Marine Zoning and Regulatory Review

Water Quality Protection Program Steering Committee Update

Sean MortonFlorida Keys National Marine SanctuaryJuly 10, 2013

Addressing Water Quality Concerns

1. Everglades Restoration and Florida Bay2. Sewage Treatment and Stormwater Runoff3. Canal Restoration4. Mooring Fields / Liveaboards / Pumpouts5. Oceanic / Marine Vessel Discharges6. Gulf of Mexico / Mississippi River7. Marine Debris8. Monitoring and Research

Addressing Water Quality Concerns

9. Water Quality Criteria10. Turbidity11. Mosquito Control12. Safe Beaches13. Law Enforcement14. Climate Change / Ocean Chemistry15. Endocrine Disruptors

Advisory Council Feedback & Recommendations For Agencies

Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration

Shallow Water Wildlife and Habitat Protection

Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves,

Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection

Proposed Actions and Alternatives in

Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Advisory Council Sets Principles, Goals & Objectives

Agency Review and Response to Public Comments

Revised Rules and Zones

Marine Zoning and Regulatory Review Timeline

Other Work Plan Items