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General information about the effort to establish beach accessible diving and snorkeling reefs at Navarre Beach, Florida
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WHO?WHO?
Marine Sanctuary Committee
• Part of Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce
• 501 c 3 - Chamber Foundation
• All Volunteer Organization
• Monthly Meetings (Last Tuesday of Each Month)
WHAT?
Marine Sanctuary – 3 Phases
• Gulf Side Snorkeling & Diving Reefs
• Sound Side Snorkeling & Diving Reefs
• Gulf Side Observation Pier
WHAT?Piling Mounted Eco System Reefs
WHAT?Piling Mounted Eco System Reefs
WHAT?Piling Mounted Eco System Reef Discs
WHERE?
Navarre Beach County Park
WHERE?East Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?East Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?East Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?East Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?West Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?West Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?West Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?West Sound Side Reef Site
WHERE?Gulf Side Reef Site
WHERE?Gulf Side Reef Site
WHERE?Gulf Side Reef Site
WHERE?Gulf Side Reef Site
WHY?
• Economy$1.17 Million/Yr Economic Output Increase
• EnvironmentCleaner Water (Filters 1.89M Gals/Day)Essential Marine HabitatIncreased Biodiversity
• EducationPlatform for More GrantsAmenity for Marine Science Station
WHEN?• Permits
Sept. 2009 – Nov 2010
• Gulf Side ReefsDec 2010 – Mar 2011
• Sound Side ReefsApr/May 2011
• Observation PierDec 2012?Permits/Funding Dependent
HOW?HOW?• Permit - $6K - TDC Grant -$6K (Done)
• Sound Side Reefs - $127KImpact 100 Grant $103KEvents (e.g. Run for the Reef) $6KDonations -$18K
• Gulf Side Reefs - $70KMemorial Naming Program - $70K
• Observation Pier- $2MMemorial Naming Program, Grants, & ?
Help Us….MAKE NAVARRE SNORKELICIOUSHelp Us….MAKE NAVARRE SNORKELICIOUS
• Event ParticipationRun for the Reef October 10th
• Tax Deductible Donationswww.navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com
• Advertising/Marketing (TALK IT UP)Bumper StickersTV/Radio/Print MediaBillboards
How YOU Can Help
