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tabulated , and an estimate of total hatchling production for the built project will be calculated . To the extent possible, EAI will compare nesting and reproductive success data for the nourished beach with data collected by other permit holders on adjacent beaches. The year-end report will be provided to ATM and the County in both hard copy and electronic format (PDF) and will be accompanied by an electronic spreadsheet containing all raw data for transmittal to FWC. All activities described above will be performed under FWC Marine Turtle Permit TP-010 in accordance with current or future superseding conditions and guidelines issued by the permitting agency. The monitoring program described herein will comply with all conditions related to sea turtle compliance monitoring contained in the regulatory permit(s) issued for the beach nourishment project, for the 2007 marine turtle nesting season only. It is noted that the DEP permit requires monitoring for two additional years. Indian River County is developing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for sea turtles that will include much of the survey effort that is required by the beach restoration permit, and it is assumed that once the HCP is initiated , these efforts can be combined. For this reason , this scope includes only the first year of turtle nesting monitoring required by the permit. Task 3 = Nearshore Turtle Monitoring ( Fall 2006 to Spring 2009 ) The Biological Monitoring Plan for the Indian River County Sectors 1 &2 beach restoration project contains an element for assessing sea turtle population levels in the nearshore area throughout the County. This assessment is to be conducted semi- annually pre-construction 2006 , and continuing for three successive years thereafter. In- Water Research Group (IRG) will complete the field and statistical efforts described in this task under subcontract with ATM. The data is to be used to determine seasonal differences in sea turtle abundance in the nearshore environment, as well as differences in sea turtle abundance at differing distances offshore and at different locations within the County. To provide for sufficient data for analysis, two complete surveys, as described below, will be needed each sampling period . The complete project will require seven sampling periods, with two sampling events per period , for a total of 14 countywide sea turtle surveys. Task 3.1 Field Surveys: Surveys will be conducted along a series of 3-kilometer long transects previously established by Indian River County. Study sites and survey methodology will be in accordance with the Indian River County Sectors 1 &2 Beach Restoration Project Biological Monitoring Plan prepared by Applied Technology and Management (ATM) and Indian River County . Task 3.2 Data Analysis: Data will be tabulated and transmitted to ATM and Indian River County (IRC) at the conclusion of each survey effort. At the conclusion of the study, ANOVA or other appropriate statistical treatments will be employed to statistically compare turtle CiDooumsms a SeWrasyomfluM% .ocsl Settings\Temporary Menet Fil"1OLK2Eho2 sow FMALA 7