Resolution 119-2009
RESOLUTION NO. -1lL~- 2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COlVHvlISSIONERS IN SlJPPORT OF
ECO-MARINER, AN EDUCATIONAL COURSE
DESIGNED TO HELP BOATERS AND ANGLERS
ENJOY AND PRESERVE FLORIDA BAY.
WHEREAS, the waters of Monroe County are protected for the protection of the spectacular
marine resources surrounding the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, the Gulf of Mexico, the southwest coast of Florida, and the Florida Bay is
connected through currents and has a significant impact on the fisheries and resources of the Florida
Keys; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Bay makes up 1/3 of Everglades National Park which is a nationally and
internationally recognized site and one of America's most unique and fragile natural treasures; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys and the Florida Bay support a substantial and economically
significant fishing industry that drives much of the approximately $9 billion total economic value of
fishing in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the economy, fisheries and quality of life in Monroe County is dependent upon the
health of Florida Bay; and
WHEREAS, the clear waters and renowned flats fishing of the Florida Bay are drawing an
increasing number of boaters and local communities and users of Florida Bay have expressed concerns
about the Bay's health; and
WHEREAS, Eco-Mariner will teach park users about the Bay's fragile ecosystem and how to
safely navigate the Bay's shallow waters and should help reduce the extent of seagrass habitat damage
and improve the fishery;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS RECOMMENDS THAT APRIL 22,2009 BE KNOWN AS ECO-MARINER
EARTH DAY IN MONROE COUNTY, AND THE COUNTY FULLY SUPPORTS ECO-
MARINER SO THAT:
. The County name could be used publicly as fully supporting the Eco-Mariner program content
and its mission to help boaters enjoy and preserve Florida Bay;
. The County name/logo could appear on website screen(s) in the on-line version of Eco-Mariner,
specifically on the webpage for all supporting organizations;
. The County name/logo could appear on Eco-Mariner branded printed materials (including
information packets, press releases, fliers, banners, advertisements, fact sheets, letterhead, etc.;
. A web link on the Eco-Mariner website will be provided to the County's website and the County
is encouraged to add a web link on their website to the Eco-Mariner website;
. The County may use Eco-Mariner content, components, messages, etc. to further support the
County's mission, outreach efforts, or public communications.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of County COJ1unissioners of l\1onroe County~
Florida at a regular nlceting on said Board on the --.l5.th day of _ April ~ A.D.~ 2009.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
,/~.-;;;p~Qrrnnissioner Mario Di Gennaro
,?:~~~>"'",S~~~issioner Kim Wigington
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF M~NROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Mayor George Neugent
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CHRISTINE M. LIMBERT-BARROWS
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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