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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #108 |
| Western Everglades Restoration: Evaluation of Restoration Effects Upon Selective Fauna |
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| Requester: |
Andrew McElwaine |
Organization: |
Conservancy of Southwest Florida |
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| Project Title: |
Western Everglades Restoration: Evaluation of Restoration Effects Upon Selective Fauna |
Date Submitted |
12/19/2007 2:09:45 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Saunders |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| This project will provide data and information regarding the effectiveness of restoration efforts in the Western Everglades and fill research gaps that will allow for adaptive management as the Picayune Strand Restoration Project proceeds. Additionally, this project will provide valuable insight into creating/restoring foraging habitat for listed species within the Western Everglades. |
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| Recipient: |
Conservancy of Southwest Florida |
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Contact: |
Andrew McElwaine |
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1450 Merrihue Drive |
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Contact Phone: |
(239) 403-4209 |
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Naples 34102 |
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Contact email: |
andrewm@conservancy.org |
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| Counties: |
Collier |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| This project will assess the condition of fish, birds and other wildlife resources on the site for purposes of determining the success of the restoration of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project, as well as provide information for a project adaptive management strategy. The Conservancy will provide information and recommendations to the RECOVER team, which is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of Everglades Restoration project.
Since restoration is being performed in stages, there is an excellent opportunity to employ adaptive management as this project moves forward, by adjusting restoration plans to enhance wildlife usage. Additionally, all of the data collected during this study will be able to quantify wading bird use in Picayune Strand State Forest restoration area, and provide valuable insight into foraging preferences and artificial pond dimensions that can be incorporated as hydrologic restoration continues. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The Conservancy will provide annual and semi-annual reports to the RECOVER team. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$200,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$200,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$200,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
F & W Resource Monitoring Plan for Picayune Strand State Forest Restoration Proj �Prairie Canal Rest |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Collier County Legislative Delegation Meeting 11-28-07 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
