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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT<br />

FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM<br />

Project Name<br />

Hillsborough River State Park Shoreline Restoration<br />

Project Number W311<br />

Cooperator<br />

<strong>Florida</strong> State Parks<br />

Department<br />

Hillsborough River State Park<br />

Contact Person Brett Gormon<br />

Address<br />

15402 Us 301 N<br />

City Sate Zip Thonotosassa, FL 33592<br />

Phone # 813-326-5106<br />

Email<br />

brett.gormon@dep.state.fl.us<br />

Project Type:<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Supply <strong>Water</strong> Quality Flood Protection X Natural Systems<br />

Strategic Initiatives:<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Quality Maintenance and Improvement <strong>Water</strong> Quality Monitoring<br />

Alternative <strong>Water</strong> Supply Conservation<br />

Reclaimed <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Region</strong>al <strong>Water</strong> Supply Planning<br />

Emergency Flood Response Floodplain <strong>Management</strong><br />

Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery<br />

X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring<br />

Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:<br />

Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands X Hillsborough Lake<br />

Levy Manatee Marion Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk<br />

Project Description:<br />

This is a multi year project to restore a section of natural shoreline along the upper Hillsborough River. The shoreline is located<br />

within the Hillsborough River State Park and is owned outright by the state. For the upcoming fiscal year the project will include<br />

analysis of 600 feet of shoreline that currently includes two 100 foot long sections of seawall, a historic amphitheater, a gazebo,<br />

and a footbridge across the river. Once the anlysis is complete we will then proceed with design and permitting to restore of as<br />

much natural shoreline as possible, while preserving the amphitheater and footbridge. Demolition and construction will be carried<br />

out during the following fiscal year. It will include grading and stabilization of the river bank, and replanting of native vegetation.<br />

Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection<br />

ordinances.<br />

This project will serve to improve Natural Systems along the upper Hillsborough River which feeds into <strong>Tampa</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>, the top priority<br />

of the SWIM program. We will be studying the feasibilty of removing existing seawalls, and then replacing all or a portion of them<br />

the following year with natural habitat. This will restore native terrestrial and wetland species, increase wildlife use, and enhance<br />

the existing habitat in the area. In addition Hillsborough River State Park has recently completed an upgrade to the stormwater<br />

systems in the park benefiting water quality, flood protection, and water supply in the Hillsborough River and <strong>Tampa</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>. The<br />

potable water system in the park has also been upgraded, and restrooms have been retrofitted with waterless urinals, reducing the<br />

amount of water used daily.<br />

Funding Source<br />

Prior Funding<br />

FY2013<br />

Budget<br />

FY2014<br />

Budget<br />

Future<br />

Funding<br />

Total Funding<br />

Applicant Share 25,000 75,000 100,000<br />

Hillsborough River 25,000 75,000 100,000<br />

Total 50,000 150,000 200,000<br />

Matching Fund Reduction<br />

Check here if requesting a reduction in matching funds requirement pursuant to s.288.06561, F.S.<br />

Timelines<br />

Contracting 11/01/2013<br />

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