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 North Fork St. Lucie River Aquatic Preserve Management Plan Review Process

Advisory Committee

Upcoming Meetings

None are currently scheduled.

Past Meetings

All Advisory Committee meetings will be held at St. Lucie County Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL and are open to the public. A public comment period will be held at the end of each meeting with a limited time for each speaker.

Member List

Name Affiliation Strength
Jeff Beal Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Habitat Ecology / Biology
Michelle Berger Port St. Lucie, City Council District 2 Public Representative
Anne Birch The Nature Conservancy Regional Perspective
Sandy Bogan St. Lucie County, North Fork Oxbow Center Environmental Education
Doug Coward St. Lucie County, County Commission District 2 Public Representative
Bobbie Deemer Local Resident Recreational Boating Representative
Walter England City of Port St. Lucie, Director of Engineering Urban Project Knowledge - Current and Historical
Gordon Evans Riparian Land Owner Historical Perspective of North Fork
Patrick Gostel South Florida Water Management District Best Management Practices
Boyd Gunsalus South Florida Water Management District St. Lucie River Water Quality
Greg Kaufmann DEP, Savannas Preserve State Park North Fork Floodplain Biologist
Amy Mott St. Lucie County, Environmental Regulator Knowledge of St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and Regulations
Doug Smith Martin County, County Commission District 1 Public Representative
Dana Wade River Lilly Cruises Eco-tourism Operator

Butterfly orchidsSwamp lily

Butterfly orchids and swamp lilies add to the beauty of the St. Lucie River.

For more information, please contact Aquatic Preserve Manager, Laura Herren, at (772)429-2995 or Laura.Herren@dep.state.fl.us. Written comments are welcome and can be submitted via fax: (850)245-2110, Attn: North Fork; or e-mail North.Fork@dep.state.fl.us.

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Last updated: June 20, 2008

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