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I . Preparation of a brochure about the environmental lands purchased by Indian River County for preservation and public access opportunities 2 . Public forums to discuss the costs and value of these lands 3 . An update of the acquisition information in the County's October 1998 Environmental Lands Program Report There was a broad consensus of support for these measures. The Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University of Florida, with funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Advisory Council on Environmental Education (ACES), is planning two workshops on the economic costs and human benefits of hammock and scrub. Community grant partners include the DowndriR Coalition, Eugenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, Indian River County Environmental Planning Section, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Division of Tourism, Indian River County Historical Society, North Beach Civic Association, Pelican Island = Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Pelican Island Preservation Society, Pelican Island Audubon Society, and Press Journal. by: In light of the needs discussed at the LAAC, the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory would like to assist 1 . Producing a tabloid insert for distribution in the Press Journal about the environmental lands purchased for preservation 2 . Organizing two public workshops to explore the costs and benefits of environmental land acquisition and management I IT 3 . Coordinating volunteer-led nature walks on accessible lands Commissioners I We look forward to working with County staff to increase public use and awareness of these lands . Administrator__, Attorney Personnel Sincerely, Poblir Works Communist Der Richard �lafcefG` a utililiet Ice Breda finonce Professor Emeritus Grant coordinator OMB Emery. Sam Risk Mql. M e*W epperaenrygAuAuve num lNufto n ^Thar Commissioner Macht referred to the letter from the University of Florida, a Press Journal editorial , and minutes from the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee ' s meeting on October 25 , 2000 , all of which were provided to the Commissioners (and filed with the backup for the meeting in the Office of the Clerk to the Board) . The future plans for land acquisition have not yet been established and the sentiment seems to be to determine what we should do and how should we do it . In assigning Dr. Richard Baker, Professor Emeritus , and Grant Coordinator Janice Broda of the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory to work with the County staff, they have come up with the proposal which would be partially funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife and would require a small amount from the County, which he November 21 , 2000 69 BK ! 16 PG 227