Agenda 09/29/2009 Item # 4B
Agenda Item No. 48
September 29, 2009
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest
expanse of mangrove forest in North America and with its 35- 000 acres
provides habitats for a rich diversity of native wildlife, including several
endangered species: and,
WHEREAS, a maze of mangrove islands and waterways defines the Ten Thousand Islands
National Wildlife Refuge, these islands covered in mangrove trees serve as
roosts for birds and nurseries for fish, in addition it has narrow beaches
lying along the Gulf of Mexico: and,
WHEREAS, mangrove and marsh habitats attract hundreds of species of wildlife with as
many as J 0,000 wading birds roosting on its small islands, female sea turtles
resting on the beaches, manatees feeding within the estuaries, bald eagles
- soaring overrhe open water, the rare mangrove cuckoo and black-whiskered
vireo making their homes within the diverse habitats; and,
WHEREAS, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service are committed to provide greater access to
this beautiful wildlife and have constructed a new parking lot and will soon
complete an observation tower: and,
WHEREAS, the advantages of this improved access and viewing facility WI'll add to the
amenities provided to waterfowl hunters, fishermen, other recreational users
and the many tourists who come to view this wonderful natural enwronment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the week of October 10, 2009, be designated as
NATTONAL WILDUFE REFUGE WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 29th Day of September, 2009.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
A TrEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 48
September 29, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 48
Item Summary: Proclamation designating the week of October 10,2009 as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
To be accepted by Layne Hamilton, Project Leader, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Meeting Date: 9/29/20099:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCC Date
Board of County
Commissioners BCC Office 9/16/200912:29:00 PM
Approved By - -
Ian Mitchell BCC Office Manager Date
Board of County BCC Office 9/16/20094:26 PM
Commissioners
Approved By
Winona W. Stone Assistant to the County Manger Date
Board of County
Commissioners County Manager's Office 9/22/200911:00 AM
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