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History of SanctuaryBegan in 1999 2003 – Director of Florida Park Service

revoked promise to build marine sanctuary

2004 – Navarre Beach Park completed State budget shortfall results in revocation of state

funding for Marine Sanctuary

Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis2008 – Navarre Park re-opens

and sanctuary revitalized

Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Committee

• Part of Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce

• 501 (c) 3 - Chamber Foundation

• All Volunteer Organization

• Monthly Meetings

Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Plan

Marine Sanctuary – 3 Phases

• Gulf Side Snorkeling & Diving Reefs

• Sound Side Snorkeling & Diving Reefs

• Gulf Side Observation Pier

TIMELINECOPMPLETE●DEP

Permits

IN PROGR

ESS●ACOE Permits●FundingFALL

2010 – SPRING

2011●Gulf Side

Reefs●Sound

Side Reefs

DECEMBER

2012?●Observati

on Pier

Benefits - Economic

Annual Positive Economic Impact =

$1.17M

Improved Water Quality

Increased Marine Biodiversity

Provide essential habitat for Juvenile fishes Increase Survival Rates

Benefits - Environmental

Oysters

Barnacles

Manta Ray

Snowy Egret with

shrimp

Yellow Tang

Juvenile Menhaden

Promote Grant Funded Studies

Partnerships with Universities and other educational institutions.

Amenity to Area Schools

Benefits - Educational

Artificial Reef Design Piling Mounted Eco System

Reefs

Artificial Reef Design

Artificial Reef Design

West Sound Side Reef SiteEXAMPLE OF LAYOUT

EXAMPLE OF LAYOUTWest Sound Side Reef Site

WHERE

Navarre Beach County Park

FUNDING

$160,00Estimate for all

reefs

Help Us….MAKE NAVARRE SNORKELICIOUS

• Become a sponsor

• Event Participation• Run for the Reef October 16th

•Assist committee with tasks and/or attend meetings

•Tax Deductible Donationswww.navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com

• Advertising/Marketing (TALK IT UP)

• Bumper Stickers• TV/Radio/Print Media• Billboards

How YOU Can Help