via encouraging establishment of resident fish population. E. Educational Programming The County will develop an extensive educational program for the site. This plan will be prepared with assistance from our various project partners(provided in the application materials). This collaborative effort will include the following: > Educational signage focusing on water quality in the IRL,with emphasis on the benefits of wetland restoration and BMP's that the public can adopt; • Educational signage and other exhibits describing the need for proper management of stormwater entering the IRL; ➢ Educational signage and exhibits describing safe boating practices with respect to wildlife conservation and resource protection; > Monthly educational programs on-site lead by staff or other project partners—these events will include both students and the general public; ➢ Educational exhibits detailing the history of the Jones' site and its contribution to the IRL. Page 17