oct 16, 2014 little lagoon preservation society quarterly meeting dan bond, city of gulf shores
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Oct 16, 2014
LITTLE LAGOON PRESERVATION SOCIETY QUARTERLY MEETINGDAN BOND, CITY OF GULF SHORES
Introduction
BS 2001, MS 2006 University of Louisiana-LafayetteWetland Ecology
Nutrient (N,P) Flux in Marshes and Estuaries Impacted by Freshwater Diversions
- UNO Coastal Geomorphology Laboratory- LSU Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute- St. Tammany Parish Coastal Zone Management Program
City of Gulf Shores• Environmental Grants Coordinator• Restore Act • Environmental Projects and Programs• Education and Outreach Programs• Represent City to Local, State, and Federal Entities on
Environmental Issues
Current Projects/Grant Proposals• Oyster Bay Wetland Restoration/Preservation• Bon Secour Wetland Restoration Project• Little Lagoon Scenic Overlook• NEA Our Town Grant• Boating Infrastructure Grant USFWS/ADEM• HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition• Recycling Program • HMGP Projects
Little Lagoon Issues• Goal of Achieving Outstanding Alabama Water Designation• Septic to Sewer Conversion Plan • New Marinas/Development• Current Zoning Uses• Fisheries Concerns
Little Lagoon Vision/Goals• “Preserve, Protect, Enhance”• Healthy Ecosystem• Encourage Low-impact Recreation•Watershed Planning• Education Programs/Promote Stewardship• Acquisition/Conservation
Conclusion• Open Lines of Communication•Work to set/achieve common goals• Educate Public• Find $$$
(251)968-9825
Questions?