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Marine Resources Council - Who is the MRC <br />*mots 3WO aK <br />The Marine Resources Council is You <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />For over 20 years, the Marine Resources Council (MRC) has focused on major issues involving the Indian River Lagoon <br />including: flow from land drainage and its negative impact on estuarine productivity; loss of seagrasses and mangroves; <br />coordinating local, state, or federal programs for the lagoon; and the need for public education to incorporate science into <br />decision-making. <br />Today, plans for use of the Indian River Lagoon resources are incorporated into the 6 counties' and 33 cities' comprehensive <br />plans, in addition to state management policy. The state legislature now regularly addresses lagoon issues and has dedicated <br />funding to the Lagoon. Also, through the direct efforts of the MRC, the Indian River Lagoon received national recognition <br />in 1990 as a National Estuary of Significance by the EPA. <br />People like you that care about the <br />beauty of our Indian River <br />Lagoon and want to help improve <br />the quality of its ecosystems are <br />the heart of the MRC. <br />We are organized as a Board of <br />Directors and a staff who <br />coordinate community efforts and <br />educate the public about each of <br />our major programs. <br />We are supported by our <br />membership as well as many <br />volunteers and friends not listed <br />here. Leveraging the energy and <br />resources of hundreds of <br />volunteers in cooperation with <br />other agencies is key to our <br />efforts. <br />We are grateful for your ongoing help, support, ideas, and enthusiasm. <br />MRC Board of Directors: Burd Members: Board Members: Advisory Board <br />(Members: <br />Chairman. Dr. David Cox Patrick Hayes Sue Carlson <br />Dave Botto Gilbert Kennedy Steven Kintner Jim Swann <br />Vice Chairman: Ingrid K. Matta Frank Catino Dr. Duane DeFreese <br />Janet Bonder Ted Moorhead Dr. Philip Newell Margo Stahl <br />Secretary: Jim Moir Maureen Rupe Paul Reinhold <br />Walter O. Stieglitz Steve Chalmers Sandy Sanderson Dr. Ken Kasweck <br />Treasurer: Mary Chapman Carrie Stewart Dr. Grant Gilmore <br />Diane McCauley Kenneth Tworoger Helen Voltz Dr. George Maul <br />http://www.mrcirl.org/who.html 6/11/2008 <br />