Item M1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 16, 2011 Division: __County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Connie Cyr /292-4441_
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Request to speak to the Board of County Commissioners in regards to Draft Predator Management
Plan Anne Morkill, Wildlife Refuge Manager.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
__________________________________________________________________________________
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST: ______________BUDGETED:
N/A Yes No ___
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: _______________________________________
COST TO COUNTY:SOURCE OF FUNDS:
____________________
REVENUE PRODUCING:AMOUNT PER MONTHYear ____
Yes No
APPROVED BY:
County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management ____
DOCUMENTATION:
Included Not Required___
DISPOSITION:AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 7/09
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wildlife and the habitats they depend � F �/� � �'�, ,�%� even the extinction of many species of
upon,the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service %t t " r �, birds and many small mammals around
will actively control and remove certain j `"' the world,mostly on islands.
invasive and exotic animals from public � � 1
/�G0/lands in the Florida Keys National Scientist estimate that every year in
%'� +'",� �°�
Wildlife Refuges Complex.The Service o the United States free-roaming cats kill
is responsible for preventing the ; �� y,�r hundreds of millions of native birds and
introduction of these species, detecting �� small mammals,amphibians,and reptiles,
and eradicatingor controlling their
,r ,� including species of conservation concern
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populations,and restoring populations i,�/� , „° and more common species.
of native wildlife and their habitats on
National Wildlife Refuges. The strategies Key Largo woodrat/USFWS
and justification for taking these actions l I
are detailed in an Integrated Pest approach that is a cure-all for addressing
Management Plan. the problem. The Plan is therefore �
both proactive in addressing the cause
of the problem(i.e.people abandoning
� - cats and other exotic species in natural
areas)through public education and
., .
enforcement,as well as deliberate in
i addressing the consequences of the
problem(i.e.non-native animals killing
i� l
and competing with native wildlife)
through trapping and removing certain
animals from Refuge lands.
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The critically endangered status of the
Lower Keys marsh rabbit and the Key
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Largo woodrat and other imperiled
species demands urgent and immediate
action. The removal of animals of common
or exotic species to protect an endangered
d�� ii :liiIlni Ill llnr:udllrtu�d species or its habitat is often essential
�IPest I' ainiageinlneinit IlCPlll&ni? for wildlife conservation,especially in
The Integrated Pest Management human-altered environments. Marsh rabbit/USFWS
Plan includes a variety of methods for The need for reducing mortality of Cats are recognized as a widespread
managing several invasive and exotic federally listed species from predation and serious threat to the integrity of
animal species. The primary invasive by cats has been well documented and native wildlife populations and natural
and exotic animal species of concern included in several species recovery ecosystems.Although many free-roaming
are feral and free-roaming cats, to well plans as actions to help increases species' cats appear health or ha at a given
as non-native opossums,armadillos, p p p pp Y happy
rats, snakes and lizards that prey on or survival. The Plan for controlling cats point in time,they typically have hard
threatened and was developed based on extensive lives and high death rates that result in
compete with several
endangered species four National discussion and public input during several reduced longevity.Their run-ins with
Wildlife Refuges in the Florida Keys.The facilitated public meetings with a variety wildlife include competition,predation,
Plan also includes strategies to control of stakeholders since 2008(see http:// and disease transmission.
local populations of native raccoons that d,,;; �, „Ilaiinild� flhieir e c� ie
may be artificial) subsidized b human animals are onategies for s stenit with standarling other d Why :in d� Illllilllke o lllli III �"
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food and garbage. protocols adopted by local,state and ainiliillilnua 1s?
The Plan includes an extensive review federal agencies involved in exotic species The fundamental mission of the National
of legal authorities,scientific literature, management throughout Florida and the Wildlife Refuge System is wildlife
and other sources. There is no single United States. conservation.
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Refuges provide important habitats �i� '���%�%
for native plants
of mammals,birds,
reptiles,insects,and other invertebrates.
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Various federal laws and policies state
that each Refuge will be managed to
fulfill its original purpose(s)as well as
the Service's mission,and we strive
to accomplish this by ensuring that
the biological integrity, diversity,andl//
environmental health of each Refuge
are maintained,and where appropriate, :,
restored.Cats and other exotic species do
not belong on a National Wildlife Refuge
or other natural areas that support native
populations of wildlife.
Responsible pet owners should keep their
cats indoors or in the yard.Pets should
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never be allowed to roam freely.
,III What is a feirai c;at?
Feral cats are free-roaming cats that are
born to stray cats or other feral cats,and
they feed on wildlife or on food left out Boa constrictor found on No Name Key/USFWS
by strangers. Since feral cats never lived
with or interacted with people,it may be owner,seeking a new adoptive family, the food and water attracts more cats and
very difficult for them to be adopted into fostering,relocating to a long-term cat wildlife such as raccoons and Key deer.
a home. care facility,or euthanizing. TNR is not an option because it is illegal
Other non-native animals such as to feed wildlife or allow domestic animals
Free-roaming cats also maybe stray cats to roam freely on National Wildlife
that were either indoor or outdoor cats opossums,armadillos,snakes and lizards Refuges.Additionally,even if a TNR
at one point but have been abandoned by caught by the Service will be humanely program successfully maintained a stable
their owners.They feed on either wildlife dispatched. Native raccoons and all other number of cats,they are still likely to kill
or food left out by strangers.Depending native wildlife that are accidentally caught or injure native wildlife.
on how long they have been homeless,they in traps will be released alive from traps. II
may or may not feel comfortable around d iittt Iliittll�ll���finis liil u�lny c;��tt �asularauni c;a �t e����it lii�������� liil III u�i���u���d to Iliittr���u�
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people�enr�tlll ����li 1n����������... � iuni ������: best way to avoid having your cat No. The Monroe County animal control
a nisinniit diseases? caught in the Services trapping program provider is responsible for assisting
A:Yes. They can serve as carriers of on Refuge lands is to keep your cat residents with nuisance or stray animals
infectious diseases and are able to indoors.For more information about on private property.
transmit those diseases to other animals how to keep your cat happy and healthy
and humans. The following diseases indooat httrs,visit the Cats Indoors webssite a,�� iio do 111I c;aIIIIII i1 III see Illstur ���u�exotic
have been documented in cats in Florida: p://wwwabebirds.or /abcl rog ams/ sllnittlllk.e iiillni Iinn Ili�uiii„ Iliilll �llrllii � �6.
Rabies*,Feline Leukemia Virus,Feline policy/cats/index.html. If you live near Everyone is encouraged to call
Distemper,Feline Infectious Peritonitis, the Refuge and choose to allow your 1-888—I've Got 1 (1-888-483-4681),a
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus,Feline cat to roam freely beyond your private 24/7 hotline that triggers immediate
Viral Upper Respiratory Disease, Cat- property,make sure the cat has a collar, action by trained responders.The only
scratch Disease*, Toxoplasmosis*, Lyme tattoo,and/or microchip that identify you way for us to prevent the spread of
Disease*, Roundworms*,Hookworms*, as the cat's owner so it can be returned. these exotic reptiles is through early
Plague* (*transmissible to humans). If your cat goes missing,check with the detection and rapid response,and your
Visit the Center for Disease Control county animal control shelter to locate assistance in reporting these sightings
and Prevention's website for more and reclaim your cat. immediately is greatly appreciated.
information at wwwcde. ov/health ets/ Download a free identification
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animals/cats.htm.
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Cats caught m the Service's trapping
program on Refuge lands will be back into the environment.Volunteer Send an e-mail to keydeer@fws.gov or
transferred to a Monroe County animal caretakers may or may not provide call 305/872 0774 asking to be added to
control shelter.The county animal control regular food and water to these homeless our e-mail distribution list so you can
shelter has the authority and professional animals.Often,such cat colonies continue automatically receive an electronic copy
expertise to decide the best options for to grow because they may serve as of the Final Integrated Pest Management
the cats,which include returning to its dumping grounds for unwanted cats,and Plan.We can mail a hard copy upon request.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan
Florida Keys Species Recovery Actions that include predator control...
Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit
S2.5.1.Control or eliminate free-roaming cat populations near rabbit habitat. Free-roaming cats are
abundant in the Lower Keys and are a major threat to juvenile and adult marsh rabbit survival. Establish a
program throughout the Lower Keys to control free roaming cats. Establish a program to license domestic
cats, implement leash laws,eliminate cat-feeding stations, implement spay and neuter program, increase
awareness through educational material,test diseases,and remove nuisance feral cats.
S2.5.1.2.Reduce impacts by free roaming cats.Develop deed restrictions to prohibit free roaming cats in
rabbit sensitive areas. Develop and enforce deed restrictions that minimize the effects of free-roaming
cats on Lower Keys marsh rabbits.
S2.5.2.Control raccoon predation. Raccoon populations are unnaturally high in some areas of the Lower
Keys. Raccoons are capable of killing both adult and juvenile rabbits. Eliminate supplemental food
sources--outdoor cat feeding stations and open dumpsters--to reduce raccoon populations.
S5.2. Develop and implement a free-roaming cat control program.Conduct workshops to inform
residents about the necessity of controlling cat predation on marsh rabbits through licensing programs,
leash laws,and spay and neuter programs.
H1.2.1.Protect marsh rabbits on private lands. Protect marsh rabbit populations on private land through
acquisition,conservation easements or agreements, and education of land owners. Develop agreements
or coordinate section 10 permits between the FWS and private land owners to minimize impacts such as
feral cats, mowing,and exotics.
H1.2.2. Protect marsh rabbits on public lands. Manage public lands for exotics,off-road vehicles,
dumping,feral cats and other predators,and vehicular traffic. Identify and minimize other causes of
rabbit injury or mortality on public lands.
Silver Rice Rat
S2.5. Minimize and eliminate disturbance or mortality to the silver rice rat. Silver rice rats are preyed
upon by cats, black rats, raccoons,and fire ants. Predation by these species is increased near areas of
urbanization. Eliminate or reduce mortality from these sources.
S2.5.1. Minimize cat predation on silver rice rats.Cats are known predators of silver rice rats. Establish a
program to license domestic cats, implement leash laws,eliminate cat-feeding stations, implement spay
and neuter programs, increase awareness through educational material,test diseases,and remove
nuisance free-roaming cats.
S2.5.2. Minimize competition and predation by black rats. Black rats may be able to outcompete silver
rice rats for food and habitat resources and prey on young rice rats. Eliminate black rat food shelters and
sources. Enforce proper disposal of refuse around residences and in silver rice rat habitat.
S2.5.3. Minimize raccoon impacts on silver rice rats. Raccoon populations are unnaturally high in some
areas of the Lower Keys. Raccoons are capable of killing both adult and juvenile rats. Eliminate
supplemental food sources,feeding by humans,outdoor cat-feeding stations,and open dumpsters to
reduce raccoon populations.
S5.2. Develop and implement a cat,black rat,and raccoon control program.Conduct workshops to
educate residents about the necessity of controlling cat and raccoon predation on silver rice rats as well
as minimizing the effects of black rats and fire ants.
H1.3.1.Protect rice rats on public lands. Develop a habitat management plan that outlines priority
habitat for acquisition and methods to protect, restore,and minimize impacts on rice rats and their
habitat. Manage habitat for exotics,off-road vehicles,dumping,feral cats and other predators,and
vehicular traffic.
H1.3.2.Protect rice rats on private lands. Protect rice rat populations on private land through acquisition,
conservation easements or agreements,and education of land owners. Develop agreements(e.g.,
Memorandum of Agreement) between the FWS and private land owners to minimize impacts such as
feral cats and exotics.
Key Largo Woodrat
S2.3.1. Remove nuisance predators. Feral dogs and cats, black rats, raccoons,and fire ants can increase
woodrats mortality. Eliminate food sources and home sites for raccoons and black rats,control free-
roaming feral cats and dogs,and destroy fire ant colonies near and in woodrat habitat. Enforce deed
restrictions of cat control in Ocean Reef Club and other areas to reduce impacts of road mortality.
S5.Increase public awareness and stewardship. Develop educational materials and host public
workshops to increase awareness about woodrats and instill a sense of stewardship for the protection of
this endangered species.
S5.2. Develop and implement a cat,black rat,fire ant,and raccoon control program. Conduct workshops
to educate residents about the necessity to control cat and raccoon predation on woodrats and to reduce
the effects of black rats and fire ants.
H1.2.2.Protect woodrats on private lands. Protect woodrat populations on private land through
acquisition,conservation easements or agreements, and education of landowners. Develop agreements
(e.g., Memorandum of Agreement) between the FWS and private landowners to minimize impacts such as
feral cats and exotics.
H1.2.3.Coordinate with Federal,State and Monroe County agencies and private entities to develop
management actions to protect woodrat habitat.Coordinate with all Federal agencies to ensure Federal
actions do not impact woodrat habitat.Coordinate with these entities to ensure proposed construction
activities that result in land clearing or alteration do not impact the woodrat and its habitat.Coordinate
with the landowner to protect and manage habitat and minimize impacts to the woodrat(e.g.,trash,feral
cats,etc.).
Key Largo Cotton Mouse
S25. Minimize and eliminate disturbance or mortality to the Key Largo cotton mouse.The level of cotton
mouse mortality has not been characterized,although sources of mortality are documented. Implement
management actions that reduce mortality.
S2.5.1. Remove nuisance predators. Feral dogs and cats, black rats, raccoons,and fire ants can increase
cotton mouse mortality. Eliminate food sources and home sites for raccoons and black rats,control free-
roaming feral cats and dogs,and destroy fire ant colonies near and in cotton mouse habitat. Enforce deed
restrictions of cat control in Ocean Reef Club and other areas.
55.2. Develop and implement a cat,black rat,fire ant,and raccoon control program.Conduct workshops
to educate residents about the necessity to control predation on cotton mice as well as to minimize the
effects of black rats and fire ants.
1-111.2.1.Protect cotton mice on private lands. Protect cotton mouse populations on private land through
acquisition,conservation easements or agreements,and informing landowners. Develop agreements
(e.g., Memorandum of Agreement) between the FWS and private landowners to minimize impacts such as
feral cats and exotics.
1-111.2.3.Coordinate with Federal,State and Monroe County agencies and private entities to develop
management actions to protect cotton mouse habitat.Coordinate with these entities to ensure
proposed construction activities that result in land clearing or alteration do not impact the cotton mouse
and its habitat. Coordinate with private landowners to protect and manage habitat and minimize impacts
to the cotton mouse(e.g.,trash,feral cats,etc.).
Eastern Indigo Snake
52.4. Identify,evaluate,and eliminate other threats to the survival of the indigo snake. Regulations are
in place to control the pet trade and gassing of gopher tortoise burrows. In addition to the outright loss of
habitat associated with conversion to residential or agricultural uses, potential threats such as predation
from domestic animals and pesticide contamination may become more problematic and threaten the
continued persistence of eastern indigo snakes in some areas. Because pesticide use on adjacent
agricultural and residential lands poses a potential risk to eastern indigos, management plans should
consider these risks and alleviate threats whenever possible.Trapping efforts may be needed on public
lands where free-ranging domestic animals threaten this species.
Stock Island Tree Snail
52.5. Reduce disturbance or mortality of Stock Island tree snails. Human-related mortality must be
minimized if the subspecies is to survive.
52.5.3. Minimize the impacts of native and non-native predators to snails. Black rats, birds, raccoons,
and fire ants are known predators of tree snails. Reduce the negative impacts of these species.
South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan is available for download at:
http://www.fws.gov/verobeach/index.cfm?Method=programs&NavProgramCategoryl D=3&progra ml D
=107&Progra mCategoryl D=3
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The One Animal Family partnership and educational effort hinges on the humane treatment of all
animals.
It started in the Florida Keys in 2008 as a workshop to decrease predator pressure on the
endangered Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit. Because both native raccoons and feral cats were fingered
as "problems that needed to be dealt with" early meetings got a little heated as the group worked
through a lot of misinformation and mistrust between the "cat people" the "raccoon people" and US.
Fish & Wildlife Service.
Those that were brave or foolhardy enough to keep listening to each other came to a couple of
conclusions. No cat should be dumped in the first place and that backyard practices that encourage
raccoon ganging should be avoided.
In other words, we cannot change animal behavior, but we can change our own.
The local effort focuses on two main themes: Keep Wildlife Wild & Protect Your Pets. We work
together on grant writing and educational campaigns, and have appeared in a documentary by
American Bird Conservancy.
The One Animal Family movement has now become a way for all animal organizations to pool their
effort, talents and money towards the big picture. We invite any organization, agency or individual that
is committed to our themes and actions to get involved where they live.
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Drive Carefully
Secure Trash
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Don't Feed
Plant Natives
As human populations grow, interactions between people and wildlife increase, often to the detriment
of the wildlife. Below are the top five things that you can do to protect wildlife.
Drive Carefully
The Humane Society estimates that almost 1 million mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians are
killed by cars every day, so if you are in a wildlife area, expect the unexpected. In the cooler months,
many reptiles will warm themselves along roadside edges. Mating season can make many creatures
less predictable. At night, nocturnal species are on the move, and tend to freeze in the road rather
than flee. Scan both sides of the road and don't be afraid to slow down a bit in low visibility areas.
Don't Feed Wildlife
You might think they are hungry, but people food is not very good for wild animals of any kind. Food
reward that animals associate with humans can result in their loss of fear of humans. This change in
behavior may lead to property damage and human injury. For the animals involved it may mean
negative health effects or overpopulation resulting from unnatural food sources, dependence on a
seasonably unreliable food source, and greater susceptibility to predators and vehicle collisions.
Wild animals that learn to associate humans with food often become dependent on human-related
food and garbage. They lose their wildness, may become unhealthy and often threaten people and
property. Save the cheetos and carrots for yourself, fence your compost pile, and don't leave food
unattended when outside.
Secure Trash
When wild animals have access to human garbage (and the food that is in it) they want more and
more. They lose their natural fear of humans and can become aggressive. If you are visiting a wildlife
area, don't balance your garbage on top of an already overloaded can —find another one. If you live in
a wildlife area, securing both your lid and your can not only keeps wildlife out, it also keeps your trash
from being strewn down the street. If your old can cannot outwit the wildlife, if might be time to get a
new model with a locking lid.
Keep Your Distance
Wild animals (including bears, deer, elk, alligators, wild hogs, squirrels and raccoons) are
individualistic and unpredictable. Each animal has its own comfort level and getting too close can
trigger a fight or flight response. If it fights, you put yourself at risk. If it runs away, you have ruined
your chance to watch it. If the animal doesn't realize you are watching you might just see some really
cool behaviors.
Plant Natives
Whether you have an apartment balcony or a 20-acre farm, you can create a garden that attracts
beautiful wildlife and helps restore habitat in commercial and residential areas. Planting native forbs,
shrubs and trees is the easiest way to provide the foliage, nectar, pollen, berries, seeds and nuts that
many species of wildlife require to survive and thrive. It also provides hiding, hatching and nesting
areas for butterflies, birds, bunnies and even bats!
Protect our Pets
Spay& Neuter
Keep Dogs Leashed
Keep Cats Indoors
License&Microchip
NeverAbandon
Responsible pet ownership means providing for your animals' long term health and happiness.
Below are the top five things you can do to ensure a long life for your pet.
Spay/Neuter
An estimated 6-8 million homeless animals enter U.S. animal shelters every year. Evidence shows
that spayed/neutered pets are typically healthier, have less desire to roam, mark territory, or exert
dominance over family members. With the many low-cost options for spay/neuter services
around, there really is no excuse for a non-breeder to not have their pets spayed or neutered.
Keeps Dogs on Leashes
In general, "outdoor" free roaming dogs have shorter lives than indoor animals. Infectious
diseases, poisonings and trauma are common killers. Even if your dog can be trusted, how do you
know you can you trust any other animal may they encounter? Senior dogs have decreased
reflexes and may not see and hear well which makes them vulnerable to outside dangers such as
predators or cars. They are also less likely to leave "surprises" in your neighbor's yard!
Keep Cats Indoors
Your kitty is much safer in the house — and so are the local birds and other little creatures. Free-
roaming cats are exposed to injury by vehicles, becoming lost, or stolen, or poisoned. Cats can
also catch diseases and parasites such as rabies, cat-scratch fever, and toxoplasmosis from other
cats and wildlife. Cat predation of birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians is a very
serious added stress to wildlife populations already struggling to survive habitat loss, pollution,
and other human impacts.
License and microchip
Identification and licensing go hand in hand with the protection of our pets. Many stray or lost pets
that come into shelters clearly come from homes where they are cared for, trained, and loved.
Sadly, most arrive because they have no identification and no way to return them to their owner.
A microchip or tag ensures that pets are returned to their owners if they are lost. License fees help
our shelters return lost pets, adopt homeless pets, provide spay/neuter programs, and investigate
animal neglect/cruelty.
Never Abandon
The vast majority of abandoned pets do not find a new loving home. Pet owners who can no
longer care for their dogs or cats and who cannot find homes for them should instead bring them
in to the Animal Shelter during normal working hours. While it is not possible to ensure that every
animal will be adopted, animals have plenty to eat, a safe place to sleep, medical care when
needed -- and a real chance of having a kind person take them in permanently.
Fundraising Opportunities!
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They are is recyclable, BPA-free, made in the U.S.A. and fits most car cup holders.
They are available in red, blue, purple, smoke and green
We specifically put no logos on our products in order to help all organizations spread the word without
having to print their own products. By simply agreeing to the 10 actions of the One Animal Family
partnership, we will put your logo on this website!
Both retail and giveaway prices include your logo on the brochure insert and the website. We will
send you the latest version to print and stuff into the mugs. Please feel free to add your own
materials too!
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1-24 mugs: $2.50 each
25-100 mugs$2.25 each
101+ mugs: $2.00 each
Or Give Them Away!
These make great gifts for volunteers or dignitaries. Or maybe you just want to promote the cause!
Either way, if you plan on giving them away, we will sell any number of mugs to you at $2.00 each.
Partners
All it takes to be a One Animal Family partner is to agree with these ten tenets:
Kee HUN WiLd Protect Your Pets
Drive Carefully Spay& Neuter
Secure Trash Keep Dogs Leashed
Maintain Distance
Keep Cats Indoors
Don't Feed License&Microchip
Plant Natives NeverAbandon
Simply send your logo and your weblink to and we will add you to our homepage.
If you order mugs from us, we will add your logo to the brochure insert.
We hope you join our Join the Family!
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