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o High marsh habitat which is a rare resource in Indian River County <br />o Strategically located mangrove. wetlands <br />o Maritime hammock habitat o. Salt flats and open sandy beaches for shorebird nesting <br />o Seagrass habitat (based on appropriateness and feasibility) <br />o Oyster reefs (based on appropriateness and feasibility) <br />o Expanded nursery areas for fish and invertebrates <br />• Incorporation of innovative, low maintenance elements for shoreline stabilization <br />• Incorporation of green technologies where appropriate and feasible <br />• Provide for educational engagement on the ecological issues facing the Lagoon <br />• Provide passive recreational opportunities that promote ecotourism, educational awareness, <br />local responsibility and facilitates informed community input <br />• Minimization of mosquito production <br />• Elimination of nuisance and exotic plant species such as Australian pine and Brazilian <br />pepper <br />• Minimization of long-term maintenance, management, and capital costs <br />To date, County staff and the design engineer have completed the draft design and engineering <br />plans for the enhancement of the three outer islands consistent with the IRLC grant funding and <br />engineering agreement. A part of the County's grant obligation is to solicit public feedback and <br />provide information for the plan through a public meeting. <br />A public meeting will be held through a virtual and in-person hybrid platform on Wednesday, <br />October 27, 2021 from 6-7:30pm at the iG Recreation Center utilizing state of the art technology <br />to facilitate discussion and public input for the project. .This hybrid meeting will allow the public <br />to learn about the design process and to review the 80% complete design plans. Registration <br />information can be found on the County's website at www.ircgov.com/conservation or by emailing <br />Conservation@ircgov.com. <br />APPROVED AGENDA ITEM FOR OCTOBER 12, 2021 <br />2 <br />