Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #170FY0102

Commercial Scale Penaeid Shrimp Demonstration in Inland Freshwater Systems

Requester:

Dr. Ferdinand Wirth

Organization:

UF-IFAS Indian River Research & Education� Center

Project Title:

Commercial Scale Penaeid Shrimp Demonstration in Inland Freshwater Systems

Date Submitted:

1/15/2002 1:18:50 PM

Sponsors:

Ken Pruitt

Statewide Interest:

Regional in scope with statewide interest, economic impact and demonstrated need incorporating aquaculture into agriculture production, water management and environmental restoration helping lead to a more sustainable South Florida.� Additionally may be considered as an economic development project

Recipient:

UF-IFAS Indian River Research & Education Center

Contact:

Dr. Ferdinand Wirth

2199 S Rock Rd.

Contact Phone:

(561) 468-3922

Ft. Pierce 34945-3138

Counties:

{Statewide}

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

Public-private partnership for a commercial scale demonstration and economic feasibility analysis of farming marine shrimp in freshwater ponds linked to treatment systems that may be used for recycling of water onto additional crops. This economic development project will help diversify farm production, keeping agriculture strong.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Minimum 10 new/existing farms use technology in 2003-04. $30-50 million farm gate in 5 yrs.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$235,368

Total cost of the project:

$260,368

Request has been made to fund:

Operations and Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Private

Cash Amount:

$5,000

In-Kind Amount:

$25,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

No

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

Yes

Agency:

Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

Yes

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Economic Element, County Comp Plan; FL Aquaculture Plan, Chap 597.0021;003(1)(b);370.26(9)

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

12/13/2001