HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-109RESOLUTION NO. 93-.109
A RESOLUTION OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
THE U.S. FISH i WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
BAY/ESTUARY PROGRAM EFFORT FOR THE INDIAN
RIVER LAGOON
WHEREAS, the coastal areas of the U.S. comprise only 5-10• of
the nation's land area yet provide enormous public benefits well
beyond the land area occupied; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon basin comprises an important
natural coastal resource, and is recognized as an estuary of
national significance; and
WHEREAS, natural undeveloped coastal lands such as those found
within the Indian River Lagoon basin support a high diversity of
fish, wildlife, and unique habitats which have great aesthetic
appeal and attract tremendous numbers of visitors annually; and
WHEREAS, these coastal lands support a highly disproportionate
share of the nation's population and associated urban and
industrial growth; and
WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of human activities in the
Indian River Lagoon continues to result in the diminishment of the
natural values of the fish and wildlife carrying capacity and a
significant deterioration of the environmental support functions
these areas provide to the public at large; and
WHEREAS, the USFWS provides an important and diverse role in
the protection and enhancement of the nation's coastal resources;
and
WHEREAS, the USFWS has determined a need to redouble its
efforts to meet the developing challenges in the nation's coastal
area; and
WHEREAS, in answer to this need the USFWS launched its Coastal
Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the foundation of the Coastal Initiative is the
Bay/Estuary Program; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon has been targeted for
$200,000 in funds to initiate this effort during federal fiscal
year 1994, with incremental increases scheduled to a maximum of
$1.25 million per year after five years; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
recognizes the importance of the Indian River Lagoon as a diverse
and unique resource to the region, state, and nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FULLY SUPPORTS THE FULL FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE BAY/ESTUARY PROGRAM FOR THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON AS PROPOSED TO
.BEGIN WITH FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-109
follows:
Chairman, Richard N. Bird
Vice Chairman, John W. Tippin A—Ab ant
Commissioner Carolyn Eggert Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Fran Adams Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 6 day of July , 1993.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN R17R CO Y,��A
Richard N. Bird, Chairman
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