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Project Name	Project Type	Agency	Technique	Status
2004 Florida Bay Aerial Photography Acquisition and Benthic Habitat Mapping	Mapping	Everglades National Park, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), South Florida Water Management District	Aerial photography and field verification	Active
The overall goals of this project are to 1) assess current seagrass distribution, abundance, and spatial patterns in Florida Bay and 2) provide current benchmarks against which the effects of hydrologic restoration activities can be measured.
A summary of limited vessel entry zones for managed Seagrass Protection in Florida	Education	FWC Bureau of Protected Species	Education-publication	Completed
Provides a summary of the twelve boating restriction seagrass protection zones in Florida established prior to January 1998. These zones were established by different resource managers who did not coordinate their efforts, so a summary of the regulatory authority, extent, and enforcement are given.
Aerial Photography from Pensacola to Florida Bay (1980)	Mapping	National Wetlands Research Center, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	Aerial photos	Completed
In 1980, aerial photos (1:24,000, natural color) were taken of seagrass on Florida's Gulf Coast. The intended comprehensive photointerpretation and mapping by EPA and NWRC were not conducted due to lack of funding.
Assessment of Propeller Scarring in Florida Bay 2004	Assessment	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), National Park Service	Aerial photography and field verification	In Planning Stages
Interpretation of aerial photographs will be used to delineate seagrass areas that have been scarred by boat propellers. Acreage estimates and maps of propeller scarring will be provided at the completion of the project.
Bi-monthly Monitoring of Northeast Bay Seagrasses	Monitoring	Miami-Dade Deptartment of Environmental Resource Management, South Florida Water Management District	96 random stations	Active
Determine condition of entire basin.
Biscayne Bay Cross-bay Sewer Force Main	Other	Miami-Dade Deptartment of Environmental Resource Management		Active
No Project Description
Biscayne Bay Seagrass Mapping I	Mapping	FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)	Aerial photos	Completed
No Project Description
Biscayne Bay Seagrass Monitoring I	Monitoring	South Florida Water Management District	12 fixed stations	Active
Monitoring of Biscayne Bay's seagrass based on monthly sampling along twelve fixed stations to determine shoot and blade density, standing biomass by species, and seagrass composition.
Biscayne Bay Seagrass Monitoring II	Monitoring	South Florida Water Management District	102 random stations	Active
To supplement Biscayne Bay Seagrass Monitoring I, which used twelve fixed stations, added scattered random stations in 100 regions of the bay. Water quality was taken at each station and visual density was estimated, using the Braun-Blanquet technique.
Biscayne Bay Signage Project	Signage	South Florida Water Management District	Install markers	Active
At the request of the Biscayne Bay Partnership Initiative and other parties, the 2001 Legislature appropriated $50,000 to the SFWMD for the purpose of markers and signage to protect seagrasses and manatees and to educate the public.
Biscayne National Park Seagrass Mapping	Mapping	Biscayne National Park	Aerial photos	Completed
No Project Description
Boating and Angling Guide Series	Education	FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)	Brochure	Active
Since 1992, FMRI has been producing a statewide series of educational boating and angling guides that also provide information about Florida's ecosystems. Features and information include marina locations, boat ramps, artificial reefs, and natural resources such as seagrasses.
Boating and Angling Guide to Biscayne Bay	Education	FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Miami-Dade Deptartment of Environmental Resource Management	Brochure	Active
Provides maps showing waters of the Biscayne Bay system. Features and information include marina locations, boat ramps, artificial reefs, and natural resources such as seagrasses. Copies are also available in Spanish.
Boating and Angling Guide to Lake Worth Lagoon	Education	Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Palm Beach County	Brochure	Completed
Provides maps showing waters of Lake Worth Lagoon. Features and information include marina locations, boat ramps, artificial reefs, and natural resources such as seagrasses.
Boating and Angling Guide to the Upper FL Keys	Education	FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Monroe County, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	Brochure	Active
Provides maps showing waters of the Upper Florida Keys. Features and information include marina locations, boat ramps, artificial reefs, and natural resources such as seagrasses.
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