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RESOLUTION NO. 88- 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF DESIGNATING
THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON AS AN ESTUARY OF NATIONAL
SIGNIFICANCE.
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon is the most diverse
estuary in North America; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life and economic welfare of
the residents of the region have long been associated with
the Indian River Lagoon system; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon is an important part
of our nation's history as the first siting by the Spanish
explorers and the last footfall for man in space; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon system provides a
growing economic base for commercial fishing, marine
services and facilities, tourism, and Indian River citrus;
and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon system supports
critical habitat for a variety of endangered species
including the largest manatee population in the state of
Florida and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the National Estuary Program ensures the
proper protection and management of vital estuarine
resources through the development and funding of programs,
research, and public education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
THROUGH ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, that the County
supports a nomination by the Governor designating the Indian
River Lagoon as an Estuary of National Significance.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
E ert who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Wheeler -------- and, upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-
Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Vice -Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 19th day of —Januar —1 1988.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Seagrassaim
Tocosgstemscinaigsts
805 E. 46th Place, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
Phone: Bus. (305) 234-4717; Res. (305) 4640679
Seagrass Ecosystems Analysts (SEA) will provide the following:
1. Aerial photos of all of Indian River lagoon within Indian River
County. Film format will be 9" x 9" aerial color infra—red
exposed to give a film scale of 1:24,000 (= 1" = 2,000 ft, the
same as quadrangle—scale topographic maps). They could be
printed at any scale to match planning maps. The film would
belong to Indian River County, but would be available for
examination by SEA.
2. Photointerpretation, to produce seagrass maps of all Seagrass
visible in the aerial photos.
3. Four days of field ground—truthing to interpret the aerial photos
and determine the reliability of the photos. The deeper Seagrass
beds will probably not show in the aerial photos. Areas to be
examined would be picked in cooperation with the Marine Advisory
Committee.
4. Final report, including maps, interpretation, and recommendations
for further action.
Submitted 1-19-88
Robert W. Virnstein
Rep,earch & Consulting in marine Science