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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #350 |
| Sawfish Studies |
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| Requester: |
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan |
Organization: |
Mote Marine Laboratory |
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| Project Title: |
Sawfish Studies |
Date Submitted |
12/19/2007 3:32:28 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bennett |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Florida waters are the last remaining refuge for the smalltooth sawfish. Support of this research will help develop recovery plans for this unique, endangered species and will ensure that state enforcement and protection efforts are enhanced. |
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| Recipient: |
Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer |
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Contact: |
David A. Shepp |
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1600 Ken Thompson Parkway |
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Contact Phone: |
(863) 581-4250 |
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Sarasota 34236 |
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Contact email: |
dave@fsg-llc.net |
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| Counties: |
Manatee, Sarasota |
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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 is the most comprehensive field research on sawfish in US waters and has been instrumental in evaluating this species for listing on the Federal Endangered Species Act and in developing a recovery plan since its listing. The project requires field research to gather biological data on sawfish and sawfish habitat in Florida waters to address the inadequacies of the current state of knowledge and to assist in the development of effective conservation strategies. This information will enable Florida to adequately protect this unique species and ensure that recovery efforts are effectively targeted to minimize the impact on the State�s residents. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Increased fish abundance to help maintain Florida�s $5.4 billion saltwater recreational fishing industry. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$150,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$300,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$150,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2002-2003 |
Amount: |
$125,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$150,000 |
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: |
Addition of the smalltooth sawfish to the Federal Endangered Species List / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ser |
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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: |
Manatee Legislative Delegation on December 4, 2007 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
