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Draft Indian River County Lagoon Management Plan Outline April 2019 4.3.6 Captain Forster Hammock Preserve Captain Forster Hammock Preserve consists of 111 acres acquired by the County in 1998. The preserve includes several different community types such as sandy dunes and coastal scrub along the eastern portions of e preserve, and maritime hammock and mangroves within the western portion. The section of the preserve ab ing the lagoon was damaged from salt water inundation as a result of Hurricane Matthew and may have the pential to be Revitalized in a manner that will provide significant benefits to the lagoon. 4.3.7 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge contains a mosaic of over 5,400 acres of wildlife abitat along the barrier island in northern Indian River County. The refuge is designated as a National Historic : ndmark, a Wetland of International Importance, and a candidate Marine Protected Area. The original holdings ithin the refuge have expanded over time through acquisition efforts by the United States Fish and Wildlife S ice (USFWS), state of Florida, and local governments. Indian River County owns, or shares ownership, on ap• oximately 200 acres within the refuge. The County works closely with the USFWS to ensure that manageme t of the areas is targeted at maximizing the potential wildlife habitat. The County intends to continue this colla oration to identify opportunities for projects that can enhance conditions within the lagoon. 4.3.8 Archie Smith Fish House The Archie Smith Fish House is part of the historical working waterfront i ebastian along Indian River Drive. The property includes a small tract (0.07 acres) on the east side of Indian' iver Drive with two buildings and the dock structure extending approximately 240 feet into the IRL. There ares= eral historically significant structures on the property: the historical residence just east of the public road, the ..ck, and the icehouse near the end of the pier. West of Indian River Drive, the property consists of approximate 1.1 acres of developed and undeveloped lands. The County plans to Revitalize these facilities as part of the management plan for the site. Part of this Revitalization may include identifying opportunities to enhce seagrass or oyster habitat in proximity to the site or evaluating the shoreline to determine if there are oppo nities for creating a living shoreline. 4.3.9 Spoil Island Enhancement Opportuniti The Indian River lagoon Aquatic Preserve's Island 1 -signation System had identified 43 islands within Indian River County. These islands are managed as conservat • n or recreation areas. Many of these islands are also designated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation C. mission (FWC) as Critical Wildlife Areas and are closed to public access. Spoil islands offer a unique opportunity to b -nd several of the objectives identified in this plan. The plan will discuss how the County could work with other g•: ernmental entities such as the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserve DEP, and FWC to enhance habitat. In addition to the ecological aspects of the Revitalization, there would be p• ential increase in recreational opportunities. 4.4 COASTAL ENGINE ' ING Continue identifying living sho eline and stabilization projects across county. 4.4.1 Jungle Trail Sh eline Enhancement Living shoreline project t naturally protect historical Jungle Trail. 4.4.2 AIA Shoreli e' Enhancement Living shoreline prof ct to naturally protect State Road Al A and the pedestrian sidewalk for approximately two miles south of Sebastian Inlet. OTETRA TECH 15