1990-032 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. Description of Proposed Project: Construction of a F.I.N.D. sponsored Nature Center of the Waterway including visitors boat dock located 150 yards off the I.C.W. accommodating 20 craft up to 40 feet in length, a dingy dock, waterside pavilion, Coast Guard Weather Station, display center for waterway information, upland and wetland nature trails, open water anchorage, displays depicting flora and fauna of the area and informational signs. 2. Description of Permits Required and Their Status: Land Clearing Permit has been obtained from Indian River County. St. John's Water Management District Stormwater Discharge permit and Indian River County Site Plan was approved in 1987; both are being renewed. Application to DER in process with approval expected April 30th. 3. Statement of Potential Public Usage of the Project: All uses will be open to all members of the public as they travel the I.C.W. 4. Justification for the Construction of the Proposed Project: In 1986, a feasibility study was conducted of residents of Indian River County. This study showed there was a need for, and desire to support an Environmental Learning Center. Since that time, a wide range of support has come from the Indian River County School Board, the citrus industry, the financial institutions, the developers and contractors and hundreds of private citizens. 5. Reasoning Why F.I.N.D. Should Support This Project: It is felt that F.I.N.D. should support the project because of its relevance to public recreation, boating safety, waterway park development and the local environment including wildlife, habitat, fisheries, water quality & vegetation. Not only will F.I.N.D.'s dollars be matched, but they will also be stretched through the Nature Center's plans to educate the public oil the importance of enhancing our inland waterway. The completed project will result in a F.I.N.D. "Information and Welcome Center" midway in the I.C.W.