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Environmental Remediation and Compliance 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."*Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open this document
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HOT TOPICSThis is where you can find frequently requested information, public notices, and other items of current interest. Please click on any of the links below for more information on a particular topic. Brevard County On-line Calendar - Public meetings, workshops, events, and more. Aquifer Protection - Proposed Ordinance Click here for documents related to the proposed changes (in pdf format) Mid Reach Beach Nourishment Meeting The US Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a public workshop on February 10 at the Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront 3101 North A1A Indialantic to discuss the Mid Reach project design before submission to Corps’ Headquarters for approval. The current Corps schedule indicates construction of the project may begin as early as spring 2012. Click here for more information. South Reach Renourishment Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company will begin renourishing the beaches in Indialantic and Melbourne Beach in February 2010. This 3.8 mile project provides storm damage protection and maintains recreational beaches to support the local tourism based economy. Work will begin near 6th Ave Indialantic, working northward for approximately two weeks before turning south to complete the southern end of the project. Click here for more information. Post Tropical Storm Fay Stormwater Report Tropical Storm Fay Post-Disaster Stormwater After-Action Report, June 5, 2009 West Cocoa Drainage Presentation Click here to see the 2/24/09 presentation that was made by Brevard County to residents of the area. For further information or questions, please contact Mike McBee at mike.mcbee@brevardcounty.us. Lamplighter / Crane Creek Click on the following links to see the 2/5/09 presentation that was made by Brevard County to residents of the area and the project fact sheet.
For further information or questions, please contact Bach McClure at bach.mcclure@brevardcounty.us. North Merritt Island Post-TS Fay Drainage Evaluation Presentation Click here to see the 1/5/09 presentation that was made by Brevard County to the North Merritt Island Homeowners Association. For further information or questions, please contact Virginia Barker at virginia.barker@brevardcounty.us. Tropical Storm Fay Click here to access the T.S. Fay after-action report. 2009 FEMA Sand and Sea Oat Project The FEMA Sand Project to restore 2008 erosion losses associated with Tropical Storm Fay began on January 19, 2009. All phases of the sand project were completed by St. Cloud contractor, CKA LLC, on March 23rd. For more information regarding sand placement, click here. Immediately after sand placement, Aquatic Plants of Florida, Inc. began the installation of sea oats. The planting of sea oats helps trap windblown sand which builds the dunes, reducing the risk of future erosion. The sea oat installation was completed on March 30th. For more information regarding the installation of sea oats, click here.
CM3P Working Group V will meet in January 2010. The fifth Brevard County Comprehensive Maritime Management Master Plan (CM3P) Working Group will focus on ways to manage land uses to safeguard waterway environments and to preserve and increase waterfront destination opportunities. Meetings are held on every other Wednesday. All meetings start at 5 PM in the Natural Resources Management Office Conference Room at the Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Building A, 2nd floor, Room 219. All CM3P Working Group meetings are open to the public. Click here or call Matt Culver at 321-633-2016 for more CM3P work group information. Surface Water Protection Ordinance Working Group The Surface Water Protection Ordinance Working Group's recommended code revisions are currently being reviewed by the County Attorney's Office. Watch this space for more information pertaining to the next scheduled meeting of the Surface Water Protection Ordinance Working Group. Meetings are held in the Natural Resources Management Office Conference Room, Building A, suite 219, at the Government Center in Viera. The Government Center is located at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940. All meetings are open to the public. Click here or call 321-633-2016 for more information. Landscaping, Land Clearing and Tree Protection (LLTP) Task Force The LLTP's recommended code revisions are currently being reviewed by the County Attorney's Office. Watch this space for more information pertaining to the next scheduled meeting of the Landscaping, Land Clearing and Tree Protection Task Force. All LLTP meetings are open to the public. Click here or call 321-633-2016 for more information.
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Save the Rain Save-the-Rain, learn how to construct your own Rain Barrel click here. Want to know where to get a drum? Click here for materials list with vendors of recycled drums. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Landscaping in Florida with Fire in Mind Click Here - University of Florida guidelines to reduce the potential threat of damage from wildfires. Memorandum to Marine Contractors Click here to see the January 10, 2008 memorandum clarifying the Brevard County Surface Water Protection Ordinance. Stormwater Rule Updates The Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office's Watershed Management Program seeks to revise and update the Stormwater Management Criteria to be consistent with current State standards and policies. Workshops will be held in the near future to gather comments and alternatives to these proposed regulation updates. All consultants, developers and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in these discussions. If you wish to be put on a mailing list for these workshops contact the Natural Resources Management Office, Robbyn Spratt, P.E. via email at robbyn.spratt@brevardcounty.us or by letter to:
Natural Resources Management Office Watershed Management Program Attn: Robbyn C. Spratt, P.E. 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. A-219 Viera, FL 32940 Draft Brevard County Criteria Revised Change Comparison Table (existing and proposed language) Artificial Surfing Reef Update In response to significant community interest, Brevard County commissioned a feasibility study for constructing multi-purpose surfing reefs to reduce beach erosion, improve surfing conditions and increase associated recreational opportunities. Study results were presented to the public on November 19, 2008 at the Viera Government Center. For more information, click here. 2007 Beach Erosion Status
New Environmental Review Fees Effective April 1, 2007 Interested in volunteering your time to improve our natural resources? Here are some ways you can help:
Your Sea Grapes may not be dead!Click here for more information.Environmental Publications for Homeowners
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