history of sanctuary began in 1999 2003 – director of florida park service revoked promise to...
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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
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
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