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Marine Resources Council - Who is the MRC Page 1 of 2 <br /> bow look a 0 *mots 3WO "0 *Auk <br /> The Marine Resources Council is You <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 a <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 />