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 maintain a balance between the environmental, recreational, and commercial needs  of the region, now and into the future. 

Derelict Vessels

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Comprehensive Maritime Management Master Plan (CM3P) 

The Natural Resource Management Office and the University of Florida Brevard County Extension Service have initiated and are jointly sponsoring the development of the Brevard County Comprehensive Maritime Management Master Plan (CM3P).  In development of the plan, a series of public meetings are to be held to address and balance environmental, recreational, and economic issues affecting the future of Brevard County’s waterways.  Our kickoff meeting was a success with over 100 individuals present, representing a wide variety of interests such as eco-tourism, ecosystem management, recreational boaters, marinas, law enforcement, local municipalities, water-dependent facilities, marine industries, conservation districts and interested citizens.  Additional public meetings to continue the development  of the CM3P are currently being scheduled.  For information on upcoming CM3P public meetings contact Matt Culver at the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office, 321-633-2016 and click here to see the CM3P outline.  Click here for CM3P Working Group updates.  

The 3rd Annual Space Coast Waterfest was a huge success with 12 events held during May 2011 throughout Brevard County. Click here to view the 2011 Calendar of Events and 2012 schedule updates.  For information on the upcoming 4th Annual Space Coast Waterfest, please contact the Boating & Waterways Program.

Artificial Reef Program

• Brevard County Reef Sites

• Brevard Lois Dubois Artificial Reef Site

• Reef Coordinate Information

Additional Projects

Private Aids to Navigation Live-Aboards, Anchoring & Mooring

• Monofilament Recovery and Recycling

Useful Links:

• America's Waterway Watch
• Banana River Sail and Power Squadron
• Boat Launch Locations
• Brevard Boating Characterization Study
• Brevard County Parks and Recreation
• Brevard Marine Advisory Council
• Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Flotilla 42, Pineda Causeway and south
  • Flotilla 46, Pineda Causeway to 528
  • Flotilla 49, 528 and north
• FDEP Clean Marina Program
• FDEP Coastal Zone Management
• Florida Clean Boating Partnership
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Fishing Regulations
• Mooring Field Siting Analysis Report Final Version
• NOAA Coastal Zone Management
• Notices to Navigation
• University of Florida Brevard County Extension Office
• Upload Login
• Waterways and Waterfronts - A Community Guide
• Your Boat and Hurricanes

For additional Boating & Waterways information contact:

Matt C. Culver

Boating & Waterways Program Coordinator

Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way

Building A, Room 219

Viera, FL 32940

Phone: (321) 633-2016

Fax: (321) 633-2029

Email:  matt.culver@brevardcounty.us