Brevard Marine Advisory Council

Mission: "To protect the quality of life and promote a sustainable future by managing and conserving the natural resources of Brevard County."

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3rd Annual Space Coast Boating and Waterfest Event Calendar

Third Annual Space Coast Boating and Waterfest

The Brevard Marine Advisory Council is proud to support the Third Annual Space Coast Boating and Waterfest to be held during May 2011. The Space Coast Boating and Waterfest promotes and highlights the economic and recreational benefits associated with our unique waterways. Several events have been planned during May 2011. The Turkey Creek Waterfest will be held on Saturday, May 7 at Goode Park located in Palm Bay. There will be live entertainment, food vendors, free kayak tours, and educational displays. Additionally, the Hook Kids on Fishing program will be held on Saturday, May 21 at Kiwanis Island Park on Merritt Island. The Hook Kids on Fishing is a free program open to youth aged 6-16 sponsored by the Anglers for Conservation. There will also be oyster mat making, kayak and boat tours, FIT Mobile Seas Lab and educational displays. During National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27, the USCG Auxiliary will be conductiong a boating safety program on Saturday, May 21. If you would like to help plan this year's event or need additional information, please contact Matt Culver, NRMO Boating and Waterways Program Coordinator, at matt.culver@brevardcounty.us or call 321-633-2016.

Brevard County’s waterways are environmental, recreational, and economic resources that are critical to our community. Access to these waters provides citizens opportunities including, but not limited to, power-boating, sailing, fishing, paddling, and nature viewing.

Florida is the #1 destination for marine recreation in the United States, with Brevard County currently supporting over 35,000 registered vessels and recreational expenditures on the Indian River Lagoon generating approximately $14 million annually in tax revenues.

The Brevard Marine Advisory Council and the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office work together to highlight the events associated with the Space Coast Boating and Waterfest. However, neither the Brevard Marine Advisory Council nor the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and associated County Offices and Departments, are responsible for the activities, materials and/or content encountered at these events.

Brevard County Natural Resources Mgt. Office Boating & Waterways Program

Brevard County's Boating and Waterways Program works to align the needs and resources of the County's extensive waterways. The program ensures the safety and enjoyment of the general public and is working to find a balance between the environmental, recreational, and commercial needs of the region, now and into the future.

Brevard County Marine Advisory Council

The Brevard County Marine Advisory Council provides advice and guidance to the Board of County Commissioners. The scope of work includes all marine related issues to ensure a well maintained, safe, healthy and friendly marine environment for the residents and visiting users of our marine resources.

U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 17-6

Coast Guard Auxiliary District Seven, Eastern Region, Flotilla 17-6 is located in Central Brevard County and has an area of responsibility (AOR) from the 528 Bridge to the Pineda Causeway. Flotilla 17-6 routinely presents public safety classes, performs courtesy vessel safety checks, visits marine dealers, performs safety patrols afloat and ashore, augments active duty personnel where needed, and supports other missions as directed by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Banana River Sail and Power Squadron

Organized in 1956, Banana River Sail and Power Squadron is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom. Banana River Sail and Power Squadron has some 150 members serving the South Brevard Area.

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