Alafia River Basin - Southwest Florida Water Management District

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importance of environmental systems, and of the natural history of Florida through education, training, research, and information. IFS conducts environmental field expeditions at four Environmental Studies Centers (ESC), which are educational entities designed for the study of the ecology, biology and understanding of the natural areas of Florida. These educational field expeditions are available to schools, community and private groups, and serve over 5,000 students each year. Facilities are located at Cockroach Bay, English Creek, Upper Tampa Bay Park, and Hillsborough Rivers State Park. The IFS staff plan and conduct field expeditions which meet the specific needs of each group. IFS is committed to providing quality programs that promote water conservation and habitat preservation by emphasizing the role of water in these fragile ecosystems and a sense of place within that system. The creation of a personal connection to these environments can create environmental stewards to see that these natural areas are preserved. We seek to highlight the importance of maintaining productive ecosystems vs. the consequences of destroying these systems. Cockroach Bay is the site of the original ESC, and is one of the few remaining healthy mangrove estuaries in Tampa Bay. Students are directly involved in the collection and identification of native estuarine specimens that inhabit the bay. We utilize a 24-foot mullet boat with an otter trawl to collect marine organisms. Students also use seine nets, benthic sieves, shovels and buckets to collect organisms at Snake Key in Cockroach Bay. We stress the importance of mangrove islands as habitat and function in erosion prevention. The Upper Tampa Bay ESC is located on the northern shore of Tampa Bay. This 600 acre Hillsborough County Park is a natural area containing six distinct plant communities: flatwoods, wet prairies, salt barrens, seagrass beds, mangrove forest, and salt marshes. The presence of extensive marine wetlands lends itself to seining, sieving and a host of other marine activities. Students are directly involved in the collection and identification of native estuarine specimens that inhabit the Bay, and learn about the role of mangroves in the ecosystem. The English Creek ESC is located on 400 acres located just east of Plant City, FL. The site contains four distinct plant communities: open grasslands, mesic flatwoods, upland mixed forests, and bottomland forest. The creek for which this ESC is named meanders through the property, offering opportunities for water sampling and aquatic organism collecting. A small spring and pond are also available for activities. A one-mile elevated boardwalk offer students a panoramic view of the communities found here. Foot paths are an option for those wanting a closer, more detailed, look at the property. These field expeditions emphasize watersheds and water quality impacts of stormwater runoff. At Hillsborough River State Park ESC, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Florida, students can immerse themselves in the natural and cultural history of Hillsborough County. Students can view native plants and animals and explore the lime stone out cropping in the river which create some of the only rapids in Florida. This natural setting makes for an outstanding natural history expedition, and reminds students of their role in water conservation and habitat preservation. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding Alafia River 14,050 11,481 11,481 12,000 49,012 Applicant Share 149,095 149,095 149,095 149,095 596,380 General Fund-District Wide 46,832 10,000 56,832 Hillsborough River 35,124 29,454 29,454 32,000 126,032 Manasota 4,683 4,683 Peace River 4,683 4,683 Pinellas Anclote 4,683 4,683 Total 259,150 190,030 190,030 203,095 842,305 Matching Fund Reduction Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S. Timelines Field Trips Begin 10/01/2011 Teacher Training Sessions Begin 10/01/2011 Bimonthly Report Submission 12/15/2011 Bimonthly Report Submission 02/15/2012 Bimonthly Report Submission 04/15/2012 Printing of Educational Materials 05/31/2012 Bimonthly Report Submission 06/15/2012 Purchase of Equipment Completed 06/30/2012 Bimonthly Report Submission 08/15/2012 Maintenance of Trails Completed 08/31/2012 Distribution of Educational Materials Completed 08/31/2012 Schedule 2012-2013 Field Trips 09/01/2012 Final Report to SWFWMD 09/30/2012 End of Field Trips 09/30/2012 Teacher Training Workshops Complete 09/30/2012 Education Measurement Assessment (Final Analysis of Pre/Post Tests) 09/30/2012 40
Ranking Meeting Result:___1A___H___M___L___NR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FY2012 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM Project Name Tampa Bay Watershed Education and Stewardship Project Project Number W310 Cooperator Tampa Bay Beautification (fka Mayor's Beautification Program) Department Contact Person Raina O'Neil Address Po Box 2104 City Sate Zip Tampa, FL 33601 Phone # 813-221-8733 Email raina.oneil@tampabaybeautification.org Project Type: X Water Supply X Water Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems Strategic Initiatives: X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring Alternative Water Supply X Conservation Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration X Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project: Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake Levy Manatee Marion Pasco X Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk Project Description: Tampa Bay Beautification (TBB) will implement a comprehensive watershed education program addressing the issues of residential stormwater runoff, water conservation, water quality issues, and habitat protection. The scope of this project includes TBB's successful hands-on service projects throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, utilizing volunteers to remove litter and debris that would otherwise end up in our rivers and Bay and removing invasive plants and shoreline restoration projects. New this year is an extensive educational outreach programs in schools, promoting conservation on campus and at home. Students will be educated about stormwater runoff and empowered to take a proactive approach within their watershed through the establishment of CLEAN & GREEN ZONES. The overall goal of the outreach component is to not only create CLEAN & GREEN ZONES at the schools, but to extend them into the surrounding neighborhoods. This is a great extension to TBB¿s successful Adoptions program, in which civic groups, companies and/or individuals adopt a median, park, shoreline or right-of-way, committing to quarterly cleanups of their adoption site. The CLEAN & GREEN ZONES will extend the Adoptions program into neighborhoods, strengthening community-wide support of our water resources. Through the creation of the ¿Zones¿ residents are committing to keeping their neighborhoods clean, debris free and they are committing to healthy household habits. This project will raise environmental awareness and offer concrete action that makes a difference. Research shows that hands-on learning experiences are more likely to result in sustainable knowledge gain and behavior change. Studies have shown that those who have participated in a beach cleanup are much more likely to confront litterers than people who just happen to dislike litter. Pre/Posttests will be utilized to measure knowledge gain and surveys will be conducted to measure attitudinal and behavior change. Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection ordinances. Tampa Bay Beautification does not enforce any ordinances. Funding Source Prior Funding FY2011 Budget FY2012 Budget Future Funding Total Funding Alafia River 17,300 25,000 42,300 Applicant Share 140,846 150,000 290,846 Hillsborough River 92,800 45,000 51,900 50,000 239,700 Pinellas Anclote 17,300 30,000 47,300 41
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