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Clam Bay Committee Agenda 11/12/2013PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION Municipal Service Taxing and Benefit Unit NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, �v 1 1. THE 771 M BAY COMMITTEE OF THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD WILL MEET TUESDAY, NU JEMBER 12 AT 1:00 PM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELICAN BAY, 8960 HAMMOCK OAK DRIVE, NAPLES, FL 34108. AGENDA The agenda includes, but is not limited: 1. Roll Call 2. Audience comments 3. Agenda Approval 4. Updated NRPA maps 5. Latest draft on passive recreation 6. Discussion of goals and objectives 7. Next step for Clam Bay Management Plan draft 8. Monitoring copper in Clam Bay 9. Adjourn ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM WILL RECEIVE UP TO ONE (1) MINUTE PER ITEM TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL SOLICIT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBJECTS NOT ON THIS AGENDA AND ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES. THE BOARD ENCOURAGES YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS IN WRITING IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION AT (239) 597 -1749. VISIT US AT HTTP:// PELI CAN BAYSERVICESDIVIS ION. NET. 11/8/2013 12:47:33 PM Map #1 of 3 Vanderbilt', Beach Park �',v 0 c r T 0 T 3 m x_ 0 0 i Vanderbilt Beach - Clam Pass Coastal Barrier Conservation Area/ NRPA Preserve* and Beach Parks - Public Access Restrictions, Easements and Beach Access Legend �. Oal of Restricis OR 966 (legal des. 183240) `�. Easement OR 966 (legal desc 1849) Vanderhdl Beach Public A-. 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N Z -0 co N 11 — EO -0 M >a Z rn O to November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 5. Latest draft on passive recreation (submitted by Susan O'Brien, 11/08/13) Page 1 of 1 Passive Recreation (Latest draft) The Clam Bay system provides a variety of opportunities for passive recreation, such as walking, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, and snorkeling. Many Collier County residents and visitors enjoy the natural environment of the preserve, and it is important that all who participate in passive recreational activities do no harm to Clam Bay's unique habitat. Clam Bays dense forest of mangroves significantly limits walking in the preserve. Most walkers seeking to enjoy the rich natural environment of Clam Bay use the three boardwalks that cross the preserve and provide access to the beach. The southern boardwalk is open to the public and is accessed from the parking lot at the south end of the system. Pelican Bay residents use the northern and middle boardwalks. Trams are used on all three boardwalks to transport those choosing not to walk on the boardwalk to the beach. Some visitors to Clam Bay participate in nature walks led by volunteers on the nature trails in Clam Pass Park at the south end of the system. Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are used by those wanting to enjoy the natural setting and serenity of Clam Bay's waterways. There is a public launching area for nonmotorized vessels adjacent to the parking lot at the south end of the bay, and there is a launch area for Pelican Bay residents along the northern boardwalk. The canoe/kayak trail is clearly designated by canoe trail markers from Outer Clam Bay to Upper Clam Bay. Fishing and swimming are also popular pastimes. Fishing can be done from the boardwalks and canoes or by wading into the water. Swimming is usually confined to the beach areas, but some swimmers and waders, if conditions permit, venture into Clam Pass. The operation of motorized watercraft in Clam Bay is restricted by Collier County Ordinance 96-16 that requires vessels with motors to travel at idle speed with no wake throughout the Clam Bay system. The relatively shallow waterways of the system and the heights of the boardwalks limit the size and draft of motorized watercraft. Some residents of the Seagate neighborhood immediately south of Clam Bay use motorized watercraft in Clam Bay, but they must adhere to the County ordinance. Violation of this ordinance is a civil infraction for which a fine may be levied. Occasionally motorized vessels, including personal motorized watercraft, have been reported to be in violation of this ordinance. Efforts to identify and report violations of the County, ordinance will continue to insure that Clam Bay is not only a safe place for all its users, but that its unique environment is protected. In the future should any adverse effects on Clam Bay's natural resources or water quality be found to be related to motorized watercraft, additional options will be explored to minimize these adverse effects. At this time the rental of personal motorized watercraft is not being done at Clam Pass Park or at Pelican Bay. For the safety and enjoyment of all Clam Bay users as well as the health of the Clam Bay system, the goal is to make sure that no adverse impacts occur due to the use of such rental equipment. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 1 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11 /8/13 Page 1 of 5 6.0 Management Plan Goals and Objectives The following goals and objectives for the management of the Clam Pass Natural Resource Protection Area were developed in accordance with the directives of the Collier County BOCC and the Pelican Bay Services District. The goals and objectives were formed in conjunction with stakeholder input and are based on the management issues present in the preserve as well as the purposes for which the land is help in public trust. The document goals set forth in this plan should not appreciable change over time but the management techniques and activities proposed may be modified based on ongoing coordination with stakeholder and user groups or when management objectives are not being met. Management concerns are addressed in the following sections along with the management techniques or activities proposed for addressing those concerns. The ability to implement specific goals or objectives presented in this plan will be based on funding and staffing availability. The following goals were identified during the stakeholder and PBSD committee meetings. Goal 1 - Provide sufficient tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary while minimizing environmental impacts. Goal 2 - Maintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities Goal 3 - Manage and improve water quality Goal 4 — Protect the integrity of known archaeological sites within the system. Goal 4 - Address recreational uses with emphasis on passive recreation Goal 5 - Improve community awareness and involvement November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 2 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13 Page 2 of 5 GOAL 1 - Provide sufficient tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary while minimizing environmental impacts. A. Establish appropriate metrics to determine when dredging is necessary. Monitoring of the Pass and internal waterways will provide information to determine when and how much dredging is necessary. Bathymetric surveys of cross - sectional areas of the Pass, Tide gauge data, and biological indicators can all be used to trigger dredging events as needed. Dredge for tidal exchange benefit necessary to maintain or improve environmental aspects of the system only, not for navigation Qr beach renourishment. B. Minimize dredge footprint(s) to the least damaging practicable alternative. Dredging should be conducted only in those areas necessary to achieve the desired flow improvements. Current survey data and cross sectional areas will be examined before establishing the dredge footprint for each dredging event. C. Maximize the dredge interval as much as possible while maintaining environmental standards. While dredging smaller amounts may be less damaging in the short term, the potential need to dredge more often may offset that benefit. Develop a scope which balances the tidal exchange benefits while minimizing the number of times dredging is needed. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 3 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13 Page 3 of 5 GOAL 2 - Maintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities A. Establish baseline floral and faunal resource populations Conduct floral and faunal surveys as needed to document baseline conditions and establish parameters upon which future survey efforts can be compared. B. Protect Listed Species Identify listed species utilization of the NRPA. Provide buffers around nesting activities to prevent adverse anthropogenic impacts during nesting seasons. Increase public awareness as necessary through signage or other efforts to minimize adverse impacts. C. Protect and maintain vegetative communities Regularly inspect habitats for exotic vegetation. Remove exotics when observed without damaging integrity of native communities. Conduct periodic monitoring of habitats to track changes over time. D. Protect and where possible enhance wildlife utilization of the NRPA Conduct periodic monitoring of wildlife populations within the NRPA boundaries. Identify utilization priorities and enhance protection as needed to insure that continues use is viable. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 4 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13 Page 4 of 5 GOAL 3 - Manage and improve water quality A. Insure adequate freshwater inputs Freshwater inputs are an important factor in maintaining a healthy mangrove system. Mangroves typically thrive in estuaries, where salt and freshwater mix. The reduced salinities lessen the energetic burden involved in excreting or excluding salt while the presence of some salt prohibits different aquatic vegetation from establishing and out - competing mangrove species. Freshwater flows into this system provide valuable flushing activities in the northern reaches where tidal exchange is decreased. Freshwater flows also contribute to the Pass stability by adding outgoing flow which helps to keep the pass open. Activities within the development area will be examined to insure that adequate flows into the estuary are maintained. B. Coordinate with adjacent developments to improve upstream inputs. Adjacent developments will be made aware of the ongoing water quality conditions of the NRPA and provided information on how they can help maintain or improve their stormwater contributions into the system. C. Develop a monitoring program to build on past data and provide basis by which to make future water quality related decisions. Develop a long term monitoring program to track water quality conditions within the system. Include the means to track inputs into the system. GOAL 4 - Protect archaeological sites within the system A. Establish baseline floral and faunal resource populations Insure that archaeological sites identified by the Florida Master site file are not impacted by management or recreational activities. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 5 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13 Page 5 of 5 GOAL 5 - Address recreational uses with emphasis on passive recreation A. Maintain access and required facilities for intended uses Conduct periodic inspections of access trimming of vegetation as needed to waterways for canoe and kayak passage. points and visitors facilities. Conduct maintain boardwalk access and open B. Maintain existing signage or develop new signage to educate visitors Site specific signage can developed, or maintained where already present, to educate visitors on plant identification and general habitat information. Also included should be information on how to help preserve habitats and prevent unwanted impacts to the plants and animals sharing the area. GOAL 6 - Improve community awareness and involvement Continue to foster stakeholder involvement through public meetings, information dispersal, and periodic management and monitoring plan reviews. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 6 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Survey Stuff for Clam Bay (submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13) Page 1 of 1 SURVEY STUFF FOR CLAM BAY Mangroves Continue annual plot surveys Continue annual Aerial comparison Continue quarterly Rooftop reference photos Seagrass Transects of dredge areas around pass - as needed for dredging Random point sampling — biannual if possible, annual if not Benthics Every 3 - 5 years Hardbottom Update now then pre and post Dredging events Beach Vegetation transects added to Mangroves Keep up with County Profiling Tortoises 3 year counts Sea Turtles Coordinate information that County already collects Birds shorebird surveys as needed for dredging Presence / Absence rest of time Fish Update then 5 years Other Wildlife Look into volunteer lists or FGCU projects Pass Per Engineer at least annually Creeks Every 3 — 5 years Hand dug Annual, clean and maintain as much as budget allows Tidal Maintain Gauges with redundancy Loggers Continue biannual collection Water Quality Monthly continuing November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 7 of 12 September 5, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services DMsion Board 3. Discuss Draft Clam Bay Management Plan - Chapter 6 (Recehmd 9=013) Page 1 of 3 6.0 Management Plan Goals and Objectives The following goals and objectives for the management of the Clam Pass Natural Resource Protection Area were developed in accordance with the directives of the Collier County BOCC and the Pelican Bay Services District. The goals and objectives were formed in conjunction with stakeholder input and are based on the management issues present in the preserve as well as the purposes for which the land is help in public trust. The document goals set forth in this plan should not appreciable change over time but the management techniques and activities proposed may be modified based on ongoing coordination with stakeholder and user groups or when management objectives are not being met. Management concerns are addressed in the following sections along with the management techniques or activities proposed for addressing those concerns. The ability to implement specific goals or objectives presented in this plan will be based on funding and staffing availability. The following goals were identified during the stakeholder and PBSD committee meetings. Goal I - Provide sufficient tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary while minimizing environmental impacts. Goal 2 - Maintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities �- Goal 3 - Manage and improve water quality Goat 2t - Tess creational uses w' if Goal 5 - Improve community awareness and involvement GOAL 1 - Provide sufficient tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary while minimizing environmental impacts. A. Establish appropriate metrics to determine when dredging is necessary. Monitoring of the Pass and internal waterways will provide information to determine when and how much dredging is necessary. Bathymetric surveys of cross- sectional areas of the Pass, Tide gauge data, and biological indicators can all be used to trigger dredging events as needed. Dredge for tidal exchange benefit only, not for navigation or beach renourishment. B. Minimize dredge footprint(s) to the least damaging practicable alternative. Dredging should be conducted only in those areas necessary to achieve the desired flow improvements. Current survey data and cross sectional areas will be examined before establishing the dredge footprint for each dredging event. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 8of12 September 5.2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board 3. Discuss Draft Clam Bay Management Plan - Chapter 6 (Received 91312013) Page 2 of 3 C. Maximize the dredge interval as uch as po ible while maintaining environmental standards. While dredging smaller amounts may be les amaging in the short term, the potential need to dredge more often may s that benefit. Develop a scope which balances the tidal exchange benefit while inimizing the number of times dredging is needed. GOAL 2 - Maintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities A. Establish baseline floral and faunal resource populations Conduct floral and faunal surveys as needed to document baseline conditions and establish parameters upon which future survey efforts can be compared. B. Protect Listed Species Identify listed species utilization of the NRPA. Provide buffers around nesting activities to prevent adverse anthropogenie impacts during nesting seasons. Increase public awareness as necessary through signage or other efforts to minimize adverse impacts. C. Protect and maintain vegetative communities Regularly inspect habitats for exotic vegetation. Remove exotics when observed without damaging integrity of native communities. Conduct periodic monitoring of habitats to track changes over time. D. Protect and where possible enhance wildlife utilization of the NRPA Conduct periodic monitoring of wildlife populations within the NRPA boundaries. Identify utilization priorities and enhance protection as needed to insure that continues use is viable. GOAL 3 - Manage and improve water quality A. Insure adequate freshwater inputs Freshwater inputs are an important factor in maintaining a healthy mangrove system. Mangroves typically thrive in estuaries, where salt and freshwater mix. The reduced salinities lessen the energetic burden involved in excreting or excluding salt while the presence of some salt prohibits different aquatic vegetation from establishing and out- competing mangrove species. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 9 of 12 September 5, 2013 Clam Day Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board 3. Discuss Draft Liam Bay Management Plan - Chapter 6 (Received 9W013) Page 3 of 3 Freshwater flows intridal m provide valuable flushing activities in the northem reaches hhange is decreased. Freshwater flows also contribute to e P adding outgoing flow which helps to keep the pass open. ctiv' ies velopment area will be examined to insure that adequate flo s into th maintained. B. Coordinate with adjacent developments to improve upstream inputs. Adjacent developments will be made aware of the ongoing water quality conditions of the NRPA and provided information on how they can help maintain or improve their stormwater contributions into the system. C. Develop a monitoring program to build on past data and provide basis by which to make future water quality related decisions. Develop a long term monitoring program to track water quality conditions within the system. Include the means to track inputs into the system. GOAL 4 - Address rbereational uses with emphasis on passive recreation A. Maintain access and required facilities for intended uses Conduct periodic inspections of access points and visitors facilities. Conduct trimming of vegetation as needed to maintain boardwalk access and open waterways for canoe and kayak passage. B. Maintain existing signage or develop new signage to educate visitors Site specific signage can developed, or maintained where already present, to educate visitors on plant identification and general habitat information. Also included should be information on how to help preserve habitats and prevent unwanted impacts to the plants and animals sharing the area. GOAL 5 - Improve community awareness and involvement Continue to foster stakeholder involvement through public meetings, information dispersal, and periodic management and monitoring plan reviews. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 10 of 12 May 14, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board I input from Clam Bay Stakeholders - Tim Hall's stakeholders summary page 5 Of 6 Goals for the Management Plan as Identified by Stakeholders: Goals • Protect and maximize environmental health of the System • Improve native floral and faunal communities (biodiversity) • Keep areas natural • Address entire system • Keep Pass Open • As much as possible, assure that quality, quantity, and timing of salt and fresh water is correct to support and benefit the System • Maintain access • Protect fish hatchery • Protect Wildlife o Listed Species (sea turtles, fish, birds) • Minimize Dredging • Only do for health of System • Keep sand within the System (Do not haul away) • Not for beach renourishment (no sand mining) • Not for navigation • Improve Water Quality o Coordinate with developments to improve upstream inputs • Include Monitoring to establish basis for future decision making • Appropriate to goals and objectives of final Plan • Used as metrics to base success of management and maintenance activities. • Ensure long term solutions and sustainability wherever possible • Base activities and monitoring on best available science • Minimize impacts and protect System and people from incompatible uses • Protect Cultural Resources • Incorporate ability to respond quickly to emergencies (i.e. pass closures) • Clarify acceptable uses and restrictions within the System • Ensure stakeholder representation in formulation of plan and in any future revisions. • Make sure Plan is consistent with County and Agency overlays already in place, • Address funding for both long and short term management and maintenance activities This list is ranked in terms of the number of times an item was mentioned in stakeholder responses. Mangrove health was most often mentioned while funding concerns was the least mentioned. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 11 of 12 May 14, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Divislon Board 3. Input from Clam Bay Stakeholders - Tim Hall's stakeholders summary Page 3 of 6 Uses of the Systems Ides shred by Stakeholders: Anthropocentric: • Kayaking / Canoeing / Paddleboarding • Nature Appreciation / Bird Watching • Fishing • Boating • Swimming • Sunbathing • Shell Collecting Natural / Environmental: • Fish Habitat and Nursery • Flood Protection • Bird Rookery / Foraging Habitat • Manatee habitat • Water Quality filtering These are items specifically identified by stakeholder responses. The list is by no means all inclusive but it does indicate the importance of items as seen from stakeholder view points. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 12 of 12 May 14, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division Board I Input from Clam Bay Stakeholders - Tim Hairs stakeholders summary Page 4 of 6 Concerns for the System Identified by Stakeholders: Concerns • Mangrove Health • Tidal Flushing o Over Dredging o Erosion • Water Quality/ Pollution • Upstream Inputs • Copper • Seagrass Health • Idle Speed not Enforced o Jet -skis in system • Fish Populations • Shore nesting protection • Sea Turtles • Birds • Political instead of Science Based Decision Making o Emphasis on Recreation instead of Conservation • Loss of Benthic communities • All Stakeholders not treated equally This list is ranked in terms of the number of times an item was mentioned in stakeholder responses. Mangrove health was most often mentioned while stakeholder equality was the least mentioned. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division Miscellaneous Correspondence (submitted by Susan O'Brien 11112/13) Page 1 of 2 Clam Bay Update by the Clam Bay Committee (for possible submission for midDecember or early January PB Post) Clam Pass The six -month post dredging report following the opening of Clam Pass in late March, 2013, is being completed by Humiston and Moore engineers. The three - month report was completed in September, 2013, and indicated that Clam Pass seemed "relatively stable after the initial post construction adjustments" and that the channel entrance "is dynamic in nature and seems to shift within the ebb shoal delta in response to seasonal wave climate and tidal conditions." Because the Pass is vulnerable to ever changing local weather conditions, it is being monitored very closely. A one -year post dredging report will also be completed. The three -month report is available at PelicanBayServicesDivison.net. Clam Bay Management Plan The Pelican Bay Service Division's Clam Bay Committee is overseeing the development of an updated Clam Bay Management Plan. Last spring about 35 area stakeholders were asked to participate in establishing appropriate goals and objectives for the management plan. Among the major goals identified were the following: • provide sufficient tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary • maintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities • manage and improve water quality • monitor passive recreation activities The committee's goal is to complete the management plan in early 2014 when it would be submitted to the PBSD Board and the Board of County Commissioners for their approval. This management plan would be submitted along with an application for a ten -year dredging permit to dredge Clam Pass when needed for the health of the Clam Bay system. Copies of the drafts of the management plan are available with the agenda materials for Clam Bay Committee meetings from May, 2013 to the present at PelicanBayServicesDivision.net. Members of the Clam Bay Committee are Joe Chicurel, Tom Cravens, John Domenie, Mike Levy, and Susan O'Brien. Tim Hall of Turrell, Hall and Associates serves as the consultant. Proposal to replace culverts at Seagate Drive with a bridge This proposal was presented to the Naples City Council in September, 2013, and as of the writing of the article, the Naples City Council has not acted upon it. Because approximately 80% of the water that flows through the culverts travels from north to south, this proposal may have adverse effects on Clam Bay, like "dewatering" Clam Bay or causing Clam Pass to close more frequently, the Clam Bay Committee and the PBSD Board are monitoring this proposal very closely. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division Miscellaneous Correspondence (submitted by Susan O'Brien 11/12/13) Page 2 of 2 Water Quality In 2012 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection tested Clam Bay's water for copper and found that Upper Clam Bay (an average of 8.3 ug /1) and Inner Clam Bay (an average of 5.7 ug /1) had higher levels of copper than the acceptable level of 3.7 ug /1. Thus FDEP found Clam Bay to be impaired for copper and has asked for a plan from the PBSD /County within five years that will outline steps to address this impairment. In April, 2013, the PBSD added copper to the list of tests it performs on the monthly water samples taken from the Clam Bay system. After analyzing recent data on copper in Clam Bay, the Clam Bay Committee and the PBSD Board will develop a plan to submit to the FDEP. The PBSD's Landscape and Water Management Committee's work to reduce copper levels in PB's upland water management ponds will no doubt reduce the amount of copper that is found in Clam Bay. Members of PBSD's Landscape and Water Management Committee are Joe Chicurel, Tom Cravens, Frank Dickson, John Domenie, Scott Streckenbein, and Dave Trecker. Motorized watercraft in Clam Bay Collier County Ordinance 96 -16 requires that vessels with motors travel at idle speed with no wake throughout the Clam Bay system. Occasionally motorized watercraft, including personal motorized watercraft, have been reported to be in violation of this ordinance. This season a more concerted effort will be made to address this issue. Interested PB residents are encouraged to attend PBSD Board and committee members that are posted at PelicanBayServicesDivision.net and on the PBF's weekly email blast and message boards. Nc)� I !;,C)\1j —5,i4�/t4tW bj /14a Comments far the 11-12-2013 Clam Bay Committee of the PBSD by Marcia Cravens C rx Ct I )There's a fundamental problem with consultant, Tim Hall's stated perspective or framework in his 10/25/13 email about the draft Clam Pass-Clam Bgy NRPA Preserve Management Plan ' (Plan). The Plan basically disre armor omission much of the PBSD's institutional knowled e about this area's data that the PBSD accumulated over the past thirjyj ars (including it's past official §ite determinations County's BCC official approvals of it as the Pelican Bay Conservation Area- aka the Clam Bay Conservation Area and the BCC's later approvals of this area as the Clam Pass Natural Resources Protection Area and it haviniz, the federal designation of Clam Pass 64-P Undeveloped Coastal Barrier Resource System ). 2) The only -historical" information that's fleshed out in the draft Plan to date is that of (questionable} hvdrological--connectivity- to other waterbodies that also had historically been backwater Iggoon systems, but which now are essentially so altered as to be artificial waterbodles suitable only for vessel dockage's and navigation passages for vessels. Concerns Based on Comments I and 2 Above: The Clarn Bay Committee and the full PBSD Board should understand that if documentation consisting of the Clam Pass-Clam Bav NRPA Preserve's historical reports of habitats extent and historical wildlife uses wihin it's boundaries aren't re orted,in the body of it's Plan. then they're not adequately protected because if you don't document the NRPA's Past use - then you ignore it's high potential for future use by those species. Additionally, such historic data if not included in the body of the Man Zggg considered b rmi qIgnLpl&n and the perMjLagen�jes won't , won't be consider include protective provisions for such habitats and wildlife uses in the agencies' special permit cg!]ditigns, Perhaps restating; these concerns as a few questions will highliaht them more effectively� .Do you really want the NRPA mana ement plan to onlyinclude historic characteristics as tgjag_aD_&Ug,uablg ' "connectivity" of the various backwater lag n jarguable because there were wide deltas with dense black man roves between the lagoons and creeks - hence all lagoons didn't connect to each other) What do vou think will happen if the permit agency gency staff are only rov ded with the NRPA Management Plan having "historical" reporting; of waterways connectivity .(without including information reporting the historical wildlife in the historical basins of dense black mangroves, historical oyster bars spanning; an area where the creeks bifurcated, or information about, the historical extent of sea_grass meadows,/ historical muddy tidal flats," etc.) ? AND What do you think will happen if the permit reviewers receive comments from some Naples folks statin that they want to "restore" the historical hydrological connectivity at the South end of the Clam Pass system November 12, 2013 To: Clam Bay Subcommittee From: Mary Johnson Re: Comments on Management Plan Goals and Objectives section I am sorry I will not be able to attend today's meeting due to a meeting conflict. However, please consider the attached comments marked up on the draft which reflect some initial thoughts. There is also language about the County's "Idle Speed, No Wake' ordinance. When we were meeting on the red and green marker issue, it was noted that this County ordinance is not in conformance with state requirements for regulatory signage, which is why the current sign is in such disrepair. Although it is on the books, it may not be legally enforceable. Thank you for your consideration. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 1 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam gay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Nall 11!8113 Page 1 of 5 6.0 Management Plan Goals and Objectives The following goals and objectives for the management of the Clam Pass Natural Resource Protection Area were developed in accordance with the directives of the Collier County BOCC and the Pelican Bay Services District. The goals and objectives were formed in conjunction with stakeholder input and are based on the management issues present in the preserve as well as the purposes for which the land is help in public trust. The document goals set forth in this plan should not appreciable change over time but the management techniques and activities proposed may be modified based on ongoing coordination with stakeholder and user groups or when management objectives are not being met. Management concerns are addressed in the following sections along with the management techniques or activities proposed for addressing those concerns. The ability to implement specific goals or objectives presented in this plan will be based on funding and staffing availability. The following goals were identified during the stakeholder and PBSD committee meetings. Goal 1 Provide sufficient, tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary while minimizinglcnvironmental impacts. Goal 2 - Maintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities Goal 3 - Manage and improve water quality Goal 4 — Protect the integrity of known archaeological sites within the system. -- Goal 4 - Address recreational uses with emphasis on passive recreation Goal 5 - Improve community awareness and involvement 4 November 12. 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 2 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13 Page 2 of 5 GOAL 1 - Provide scient`tidal exchange to maximize benefits to the estuary while minimizin environmental impacts. A. Establish appropriate metrics to determine when dredging is necessary. :. Monitoring of the Pass and internal waterways will provide information to - -- determine when and how much dredging is necessary. Bathymetric surveys of # its �cr cross - sectional areas of the Pass, Tide gauge data, and biological indicators can all used to krigget- dredgi"g~ > ei as needed. Dredge for tidal exchange benefit necessary to maintain or improve environmental aspects of the system only, not Cl ye for navigation or beach renourishment. ;S B. Minimize dredge footprint(s) to the least damaging practicable lle alternative. Dredging should be conducted only in those areas necessary to achieve the desired flow improvements. Current survey data and cross sectional areas will be examined before establishing the dredge footprint for each dredging event. C. Maximize the dredge interval as much as possible while maintaining environmental standards. While dredging smaller amounts may be less damaging in the short term, the potential need to dredge more often may offset that benefit. Develop a scope which balances the tidal exchange benefits while minimizing the number of times A!J'`!i �rJ fry dredging is needed. < irFriz ^'/ A,; y/JF I� -� %.�. r+1 {� . 1�j0r% i�'�r' f ( 194 �" �� • I � P "C 7 November 12. 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Say Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 3 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEVI) material submitted by Tim Hall 11!8113 Page 3 of 5 GOAL 2 - 11aintain and protect the native floral and faunal communities A. Establish baseline floral and faunal resource populations Conduct floral and faunal surveys as needed to document baseline conditions and establish parameters upon which future survey efforts can be compared. B. Protect Listed Species Identify listed species utilization of the NRPA. Provide buffers around nesting activities to prevent adverse anthropogenic impacts during nesting seasons. Increase public awareness as necessary through signage or other efforts to minimize adverse impacts. C. Protect and maintain vegetative communities Regularly inspect habitats for exotic vegetation. Remove exotics when observed without damaging integrity of native communities. Conduct periodic monitoring of habitats to track changes over time. D. Protect and where possible enhance wildlife utilization of the NRPA Conduct periodic monitoring of wildlife populations within the NRPA boundaries. Identify utilization priorities and enhance protection as needed to insure that continues use is viable. �M November 12, 2013 Clam Say Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page A of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 1118113 Page 4 of 5 GOAL 3 - Manage and improve water quality A. Insure adequate freshwater inputs Freshwater inputs are an important factor in maintaining a healthy mangrove system. Mangroves typically thrive in estuaries, where salt and freshwater mix. The reduced salinities lessen the energetic burden involved in excreting or excluding salt while the presence of some salt prohibits different aquatic vegetation from establishing and out - competing mangrove species. Freshwater flows into this system provide valuable flushing activities in the northern reaches where tidal exchange is decreased. Freshwater Flows also contribute to the Pass stability by adding outgoing flow which helps to keep the pass open. Activities within the development area will be examined to insure that adequate flows into the estuary are maintained. B. Coordinate with adjacent developments to improve upstream inputs. Adjacent developments will be made aware of the ongoing water quality conditions of the NRPA and provided information on how they can help maintain or improve their stormwater contributions into the system. C. Develop a monitoring program to build on past data and provide basis by which to make future water quality related decisions. Develop a long term monitoring program to track water quality conditions within the system. Include the means to track inputs into the system. GOAL 4 - Protect archaeological sites within the system A. Establish baseline floral and f.iunal resource populations Insure that archaeological sites identified by the Florida Master site file are not impacted by management or recreational activities. P. (0 e+ I November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 5 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Goals and Objectives (NEW) material submitted by Tim Hall 11/8/13 Page5 of5 GOAL 5 - Address recreational uses with emphasis on passive recreation A. Maintain access and required facilities for intended uses Conduct periodic inspections of access points and visitors facilities. Conduct trimming of vegetation as needed to maintain boardwalk access and open waterways for canoe and kayak passage. B. Maintain existing signage or develop new signage to educate visitors Site specific signage can developed, or maintained where already present, to educate visitors on plant identification and general habitat information. Also included should be information on how to help preserve habitats and prevent unwanted impacts to the plants and animals sharing the area. GOAL 6 - Improve community awareness and involvement Continue to foster stakeholder involvement through public meetings. information dispersal, and periodic management and monitoring plan reviews. November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6, Discussion of Goals and Objectives Page 6 of 12 November 12, 2013 Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division 6. Survey Stuff for Clam Bay (submitted by Tim Hall 1118!13) Page I of I. Water Quality Monthly continuing SURVEY STUFF FOR CLAM BAY Mangroves Continue annual plot surveys Continue annual Aerial comparison Continue quarterly Rooftop reference photos Seagrass Transects of dredge areas around pass - as needed for dredging Random point sampling — biannual if possible, annual if not Benthics Every 3 - 5 years Hardbottom Update now then pre and post Dredging events Beach Vegetation transects added to Mangroves Keep up with County Profiling Tortoises 3 year counts Sea Turtles Coordinate information that County already collects Birds shorebird surveys as needed for dredging Presence t Absence rest of time Fish Update then S years Other Wildlife Look into volunteer lists or FGCU projects Pass Per Engineer at least annually Creeks Every 3 — 5 years Hand dug Annual, clean and maintain as much as budget allows Tidal Maintain Gauges with redundancy Loggers Continue biannual collection Water Quality Monthly continuing