FY 04-05 Coastal Partnership Initiative Projects
Submitted by Pearson_E on January 12, 2017 - 1:25pm
The primary role of Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves' (BBAP) role in managing bay resources has been to work as an informed source on ecological issues and cultural resources within and adjacent to the aquatic preserves, by coordinating with other resource management agencies. BBAP works to oversee activities that could potentially affect its natural resources, to ensure all laws are obeyed and enforced, and to ensure accurate information is available for management planning decisions.
The goal for public access management in Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves (BBAP) is to promote and manage public use of the aquatic preserve that supports the protection of the resources of the preserves.
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Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves' Education and Outreach Program consists of three target audiences - adults, youth, and educators.
Adults are taught about bay area habitats and species through public presentation forums throughout the year as well as team-taught coursework such as the 40-hour Florida Master Naturalist Courses.
An expansive geographic area and the challenges posed by protecting natural resources adjacent to the most populous county in the state means that fostering partnerships with other agencies is crucial. The information collected from these agencies forms the basis for the foundation for the ecosystem science program at Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves.
The main partnering agencies are:
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