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CCLAAC Backup 12/03/2025Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Total Acres Appraised Value Purchase Price Total number of properties 2,318.25 $33,809,535 $33,307,049 118 844.95 TBD TBD 25 SUMMARY PAGE ACQUISITION SUMMARY OF ALL CYCLE 10, 11A, 11B, and 12A PROPERTIES ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (CYCLE 10, 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B) PROPERTIES PENDING ACQUISITION (CYCLE 12B, 2024, and 2025) Page 171 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Purchase Price Acquisition Status Varney, Gail Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 1.14 $14,250 $14,250 Closed 2/14/22 Caberera, Mercedes Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 9.16 $114,500 $114,500 Closed 3/21/22 McLaughlin Trust, Geraldine Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 4.61 $57,625 $57,625 Closed 3/21/22 Setser, Carrie, Larry, and Ruby Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 5.00 $62,500 $62,500 Closed 3/21/22 Dessing, Carol A.Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.14 $18,810 $18,810 Closed 3/28/22 Gonzalez, Isabel Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $50,000 $50,000 Closed 6/16/22 Rudnick, Carol - Donation Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.59 N/A N/A Closed 6/30/22 Gorman, Herman and Alice Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.14 $18,810 $18,810 Closed 9/26/22 Popp, Joe Rivers Road Preserve 10 19.40 $630,000 $630,000 Closed 9/26/22 Selvig, Maribeth - Donation Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Closed 9/26/22 Hussey Trust North Belle Meade Preserve 10 256.00 $2,072,500 $2,072,500 Closed 11/14/22 Burns, Sandra Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 1/30/23 Johnson, Tim R Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 1/30/23 Meyer Trust Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.59 $72,000 $72,000 Closed 1/30/23 Sanchez, PS & NE Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Closed 1/30/23 Thommen, William F Panther Walk Preserve 10 5.00 $100,000 $100,000 Closed 1/30/23 Wright, David Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 1/30/23 Zhuang, Joseph Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Closed 1/30/23 Aguilar, Jorge Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $40,000 $40,000 Closed 2/13/23 Pena, John Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.27 $52,000 $52,000 Closed 2/13/23 Hofmann, Adelaida Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.59 $36,000 $36,000 Closed 2/27/23 D & J Investors Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $40,000 $40,000 Closed 6/9/23 Joyce, David Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.27 $52,000 $52,000 Closed 6/9/23 Arnay, Henrietta Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 6/16/23 Behnke, Lois Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $57,000 $57,000 Closed 6/16/23 Grossman, Barry Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Closed 6/16/23 Charles, Paulette Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.14 $25,100 $22,500 Closed 6/30/23 Toro, Michael Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.59 $39,800 $35,820 Closed 6/30/23 Blocker, Brian Pepper Ranch Preserve 10 24.50 $220,000 $220,000 Closed 7/7/23 ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present) 2 Page 172 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Purchase Price Acquisition Status Guerra, Sigrid Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 1.14 $20,500 $20,500 Closed 7/7/23 Ruben Trust Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 7/7/23 Zani, Paul Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 2.27 $49,900 $49,900 Closed 7/7/23 Castillo, Jose Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 5.41 $89,300 $84,835 Closed 7/14/23 Quevedo, Odalys Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.14 $28,000 $26,600 Closed 7/14/23 Sparkman Tamara Gibson Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $33,000 $33,000 Closed 7/14/23 Joyce, Martin and Elizabeth Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.27 $61,300 $55,170 Closed 8/17/23 Martinez, Abel Chavez Red Maple Swamp Preserve 10 2.27 $40,900 $36,000 Closed 8/17/23 Rodriguez (f.k.a. Lopez), Terri Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.59 $42,900 $38,610 Closed 8/17/23 Salgado, Julio Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $73,700 $70,110 Closed 8/17/23 Fesser, Ivan Winchester Head Preserve 10 2.27 $56,800 $53,960 Closed 9/1/23 Trofatter, Frederick Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.14 $28,000 $25,650 Closed 9/7/23 Berman Trust, R F Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11A 1.14 $30,000 $28,500 Closed 9/15/23 Craparo, Stephen Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.64 $44,000 $39,600 Closed 9/15/23 Fleming, Albert Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.64 $39,000 $37,500 Closed 9/15/23 Repola, Andrea Panther Walk Preserve 11A 1.14 $45,000 $42,800 Closed 9/15/23 Vaz, Maurice J Panther Walk Preserve 11A 1.59 $57,500 $57,000 Closed 9/15/23 Bailey, Charles E Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 1.14 $25,000 $25,000 Closed 9/20/23 Arias, Eladio Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 3.16 $63,000 $52,900 Closed 9/22/23 Arias, Eladio Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 3.78 $66,000 $63,200 Closed 9/22/23 Moody Crawford, Jim H Pepper Ranch Preserve 10 59.79 $505,000 $505,000 Closed 9/22/23 McGinnis, Patricia Panther Walk Preserve 11A 1.14 $45,000 $42,800 Closed 11/17/23 Scalley, William J and Martha Panther Walk Preserve 11A 1.14 $45,000 $42,800 Closed 11/17/23 Trigoura, Delsina Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11A 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Closed 11/17/23 Perona, Barbara Winchester Head Preserve 11A 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 12/1/23 Scotti, Mary North Belle Meade Preserve 11A 8.74 $135,500 $128,700 Closed 12/1/23 Fontela, Maricel Aleu Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11A 1.14 $25,700 $25,700 Closed 12/8/23 Sponseller, Robert North Belle Meade Preserve 11A 5.00 $90,000 $90,000 Closed 12/8/23 VanCleave, Matthew Rivers Road Preserve 11A 0.50 $52,500 $52,500 Closed 12/8/23 Weir Trust, Celine Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11B 2.27 $39,500 $37,500 Closed 12/8/23 ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present), cont'd 3 Page 173 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Purchase Price Acquisition Status Wilson Trust Winchester Head Preserve 11B 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 12/8/23 Brewer, Richard N/A 11B 14.78 $451,000 $405,900 Closed 12/15/23 Dibala Wood Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11B 18.28 $275,000 $261,300 Closed 12/15/23 Hackmann, Charles Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $70,000 $63,000 Closed 12/15/23 Annecy Marco LLC / Barfield Marco Island 11A 2.13 $3,140,000 $3,140,000 Closed 1/5/24 Perez Castro, Pedro Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11A 1.17 $29,000 $27,600 Closed 1/5/24 South Terra Corp Marco Island 11A 0.56 $1,720,000 $1,620,000 Closed 1/5/24 Geren, Jonathan North Belle Meade Preserve 11A 7.84 $129,500 $129,500 Closed 1/12/24 Gutierrez, Michael North Belle Meade Preserve 11A 4.88 $85,400 $81,100 Closed 1/12/24 Bailey, Scott and Christopher Winchester Head Preserve 11B 1.59 $39,800 $38,500 Closed 1/19/24 Dredge Management Assoc LLC Shell Island Preserve 11B 18.73 $1,592,500 $1,512,875 Closed 1/19/24 English Trust Pepper Ranch Preserve 11B 59.01 $515,000 $463,500 Closed 1/19/24 Williams Nancy Payton Preserve 11B 0.50 $60,000 $60,000 Closed 1/19/24 Mooney/Hankins-Colon Winchester Head Preserve 11B 1.59 $39,800 $39,800 Closed 2/16/24 A & T Kleinberger Rev Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 5.00 $110,000 $104,500 Closed 3/15/24 Rodriguez, Mario & Gisela Panther Walk Preserve 12A 5.46 $158,400 $158,400 Closed 7/12/24 Murawski Trust North Belle Meade Preserve 12A 4.87 $45,000 $42,750 Closed 7/24/24 Land Genie LLC Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.73 $62,790 $62,790 Closed 8/9/24 Taylor, Ernesto & Ana Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 5.00 $103,750 $98,650 Closed 8/9/24 Whittingham Corporation Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $45,990 Closed 8/16/24 Walsh, Nancy Red Maple Swamp Preserve 12A 1.14 $20,520 $19,494 Closed 8/21/24 Arnold Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 7.16 $148,570 $141,140 Closed 8/23/24 Beckert, Marc & Elizabeth Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Closed 8/23/24 Granados, Nelson Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 5.15 $106,860 $106,860 Closed 8/23/24 JA Moulton Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 7.17 $148,780 $141,340 Closed 8/23/24 Woodworth, Richard Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.27 $52,210 $49,600 Closed 8/23/24 CDL Naples Investment LLC Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.73 $62,790 $59,650 Closed 8/30/24 Langell Trust Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.81 $61,120 $58,060 Closed 9/6/24 Hughes, Jeffrey & Melissa Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $46,110 Closed 9/11/24 ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present), cont'd 4 Page 174 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Purchase Price Acquisition Status Sardinas, Martha Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.34 $53,820 $53,820 Closed 9/13/24 Volpe Trust North Belle Meade Preserve 12A 8.50 $109,000 $103,550 Closed 9/13/24 Wilson, Kyle & Lisa Mason Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $46,110 Closed 9/20/24 Aristizabal McIlvane Marsh Preserve 12A 5.00 $20,000 $20,000 Closed 10/25/24 Arndt, Linda Winchester Head Preserve 12A 1.14 $31,920 $30,320 Closed 11/1/24 Ayra, Anacely Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 3.18 $69,170 $65,710 Closed 11/1/24 Erickson, Gerald Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Closed 11/7/24 Ebanks, Marvin Winchester Head Preserve 12A 1.14 $31,920 $31,920 Closed 11/8/24 Cassity, Cina Lu Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.59 $46,110 $46,110 Closed 12/6/24 Catania, James Winchester Head Preserve 12A 1.14 $31,920 $30,320 Closed 12/6/24 SD Orange Blossom - Donation Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 1.14 N/A N/A Closed 12/16/24 SD Orange Blossom - Donation Winchester Head Preserve 12A 1.14 N/A N/A Closed 12/16/24 James F. Dinwiddie Rev Trust Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.14 $33,060 $33,060 Closed 12/19/24 Radel, Mark Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.14 $33,060 $33,060 Closed 12/19/24 Seepersad, Kausil Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Closed 12/19/24 Vikon Corporation Panther Walk Preserve 12B 1.59 $50,880 $50,880 Closed 1/16/25 Dennison, Robert Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.73 $62,790 $62,790 Closed 1/17/25 Ngo/Huynh/Lieu Panther Walk Preserve 12B 2.73 $87,360 $87,360 Closed 1/31/25 Stone Trust Panther Walk Preserve 12B 5.00 $141,250 $141,250 Closed 2/14/25 JOL Property Ventures Panther Walk Preserve 12B 1.14 $36,480 $36,480 Closed 3/20/25 Martinez, Abel Chavez Panther Walk Preserve 12B 1.14 $36,480 $36,480 Closed 3/27/25 Fernandez, Erik Winchester Head Preserve 12A 1.59 $44,520 $44,520 Closed 4/10/2025 Descoteau, Donn & Donna Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11B 1.14 $25,100 $25,100 Closed 4/23/2025 Fish, Monica Panther Walk Preserve 12B 1.14 $36,480 $36,480 Closed 4/23/2025 Hendrix House I-75 and Everglades Blvd.12B 17.66 $502,500 $502,500 Closed 6/12/2025 Cypress Cove Conservancy Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 10.00 $721,000 $648,900 Closed 8/8/2025 Lautz, Cameron Panther Walk Preserve 12B 2.27 $72,640 $72,640 Closed 8/15/2025 Symphony Properties N/A 12A 150.00 $4,015,000 $4,015,000 Closed 9/12/2025 Williams Farms N/A 2024 1,410.00 $11,980,000 $11,980,000 Closed 9/18/2025 Golden Land Partners North Belle Meade Preserve 2024 6.25 $29,000 $29,000 Closed 11/14/2025 TOTAL ACQUIRED PROPERTIES 2,318.25 $33,809,535 $33,307,049 Total number of properties = 118 ACQUIRED PROPERTIES (February 2022 - Present), cont'd 5 Page 175 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Purchase Price Acquisition Status Subtotal number of properties = 0 HK Investment Marco Island 12B 0.37 TBD TBD New Appraisal not yet ordered Van Cleef Marco Island 12B 0.43 TBD TBD New Appraisal not yet ordered Wildflowerz Ranch N/A 12B 639.17 TBD TBD New Appraisal not yet ordered Wilson North Belle Meade Preserve 2024 5.00 TBD TBD New Appraisal not yet ordered Edwards Trust N/A 2025 65.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Golden Land Partners N/A 2025 20.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Berman Trust parcel 1 I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 5.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Berman Trust parcel 2 I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 1.59 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Echavarria I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 3.05 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Family Onyx I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 2.73 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Morales I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 2.27 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Pancham I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 2.73 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Tran I-75 and Everglades Blvd.2025 2.27 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Lucarelli N/A 2025 5.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Sarry Trust North Belle Meade Preserve 2025 13.30 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Simmons Trust North Belle Meade Preserve 2025 38.94 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Dabreo Brewer's Landing 2025 2.73 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Castillo Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 2025 5.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Harden Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 2025 2.73 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Perez Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 2025 5.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Reina Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 2025 2.27 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Rivera Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 2025 2.27 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Wilcox Panther Walk Preserve 2025 1.59 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Bennett Nancy Payton Preserve 2025 1.00 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered Seminole Gulf Railway Railhead Scrub Preserve 2025 15.51 TBD TBD Appraisal not yet ordered 844.95 TBD TBD Subtotal number of properties = 25 844.95 TBD TBD Total number of properties = 25 Subtotal - Properties with Board Approved Purchase Agreements Subtotal - Properties with Board Approval of Purchase Agreements Pending TOTAL PROPERTIES PENDING ACQUISITION PROPERTIES PENDING ACQUISITION 6 Page 176 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Final Offer Amount Acquisition Status Amaranth Trust, Forrest G N/A 10 71.16 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Anderson, Charles Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.27 $64,000 $64,000 Offer not accepted Anderson, Charles Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Sold to another Argay, Lorraine D Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 7.05 $81,000 $81,000 Offer not accepted Arnold, Emily Pepper Ranch Preserve 10 5.00 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Arnold, Vanette Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Offer not accepted Big Hammock - Area I (Barron Collier Partnership) Pepper Ranch Preserve 10 257.3 $900,000 $900,000 Offer not accepted Casasierra Realty LLC Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Cedeno, Kenneth Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 2.81 $56,000 $56,000 Offer not accepted Dahche, Ahmand Panther Walk Preserve 10 5.00 $130,000 $130,000 Offer not accepted D'Angelo, Eugene Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 10 5.00 $100,000 $100,000 Offer not accepted Erjavec, Eugene Rivers Road Preserve 10 4.92 $200,000 $200,000 Offer not accepted Eschuk, Shari Rivers Road Preserve 10 4.78 $180,000 $180,000 Offer not accepted Fischer Trust, Addison Marco Island 10 0.63 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Haughton, Veronica Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 N/A N/A Sold to another Higdon Trust, Garey D Winchester Head Preserve 10 1.59 N/A N/A Sold to another Macrina, Kathleen Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 N/A N/A Sold to another Moylan, Paul E Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Offer not accepted Ortega, Berardo Panther Walk Preserve 10 1.14 $30,000 $30,000 Property withdrawn Three Brothers Panther Walk Preserve 10 2.73 $63,000 $63,000 Offer not accepted WISC Investment - Inlet Dr Marco Island 10 0.39 $429,000 $429,000 Purchase Agreement not approved by BCC Agua Colina Marco Island 11A 0.63 $1,120,000 $1,120,000 Purchase Agreement not approved by Board Berman Rev Trust, R F Panther Walk Preserve 11A 1.17 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Chestnut, Diane Marco Island 11A 0.53 $627,500 $627,500 Offer not accepted Colon, Donna & Patricia Mack Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11A 2.27 N/A N/A Sold to another S & B Properties of Marco LLC Marco Island 11A 0.50 $570,000 $570,000 Offer not accepted Starnes, Hugh Caracara Prairie Preserve 11A 4.54 $250,000 $250,000 Offer not accepted Buckley Enterprises Nancy Payton Preserve 11B 80.00 $780,000 $780,000 Offer not accepted Khoury Otter Mound Preserve 11B 0.43 N/A N/A Sold to another Lie, Run He Nancy Payton Preserve 11B 0.50 $80,000 $80,000 Offer not accepted A-LIST PROPERTIES THAT WILL NOT BE ACQUIRED AT THIS TIME 7 Page 177 of 1636 Conservation Collier Cycle 10, 11, 12, 2024, and 2025 Property Status Updated December 1, 2025 Property Name Preserve Cycle Size (ac)Appraised Value Final Offer Amount Acquisition Status Owl Hammock N/A 11B 7,378.00 N/A N/A Acquired by State of Florida Relevant Radio, Inc.McIlvane Marsh Preserve 11B 10.46 $126,350 $126,350 Offer not accepted Sit/Chew Nancy Payton Preserve 11B 3.00 $390,000 $390,000 Offer not accepted Smith & Montgomery Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 11B 2.73 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Bleka, Joseph & Christina Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12A 2.34 $53,820 $53,820 On-hold until title is clear Veneziano, Steve Panther Walk Preserve 12A 1.14 $33,060 $33,060 Offer not accepted Wilson, Rebecca Winchester Head Preserve 12A 1.14 $29,000 $29,000 Offer not accepted Eid Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 2.27 $52,210 $49,600 Offer not accepted Lynch Winchester Head Preserve 12B 1.14 $31,920 $30,320 Offer not accepted Parraga Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 2.81 $61,120 $58,060 Offer not accepted Pritchard Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 2.27 $52,210 $49,600 Offer not accepted Sunny Florida Investments, Inc Dr. Robert H. Gore III Preserve 12B 1.14 $26,220 $24,910 Offer not accepted D & J Investors North Belle Meade Preserve 2024 5.00 $52,000 $52,000 Offer not accepted Santamaria Caracara Prairie Preserve 2024 61.10 N/A N/A Property withdrawn Wildcat Acres N/A 12B 73.60 N/A N/A Working through access issues 8,020.50 N/A N/A Total number of properties = 45TOTAL PROPERTIES THAT WILL NOT BE ACQUIRED AT THIS TIME A-LIST PROPERTIES THAT WILL NOT BE ACQUIRED AT THIS TIME, cont'd 8 Page 178 of 1636 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Parang Trust Owner(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Size: 2.73 acres Folio No: 39148120004 Staff Report Date: October 2, 2024 (Updated December 3, 2025) 71 29 25 56 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 180/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 179 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 Figure 3 - Parcel Surrounding Lands .........................................................................................................7 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................8 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................8 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................9 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................9 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ........... 10 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 12 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 13 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 14 Figure 7 – Freshwater marsh ................................................................................................... 15 Figure 8 – Cypress/mixed hardwood forest ............................................................................ 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16 Table 5 – Potential Listed Wildlife ........................................................................................... 16 Figure 9 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 17 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ........................................................................... 18 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 20 Figure 12 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 21 Figure 13 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 23 Figure 14 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 24 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 25 Page 180 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 3 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 25 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 25 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 25 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 25 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 25 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 25 Figure 15 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 26 Figure 16 –Future Land Use .................................................................................................... 27 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 28 4. Acquisition Considerations .................................................................................................................. 28 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 28 Table 6 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ................ 28 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 28 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 29 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 35 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 40 Page 181 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 182 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 183 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 184 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 7 Figure 3 - Parcel Surrounding Lands Page 185 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 8 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Parang Trust Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio Number 39148120004 Target Protection Area Northern Golden Gate Estates Within the Panther Walk Preserve TPMA Size 2.73 acres Section, Township, and Range S30, T47, R28 S30, T47, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs E Estates - allows 1 unit per 2.25 acres Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped, Residential, and roadway Undeveloped land directly adjacent, Low-density, single- family homes within 350 ft. of parcel, parcel fronts 72nd Ave. NE Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Trails Deep Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) trails within parcel Other County Dept Interest None Page 186 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 9 Figure 4 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 71 160 44% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 37 53 70% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 19 27 70% 1.3 - Water Resources 15 27 55% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 0 53 0% 2 - Human Values 29 80 36% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 20 34 58% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% 3 - Restoration and Management 25 80 31% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 23 55 42% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 2 23 10% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 56 80 69% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 0 22 0% Total 180 400 45% 71 29 25 56 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 180/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 187 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 10 2.2 Summary of Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? YES Parcel does contain a small section (0.2 acres) of Oak Hammock. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The property is accessible via 72nd Ave. NE. A short hiking trail could be established on the parcel; however, parking would only be available on the side of the street. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES The parcel is almost entirely wetlands. It is also within the historic location of the Horsepen Strand. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? YES The parcel provides listed wading bird habitat. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link, or habitat corridor? NO Page 188 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 11 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES The Parang Trust parcel met 5 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 189 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 12 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities Freshwater marsh: The marsh is very disturbed with multiple UTV trails throughout. Paragrass (Urochloa mutica), West Indian marsh grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis), and Wright’s nutrush (Scleria lacustris) are the dominant species, with native plants growing among the exotic plants. The deepest portions of the marsh (deep UTV ruts) contain American white waterlily (Nymphaea odorata) and bladderwort (Utricularia sp.). The shallower areas contain pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata), alligatorflag (Thalia geniculata), arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia), swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), and sedges which give way to Carolina redroot (Lachnanthes caroliana), grasses and ferns around the perimeter. Cypress/mixed hardwood forest: This habitat is found along the margins of the freshwater marsh. The canopy is comprised of cypress (Taxodium distichum), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), and cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). The midstory is comprised of myrsine (Myrsine cubana), dahoon holly (Ilex cassine), and wax myrtle (Morella cerifera). The understory is comprised of swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), saw grass (Cladium jamaicense), Carolina redroot, and sedges. Oak hammock: This habitat is dominated by laurel oak and cabbage palms. The midstory consists of myrsine and saw palmetto (Serenoa repens). The understory consists of swamp fern, muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), and greenbriers (Smilax spp.). No listed plant species were observed on the parcel. Page 190 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 13 Figure 5 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 191 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 14 Figure 6 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 192 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 15 Figure 7 – Freshwater marsh Figure 8 – Cypress/mixed hardwood forest Page 193 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 16 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities The parcel itself provides habitat for wetland species, including those listed in Table 5. However, the parcel alone does not provide significant habitat unless combined with the surrounding undeveloped land. Table 5 – Potential Listed Wildlife Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status Little blue heron Egretta caerulea Threatened n/a Tricolored heron Egretta tricolor Threatened n/a Wood stork Mycteria americana Threatened Threatened Florida sandhill crane Antigone canadensis pratensis Threatened n/a Everglade snail kite Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus Endangered Endangered Florida panther Puma concolor coryi Endangered Endangered Page 194 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 17 Figure 9 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 195 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 18 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 196 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 19 3.1.3 Water Resources This parcel falls within the historic footprint of the Horsepen Strand. Strands are a type of forested swamp that form slow flowing, linear drainage channels across flatlands with high water tables. The Horsepen Strand begins at Immokalee Rd in the Northern Golden Gate Estates and flows south into the North Belle Meade area located north of I-75. This parcel provides a moderate amount of surficial aquifer recharge and is subject to frequent flooding. This parcel provides flood water attenuation as more land is cleared and filled for development. The parcel also provides habitat for wetland dependent species. Page 197 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 20 Figure 11 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 198 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 21 Figure 12 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 199 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 22 Figure 13 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 200 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 23 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel does not directly connect to conservation land; however, the low-density nature of development in this neighborhood allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape and north into the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Page 201 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 24 Figure 14 - Conservation Lands Page 202 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 25 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide seasonal opportunity for passive nature-based recreation such as hiking and wildlife watching. 3.2.2 Accessibility Street parking is available along 72nd Ave NE. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement This parcel provides no outstanding Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement. 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Invasive vegetation is relatively high within the marsh. Paragrass, West Indian marsh grass, and Wright’s nutrush are the dominant species. Only sparse ear-leaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) was observed within the other plant communities 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The majority of this parcel is wetlands which do not require prescribed fire maintenance. Should woody species begin to encroach into the marsh, prescribed fire would be beneficial, but not likely due to the small size of the parcel and surrounding homes. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security There are multiple UTV trails crossing the parcel. Historically, attempts to prevent off-roader trespass have been ineffective, expensive, and have resulted in additional vegetation damage as trespassers have cut new trails to circumvent the installed barriers. Prevention of UTV trespass will be difficult. 3.3.3 Assistance Assistance is not predicted. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is Zoned as Estates. Estates zoning provides lands for low density residential development in a semi-rural to rural environment, with limited agricultural activities. Allowable density is 1 unit per 2.25 acres, or 1 unit per lot if under 2.25 acres. In addition to low density residential density with limited agricultural activities, the E district is also designed to accommodate as Conditional Uses, development that provides services for and is compatible with the low density residential, semi-rural and rural character of the E district. The wetland nature of this parcel makes it undesirable for development. Page 203 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 26 Figure 15 – Zoning Page 204 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 27 Figure 16 –Future Land Use Page 205 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 28 3.4.2 Development Plans Currently, no development is planned for this parcel. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following does not affect the scoring. The following are items that will be addressed in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners if this property moves forward for ranking. No additional acquisition considerations exist. 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 6 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $5,000 $2,500 Treatment of grasses is more expensive than shrubs/trees, and will require two to three treatments annually until manageable. Signage $200 $0.00 Total $5,200 $2,500 6. Potential for Matching Funds Half of the contract price for this parcel would be funded by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation under their current Memorandum of Understanding executed with Collier County. Page 206 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 29 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Parang Trust Target Protection Mailing Area: None Folio(s): 39148120004 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 71 44 2 - Human Value 80 29 36 3 - Restoration and Management 80 25 31 4 - Vulnerability 80 56 69 TOTAL SCORE 400 180 45 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 140 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 100 Oak Hammock b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 20 Marsh; oak hammock; Cypress/mixed hardwood forests b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 Page 207 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 30 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 70 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 60 FL panther c. CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 Undeveloped Horsepen Strand c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 55 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 15 Horsepen Strand d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 Page 208 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 31 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 0 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 265 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 71 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 70 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year-round 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 Page 209 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 32 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 100 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 29 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 50 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 5 Page 210 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 33 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 5 UTV trespass d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 55 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 25 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 0 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) Page 211 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 34 a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi-unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 125 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 56 Page 212 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 35 8. Additional Site Photos UTV trail on north side of parcel Carolina redroot Page 213 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 36 Oak hammock on north edge of parcel Swamp fern surrounded by Paragrass in center of property Page 214 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 37 Cypress/Mixed Hardwoods at southern edge of property ATV trails in center of property Page 215 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 38 View looking south View looking north Page 216 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 39 Page 217 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 40 Horsepen Strand Conservation Area APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 5: CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 10: Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 218 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report – Parang Trust Date: 10/2/2024 (Update: 12/3/2025) Owner Name(s): Masood Parang Revocable Living Trust Folio: 39148120004 41 Figure 11: CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 219 of 1636 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Gomez Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Size: 2.73 acres Staff Report Date: December 3, 2025 39 33 43 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 175/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 220 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ...................................9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 13 Figure 6 – Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak Hammock ........................................................................ 14 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 15 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 16 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones .............................. 18 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 20 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 21 Figure 12 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 21 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 22 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 22 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 22 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 22 Page 221 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 3 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 22 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 22 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 22 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 22 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 22 Figure 13 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 23 Figure 14 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 24 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 25 4. Acquisition Considerations ................................................................................................................... 25 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 26 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ............................. 26 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 26 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 27 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 32 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 37 Page 222 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 223 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 224 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 225 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Gomez Carlos J. Gomez Folio Numbers 41614040004 Target Protection Area NGGE I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Target Protection Mailing Area Size 2.73 acres Section, Township, and Range S32, T49, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs Estates 1 unit per 2.25 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AH 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped; Developed, rural single-family home Undeveloped lots to the N, S, and E; Single-family residence to the W. Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities None Other County Dept Interest Transportation Parcel is in the study area for the I-75 interchange between Everglades and Desoto Blvds. Page 226 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 39 160 24% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 11 53 20% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 19 27 70% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% 2 - Human Values 33 80 41% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 4 11 38% 3 - Restoration and Management 43 80 54% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 34 55 63% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 9 23 40% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 175 400 44% 39 33 43 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 175/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 227 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 9 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? YES The parcel contains Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak hammock. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? NO Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The parcel is visible and readily accessible from a public roadway and can be accessed year-round. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? NO Despite being mapped as containing hydric soils, no wetlands appear to exist on-site. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO Because of its small size, this parcel individually does not offer significant biological values. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? NO The parcel is not adjacent to any conservation lands, but lands between it and conservation lands are undeveloped. Page 228 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 10 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES I-75 and Everglades Blvd. TPMA The Gomez parcel met 3 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 229 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The parcel was mapped as containing Mixed Wetland Hardwoods; however, staff observed what is best described as Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak hammock on the parcel. The cabbage palm/pine/oak hammock canopy is dominated by cabbage palm (Sabal Palmetto), slash pine (Pinus elliottii), and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia). The midstory consists of myrsine (Myrsine cubana) and wild coffee (Psychotria spp.). The understory consists of a very thick pine needle layer and muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), greenbriers (Smilax spp.), and swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum) with occasional wire grass (Aristida stricta). Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of about 30%. The primary invasive plant observed was Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia). Caesarweed (Urena lobata) and what appeared to be tanglehead grass (Heteropogon contortus) were also observed. No listed species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 230 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 12 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 231 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 232 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 14 Figure 6 – Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak Hammock Page 233 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities Multiple Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) telemetry points have been noted around the parcel. Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 234 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 16 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 235 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 17 3.1.3 Water Resources The parcel does little to protect water resources. It is mapped as containing hydric soils, but no wetlands appear to exist on site. Additionally, aquifer recharge mapping indicates very little contribution to recharge. Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). Soils mapped on the parcel are hydric. Mapped soils include “Hallandale and Boca Fine Sand” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainageways). The plant communities normally associated with these soils were not present on the parcel. Page 236 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 18 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 237 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 19 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 238 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 20 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 239 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel is not directly adjacent to conservation lands; however, undeveloped lands exist between the parcel and the Dr. Robert H. Gore Preserve to the west and Picayune Strand State Forest to the south. The low-density nature of development in this area allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape. Figure 12 - Conservation Lands Page 240 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 22 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities like hiking. 3.2.2 Accessibility The parcel is accessible via a paved road. Parking is available along 40th Ave. SE. 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement The parcel is visible from a public road. 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 30%. The primary invasive plant observed was Brazilian pepper. Caesarweed and what appeared to be tanglehead grass were also observed. The parcel would also benefit from cabbage palm reduction. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The natural community would benefit from fire; however, due to the parcel’s small size and location, prescribed fire is not likely. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security No site security issues appear to exist within the parcel 3.3.3 Assistance No management assistance is anticipated. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is zoned Estates and has an allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres, which would allow for one single-family residence on the parcel. Page 241 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 23 Figure 13 – Zoning Page 242 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 24 Figure 14 – Future Land Use Page 243 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 25 3.4.2 Development Plans The parcel is not currently planned for development. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following items may not have significantly affected the scoring but are worth noting. This parcel is within the study area for the I-75 interchange. The properties in this location could be impacted by future right-of-way needs or for stormwater ponds to support the right-of-way. If this property is approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized in the Purchase Agreement and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation will be able to purchase a portion of the property from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost. Page 244 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 26 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $1,100 $410 Initial assumes $400/acre; recurring assumes $150/acre Cabbage Palm Reduction $1,100 N/A Assumes $400/acre TOTAL $2,200 $410 6. Potential for Matching Funds The primary partnering agencies for conservation acquisitions, and those identified in the ordinance are the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and The Florida Forever Program. The following highlights potential for partnering funds, as communicated by agency staff. Florida Communities Trust - Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program: The FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program provides grant funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to acquire conservation lands, urban open spaces, parks and greenways. Application for this program is typically made for pre-acquired sites up to two years from the time of acquisition. The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program assists the Department of Environmental Protection in helping communities meet the challenges of growth, supporting viable community development and protecting natural resources and open space. The program receives 21 percent Florida Forever appropriation. Florida Forever Program: The Conservation Collier Program has not been successful in partnering with the Florida Forever Program due to conflicting acquisition policies and issues regarding joint title between the programs. Additional Funding Sources: There are no additional funding sources known at this time. Page 245 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 27 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Gomez parcel Target Protection Mailing Area: I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Folio(s): 41614040004 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 39 24 2 - Human Value 80 33 41 3 - Restoration and Management 80 43 54 4 - Vulnerability 80 60 75 TOTAL SCORE 400 175 44 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 40 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 cabbage palm/pine/oak hammock c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 Page 246 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 28 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 70 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 10 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 25 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 Page 247 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 29 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 145 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 39 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 Page 248 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 30 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 15 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 5 large slash pines b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 115 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 33 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 75 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 75 Exotics and Cabbage Palms c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 20 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 20 Page 249 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 31 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 95 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 43 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi-unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 135 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 60 Page 250 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 32 8. Additional Site Photos View from 40th Ave. SE looking north Drone view from 40th Ave. SE looking north Page 251 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 33 View looking down into property from above – note light green Brazilian pepper View of property looking south Page 252 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 34 Interior of property Interior of property Page 253 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 35 Interior of property Interior of property Page 254 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 36 Interior of property Interior of property Page 255 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 37 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 8 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 256 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41614040004 Owner Name: Carlos J. Gomez Date: December 3, 2025 38 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 257 of 1636 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report GAC Owner Name: Collier County (former Gulf America Corporation parcel) Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Size: 1.14 acres Staff Report Date: December 3, 2025 49 31 57 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 198/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 258 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ...................................9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 13 Figure 6 – Pine Flatwoods ....................................................................................................... 14 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 15 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 16 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones .............................. 18 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 19 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 20 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 21 Figure 12 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 21 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 22 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 23 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 23 Page 259 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 3 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 23 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 23 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 23 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 23 Figure 13 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 24 Figure 14 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 25 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 26 4. Acquisition Considerations ................................................................................................................... 26 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 27 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ............................. 27 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 27 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 28 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 33 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 35 Page 260 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 261 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 262 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 263 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name GAC parcel Owned by Collier County; previous owner was Gulf America Corporation (GAC) Folio Numbers 41713880000 Target Protection Area NGGE I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Target Protection Mailing Area Size 1.14 acres Section, Township, and Range S31, T49, R28 Zoning Category/TDRs Estates 1 unit per 2.25 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AH 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. These areas have a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage. Existing structures None Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped; Developed, rural single-family home; driveway Driveway then undeveloped lots to the W; 40th Ave. SE then undeveloped lot to the N; to the west and; Single- family residence to the E and S. Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Horticultural debris and potential encroachment The property to the east appears to have encroached onto the GAC parcel. The trail leading to a pole bard may exist on the GAC parcel. Additionally, several piles of dead palm fronds/horticultural debris exist within the easter side of the parcel. Other County Dept Interest Transportation Parcel is in the study area for the I-75 interchange between Everglades and Desoto Blvds. Page 264 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 49 160 31% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 16 53 30% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 24 27 90% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% 2 - Human Values 31 80 39% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% 3 - Restoration and Management 57 80 71% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 34 55 63% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 23 23 100% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 198 400 49% 49 31 57 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 198/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 265 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 9 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? NO Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? YES The parcel contains pine flatwoods. Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The parcel is visible and readily accessible from a public roadway and can be accessed year-round. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? NO Despite being mapped as containing hydric soils, no wetlands appear to exist on-site. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? NO Because of its small size, this parcel individually does not offer significant biological values. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? NO The parcel is not adjacent to any conservation lands, but lands between it and conservation lands are undeveloped. Page 266 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 10 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES I-75 and Everglades Blvd. TPMA The GAC parcel met 3 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 267 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The parcel was mapped as containing Shrub and Brushland, Upland Mixed – Coniferous / Hardwood, and Wetland Forested Mixed; however, staff observed what is best described as Pine flatwoods on the parcel. The canopy is dominated by slash pine (Pinus elliottii) and cabbage palm (Sabal Palmetto) with an occasional oak (Quercus sp.). The midstory consists of cabbage palm, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), gallberry (Ilex glabra), and rusty lyonia (Lyonia fruticosa) with an occasional wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), and winged sumac (Rhus copallinum). The understory consists of swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) and greenbriers (Smilax spp.). Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 10%. The primary invasive plants observed were Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), Caesarweed (Urena lobata), and what appear to be Burma reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana) and tanglehead grass (Heteropogon contortus). No listed species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 268 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 12 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 269 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 270 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 14 Figure 6 – Pine Flatwoods Page 271 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) and eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) have been observed by the neighbor on the parcel. Multiple Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) telemetry points have been noted around the parcel. Figure 7 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 272 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 16 Figure 8 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 273 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 17 3.1.3 Water Resources The parcel does little to protect water resources. It is mapped as containing hydric soils, but no wetlands appear to exist on site. Additionally, aquifer recharge mapping indicates very little contribution to recharge. Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). Soils mapped on the parcel are hydric. Mapped soils include “Hallandale and Boca Fine Sand” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainageways) and “Pineda Fine Sand, Limestone Substratum” (level, very poorly drained soils in depressions, cypress swamps, and marshes). The plant communities normally associated with these soils were not present on the parcel. Page 274 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 18 Figure 9 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 275 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 19 Figure 10 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 276 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 20 Figure 11 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 277 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This parcel is not directly adjacent to conservation lands; however, undeveloped lands exist between the parcel and the Hendrix House property to the west. The low-density nature of development in this area allows wildlife to move relatively unimpeded across the landscape. Picayune Strand State Forest is to the south across I-75 with a wildlife underpass west of the parcel, along the eastern side of the Miller Canal. Figure 12 - Conservation Lands Page 278 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 22 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This parcel could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities like hiking. 3.2.2 Accessibility The parcel is accessible via a paved road. Parking is available along 40th Ave. SE. Page 279 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 23 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement The parcel is visible from a public road. 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of approximately 10%. The primary invasive plants observed were Brazilian pepper, Caesarweed, and what appear to be Burma reed and tanglehead grass. The parcel would also benefit from cabbage palm reduction. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The natural community would benefit from fire; however, due to the parcel’s small size and location, prescribed fire is not likely. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security No site security issues appear to exist within the parcel 3.3.3 Assistance No management assistance is anticipated. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use The parcel is zoned Estates and has an allowable density of 1 unit per 2.25 acres, which would allow for one single-family residence on the parcel. Page 280 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 24 Figure 13 – Zoning Page 281 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 25 Figure 14 – Future Land Use Page 282 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 26 3.4.2 Development Plans The parcel is not currently planned for development. 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following items may not have significantly affected the scoring but are worth noting. This parcel is within the study area for the I-75 interchange. The properties in this location could be impacted by future right-of-way needs or for stormwater ponds to support the right-of-way. If this property is approved for the A-List, staff will take this information into consideration when planning amenities and public access on the site. Additionally, when applicable, language will be memorialized in the Purchase Agreement and related closing documents to ensure Collier County Transportation will be able to purchase a portion of the property from Conservation Collier for future right-of-way, if and when needed, at the original per-acre acquisition cost. Page 283 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 27 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $450 $200 Initial assumes $400/acre; recurring assumes $150/acre Cabbage Palm Reduction $450 N/A Assumes $400/acre TOTAL $900 $200 6. Potential for Matching Funds The primary partnering agencies for conservation acquisitions, and those identified in the ordinance are the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and The Florida Forever Program. The following highlights potential for partnering funds, as communicated by agency staff. Florida Communities Trust - Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program: The FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program provides grant funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to acquire conservation lands, urban open spaces, parks and greenways. Application for this program is typically made for pre-acquired sites up to two years from the time of acquisition. The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program assists the Department of Environmental Protection in helping communities meet the challenges of growth, supporting viable community development and protecting natural resources and open space. The program receives 21 percent Florida Forever appropriation. Florida Forever Program: The Conservation Collier Program has not been successful in partnering with the Florida Forever Program due to conflicting acquisition policies and issues regarding joint title between the programs. Additional Funding Sources: There are no additional funding sources known at this time. Page 284 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 28 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: GAC parcel Target Protection Mailing Area: I-75 and Everglades Blvd. Folio(s): 41713880000 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 49 31 2 - Human Value 80 31 39 3 - Restoration and Management 80 57 71 4 - Vulnerability 80 60 75 TOTAL SCORE 400 198 49 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 60 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 10 Pine flatwoods c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 Page 285 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 29 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 90 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 80 b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 10 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 25 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 Page 286 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 30 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 185 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 49 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 20 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 Page 287 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 31 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 110 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 31 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 75 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 75 Cabbage Palms c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 50 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 0 Page 288 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 32 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 125 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 57 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 125 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 135 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 60 Page 289 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 33 8. Additional Site Photos View from 40th Ave. SE looking south View looking north Page 290 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 34 View into property looking west Interior of property Page 291 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 35 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 8 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 292 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 41713880000 Owner Name: Collier County (GAC parcel) Date: December 3, 2025 36 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 293 of 1636 Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Foster Owner Name: Doug Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Size: 157.55 acres Staff Report Date: December 3, 2025 123 37 48 38 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 246/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 294 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Summary of Property ............................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview .........................................................................................................5 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up .........................................................................................................................6 2.1 Summary of Property Information ....................................................................................................7 Table 1 – Summary of Property Information .....................................................................................7 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score ....................................................................................................8 Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary .....................................................................................8 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) ...................................9 3. Initial Screening Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Ecological Values ............................................................................................................................. 11 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities ....................................................................................................... 11 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities ........................................................................ 13 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System ............................................ 14 Figure 6 – Scrubby Flatwoods ................................................................................................. 15 Figure 7 – Hydric Pine Flatwoods and Wetland Forested Mixed ............................................. 15 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities ............................................................................................................ 16 Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) .................................................... 16 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness ............................................................................. 17 3.1.3 Water Resources ................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones ............................ 19 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey ...................................................................................... 20 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map ............................................................................................... 21 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity ........................................................................................................ 22 Figure 13 - Conservation Lands ............................................................................................... 22 3.2 Human Values ................................................................................................................................. 23 3.2.1 Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 23 3.2.2 Accessibility ........................................................................................................................... 23 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement ......................................................................................... 23 3.2 Restoration and Management ....................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1 Vegetation Management ...................................................................................................... 23 Page 295 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 3 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation ..................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire ............................................................................................................ 23 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security .............................................................................................. 23 3.3.3 Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 23 3.4 Vulnerability .................................................................................................................................... 23 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use ............................................................................................................. 23 3.4.2 Development Plans ............................................................................................................... 24 Figure 14 – Zoning ................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 15 – Future Land Use ................................................................................................... 26 4. Acquisition Considerations ................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 16 – Front of building Figure 17 – Back of building ................................................. 27 Figure 18 – Underneath back of building Figure 19 – Underneath back of building ........ 28 Figure 20 – Crushed roofing tiles spread on sugar sand.......................................................... 28 Figure 21 – Pile of roofing tiles ................................................................................................ 28 Figure 22 – 1985 aerial ............................................................................................................ 29 Figure 23 – 2025 aerial ............................................................................................................ 29 5. Management Needs and Costs .............................................................................................................. 30 Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management ............................. 30 6. Potential for Matching Funds .............................................................................................................. 30 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form ......................................................................................................... 31 8. Additional Site Photos ......................................................................................................................... 36 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions ...................................... 43 Page 296 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 4 1. Introduction The Conservation Collier Program (Program) is an environmentally sensitive land acquisition and management program approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Board) in 2002 and by Collier County Voters in 2002 and 2006. The Program was active in acquisition between 2003 and 2011, under the terms of the referendum. Between 2011 and 2016, the Program was in management mode. In 2017, the Collier County Board reauthorized Conservation Collier to seek additional lands (2/14/17, Agenda Item 11B). On November 3, 2020, the Collier County electors approved the Conservation Collier Re-establishment referendum with a 76.5% majority. This Initial Criteria Screening Report (ICSR) has been prepared for the Conservation Collier Program to meet requirements specified in the Conservation Collier Implementation Ordinance, 2002-63, as amended, and for purposes of the Conservation Collier Program. The sole purpose of this report is to provide objective data to demonstrate how properties meet the criteria defined by the ordinance. The following sections characterize the property location, elaborate on the initial and secondary screening criteria scoring, and describe potential funding sources, appropriate use, site improvements, and estimated management costs. Page 297 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 5 2. Summary of Property Figure 1 - Parcel Location Overview Page 298 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 6 Figure 2 - Parcel Close-up Page 299 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 7 2.1 Summary of Property Information Table 1 – Summary of Property Information Characteristic Value Comments Name Foster Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Folio Numbers 41614040004 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Target Protection Area N/A Within McIlvane Marsh TPMA Size 157.55 acres Section, Township, and Range S30, T51, R27 Zoning Category/TDRs Agricultural 1 unit per 5 acres FEMA Flood Map Category AE with small amount of X500 Existing structures Old building and cinderblock observation area Dilapidated cinderblock building; cement slab at entrance and in middle of property; circular cinderblock structure on top of middle cement slab Adjoining properties and their Uses Undeveloped PUD to the N and E; Conservation Land to the W and S The property is surrounded by undeveloped land, PUD to the north and east, Rookery Bay NERR land to the west, and Conservation Collier and private conservation easement land to the south Development Plans Submitted None Known Property Irregularities Previous auto junk yard/salvage yard; historic road The eastern side of the property was used as an auto junk yard since the 1960’s, beginning sometime between 1962 and 1969, based on historical aerials. See Section 4 of this report for more information; The historic Old Marco Junction Road transects the property from east to west Other County Dept Interest None known Page 300 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 8 Figure 3 - Secondary Criteria Score Table 2 - Secondary Criteria Score Summary Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 123 160 77% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 40 53 75% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 27 27 100% 1.3 - Water Resources 16 27 60% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 40 53 75% 2 - Human Values 37 80 46% 2.1 - Recreation 11 34 33% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% 3 - Restoration and Management 48 80 60% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 43 55 79% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 2 23 10% 3.3 - Assistance 2 2 100% 4 - Vulnerability 38 80 47% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 33 58 58% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Total 246 400 61% 123 37 48 38 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 246/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 301 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 9 2.2 Initial Screening Criteria Satisfaction (Ord. 2002-63, as amended, Sec. 12) Criteria 1: CLIP Priority 1 Natural Community Does the property contain Upland Hardwood Forest, Scrub, Coastal Upland, Dry Prairie, or Upland Pine? YES The property contains Scrubby Flatwoods. Criteria 2: CLIP Priority 2 Natural Community Does the property contain Pine Flatwoods or Coastal Wetlands? NO Criteria 3: Other Native, Natural Communities Does the property contain other native, natural communities? N/A The property contains several other native, natural communities. Criteria 4: Human Social Values Does the property offer cultural values, appropriate access for natural resource-based recreation, and the enhancement of the aesthetic setting of Collier County? YES The property can be accessed year-round, and provides an excellent example of Scrubby Flatwoods. Criteria 5: Water Resources Does the property offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge, water quality enhancement, protection of wetland dependent species habitat, wildfire risk reduction, storm surge protection, and flood control? YES Yes, the property contains majority wetland habitats, is adjacent to Rookery Bay NERR (an Outstanding Florida Waterbody), and provides storm surge protection. Criteria 6: Biological and Ecological Value Does the property offer significant biological values, including biodiversity and listed species habitat? YES The property provides habitat for multiple upland and wetland species and several listed species including gopher tortoise, Florida panther, and listed wading birds. Criteria 7: Enhancement of Current Conservation Lands Does the property enhance and/or protect the environmental value of current conservation lands through function as a buffer, ecological link or habitat corridor? YES The property is adjacent to Conservation Collier’s McIlvane Marsh Preserve and a private conservation easement to the south and Rookery Bay NERR to the west. Page 302 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 10 Criteria 8: Target Area Is the property within a Board-approved target protection mailing area? YES McIlvane Marsh TPMA The Foster property met 6 out of the 8 Initial Screening Criteria. Page 303 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 11 3. Initial Screening Criteria 3.1 Ecological Values 3.1.1 Vegetative Communities The property contains several vegetative communities including scrubby flatwoods, mangrove swamp, salt marsh, freshwater marsh, hydric pine flatwoods, cypress, wetland forested mixed, and mixed shrubs. The scrubby flatwoods are dominated by sand live oak (Quercus geminata) and saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) in the midstory with occasional slash pine (Pinus elliottii) in the canopy. Gopher apple (Geobalanus oblongifolius) and some muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) are present in the groundcover. The remaining plant communities were only observed via drone, midstory and groundcover species were not ground truthed. The mangrove swamp is dominated by red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) with buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus) forests in upper tidal areas. Giant leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium) is most likely present in the understory The salt marsh consists of coastal plain willow (Salix caroliniana) Black needle rush (Juncus roemerianus), saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), cordgrass (Spartina sp.), sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense), and common cattail (Typha latifolia) The freshwater marsh contains varying densities of the following Sawgrass (Cladium jamaicensis), common cattail, arrowhead (Sagittaria sp.), maidencane (Panicum hemitomon), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Cordgrass, Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), Bulrush (Scirpus sp.), Needlerush (Juncus effusus), Common Reed (Phragmites sp.), and alligator flag (Thalia geniculata) The hydric pine flatwoods canopy consists of slash pine, cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), the midstory consists of wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and Dahoon holly (Ilex cassine). Understory components include swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), broomsedge (Andropogon spp.), grapevine (Vitis spp.), and greenbriar (Smilax spp.). The cypress community contains cypress (Taxodium sp.) and most likely swamp fern, sawgrass, and alligator flag in the understory. The wetland forested mixed community contains a canopy of slash pine, red maple (Acer rubrum), laurel oak, and cypress. Dahoon (Ilex cassine), swamp bay (Persea palustris), wax myrtle are most likely in the understory with a very sparse groundcover. The mixed shrubs community is similar to the wetland forested mixed community; however, the canopy is sparser. Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of about 30%. The primary invasive plants observed were Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), and melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia). Mahoe (Talipariti tiliaceum), Page 304 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 12 cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), torpedograss (Panicum repens), and white lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala) were also observed. No listed plant species were observed on the property during the site visit. Page 305 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 13 Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Page 306 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 14 Figure 5 - Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System Page 307 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 15 Figure 6 – Scrubby Flatwoods Figure 7 – Hydric Pine Flatwoods and Wetland Forested Mixed Page 308 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 16 3.1.2 Wildlife Communities Multiple Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) telemetry points have been noted on and around the property, and a large, active gopher tortoise burrow was observed within the property. Figure 8 - Wildlife Spatial Data (i.e., telemetry, roosts, etc) Page 309 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 17 Figure 9 - CLIP4 Potential Habitat Richness Page 310 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 18 3.1.3 Water Resources The property is mapped as containing hydric soils and contains a majority of wetlands. It is also adjacent to Rookery Bay NERR, which is an Outstanding Water Body. However, aquifer recharge mapping indicates very little contribution to recharge. Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). Soils mapped on the property are mainly hydric. Mapped soils include primarily “Estero and Peckish Soils, Frequently Flooded” (level, very poorly drained soil associated with frequently flooded tidal marshes). Other hydric soils include “Basinger Fine Sand, Occasionally Flooded” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with occasionally flooded low ridges that are surrounded by tidal marshes), “Durbin and Wulfert Mucks, Frequently Flooded” (level, very poorly drained soil associated with tidal mangroves), and “Holopaw Fine Sand” (nearly level, poorly drained soil associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainageways). Page 311 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 19 Figure 10 - CLIP Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones Page 312 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 20 Figure 11 - Collier County Soil Survey Page 313 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 21 Figure 12 LIDAR Elevation Map Page 314 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 22 3.1.4 Ecosystem Connectivity This property is directly connected to Conservation Collier’s McIlvane Marsh Preserve to the south and Rookery Bay NERR to the west. These lands form a contiguous block of conservation lands that span thousands of miles west, south and east and include Rookery Bay NERR, The Ten Thousand Islands NWR, and Collier Seminole State Park. Figure 13 - Conservation Lands Page 315 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 23 3.2 Human Values 3.2.1 Recreation This property could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities like hiking and potentially hunting. 3.2.2 Accessibility The property is accessible via a private road behind a locked gate off Auto Ranch Rd. Parking is available on-site 3.2.3 Aesthetic/Cultural Enhancement The property contains good examples of scrubby flatwood habitat and extensive vista views from the high point in the scrub 3.2 Restoration and Management 3.3.1 Vegetation Management 3.3.1.1 Invasive Vegetation Exotic plants are present at a total estimated density of about 30%. The primary invasive plants observed were Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), and melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia). Mahoe (Talipariti tiliaceum), cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), torpedograss (Panicum repens), and white lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala) were also observed. The old-world climbing fern is quite dense in some areas of the property. Treatment of exotics within most of the property will be difficult due to the thick vegetation and tough terrain. 3.3.1.2 Prescribed Fire The natural communities on the property would benefit from fire. Firebreak installation would be required prior to application of fire. 3.3.2 Remediation and Site Security The eastern side of the property has been an auto junk yard/salvage yard since at least 1969. Soil and groundwater testing is necessary to identify the extent, if any, of environmental contamination. Remediation could be costly and difficult. The old building and piles of roofing tiles need to be removed before acquisition, or cost of removal should be deducted from sale price. Additionally, trespass occurs on the property. Individuals trespass and use the old building as target practice. 3.3.3 Assistance Prescribed fire management assistance is anticipated from Rookery Bay NERR and Collier Seminole State Park. 3.4 Vulnerability 3.4.1 Zoning and Land Use Current Zoning is Agricultural, which allows 1 unit per 5 acres. A Zoning Certification Letter request was made in June 2021 by a potential buyer that was looking to verify whether a re-zone of the property to Page 316 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 24 Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle (TTRVC) would likely be approved. Notes on Collier CityView portal website indicate that County staff would support changing the property to TTRVC as it would be a much better use of the property. 3.4.2 Development Plans The property is not currently planned for development. Page 317 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 25 Figure 14 – Zoning Page 318 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 26 Figure 15 – Future Land Use Page 319 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 27 4. Acquisition Considerations Staff would like to bring the following items to the attention of the Advisory Committee during the review of this property. The following items may not have significantly affected the scoring but are worth noting. The eastern side of the property was used as an auto junk yard since the 1960’s, beginning sometime between 1962 and 1969, based on historical aerials. Cars were present throughout the scrubby flatwoods in a 1985 aerial photo. When the current owner acquired the property in the early 1990’s, he worked with the FDEP to clean up the operation and remove solid waste throughout the property. He continued to run a car salvage operation on the property until 2021. The salvage operation was monitored by FDEP for stormwater discharge of Aluminum, Iron, Lead, and Suspended Solids under Multi-Sector Generic Permits for Stormwater Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity. The operation exceeded stormwater discharge requirements during 2008 and 2010, but met all stormwater discharge requirements during 2003, 2013 and 2018, which resulted in no requirement for stormwater discharge monitoring in 2005, 2015 or 2020. There is no evidence of additional soil or groundwater testing, which would need to be completed prior to acquisition. Piles of roofing tiles and the old building would need to be removed, and any identified environmental contamination would need to be cleaned up to FDEP standards prior to acquisition by Conservation Collier, Figure 16 – Front of building Figure 17 – Back of building Page 320 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 28 Figure 18 – Underneath back of building Figure 19 – Underneath back of building Figure 20 – Crushed roofing tiles spread on sugar sand Figure 21 – Pile of roofing tiles Page 321 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 29 Figure 22 – 1985 aerial Figure 23 – 2025 aerial Page 322 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 30 5. Management Needs and Costs Table 3 - Estimated Costs of Site Remediation, Improvements, and Management Management Element Initial Cost Annual Recurring Cost Comments Invasive Vegetation Removal $110,300 $25,000 Initial assumes $700/acre (comparable to McIlvane Marsh; recurring assumes $150/acre Firebreak Installation $10,000 $5,000 Assumes $2,000/acre initial and $1,000/acre maintenance Potential Environmental Remediation TBD TBD Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments will be obtained if moving towards acquistion TOTAL $120,300 $30,000 6. Potential for Matching Funds The primary partnering agencies for conservation acquisitions, and those identified in the ordinance are the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) and The Florida Forever Program. The following highlights potential for partnering funds, as communicated by agency staff. Florida Communities Trust - Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program: The FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program provides grant funds to local governments and nonprofit organizations to acquire conservation lands, urban open spaces, parks and greenways. Application for this program is typically made for pre-acquired sites up to two years from the time of acquisition. The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever grant program assists the Department of Environmental Protection in helping communities meet the challenges of growth, supporting viable community development and protecting natural resources and open space. The program receives 21 percent Florida Forever appropriation. Florida Forever Program: The Conservation Collier Program has not been successful in partnering with the Florida Forever Program due to conflicting acquisition policies and issues regarding joint title between the programs. Additional Funding Sources: There are no additional funding sources known at this time. Page 323 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 31 7. Secondary Criteria Scoring Form Property Name: Foster Target Protection Mailing Area: McIlvane Marsh Folio(s): 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Secondary Criteria Scoring Possible Points Awarded Points Percentage 1 - Ecological Value 160 123 77 2 - Human Value 80 37 46 3 - Restoration and Management 80 48 60 4 - Vulnerability 80 38 47 TOTAL SCORE 400 246 61 1 - ECOLOGICAL VALUES (40% of total) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 1.1 VEGETATIVE COMMUNITIES 200 150 1.1.1 - Priority natural communities (Select highest score) a. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 1 communities (1130 - Rockland Hammock, 1210 - Scrub, 1213 - Sand Pine Scrub, 1214 - Coastal Scrub, 1312 - Scrubby Flatwoods, 1610 - Beach Dune, 1620 - Coastal Berm, 1630 - Coastal Grasslands, 1640 - Coastal Strand, or 1650 - Maritime Hammock) 100 100 Scrubby flatwoods b. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 2 communities (22211 - Hydric Pine Flatwoods, 2221 - Wet Flatwoods, or 1311 - Mesic Flatwoods) 60 c. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 3 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp, or 5240 - Salt Marsh) 50 d. Parcel contains CLIP4 Priority 4 communities (5250 - Mangrove Swamp) 25 1.1.2 - Plant community diversity (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥ 3 CLC native plant communities (Florida Cooperative Land Cover Classification System native plant communities) 20 20 b. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC native plant communities 10 c. Parcel has 0 CLC native plant communities 0 1.1.3 - Listed plant species (excluding commercially exploited species) (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has ≥5 CLC listed plant species 30 b. Parcel has 3-4 CLC listed plant species 20 c. Parcel has ≤ 2 CLC listed plant species 10 d. Parcel has 0 CLC listed plant species 0 0 1.1.4 - Invasive Plant Infestation (Select highest score) a. 0 - 10% infestation 50 b. 10 - 25% infestation 40 c. 25 - 50% infestation 30 30 d. 50 - 75% infestation 20 e. ≥75% infestation 10 Page 324 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 32 1.2 - WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES 100 100 1.2.1 - Listed wildlife species (Select the highest score) a. Listed wildlife species documented on the parcel 80 80 GOTO; panther b. Listed wildlife species documented on adjacent property 60 c CLIP Potential Habitat Richness ≥5 species 40 d. No listed wildlife documented near parcel 0 1.2.2 - Significant wildlife habitat (Rookeries, roosts, denning sites, nesting grounds, high population densities, etc) (Select highest score) a. Parcel protects significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 20 20 b. Parcel enhances adjacent to significant wildlife habitat (Please describe) 10 c. Parcel does not enhance significant wildlife habitat 0 1.3 - WATER RESOURCES 100 60 1.3.1 - Aquifer recharge (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is located within a wellfield protection zone or within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 1 area 40 b. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 2 or 3 area 30 c. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 4 or 5 area 20 d. Parcel is located within a CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority 6 area 0 0 1.3.2 - Surface Water Protection (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an Outstanding Florida Waterbody 30 30 b. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for a creek, river, lake, canal or other surface water body 20 c. Parcel is contiguous with and provides buffering for an identified flowway 15 d. Wetlands exist on site 10 e. Parcel does not provide opportunities for surface water quality enhancement 0 1.3.3 - Floodplain Management (Select all that apply) a. Parcel has depressional or slough soils 10 10 b. Parcel has known history of flooding and is likely to provide onsite water attenuation 10 10 c. Parcel provides storm surge buffering 10 10 d. Parcel does not provide floodplain management benefits 0 1.4 - ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY 200 150 1.4.1 - Acreage (Select Highest Score) a. Parcel is ≥ 300 acres 150 b. Parcel is ≥ 100 acres 100 100 b. Parcel is ≥ 50 acres 75 Page 325 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 33 c. Parcel is ≥ 25 acres 25 d. Parcel is ≥ 10 acres 15 e. Parcel is < 10 acres 0 1.4.2 - Connectivity (Select highest score) a. Parcel is immediately contiguous with conservation lands 50 50 b. Parcel is not immediately contiguous, but parcels between it and nearby conservation lands are undeveloped 25 c. Parcel is isolated from conservation land 0 ECOLOGICAL VALUES TOTAL POINTS 600 460 ECOLOGICAL VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*160) 160 123 2 - HUMAN VALUES (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 2.1 - RECREATION 120 40 2.1.1 - Compatible recreation activities (Select all that apply) a. Hunting 20 20 b. Fishing 20 c. Water-based recreation (paddling, swimming, etc) 20 d. Biking 20 e. Equestrian 20 f. Passive natural-resource based recreation (Hiking, photography, wildlife watching, environmental education, etc) 20 20 g. Parcel is incompatible with nature-based recreation 0 2.2 - ACCESSIBILITY 120 80 2.2.1 - Seasonality (Select the highest score) a. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation year round 20 20 b. Parcel accessible for land-based recreation seasonally 10 c. Parcel is inaccessible for land-based recreation 0 2.2.2 - Vehicle access (Select the highest score) a. Public access via paved road 50 b. Public access via unpaved road 30 c. Public access via private road 20 20 d. No public access 0 2.2.3 - Parking Availability (Select the highest score) a. Minor improvements necessary to provide on-site parking 40 40 b. Major improvements necessary to provide on-site parking (Requires site development plan) 25 b. Public parking available nearby or on adjacent preserve 20 c. Street parking available 10 d. No public parking available 0 2.2.4 - Pedestrian access (Select the highest score) a. Parcel is easily accessible to pedestrians (within walking distance of housing development) 10 Page 326 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 34 b. Parcel is not easily accessible to pedestrians 0 0 2.3 - AESTHETICS/CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT 40 10 2.3.1 - Aesthetic/cultural value (Choose all that apply) a. Mature/outstanding native vegetation 5 5 b. Scenic vistas 5 5 c. Frontage enhances aesthetics of public thoroughfare 10 d. Archaeological/historical structures present 15 e. Other (Please describe) 5 f. None 0 HUMAN VALUES TOTAL SCORE 280 130 HUMAN VALUES WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 37 3 - RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 3.1 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 120 95 3.1.1 - Invasive plant management needs (Select the highest score) a. Minimal invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (<30%) 100 b. Moderate invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (30-65%) 75 75 c. Major invasive/nuisance plant management necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 50 d. Major invasive/nuisance plant management and replanting necessary to restore and maintain native plant communities (>65%) 25 e. Restoration of native plant community not feasible 0 3.1.2 - Prescribed fire necessity and compatibility (Select the highest score) a. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is compatible with prescribed fire or parcel does not contain fire dependent plant communities 20 20 b. Parcel contains fire dependent plant communities and is incompatible with prescribed fire 0 3.2 - REMEDIATION AND SITE SECURITY 50 5 3.2.1 - Site remediation and human conflict potential (Dumping, contamination, trespassing, vandalism, other) (Select the highest score) a. Minimal site remediation or human conflict issues predicted 50 b. Moderate site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 20 c. Major site remediation or human conflict issues predicted (Please describe) 5 5 Trespassing and potential environmental cleanup d. Resolving site remediation or human conflict issues not feasible 0 Page 327 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 35 3.3 - ASSISTANCE 5 5 3.4.1 - Management assistance by other entity a. Management assistance by other entity likely 5 5 RBNERR fire b. Management assistance by other entity unlikely 0 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT TOTAL SCORE 175 105 RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 48 4 - VULNERABILITY (20%) Possible Points Awarded Points Comments 4.1 - ZONING AND LAND USE 130 75 4.1.1 - Zoning and land use designation (Select the highest score) a. Zoning allows for Single Family, Multifamily, industrial or commercial 100 b. Zoning allows for density of no greater than 1 unit per 5 acres 75 75 Ag c. Zoning allows for agricultural use /density of no greater than 1 unit per 40 acres 50 d. Zoning favors stewardship or conservation 0 4.1.2 - Future Land Use Type (Select the highest score) a. Parcel designated Urban 30 b. Parcel designated Estates, Rural Fringe Receiving and Neutral, Agriculture 25 c. Parcel designated Rural Fringe Sending, Rural Lands Stewardship Area 5 d. Parcel is designated Conservation 0 0 4.2 - DEVELOPMENT PLANS 50 10 4.2.1 - Development plans (Select the highest score) a. Parcel has been approved for development 20 b. SFWMD and/or USACOE permit has been applied for or SDP application has been submitted 15 c. Parcel has no current development plans 0 0 4.2.2 - Site characteristics amenable to development (Select all that apply) a. Parcel is primarily upland 10 b. Parcel is along a major roadway 10 c. Parcel is >10 acres 5 5 d. Parcel is within 1 mile of a current or planned commercial or multi- unit residential development 5 5 VULNERABILITY TOTAL SCORE 180 85 VULNERABILITY WEIGHTED SCORE (Awarded Points/Possible Points*80) 80 38 Page 328 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 36 8. Additional Site Photos Trail through scrubby flatwoods Cinderblock “observatory” on cement slab in middle of property Page 329 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 37 Interior of cinderblock “observatory” View of property looking west just south of the building Page 330 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 38 Edge of wetland forested mixed community Edge of scrubby flatwoods where vehicles were stored Page 331 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 39 Old-world climbing fern, earleaf acacia, and cogongrass L Large patch of old-world climbing fern Page 332 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 40 Eastern side of property where vehicles were stored looking east Middle of scrubby flatwoods – concrete slab and cinderblock “observatory” visible Page 333 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 41 Mixed shrubs community Mixed shrubs in foreground with wetland forested mixed and freshwater marsh in background Page 334 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 42 Mixed shrubs in foreground with freshwater marsh and pond in background From right to left – scrubby flatwoods, hydric pine flatwoods, freshwater marsh – note light green lygodium Page 335 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 43 APPENDIX 1 – Critical Lands and Water Identification Maps (CLIP) Definitions This report makes use of data layers from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory and University of Florida Critical Lands and Waters Identification Project (CLIP4). CLIP4 is a collection of spatial data that identify statewide priorities for a broad range of natural resources in Florida. It was developed through a collaborative effort between the Florida Areas Natural Inventory (FNAI), the University of Florida GeoPlan Center and Center for Landscape Conservation Planning, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). It is used in the Florida Forever Program to evaluate properties for acquisition. CLIP4 is organized into a set of core natural resource data layers which are representative of 5 resource categories: biodiversity, landscapes, surface water, groundwater and marine. The first 3 categories have also been combined into the Aggregated layer, which identifies 5 priority levels for natural resource conservation. Below is a description of each of the three CLIP4 data layers used in this report. Figure 4 - CLIP4 Priority Natural Communities Consists of 12 priority natural community types: upland glades, pine rocklands, seepage slopes, scrub, sandhill, sandhill upland lakes, rockland hammock, coastal uplands, imperiled coastal lakes, dry prairie, upland pine, pine flatwoods, upland hardwood forest, or coastal wetlands. These natural communities are prioritized by a combination of their heritage global status rank (G-rank) and landscape context, based on the Land Use Intensity Index (subset of CLIP Landscape Integrity Index) and FNAI Potential Natural Areas. Priority 1 includes G1-G3 communities with Very High or High landscape context. Priority 2 includes G1-G3 Medium and G4 Very High/High. Priority 3 includes G4 Medium and G5 Very High/High. Priority 5 is G5 Medium. This data layer was created by FNAI originally to inform the Florida Forever environmental land acquisition program. The natural communities were mapped primarily based on the FNAI/FWC Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) data layer, which is a compilation of best-available land cover data for the entire state. The CLC is based on both remote-sensed (from aerial photography, primarily from water management district FLUCCS data) and ground-truthed (from field surveys on many conservation lands) data. Figure 9 - Potential Habitat Richness CLIP4 Map This CLIP version 4.0 data layer is unchanged from CLIP v3.0. FWC Potential Habitat Richness. Because SHCAs do not address species richness, FWC also developed the potential habitat richness layer to identify areas of overlapping vertebrate species habitat. FWC created a statewide potential habitat model for each species included in their analysis. In some cases, only a portion of the potential habitat was ultimately designated as SHCA for each species. The Potential Habitat Richness layer includes the entire potential habitat model for each species and provides a count of the number of species habitat models occurring at each location. The highest number of focal species co-occurring at any location in the model is 13. Page 336 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Report Folio Numbers: 00775240001, 00775280003, 00775760109, 00775760206 Owner Name: Douglas E. Foster/Snowblind, Inc. Date: December 3, 2025 44 Figure 10 - CLIP4 Aquifer Recharge Priority and Wellfield Protection Zones High priorities indicate high potential for recharge to an underlying aquifer system (typically the Floridan aquifer but could be intermediate or surficial aquifers in some portions of the state). The highest priorities indicate high potential for recharge to springs or public water supplies. This figure also includes Wellfield Protection Zones. Collier County Wellfield Protection Zones are referenced in the Land Development Code and updated in 2010 by Pollution Control and Prevention Department Staff. The public water supply wellfields, identified in section 3.06.06 and permitted by the SFWMD for potable water to withdraw a minimum of 100,000 average gallons per day (GPD), are identified as protected wellfields, around which specific land use and activity (regulated development) shall be regulated under this section. Page 337 of 1636 COLLIER COUNTY LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FREEDOM PARK (F.K.A. GORDON RIVER WATER QUALITY PARK) FCT PROJECT NO. 05-027-FF5 1515 GOLDEN GATE PKWY NAPLES, FL 34105 & GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK FCT PROJECT NO. 06-043-FF6 1596 GOLDEN GATE PKWY NAPLES, FL 34105 ORIGINALLY PREPARED BY: MARGARET BISHOP, COLLIER COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT JULY 2006 REVISED TO INCLUDE GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK BY: AMANDA TOWNSEND, COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION MARCH 2007 REVISED TO ADD CONSERVATION COLLIER PARCEL BY: BARRY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR, COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION AND ALEXANDRA SULECKI, CONSERVATION COLLIER MAY 2012 UPDATED BY: TURRELL HALL, & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION & PARKER SMITH, COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION FEBRUARY 2025 Page 338 of 1636 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Prioritized List of Key Management Objectives ......................................................................... 4 2.2 Comprehensive Plan Directives ................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 City of Naples ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 Collier County ....................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Future Land Use .......................................................................................................................... 8 2.4 Zoning.......................................................................................................................................... 8 Site Development and Improvement ................................................................................................... 10 3.1 Acknowledgement Sign ............................................................................................................. 10 3.2 Pre-Existing Physical Improvements ......................................................................................... 10 3.3 Current Physical Improvements ................................................................................................ 10 3.4 Landscaping ............................................................................................................................... 13 3.5 Wetland Buffer .......................................................................................................................... 13 3.6 Parking ....................................................................................................................................... 13 3.7 Stormwater Facilities ................................................................................................................. 14 3.8 Hazard Mitigation ...................................................................................................................... 14 3.9 Educational Signage .................................................................................................................. 15 3.10 Museum and Nature Center ................................................................................................. 15 3.11 Permits ....................................................................................................................................... 16 3.12 Easements, Concessions, and Leases ........................................................................................ 16 Natural and Cultural Resources .......................................................................................................... 18 4.1 Soils ........................................................................................................................................... 18 4.2 Natural Communities ................................................................................................................. 18 4.2.1 Specific Management Tools ................................................................................................ 20 4.2.2 Unique Features .................................................................................................................. 20 4.2.3 Unique Geological Features ................................................................................................ 21 4.2.4 Invasive Plant Species ......................................................................................................... 21 4.3 Restoration ................................................................................................................................. 22 4.4 Prescribed Burn Plan ................................................................................................................. 25 4.5 Feral Animal Program ............................................................................................................... 25 4.6 Listed Plant Species ................................................................................................................... 25 Page 339 of 1636 4.7 Listed Animal Species ............................................................................................................... 27 4.8 Natural Communities Inventory ................................................................................................ 29 4.9 Archaeological, Cultural, and Historical Resource Protection .................................................. 30 Management Needs ............................................................................................................................. 32 5.1 Coordinated Management.......................................................................................................... 32 5.1.1 Neighborhoods and Private Lands .................................................................................... 33 5.2 Trail Network ............................................................................................................................ 33 5.3 Greenways ................................................................................................................................. 34 5.4 Staffing ...................................................................................................................................... 34 5.5 Education Program ................................................................................................................. 34 5.6 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 35 5.7 Security ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Reporting............................................................................................................................................. 36 6.1 Stewardship Reporting .............................................................................................................. 36 6.2 Revenue Reporting .................................................................................................................... 36 Priority Schedule ................................................................................................................................. 36 Cost estimates and funding ................................................................................................................. 37 8.1 Operations .................................................................................................................................. 39 8.2 Funding Sources ........................................................................................................................ 39 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Approved supplemental planting palate for Freedom Park .......................................................... 23 Table 2: Approved supplemental planting palate for Gordon River Greenway Park. ................................ 24 Table 3: Listed plant species potentially found in the Collier County Gordon River Greenway system by habitat. ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Table 4: Listed plant species noted in 2020 at Freedom Park. .................................................................... 26 Table 5: Listed plant species noted in 2020 at Gordon River Greenway Park. .......................................... 27 Table 6: Listed animal species potentially found in the Collier County Gordon River Greenway by habitat. ......................................................................................................................................................... 27 Table 7: Listed wildlife species observed during various surveys in the Collier County Gordon River Greenway. ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Table 8: Development costs associated with Freedom Park. ...................................................................... 37 Table 9: Development costs associated with Gordon River Greenway Park. ............................................. 38 Table 10: Operating costs associated with Freedom Park. ......................................................................... 39 Table 11: Operating costs associated with Gordon River Greenway Park. ................................................ 39 Page 340 of 1636 Table 12: Priority Schedule for Collier County Gordon River Greenway. ................................................. 36 EXHIBITS A-1 Location Map A-2 10.4 Acre FCT Removed from Declaration B Surrounding Public Lands Map C-1 Natural Communities- Freedom Park C-2 Natural Communities- Gordon River Greenway Park D Soils Map E Copy of Florida Natural Areas Inventory Reporting Form F-1 Declaration of Restrictive Covenants- Freedom Park F-2 Revised and Executed Declaration of Restrictive Covenants G-1 Master Site Plan and As-Built- Freedom Park G-2 Site Plan- Freedom Memorial G-3 Master Site Plan and As-Built- Gordon River Greenway Park G-4 Landscape Plan Northeast Node H-1 Greenway Preserve Trail Network Map H-2 Gordon River Corridor Trail System I Flood Zone Map J-1 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) J-2 Zoning Map K Recorded SFWMD Conservation Easement- Freedom Park L Recorded Conservation Easement- Gordon River Greenway Park M-1 Easements List- Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park M-2 Recorded Utility Easements- Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park M-3 FDEP Submerged Lands Leases for Bridges N Signed Memorandum of Understanding for Management of Freedom Park O LDC Section 4.02.06 P FAR Part 77 Surfaces 5/11/12 Q FLEPPC List of Invasive Exotic Plant Species 2019 Page 341 of 1636 Appendices A Conservation Collier’s Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan B Freedom Park Wetland Mitigation & Monitoring Plan C Gordon River Greenway Park Mitigation Area Monitoring, Maintenance & Mitigation Plan D July 2005 Freedom Park Phase I Archaeological Assessment E January 2007 Freedom Park Phase II Archaeological Assessment F August 2007 Gordon River Greenway Park Phase I Cultural Resource G December 2007 Gordon River Greenway Park Phase II Cultural Resource Assessment H May 2012 Gordon River Greenway Park Parcel Phase I Cultural Resource Assessment H-1 Letters Regarding the Triangle House at Gordon River Greenway I Freedom Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report J-1 Gordon River Greenway 5th Annual Monitoring Report J-2 Gordon River Greenway April 19, 2019 SFMWD Final Compliance Letter K-1 Current Existing Conditions Photographs- Freedom Park K-2 Current Existing Conditions Photographs- Gordon River Greenway Park L-1 2020 Updated Species List- Freedom Park L-2 2020 Updated Species List- Gordon River Greenway L-3 2020 Updated Species List- Gordon River Greenway Conservation Collier Lands M 2013 Gopher Tortoise Surveys at Gordon River Greenway Park Page 342 of 1636 4 1. INTRODUCTION Freedom Park, formerly called the Gordon River Water Quality Park (FCT Project No. 05-027-FF5) and Gordon River Greenway Park (FCT Project No. 06-043-FF6) form the northernmost section of the Gordon River Greenway Corridor to be known now as the Collier County Gordon River Greenway. This, a 2-mile ecological trail corridor centrally located within the Naples-Collier County urban area. The 50-acre Freedom Park, at the northern end of the corridor, is located at 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, on the north side of Golden Gate Parkway and east of Goodlette-Frank Road within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Naples. The 117124+-acre Gordon River Greenway Park is located at 1596 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, south of Golden Gate Parkway and east of Goodlette Frank Road, within the unincorporated area of Collier County (Exhibit A). Both parks are located within the Gordon River Greenway Basin, which has been identified by the South Florida Water Management District as a Tier 2 Priority Water Body. The development of the larger Greenway Corridor, which will extends farther southward with added lands which include a 7± acre County-owned parcel to the south, a 20± acre parcel owned by the Naples Airport Authority, another 36± acre parcel owned by the Naples Airport Authority, and a bridge connecting the eastern Greenway to the new City of Naples Baker Park along the Gordon River’s west banks.from County lands into the Naples Bay and City of Naples area, with connecting trails and public access points, is a community project that will unfold over time, and involves numerous c Community Ppartners. These with the additional corridor lands include the City of Naples, the Naples Airport Authority, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust and the Naples Zoo. Adjacent land uses include Residential, Conservation, Commercial, Public Service, Planned Development, and Mixed Use (refer to Exhibit B for Surrounding Public Lands Map). There are no anticipated conflicts regarding the uses or management of the sites. This The original Land Management Plan is beingwas revised in 2012 to amend the boundaries of the Gordon River Greenway Park and to include portions of conservation lands managed by the Conservation Collier Program that are part of the overall Gordon River Greenway Park under the Florida Communities Trust Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. Boundary amendments reflect a 2011 exchange of parcels between the Gordon River Greenway Park and the Naples Zoo consisting of the following: A 6.4- acre parcel belonging to the Gordon River Greenway Park lying along the north side of the Naples Zoo was exchanged to the Naples Zoo in return for a 2.9-acre parcel adjoining the zoo on its south side. This exchange removed the northern access arm on the western side of the Park and increased the size of the southern access arm, also on the western side of the Park. Subsequent discussions to resolve the land exchange with FCT resulted in the agreement to exclude the 4.7- acre shared parking lot on the southern access arm on the west side of the park along Goodlette Road. Conservation Collier, Collier County’s Environmental Land Acquisition and Management Program, was established in 2002 to acquire, preserve, restore, and maintain vital and significant threatened natural lands, forest upland and wetland communities located in Collier County, for the benefit of present and future generations. In 2008, after Page 343 of 1636 5 the County had acquired Freedom Park, the eastern 12.5 acres were transferred to the Conservation Collier Program, remaining under Collier County ownership. Freedom Park, except for the 10.4-acre storm water pond as shown in Exhibits A and A-1, is currently covered under an FCT Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (OR Book 4103 PG 3415) (Exhibit F-1). The only change for Freedom Park is to reflect that the Conservation Collier Program is now the managing entity of the eastern 12.5 acres. An Interdepartmental Agreement identifying management responsibilities for partner County Departments is attached as Exhibit N. The more significant change relating to Conservation Collier is that In 2012 a 41.33.5-acre Conservation Collier parcel is beingwas added to the Page 344 of 1636 6 Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for The Gordon River Greenway Park to resolve FCT concerns about the zoo expansion to include the oversized parking area. The parcel was included as part of the land exchange so that the zoo may expand as requested by the County. The overall agreements between FCT and Collier County, incorporating the land exchange, removal of the parking lot, and addition of Conservation Collier lands, enlarged the total area of the Gordon River Greenway Park subject to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants by 38 acres - from 79 acres to a new total of 117 acres (See Exhibit A for locations of exchanged, included, and excluded lands). Further, the goal of the land management plan itself is to ensure that both project sites, except for lands intentionally excluded, will be developed in accordance with the applicable Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and in furtherance of the purpose of the grant applications. A separate Gordon River Greenway Preserve Final Management Plan is attached to this plan as Appendix A. The Gordon River Greenway Preserve Final Management Plan is specific to Conservation Collier’s portion of Gordon River Greenway Park and is intended to compliment and work in concert with the FCT plan. Both parks are located within the Gordon River Basin which has been identified by the South Florida Water Management District as a Tier 2 Priority Water Body. Adjacent land uses are urban residential, conservation, incorporated and mixed use. There are no limitations regarding uses or management of the project site. Freedom Park The 49.8-acre Freedom Park was purchased and developed in 2004, as part of a Gordon River Master Plan developed in 2002 by the Collier County Stormwater Management Department, now called Roadway, Stormwater & Bridge Project Management Capital Construction & Maintenance (“Stormwater”). Previously an abandoned citrus grove, with a significant exotic plant infestation (Exhibit C-1), this site was acquired with partial reimbursement by Florida Communities Trust Grant Program in the Florida Forever 2005 cycle. The Collier County Facilities Management Department’s Conservation Collier Program purchased Freedom Park’s 12.5-acre South Florida Water Management District Conservation Easement from Stormwater in 2008, which did not change the ownership of the property, just the department responsible for management. Additional funding sources for Freedom Park were the South Florida Water Management District/ Big Cypress Basin, Transportation Impact Fees, and Ad Valorem taxes. The site plan involved the development of a system of treatment wetlands, restoration of existing natural wetlands, and creation of public amenities. Freedom Park, except for the 10.4- acre storm water pond as shown in Exhibits A and A-1, is currently covered under an FCT Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (OR Book 4103 PG 3415) (Exhibit F-1). An Interdepartmental Agreement identifying management responsibilities for partner County Departments is attached as Exhibit N. Freedom Park site conditions prior to development can be described as upland Shrub and Brush with exotic species varying from 10% to over 75%, Reservoir (<10 acres), Mangrove Swamp, Exotic Mixed Wetland Hardwood, Exotic Wetland Hardwood, Page 345 of 1636 7 Temperate Hardwood, Streams and Waterways, and Roads. Following the project development, restoration, and enhancement activities the site can now be described as Mangrove Swamp, Coastal Hydric Hammock, Floodplain Swamp, Basin Marsh, and Scrubby Flatwoods. Gordon River Greenway Park At the same general time as Freedom Park was being acquired, an opportunity arose for Collier County to acquire lands along the Gordon River, which included the Gordon River Greenway Park (exclusive of the Conservation Collier lands), and Naples Zoo lands. In a 2004 public referendum in 2004, 73% of County voters approved taxing themselves to provide the bond funding to acquire the Greenway and Zoo lands. With assistance from the Trust for Public Lands, the County acquired the lands and moved forward with its longstanding community dream for the Greenway Corridor. The lands subsequently leased to the Naples Zoo, though part of the overall transaction, were not part of the FCT grant and they are not part of this land management plan. The development of the 129± acre Gordon River Greenway Park, excluding the 43.54- acre Conservation Collier portion, was funded through a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Grant within the Florida Forever 2006 cycle. The 41.3-acre Conservation Collier parcel on the south side of the Gordon River Greenway Park was acquired by the County in 2006 using ad valorem funds approved for this purpose in a 2002 voter-approved referendum that established the Conservation Collier Program. No other public or grant funding was used for its acquisition. At the time of acquisition, lands that were to becomePrior to development and enhancement efforts the Gordon River Greenway Park existing land conditions could be described as , including the Conservation Collier lands, were previously undeveloped and relatively undisturbed. They contain 84 acres of TidalMangrove Swamp (72 acres of mangrove forest and 12 acres of mixed wetland hardwoods and palms), Wetland Mixed Hardwood, 24 acres of Scrubby Flatwoods with a canopy of scattered slash pine and live oak, slightly over 2 acres of dDisturbed Ppine Fflatwoods, over 4 acres of cCleared Ddisturbed lands, and approximately 2 acres of sCanal Spoil along the shoreline of the southernmost tip left over from creation of the Golden Gate Canal system in the 1950’s. Post-development, the project conditions can be described as enhanced Scrubby Flatwoods, Mesic Flatwoods, Maritime Hammock, and Mangrove Swamp.The Scrubby Flatwoods area is inhabited by a large population of gopher tortoises. Both uplands and tidal wetlands are significantly infested with exotic plants. Exhibit C-2 shows existing natural communities for the Gordon River Greenway Park. Both Freedom Park and the Gordon River Greenway Park were acquired with funding provided by the Florida Communities Trust, and this Land Management Plan was developed to ensure that both project sites, except for lands intentionally excluded, have been developed in accordance with the applicable Declarations of Restrictive Covenants and in furtherance of the purpose of the grant applications. Notable milestones within the Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park systems since the 2012 Land Management Plan UpdateMajor accomplishments within the update time frame (2007-2012) include: Page 346 of 1636 8  Permitting and construction of a new Freedom Park Bypass Outfall Improvement Project along the northern property boundary.  Completion of the Freedom Memorial.  Construction and completion of the Greenway Park and associated boardwalks and trail systems.  Completion of permitted mitigation restoration/ creation work and mitigation monitoring requirements for Freedom Park.  Completion of permitted mitigation restoration/ creation work and mitigation monitoring requirements for the Gordon River Greenway Park.  Connection of the Gordon River Greenway Park south to other pathways and municipal parks (Exhibit H-1). construction of Freedom Park treatment wetlands and its public use amenities including a 2,500 square foot educational center, pathways, boardwalks and memorial site. Freedom Park currently hosts numerous educational classes, lectures and events for local school children, groups and the general public. The Gordon River Greenway Park, including the Conservation Collier section, has nearly completed the project planning stage and is finalizing both agency and county permits. Page 347 of 1636 9 2. PURPOSE The primary purpose for the acquisition of the Freedom Park was to develop a system of marshes and ponds that would accept and pre-treat roadside ditch stormwater from Goodlette-Frank Road before it discharges into the already impaired Gordon River,stormwater management facility that while also incorporatinges flood protection, water quality treatmenteducational opportunities, and passive recreation. The Gordon River Greenway Park was purchased as part of a larger acquisition for the purpose of to enhanceing water quality at the north end of the Gordon River, providing provide passive recreation, provide educational opportunities, protecting natural resources and listed species, promoting environmental education and providing provide a non-motorized transportation alternative for the area at large. The design objectives for the Freedom Park addressed a local flooding condition which that encompasses nearly 25% (approximately 2.5 square miles) of the surrounding watershed, or approximately 2.5 square miles. Storm water treatment occurs as water passes through a series of ponds and marshes, slowing the water sufficiently to allow sedimentation of particulates into the deep lakes and utilizing emergent vegetation in the shallow wetlands to assimilate a portion of the remaining dissolved pollutants. Gordon River Greenway Park will furthers storm water treatment goals by providing a secondary passive water quality treatment system. The goal of both active and passive treatment is to filter and cleanse waters entering the Gordon River and ultimately flowing into the Naples Bay. Page 348 of 1636 10 Freedom Park and the Gordon River Greenway Park had individual land management plans historically, but in 2012 an updated combined plan was developed encompassing both parks under the name Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park Land Management Plan. The Plan will be used to manage both parks in their entirety. This Management Plan will be the overarching plan for both Freedom and Gordon River Greenway Parks. The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department will manage both Freedom and Gordon River Greenway ParksCurrently the parks are managed by Collier County, excluding Conservation Collier lands, which will be managed by Conservation Collier Program Sstaff utilizing this document in conjunction with. A separate their own land management plan, also was previously developed and approved for the Conservation Collier section of the Gordon River Greenway Park. This plan is called the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan (attached as Appendix A) and it will be used for day to day management of the Conservation Collier portion of the Gordon River Greenway Park. The Conservation Collier plan is consistent with this the Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park Land Mmanagement Pplan. Both Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway ParksThe park sites will be managed only for the conservation, protection and enhancement of natural resources, and for public outdoor recreation that is compatible with the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the sites. DThe desired future conditions and uses of the sites will remain as passive parks and preserve lands for public use, owned and to be operated by Collier County. The Freedom Park has public parking, trails, pathways and a 2,500-square-foot building used for educational programming. The Gordon River Greenway Park will feature public parking, a boardwalk and trail system, a canoe/kayak launch, pavilions, fishing platform, informational kiosks and interpretive signage, children’s playground, rest rooms and two pedestrian/bike bridges - over the Gordon River and Golden Gate Canal. 2.1 PRIORITIZED LIST OF KEY MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES Management objectives for both Freedom and Gordon River Greenway Parks are prioritized as follows: 1. Alleviate local residential flooding and improve water quality, 2. Provide passive recreation opportunities, 3. Protect natural resources, 4. Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna, 5. Restore and maintain native habitats, 6. Provide education opportunities, and 7. Provide non-vehicular transportation choices. 2.2 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DIRECTIVES A summary of major comprehensive plan directives for bothManagement of the project sites as proposed is consistent in innumerable ways with the City of Naples and Collier County that would be furthered by the management of the parks as proposed is identified Page 349 of 1636 11 below.Growth Management Plans. 2.2.1 City of Naples Coastal Management Element Water Quality Policy 1-2: Directs the City to reduce stormwater discharge and improve stormwater and receiving water quality through the implementation of the Stormwater Master Plan and Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as the creation of filter marshes, vegetated swales, and living shorelines. (Furthered by Management Objective 1) Water Quality Policy 1-4: Directs the City to cooperate with Collier County to enforce the wellfield protection ordinance that provides for the protection of health, life, resources, and property through regulation of several things including stormwater management. (Furthered by Management Objective 1) Natural Resource Protection Policy 2-14: Directs the City to coordinate with Collier County, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to conserve, manage, and protect natural areas and resources. (Furthered by Management Objective 2) Water Related Activities Policy 3-3: Directs the City to provide and improve opportunities for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment of coastal resources. (Furthered by Management Objective 3) Water Related Activities Policy 3-8: Directs the City to participate in the Gordon River Greenway planning process to promote education and recreation of the Gordon River Environment. (Furthered by Management Objective 3) Coastal High Hazard Areas Policy 5-1: Directs the City to encourage undeveloped land to be used for the preservation of coastal natural resources. (Furthered by Management Objective 5) Page 350 of 1636 12 Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Policy 8-4: Directs the City to expand walking and bicycling infrastructure as options that produce low or zero emissions. (Furthered by Management Objective 8) Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1-3: Directs the City to preserve the Gordon River Greenway, develop more bikeways and sidewalks, and address beach issues such as red tide, erosion, and parking areas. (Furthered by Management Objective 1) Policy 1-2: Directs the City to encourage Collier County to expand its recreational program to ease the burden placed on City facilities by residents of the unincorporated areas. (Furthered by Management Objective 1) Policy 1-13: Directs the City to coordinate the City's park and recreation facilities and activities with Collier County, regional, and state plans and programs. (Furthered by Management Objective 1) Policy 1-20: Directs the City to develop and adopt an "Official Map" designating future park and recreation sites and open space for those parks and facilities operated by the City and identify those operated by the County. (Furthered by Management Objective 1) Policy 5-1: Directs the City to support the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust in its efforts to establish a greenway bicycle/pedestrian pathway along the Gordon River and Goodlette-Frank Road. (Furthered by Management Objective 5) Transportation Element Policy 3-3: Directs the City to continue to develop bike paths, greenways and pedestrian pathways that promote connectivity within and out of the City of Naples. (Furthered by Management Objective 3) The following policies of the City of Naples Growth Management Plan are directly furthered by the management objectives listed above: 2.2.2 Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element Policy 1.3.3: Directs Collier County to continue with management guidelines as defined within the County LDC that provide for the management and conservation of the habitats, species, natural shoreline, and dune systems for the undeveloped coastal barrier and estuarine natural resources protection area. (Furthered by Management Objective 1.3) Policy 2.2.2: Directs Collier County to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run-off, by assuming stormwater systems are designed in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and attempt to enhance the timing, quantity, and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non-structural methods such as discharge and storage into wetlands are encouraged. (Furthered by Management Objective 2.2) Page 351 of 1636 13 Policy 2.3.5: Directs Collier County to continue to have staff coordinate with the City of Naples staff regarding coordinated and cooperative planning, management, and funding programs for limiting specific and cumulative impacts on Naples Bay and its watershed. At a minimum, this agreement includes the following: ensure adequate sites for water-dependent uses, prevent estuarine pollution, control run-off, protect living marine resources, reduce exposure to natural hazards, ensure public access, and provide a continuing monitoring program. (Furthered by Management Objective 2.3) Policy 7.1.2(2)(a) and (b): Directs Collier County to include a public awareness program to educate residents about the on-site preserve and the need to maintain habitat within the preserve for listed species within Management Plans for all new preserves. For parcels containing gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus), habitat management plans are required and shall give priority to protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active burrows, and for providing a connection to off-site adjacent gopher tortoise preserves. (Furthered by Management Objective 7.1) Policy 10.1.1: The County shall prioritize water-dependent and water-related uses as follows: a. Public recreational facilities over private recreational facilities. (Furthered by Management Objective 10.1) Policy 10.2: Ensure that access to beaches, shores, and waterways remains available to the public and continue with the County’s program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its acquisition. (Furthered by Management Objective 10.2) Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1.1.2: Encourage the continuation and expanded use of public schools and other public and private facilities by the general public to maximize the benefit from available facilities. (Furthered by Management Objective 1.1) Policy 1.1.5: The County shall continue to establish and implement a program with appropriate criteria to designate or acquire open space areas and natural reservations. Policy 1.3.1: County-owned or managed parks and recreation facilities shall have automobile, bicycle, and/or pedestrian access, where the location is appropriate and where such access is economically feasible, with specific consideration given to alternative forms of transportation that would reduce VMT and greenhouse gas. (Furthered by Management Objective 1.3) Policy 1.4.2: Collier County shall continue to coordinate the provision of recreational facilities and activities with other governmental jurisdictions that own or operate such facilities and activities within, or adjacent to, Collier County. (Furthered by Management Objective 1.4) Policy 2.1.1: The Parks and Recreation Department will acquire land to meet the needs of the Community and Regional Park Plan, including sufficient land to allow for a portion of these sites to remain in passive open space. (Furthered by Management Objective 2.1) Page 352 of 1636 14 Policy 2.1.6: The County shall encourage the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes from the surrounding residential communities to park sites where general public access can be supported. Transportation Element Policy 4.1: Directs County staff to incorporate the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan into this Transportation Element by reference and will periodically update the Pathways Plan as needed. (Furthered by Management Objective 4) Policy 4.2: Directs County staff to provide an interconnected and continuous bicycle and pedestrian system by constructing the improvements identified on the 2030 Pathway Facilities Map series as funds permit. (Furthered by Management Objective 4) Stormwater Management Sub-Element Policy 1.4: The County shall continue to evaluate structural and non-structural measures for restoring historical hydroperiods in impacted watersheds where possible and for reducing the impacts of canal and stormwater discharges to estuaries. Selected measures will be implemented through the watershed management planning process identified within Goal 2 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Growth Management Plan. (Furthered by Management Objective 1)Conservation and Coastal Management Element Policy 2-4 directs the City to cooperate with Collier County to enforce the wellfield protection ordinance that provides for the protection of health, life, resources and property through regulation of several things including stormwater management. (Furthered by Management Objective 1.) Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 1-13 directs the City to coordinate the park and recreation facilities and activities with Collier County, regional, and state plans and Page 353 of 1636 15 program. (Furthered by Management Objective 2.) Conservation and Coastal Management Element Policy 2-5 further directs the City to cooperate with Collier County, the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Big Cypress Basin, which is the local arm of the South Florida Water Management District to conserve, manage and protect natural areas and resources within more than one jurisdiction. (Furthered by Management Objective 3.) Transportation Element Policy 3-3 directs the City to assist the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust in acquiring necessary easements and funding for the design and construction of a greenway bicycle/pedestrian pathway within the City of Naples including the Gordon River and Goodlette-Frank Road. (Furthered by Management Objective 5.) The following policies of the Collier County Growth Management Plan are directly furthered by the management objectives listed above: Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element Policy 2.2.2 directs the County to limit the specific and cumulative impacts of stormwater run-off, stormwater systems and to design them in such a way that discharged water does not degrade receiving waters and an attempt is made to enhance the timing, quantity and quality of fresh water to the estuarine system. Non-structural methods such as discharge and storage in wetlands are encouraged. (Furthered by Management Objective 1.) Conservation and Coastal Management Element Objective 10.2 directs the County to insure that access to beaches, shores and waterways remain available to the public and continue with its program to expand the availability of such access and a method to fund its acquisition and Collier County Recreation and Open Space Element Objective 1.3 directs the County to continue to ensure that all public water bodies are accessible to the general public. (Furthered by Management Objective 2.) Collier County Conservation and Coastal Management Element Policy 7.1.2(2)(a)1.c. directs the County to incorporate proper management techniques for protecting listed species and their habitat and specifically mentions Gopher Tortoise populations and habitat. Conservation and Coastal Management Element Policy 7.1.2(2)(b) requires that priority be given to protecting the largest most contiguous gopher tortoise habitat with the greatest number of active burrows. (Furthered by Management Objective 3.) Collier County Recreation and Open Space Element Policy 3.1.6 directs the County to encourage the development of pedestrian pathways and bike lanes from the surrounding residential communities to park sites. Transportation Element Objective 4 directs the County to provide for the safe and convenient movement of pedestrians, and motorized and non-motorized vehicles through the implementation of the Collier County Comprehensive Pathway Plan. Transportation Element Policy 4.3 further directs the County to provide an interconnected and continuous bicycle and pedestrian system by making the improvements identified on the 2020 Pathway Facilities Map series as funds Page 354 of 1636 16 permit. (Furthered by Management Objective 5.) The Future Land Use designation for Freedom Park is Public Land Use - Recreation (City of Naples Future Land Use), changed on February 7, 2007. The zoning classification (City of Naples Zoning) was changed to Transitional Conservation District on March 21, 2007. The Future Land Use designation for the Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier Preserve sites is currently Urban Mixed-Use District, Urban Residential Subdistrict (Collier County future Land Use). A petition to change the designation to a Public Use District is in process and will be completed by the end of 2012. Original zoning on the Greenway and Conservation Collier sites included Rural Agricultural, Conservation, Commercial Intermediate and Residential Multi-family District-6, with a Special Treatment overlay covering a portion of the project along the Gordon River. These lands were rezoned to Public Use on July 26, 2011. The Special Treatment overlay remains, with a permit approved on February 14, 2012 authorizing project construction within this area. There is an existing Airport Overlay Zone that limits the height of obstructions on parts of the Gordon River Greenway Park as described in Collier County, FL Land Development Code, Section 4.02.06- Standards for Development in Airport Zones and as attached as Exhibit P to the Management Plan, which is consistent with State and Federal laws. to; This provides no potential conflict regarding the uses of the project site, but may require removal or reduction of trees deemed as obstructions. The project sites will be identified in all literature and advertising as acquired with funds from the Florida Communities Trust and operated as natural conservation and outdoor recreation areas. 2.3 FUTURE LAND USE Freedom Park On February 7, 2007, the City of Naples changed the Freedom Park Land Use designation to Public Land Use- Recreation. A Future Land Use Map for both parks is included as Exhibit J-1. Gordon River Greenway Park In 2012 Collier County amended the Future Land Use designation of the Gordon River Greenway from Urban Mixed-Use District, Urban Residential Subdistrict, to Conservation Designation. Collier County will continue to develop this management plan and the discussed project sites acquired using grant funding from Florida Communities Trust in accordance with the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and in furtherance of the purpose ascribed in the grant application. 2.4 ZONING Freedom Park Freedom Park’s Zoning classification was changed to Transitional Conservation District on March 21, 2007. A Zoning Map for both parks is included as Exhibit J-2. Page 355 of 1636 17 Gordon River Greenway Park Original zoning for this park included Rural Agricultural, Conservation, Commercial Intermediate, and Residential Multi-Family District-6, with a Special Treatment (ST) Overlay along the Gordon River portions. The lands were rezoned to Public Use on July 26, 2011, leaving the ST overlay in place. In addition to the ST Overlay, there is also an Airport Overlay that limits heights of construction along the Greenway Park to 150 feet as described in the Collier County Land Development Code Section 4.02.06- Standards for Development in Airport Zones and is attached as Exhibit P to the Management Plan. This provides no potential conflict regarding the uses of the project site but may require the removal or reduction of trees deemed as obstructions and it prohibits controlled burns that might cause visibility impairment within three miles of the runways. All literature and advertising regarding these parks will state that the sites were acquired with funds from the “Florida Communities Trust” and that they are operated as natural conservation areas and outdoor recreation areas. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT 3.1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGN Per FCT commitments, signs acknowledging and identifying that both Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park were purchased with funds from the “Florida Communities Trust” were installed. FCT signs are a minimum 3 x 4 feet in size as required. Photos of the installed signs can be found in the Current Conditions photograph sets for both parks (Appendices K-1 and K-2). There are two signs on the Gordon River Greenway parcel. Collier County will continue to ensure at least one sign is present on each parcel at all times. 3.2 PRE-EXISTING PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS Freedom Park Freedom Park’s parcel included minimal existing physical improvements prior to its development as Freedom Park. A dirt trail meandered along the north side of the property adjacent to a shallow stormwater ditch which was regularly maintained for drainage purposes. To the south, an abandoned paved road ran east to west along the south side of the property along the historical alignment of Golden Gate Parkway. Also, three abandoned irrigation wells were found in the central and western portions of the site. These wells were assumed to be remnants of historic citrus production and were abandoned in place to prevent direct conduits between the surface and the surficial aquifer. Gordon River Park Page 356 of 1636 18 The Gordon River Greenway Park was minimally impacted by pre-existing improvements. A small home built in the 1950s for the zoo existed adjacent to the river where the kayak launch is located. The Conservation Collier site had no existing improvements. 3.3 CURRENT PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS Freedom Park Construction began in 2007, and Freedom Park was completed and officially opened to the public in October 2009. The project received the Team Project of the Year Award for 2009 from the Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents, which was awarded in July 2010. Freedom Park also now features Collier County’s Freedom Memorial. The memorial is constructed of granite, with a structure approximately 13 feet tall at the highest point and 50 feet wide. The Page 357 of 1636 19 structure is placed within a U.S. boundary-shaped platform. The memorial does not disturb any wetland areas and fits into the passive park theme. The Freedom Memorial pays tribute to the members of our Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedom and to honor law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and civilians who perished during the 9/11 terrorist attacks with two segments of I-beam from the World Trade Center. The location of the memorial within Freedom Park is indicated on Exhibit G-1. In addition to the filter marsh system, Collier County, in conjunction with Florida Gulf Coast University, has established an experimental mesocosm that retains nutrients from stormwater and turns them into fertilizer for agriculture and/or horticulture. Resource and recreation-based improvements on the eastern 12.5 acres managed by Collier County include:  Approximately 0.66 miles of elevated boardwalks, and  Three pavilions and three overlooks on the elevated boardwalk with interpretive signage.  Resource and recreation-based improvements on the western half of the park include:  Approximately 1.2 miles of paved walking/bicycle trails,  Approximately 0.2 miles of elevated boardwalk over the filter marshes and lakes with five overlooks/piers and three pavilions containing interpretive signage,  A water quality pump station,  A 25-acre filter marsh/ lake system designed to reduce nutrient load from stormwater that comes in from a 2.5-mile radius before being discharged into the Gordon River,  A 2,500 square foot education center with restrooms, water fountains, trash cans, and a picnic area,  A picnic pavilion with water fountains, trash cans, and educational signage on the west half of the park,  A maintenance building in the northwest corner of the park,  Restrooms in the northwest corner of the park with water fountains and trash cans,  The Freedom Memorial, memorial bricks within the general area, and a memorial to 9/11 victims,  A mesocosm “Wetlaculture” experiment in conjunction with Gulf Coast University in the northwest corner of the park, and  Bicycle racks at the parking lot. Structures within 1,000 feet of the park include: Page 358 of 1636 20  A soccer/football field, track, tennis courts and baseball field at the Naples High School site, which are open to the public. Gordon River Greenway Park Resource-based passive recreation facilities at Gordon River Greenway Park include:  Boardwalks with interpretive signage, pavilions, benches, and location markers,  Nature trails with interpretive signage, pavilions, benches, trash receptacles, and location markers,  Picnic pavilions with seating and trash receptacles,  Trailhead areas include parking, drinking fountains, restrooms, benches, trash receptacles and bicycle racks, and  Fishing and observation platforms with monofilament disposal tubes. Onsite user-based recreational facilities include:  A playground with adjacent restrooms, water fountains, and trash cans,  Two pedestrian bridges over the river, and  A kayak launch. Several adjacent parcels feature user-oriented recreation facilities within 1,000 feet including:  Ball fields,  Racquetball courts, and  A skateboard complex. For this reason, no user-oriented recreation facilities, other than a children’s play area and kayak launch were installed at the Gordon River Greenway Park. Pathways and boardwalks have lighting for safety purposes. Lighting includes consideration for on/offsite lumens and wildlife. Elevated boardwalks through wetland areas are ten feet wide, while asphalt pathways are twelve feet wide and include numerous bump-out areas and benches to serve as rest stops for walkers and bikers. Bicycle racks are located adjacent to high-activity areas such as picnic shelters and trail heads, while park benches and drinking fountains are found throughout the trail system periodically. Trash receptacles are located near picnic areas, fishing piers, and parking lots, with a few in random trail locations as well. Pavilions and lookout points were located to minimize the impact on habitat and gopher tortoise burrows but maximize opportunities for wildlife viewing. Prior to initial clearing for pathways and boardwalks, staff inspected the land and vegetation to coordinate the protection of plant and animal species. The total length of the trail network on the Gordon River Greenway Park, including Conservation Collier portions, will be approximately two miles. Page 359 of 1636 21 Both Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park are accessible via existing sidewalks. Both are now part of the Gordon River Greenway pathway network. Any proposed modification of the Management Plan and/or undertaking any site alterations or physical improvements that are not addressed in the Recipients approved Management Plan will require prior FCT review and approval. 3.4 LANDSCAPING Freedom Park features a 2,500-square-foot educational building with terraced and landscaped areas leading walkers to the network of trails winding around the park. Selected indigenous plant species of interest fill the terraces, providing habitat, visual interest, and public educational opportunities as representative ecosystems of South Florida. On both park sites, landscaping in the traditional sense is limited to those areas surrounding the park entrances and support facility areas such as parking lots and rest rooms. The area that was landscaped among both parks totaled approximately ten to twelve acres. Native species such as live oak, green buttonwood, gumbo-limbo, pigeon plum, sabal palm, and seagrape were used. To the extent permitted by the Land Development Code, landscape design favors a natural appearance. Shade trees were planted in the parking and playground areas. Landscaped areas were limited to parking areas and entry roads indicated on the Master Site Plans (Exhibit G-1 and G-4). 3.5 WETLAND BUFFER A 100-foot buffer was provided between parking lots, major facilities, and wetlands as specified on approved plans for both Freedom and Gordon River Parks. 3.6 PARKING Freedom Park The one parking lot at Freedom Park is centrally located on the south side of the park and contains approximately 46 bricked parking spaces with 2 paved handicap spaces. Additional space has been designated to accommodate school buses. After entering the park, buses or cars can drive in and around an oval drive to the educational building where individuals can be dropped off in a pedestrian-friendly zone. Within the drive’s infield, there is a small treatment swale or shallow cypress and marsh wetland to treat stormwater runoff from the parking facility prior to discharge. Gordon River Greenway Park Page 360 of 1636 22 The Gordon River Greenway Park offers parking areas at the north trailhead along Golden Gate Parkway and just south of the Naples Zoo off Goodlette-Frank Road but accessed through the Zoo entrance. A 50-space parking area which includes 3 handicapped spaces is located at the northeast side of the Gordon River Greenway Park, just south of Golden Gate Parkway. This parking area has the following in terms of parking spaces: 32 gravel, 14 grassed, 1 regular paved, and 3 paved handicapped. Runoff is managed through a box culvert storm sewer into a dry detention area for ground infiltration. All proposed stormwater facilities were designed to current and applicable codes. This parking area is adjacent to a boardwalk and trail system trailhead. The parking area provided adjacent to the kayak launch offers a combination of paved and bricked parking spaces which total 33 regular and 2 handicapped. Runoff is managed by box culverts leading to two dry detention areas for ground infiltration. All storm water facilities were designed to current and applicable codes. This parking area is adjacent to a children’s playground, restrooms, pavilion, and a boardwalk/ trail system trailhead. A combination of curb and gutter, wheel stops, and raised islands with landscaped beds were utilized in all parking lot facilities within the Gordo River Preserve to keep vehicles confined to designated parking areas. An additional 4 handicapped parking spaces are provided at the southern end of the park outside of FCT boundaries as part of the Greenway Corridor continuation into City and Naples Airport Authority lands. Additional shared parking with the Naples Zoo will be available on the west side of the Gordon River Greenway Park adjacent to Goodlette-Frank Road. This parking area is not included in lands covered by this Land Management Plan and is not described herein. 3.7 STORMWATER FACILITIES Stormwater facilities were provided for parking development areas at both park sites. Descriptions of the stormwater facilities and improvements can be found above in Section 3.3 (Restoration). Per FCT commitments all stormwater facilities were designed to provide recreational open space or wildlife habitat in a parklike setting. The facilities were also designed with shallow sloped and without fencing. Any potential future changes will also abide by these commitments. 3.8 HAZARD MITIGATION The 100-year flood plain covers approximately 80% of the Freedom Park and the entire Gordon River Greenway Park (Exhibit I). To protect structures built within this zone, the design placed these structures on elevated building pads on appropriate foundations (e.g., stilts or piers). Other Page 361 of 1636 23 site improvements that are not endangered by flood waters (parking lots, boardwalks, and trails) were designed where the appropriate at-grade elevations allow. 3.9 EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE A permanent recognition sign, a minimum size of 3 x 4-feet, shall be maintained at the main entrance for both park areas, as well as an additional sign further down the Greenway paved path. These signs acknowledge that the project site was purchased with funds from the Florida Communities Trust. Interpretive signage has also been placed throughout the boardwalk and trail areas on both sites (Appendices K-1 and K-2). Freedom Park Content for signage at Freedom Park includes information about the value and function of wetlands and floodplains, wetland plants and their medicinal uses, specifics about certain species with photos, local wildlife, the watershed, created wetlands and water treatment, information about local and exotic species and history of the site. Gordon River Greenway Park Content for the Gordon River Greenway Park interpretive signage includes general information about the park and frequently observed wildlife, a history of and partnerships in the park, exotic plant species and the importance of native vegetation, history of various landowners including Dr. Henry Nehrling a pioneering botanist, and the role of habitats found onsite: mangrove, scrub, pine flatwood, seasonal wetland, hardwood hammock and the Gordon River. Additional signage may be placed, including, but not limited to regulatory, code, and/or directional signage. 3.10 MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER Freedom Park features a 2,500-square-foot staffed educational building, designed to be the focal point for the public who visit the site on a year-round regular basis. This facility is open from 8 am to dusk daily and has a 1,350-square-foot conference room where the public can learn more about the history of the area, surrounding wetlands, treatment facility operations, and the wildlife attracted to the site. Future interpretive opportunities for the building may include local and military history to enhance and contextualize the Freedom Memorial. This content can reinforce the natural history component by emphasizing the restorative power of nature and promote additional visitation to both the environmental and historical offerings of the park. The facility houses a reception area, an office, and standard mechanical and electrical rooms. Restroom facilities are located near the main entrance to the park with access on the outside of the building, so they are available to the public when the facility is closed. Page 362 of 1636 24 3.11 PERMITS Each project obtained a South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit, Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide permit, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gopher tortoise relocation permits. Freedom Park Freedom Park is located within the City of Naples, and so requires a City of Naples Zoning and Land Development building permit and City of Naples Fire Department fire compliance and utility permits. Gordon River Greenway Park The Gordon River Greenway Park is located within Collier County and requires Collier County Zoning and Land Development building permits and a City of Naples Utility permit. Pedestrian bridges onsite required U.S. Coast Guard permits and Sovereign Submerged Land Leases from the Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands. Due to its location next to the Naples Airport, the southernmost of the pedestrian bridges required approval from the Naples Airport Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration. 3.12 EASEMENTS, CONCESSIONS, AND LEASES Freedom Park The following is a list of easements granted within the Freedom Park site:  A Conservation Easement, executed in 2008, in favor of the South Florida Water Management District over the eastern 12.5 acres of the Freedom Park (Exhibit K), and  Three existing recorded utility easements (Exhibit M-1). Gordon River Greenway Park The following is a list of easements granted within the Gordon River Greenway Park site:  A Conservation Easement, dedicated in favor of the South Florida Water Management District, subject to FCT Grant conditions and incorporating this land management plan, with 3rd party rights of enforcement granted to the Army Corps of Engineers (Exhibit L),  Two Existing recorded utility easements (Exhibit M-1),  An easement to the Naples Airport Authority, Page 363 of 1636 25  A Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease for each over-river bridge from the Department of Environmental Protection (Exhibit M-3), and  Additional easements for electric, water, wastewater, phone, and cable also exist at the Kayak launch and north parking nodes. Should any lease or any interest, the operation of any concession, any sale or option, the granting of any management contracts, or any use by any person other than in such person’s capacity as a member of the general public arise or be proposed, FCT will be provided with 60-day prior written notice. No document will be executed without the prior written approval of FCT. All fees collected are placed in a segregated account solely for the upkeep and maintenance of the project sites. Page 364 of 1636 26 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 4.1 SOILS Soil types at Freedom Park are 80% non-hydric and 20% hydric, with some tidally influenced soils, while at Gordon River Greenway Park the opposite is true with 80% hydric/tidally influenced soils present and 20% non-hydric (Exhibit D). Soils identified by the USDA for Collier County include #17- Basinger Fine Sand (Hydric), #40- Durbin Wulfert Mucks (Frequently Flooded), #7- Immokalee Fine Sand (Non-Hydric), and #11- Hallandale Fine Sand (Non-hydric). 4.2 NATURAL COMMUNITIES Freedom Park The western half of Freedom Park is comprised of grassed areas, walking trails, boardwalks Scrubby Flatwoods, and man-made filter marshes and ponds. The eastern half transitions from Scrubby Flatwoods (G2- Globally Imperiled/ S2- State Imperiled) to Coastal Hydric Hammock (G4/S4), Flood Plain Swamp (G4/S4), and a small amount of Mangrove Swamp (G5/S4) in the southeastern portion of the preserve. A brief plant palate description of each habitat is provided below with an updated more detailed list in Appendix K-1. Scrubby Flatwoods: slash pine (Pinus elliottii), (planted) gumbo limbo (Bursera simaruba), cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), live oak (Quercus virginiana) and sand live oak (Quercus geminata), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), Gulf hairawn muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes), American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), erect prickly pear (Opuntia stricta), wire grass (Aristida spp.), hairy beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis spp. vestitus), and coral bean (Erythrina herbacea). Coastal Hydric Hammock: mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), royal palm (Roystonea regia), live oak, laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), red maple (Acer rubrum), cabbage palm, cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco), pond apple (Annona glabra), wax myrtle (Morella cerifera), gumbo limbo, seven-year apple (Casasia clusiifolia), strangler fig (Ficus aurea), coastal willow (Salix caroliniana), myrsine (Myrsine cubana), dahoon (Ilex cassine), white indigo berry (Randia aculeata), winged sumac (Rhus copallina), American beautyberry, saw palmetto, wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), silverling (Baccharis glomeruliflora), swamp fern (Telmatoblechnum serrulatum), giant leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium), golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum) and giant sword fern (Nephrolepsis biserrata). Flood Plain Swamp: bald cypress, royal palm, pond apple, cabbage palm, laurel oak, red maple, strangler fig, coastal willow, cocoplum, pop ash (Fraxinus caroliniana), silverling, false willow (Baccharis angustifolia), swamp fern, marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), giant sword fern, giant leather fern, golden leather fern, saw grass (Cladium jamaicense), string lily (Crinum Page 365 of 1636 27 americanum), smartweed (Persicaria sp.), water sprangle (Salvinia minima), blue flag iris (Iris virginica), bulltongue arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia), fire flag (Thalia geniculata), common duckweed (Lemna minor), pickerel weed (Pontederia cordata), and water sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides). Mangrove Swamp: white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), coinvine (Dalbergia brownei), pond apple, and leather fern (both species) primarily. Basin Marsh: pond apple, coastal willow, bald cypress, smartweed, spatterdock (Nuphar advena subsp. advena), saw grass, fire flag, pickerel weed, bulltongue arrowhead, knotted spikerush (Eleocharis interstincta), blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum), false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), giant leather fern, hempvine (Mikania scandens), herb-of-grace (Bacopa monnieri), and cattail (Typha sp.). Gordon River Greenway Park The Gordon River Greenway Park is comprised of Mangrove Swamp (G5/S4), Scrubby Flatwoods (G2- Globally Imperiled/ S2- State Imperiled), Mesic Flatwoods (G4/S4) and Maritime Hammock (G3/S2- State Imperiled). A brief plant palate description of each habitat is provided below with an updated more detailed list in Appendix K-2. Scrubby Flatwoods: slash pine, gumbo limbo (planted), cabbage palm, live oak, chapman oak (Quercus chapmanii), scrub oak (Quercus inopina), sand live oak, saw palmetto, American beautyberry, erect prickly pear (Opuntia stricta), Gulf muhly, coastal plain staggerbush (Lyonia fruticosa), rusty staggerbush (Lyonia ferruginea), large gallberry (Ilex coriacea), hog plum (Ximenia americana), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), lopsided Indian grass (Sorghastrum secundum), wild cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), St. Peter’s wort (Hypericum tetrapetalum), goldenrod (Solidago sp.), gopher apple (Licania michauxii), Deckert’s pinweed (Lechea deckertii), hatpins, coastal plain chaffhead (Carphephorus corymbosus), narrow leaf silkgrass (Pityopsis graminifolia) and wild pennyroyal (Piloblephis rigida). Mesic Flatwoods: slash pine, gumbo limbo, cabbage palm, live oak, laurel oak, Florida royal palm, hog plum, nettle tree (Trema micrantha), Florida swamp privet (Forestiera segregata), myrsine, false willow, dahoon, Florida Key’s blackbead (Pithecellobium keyense), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), strangler fig, wax myrtle (Morella cerifera), white indigo berry, coastal willow, winged sumac, large gallberry, white stopper (Eugenia axillaris), Mullein nightshade (Solanum erianthum), cocoplum, coinvine (Dalbergia brownei), wild coffee, swamp fern, bracken fern, snowberry (Chiococca alba), sweetscent(Pluchea odorata), broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus and A. virginicus), string lily, saw grass, giant sword fern, saw palmetto, and grapevine (Vitis sp.). Mangrove Swamp: white mangrove, red mangrove, buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), rubber vine (Rhabdadenia biflora), and giant and golden leather ferns primarily with some black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) as well. A number of epiphytic species are also present. Page 366 of 1636 28 Maritime Hammock: live oak, gumbo limbo, Jamaican dogwood (Piscidia piscipula), false tamarind (Lysiloma latisiliquum), pigeon plum (Coccoloba diversifolia), seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), Florida Key’s blackbead, fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum), Florida swamp privet, wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara), Simpson’s stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans), white stopper, nettle tree, hog plum, gray nickerbean (Caesalpinia bonduc), Jamaican caper (Capparis cynophallophora), paradise tree (Simaruba glauca), white indigo berry, wild cotton, and firebush (Hamelia patens). 4.2.1 Specific Management Tools  Scrubby Flatwood fuel loads should be reduced at an interval of 8-25 years.  At a minimum annual maintenance will occur within all preserved areas following an initial inspection and following maintenance work another inspection will occur.  Most woody invasive species will be killed in-place with a dye-laced herbicide.  Australian pine and downy rose myrtle will be cut at the base and the stumps sprayed with appropriate herbicide.  Herbaceous exotic vegetation will be treated with foliar herbicidal applications.  Invasive vines may be treated via foliar application or by cutting the stems.  If an area becomes denuded for any reason, supplemental plants can be installed by habitat type and species lists provided in the original mitigation plan (Appendices B and C, and Tables 1 and 2).  Exotic and/or nuisance species targeted for treatment will include at a minimum those species listed in the most-recent Exotic Pest Plant Council’s list of Florida’s Most Invasive Species found at https://www.fleppc.org/list/list.htm. Currently the most up to date FLEPPC List is dated 2019 (Exhibit Q).  Collier County will work to develop and maintain a photo-monitoring program of selected natural communities on the sites. 4.2.2 Unique Features Freedom Park Freedom Park offers trails through an imperiled habitat, Scrubby Flatwood, as well as an opportunity to observe listed wildlife species that inhabit the site and utilize the lakes and marshes. Patrons are also able to experience several mature wetland habitats onsite which would normally not be available to most due to wet season inundation levels. Page 367 of 1636 29 Gordon River Greenway Gordon River Greenway offers a unique view into the interior of a mature mangrove forest where most people would not normally venture. It also offers trails through two imperiled habitats, Maritime Hammock and Scrubby Flatwood, and access to local waterways for viewing and canoeing/kayaking. Lucky individuals might also spot the protected species that inhabit and utilize this site, such as gopher tortoises and a variety of bird life. 4.2.3 Unique Geological Features There are not any particularly unique natural or geological features on either park site or known mineral resources. 4.2.4 Invasive Plant Species Invasive exotics and nuisance species were removed from both parks under restoration plans with the initial establishment of the facilities. Conditions at both parks were subsequently monitored with photographs and reporting for five years to the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as required by permits before being deemed successful and released from further reporting requirements. A long-term management plan is now in place which requires an annual inspection of preserve conditions, maintenance events, and a follow-up inspection to ensure exotic removal was completed as contracted. Conservation Collier lands maintenance is done in-house rather than by sub-contract. The plan also provides a framework of tools from which land management practices can choose such as options for fuel load reduction since controlled burns cannot be utilized within three miles of the Naples Airport. It also dictates how certain invasive species will be managed. As is the case for any preserve system, exotic removal is an ongoing annual effort in perpetuity. Freedom Park Examples of recurring species that are targeted for removal within Freedom Park Preserve are shoe-button ardisia, Brazilian pepper, carrotwood, Christmas cassia, climbing ferns, cattail, primrose willow, water sprangle, water sprite, and hempvine. An exotics removal project is scheduled to be completed by August 2025. A boardwalk renovation and replacement project is also scheduled for FY 2025, and is in the permitting phase. Page 368 of 1636 30 Gordon River Greenway Park Examples of recurring species that are targeted for removal within the Collier County Gordon River Greenway include shoe-button ardisia, Brazilian pepper, carrotwood, rosary pea, ear-leaf acacia, woman’s tongue, bishopwood, Australian pine, downy rose, smooth rattle box, Christmas cassia, crab grass, ficus trees (other than strangler fig), hurricane grass, cogon grass, lead tree, climbing ferns, melaleuca, pongam tree, Asian sword fern, torpedo grass, cattail, primrose willow, hempvine, buttonweed, java plum, mahoe, tropical almond, and Caesar weed. An exotics removal project is scheduled for FY 25, to be completed by August 2025. 4.3 RESTORATION Restoration occurred at both park sites during the initial construction phases and those restoration activities are summarized below. Restoration activities were monitored for five years and released by the permitting agencies (Appendices I-1 and I-2) from further reporting requirements after they were deemed successful. A photo-monitoring element will be developed and implemented as part of this effort to continue and maintain restoration. Freedom Park Approximately 15-20 acres of the Freedom Park original grove site was restored to its original Scrubby Flatwood habitat following initial exotic removal activities with the installation of native plantings. Vegetation installed included slash pine, live oak, laurel oak, wax myrtle, wire grass, sand cordgrass, Fakahatchee grass, bluestem, saw palmetto, and leather fern. In addition to Scrubby Flatwood restoration, there were approximately 15 acres of uplands converted to wetlands and 15 acres of pre-existing wetlands that were enhanced through exotic removal and supplemental planting. At the request of FCT, 10.4 acres, which constituted the portion of the stormwater ponds providing required facilities for the expansion of Goodlette Road, were excerpted from the project as covered by the FCT Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. This area is shown graphically in Exhibit A-1 and in more detail in Exhibit A-2. At Freedom Park stormwater originates from the drainage canals along Goodlette-Frank Road north of the site and is then run through the ponds and wetlands, ultimately discharging into the natural wetlands. These wetlands enhance the quality of the stormwater runoff prior to discharge from Freedom Park into the Gordon River and provide a measure of flood attenuation and protection. The wetlands also allow for the sedimentation of solid materials within the stormwater. Dissolved materials are then incorporated into plant materials. Additionally, bacteria and other microbial species known to exist in and on wetland vegetation provide a level of contaminate removal action. Page 369 of 1636 31 Table 1: Approved supplemental planting palate for Freedom Park Common Name Scientific Name Size UPLANDS slash pine Pinus elliottii var. densa 10-12’/ 7 gal cabbage palm Sabal palmetto 10-12’/ 7 gal laurel oak Quercus laurifolia 10-12’/ 7 gal live oak Quercus virginiana 10-12’/ 7 gal large gallberry Ilex coriacea 3 gal saw palmetto Serenoa repens 3 gal wax myrtle Morella cerifera 3 gal broomsedge Andropogon virginicus 1 gal wiregrass Aristida stricta 1 gal knotroot foxtail Setaria geniculata 1 gal sand cordgrass Spartina bakeri 1 gal switchgrass Panicum virgatum 1 gal WETLANDS Cypress bald cypress Taxodium distichum 10-12’/ 7 gal sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 10-12’/ 7 gal sweet bay Magnolia virginiana 10-12’/ 7 gal red maple Acer rubrum 10-12’/ 7 gal water oak Quercus nigra 10-12’/ 7 gal cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaco 3 gal dahoon Ilex cassine 3 gal buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 3 gal maidencane Panicum hemitomon 1 gal Gulfdune paspalum Paspalum monostachyum 1 gal Gulf hairawn muhly Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes 1 gal lizard’s tail Saururus cernuus 1 gal swamp fern Telmatoblechnum serrulatum 1 gal cinnamon fern Osmundastrum cinnamomeum 1 gal Wetland Forested Mixed slash pine Pinus elliottii var. densa 10-12’/ 7 gal laurel oak Quercus laurifolia 10-12’/ 7 gal live oak Quercus virginiana 10-12’/ 7 gal large gallberry Ilex coriacea 3 gal saw palmetto Serenoa repens 3 gal wax myrtle Morella cerifera 3 gal American beautyberry Callicarpa americana 3 gal wild coffee Psychotria nervosa 3 gal broomsedge Andropogon virginicus 1 gal wiregrass Aristida stricta 1 gal knotroot foxtail Setaria geniculata 1 gal sand cordgrass Spartina bakeri 1 gal switchgrass Panicum virgatum 1 gal Freshwater Marsh swamp fern Telmatoblechnum serrulatum 1 gal cinnamon fern Osmundastrum cinnamomeum 1 gal Page 370 of 1636 32 alligator flag Thalia geniculata 1 gal saw grass Cladium jamaicense 1 gal string lily Crinum americanum 1 gal maidencane Panicum hemitomon 1 gal Gordon River Greenway Park In the Gordon River Greenway Park Scrubby Flatwoods and Mesic Flatwood habitats, natural succession without the aid of replanting was generally used due to the abundance of desirable seed source adjacent to exotic removal zones. Other improvement works on the Greenway Park site included the creation/restoration of a 0.20- acre spoil deposition area into Mangrove Swamp habitat. The area was graded and then replanted with buttonwood, coco-plum, red mangrove, white mangrove, and leather fern, with sand cordgrass, marsh cordgrass, seashore paspalum, and seashore dropseed grass installed as buffers. There were also 37 acres of wetland and 21 acres of upland enhancement within the park which was accomplished through the removal of exotic/nuisance plant species. Only a few areas received supplemental plantings. The permit-approved plant palate can be found below in Table 3.1.3. Table 2: Approved supplemental planting palate for Gordon River Greenway Park. Common Name Scientific Name Size giant leather fern Acrostichum danaeifolium 1 gal black mangrove Avicennia germinans 1 gal cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaco 1 gal seagrape Coccoloba uvifera 1 gal buttonwood Conocarpus erectus 1 gal white mangrove Laguncularia racemosa 1 gal wax myrtle Morella cerifera 1 gal slash pine Pinus elliottii var. densa 1 gal red mangrove Rhizophora mangle 1 gal saw palmetto Serenoa repens 1 gal wiregrass Aristida stricta 4” liner dune sunflower Helianthus debilis 4” liners railroad vine Ipomea pes caprae 4” liners needlerush Juncus roemerianus 4” liners saltmarsh cordgrass Spartina alterniflora 4” liners marshhay cordgrass Spartina patens 4” liners swamp fern Telmatoblechnum serrulatum 4” liner Page 371 of 1636 33 4.4 PRESCRIBED BURN PLAN Due to the proximity of the Naples Airport and zoning overlay restrictions imposed on nearby lands, no prescribed burning is allowed on either of the park sites due to potential smoke issues for incoming or outgoing flights. 4.5 FERAL ANIMAL PROGRAM No feral animals have been spotted on either project site recently. Collier County staff will continue to monitor the sites for feral animals. Should they become an issue in the future, County staff will coordinate efforts with Collier County Code Enforcement for their removal. The Gordon River area was historically known to house a population of escaped squirrel monkeys, especially around The Commons site just south, however they have not been seen in some years now. It is believed that someone captured a sizable portion of their population to sell and the remaining population did not recover. 4.6 LISTED PLANT SPECIES A number of protected plant species have been identified within the Collier County Gordon River Greenway from the initial planning phases to 2020. Those species are identified below in Tables 4 and 5. The potential for other listed species exists with the habitat types present as well and those species are noted in Table 3. Table 3: Listed plant species potentially found in the Collier County Gordon River Greenway system by habitat. Common Name Scientific Name Habitat State FNAI Federal golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum Coastal Hydric Hammock, Flood Plain Swamp, Basin Marsh, Mangrove Swamp T S3, G5 - Curtiss’ milkweed Asclepias curtissii Scrubby Flatwood E - - many-flowered grasspink Calopogon multiflorus Pine flatwood T S2S3, G2G3 - satin leaf Chrysophyllum Maritime Hammock T - - whitewood Drypetes diversifolia Maritime Hammock E S2, G4 - sand dune spurge Euphorbia cumulicola Scrubby Flatwood E - - wild cotton Gossypium hirsutum Scrubby Flatwood T - - nodding pinweed Lechea cernua Scrubby Flatwood T S3, G3 - Page 372 of 1636 34 spreading pinweed Lechea divaricata Scrubby Flatwood E S3, G2 - hidden orchid Maxillaria crassifolia Coastal Hydric E S1, G4 - Simpson stopper Myrcianthes fragrans Maritime Hammock T - - giant sword fern Nephrolepis biserrata Coastal Hydric Hammock, Flood Plain Swamp, Mesic Flatwood T - - hand fern Ophioglossum palmatum Maritime Hammock E S2, G4 - erect prickly pear Opuntia stricta Scrubby Flatwood T - - Florida Keys blackbead Pithecellobium keyense Maritime Hammock T - - Florida royal palm Roystonea regia Coastal Hydric Hammock, Flood Plain Swamp E S2, G2G3 - Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum Coastal Hydric Hammock, Mesic Flatwood T - - scrub stylisma Stylisma abdita Scrubby Flatwood E S3, G3 - West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni Scrubby Flatwood, Maritime Hammock T S3, G3G4 - northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana All T - - stiff-leaf wild pine Tillandsia fasciculata All E - - fuzzy-wuzzy airplant Tillandsia pruinosa All E S1, G4 - banded airplant Tillandsia flexuosa All T S3, G5 - giant wild pine Tillandsia utriculata All E - - soft-leaved wild pine Tillandsia variabilis All T - - Protection: E=Endangered, T=Threatened, C=Candidate FNAI State Codes: S1=Florida critically imperiled, S2=Florida imperiled because of rarity, S3=very rare in Florida or restricted range, S4=apparently secure (could be rare in specific locations) in Florida FNAI Global Codes: G1=Globally critically imperiled, G2= Globally imperiled because of rarity, G3=very rare in throughout its range or restricted range, G4=apparently secure globally (could be rare in specific locations, T#=rank of taxonomic subgroup Freedom Park Table 4: Listed plant species noted in 2020 at Freedom Park. Common Name Scientific Name State FNAI Federal golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum T S3, G5 - giant sword fern Nephrolepis biserrata T - - erect prickly pear Opuntia stricta T - - Florida royal palm Roystonea regia E S2, G2G3 - Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum T - - West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni T S3, G3G4 - northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana T - - stiff-leaf wild pine Tillandsia fasciculata E - - soft-leaved wild pine Tillandsia variabilis T - - Page 373 of 1636 35 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Table 5: Listed plant species noted in 2020 at Gordon River Greenway Park. Common Name Scientific Name State FNAI Federal golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum T S3, G5 - satin leaf Chrysophyllum oliviforme T - - whitewood Drypetes diversifolia E S2, G4 - wild cotton Gossypium hirsutum T - - Simpson stopper Myrcianthes fragrans T - - giant sword fern Nephrolepis biserrata T - - erect prickly pear Opuntia stricta T - - Florida Key’s blackbead Pithecellobium keyense T - - Florida royal palm Roystonea regia E S2, G2G3 - Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum T - - West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni T S3, G3G4 - northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana T - - stiff-leaf wild pine Tillandsia fasciculata E - - banded wild pine Tillandsia flexuosa T S3, G5 - giant wild pine Tillandsia utriculata E - - soft-leaf wild pine Tillandsia variabilis T - - Curacao bush Varronia globosa E - - 4.7 LISTED ANIMAL SPECIES Both park sites have the potential habitat for numerous listed species to forage, den, roost, burrow, or nest. Listed animal species observed within the park system by various consultants since the parks were founded can be found in Table 7 below. Other species potentially utilizing the site due to habitat types available can be found in Table 6 below. Table 6: Listed animal species potentially found in the Collier County Gordon River Greenway by habitat. Common Name Scientific Name Habitat State FNAI Federal American alligator Alligator mississippiensis Estuarine, Basin T(S/A) S4, G5 T(S/A) Florida burrowing owl Athene cunicularia floridana Scrubby Flatwood T S3,G4T3 - Florida scrub-jay Aphelocoma coerulescens Scrubby Flatwood T S2, G2? T Limpkin Aramus guarauna All wetland and estuarine habitats - S3, G5 - great white heron Ardea herodias occidentalis All wetland and estuarine habitats - S2,G5T2 - Eastern diamondback Crotalus adamanteus Scrub Flatwood - S3, G4 UR eastern indigo snake Drymarchon corais couperi Scrubby Flatwood T S3, G3 T red- cockadedwoodpecker Dryobates borealis Scrubby Flatwood E S2, G3 E little blue heron Egretta thula All wetland and estuarine habitats T S4, G5 - Page 374 of 1636 36 reddish egret Egretta rufescens All wetland and estuarine habitats T S2, G4 - snowy egret Egretta thula All wetland and estuarine habitats - S3, G5 - tri-color heron Egretta tricolor All wetland and estuarine habitats T S4, G5 - swallow-tailed kite Elanoides forficatus All wetland habitats - S2, G5 - white ibis Eudocimus albus All wetland and - S4, G5 - Florida bonneted bat Eumops floridanus All forested habitats E S1, G1 E gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus Scrubby Flatwood T S3, G3 C bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus All habitats - S3, G5 - gopher frog Lithobates capito Scrubby Flatwood - S3, G3 UR woodstork Mycteria americana All wetland habitats T S2,G4 T yellow-crowned night heron Nyctanassa violacea All wetland and estuarine habitats - S3, G5 - osprey Pandion haliaetus All habitats - S3S4,G5 - roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja Estuarine, Mangrove T S2, G5 - glossy ibis Plegadis falcinellus All wetland and estuarine habitats - S3, G5 - Smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinate Estuarine - - E mangrove fox squirrel Sciurus niger avicennia All wetland and Mesic Flatwood habitats T S2,G5T5 - least tern Sternula antillarum Estuarine, Spoil T S3, G4 - West-Indian manatee Trichechus manatus Estuarine T S2, G2 T black-whiskered vireo Vireo altiloquus Mangrove Swamp - S3, G5 - Florida black bear Ursus americanus floridanus All habitats - S4,G5T4 - Protection: E=Endangered, T=Threatened, S/A=Similar Appearance, C=Candidate FNAI State Codes: S1=Florida critically imperiled, S2=Florida imperiled because of rarity, S3=very rare in Florida or restricted range, S4=apparently secure (could be rare in specific locations) in Florida FNAI Global Codes: G1=Globally critically imperiled, G2= Globally imperiled because of rarity, G3=very rare in throughout its range or restricted range, G4=apparently secure globally (could be rare in specific locations, T#=rank of taxonomic subgroup Table 7: Listed wildlife species observed during various surveys in the Collier County Gordon River Greenway. Common Name Scientific Name State FNAI Federal American alligator Alligator mississippiensis FT(S/A) S4, G5 T(S/A) great white heron Ardea herodias occidentalis - S2,G5T2 - little blue heron Egretta caerulea T S4, G5 - reddish egret Egretta rufescens T S2, G4 - snowy egret Egretta thula - S3, G5 - tri-color heron Egretta tricolor T S4, G5 - gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus T S3, G3 C yellow-crowned night Nyctanassa violacea - S3, G5 - mangrove fox squirrel Sciurus niger avicennia T S2, G5T5 - least tern Sternula antillarum T S3, G4 - Page 375 of 1636 37 West Indian manatee Trichechus manatus FT S2, G2 T Freedom Park Freedom Park is located within a Strategic Habitat Conservation Area (SHCA), as identified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in the 2009 Integrated Wildlife Habitat Ranking System SHCA map (http://myfwc.com/research/gis/data- maps/terrestrial/wildlife-habitat-ranking-system/). Neither the Gordon River Greenway Park nor Conservation Collier site has been identified as within a SHCA. Within Freedom Park, gopher tortoise habitat was retained and enhanced. During construction gopher tortoises were relocated to suitable habitats within the project site through close coordination with the FWC. Improvements made to the gopher tortoise habitat included restoring indigenous plant materials consumed by gopher tortoises and reserving areas for their burrows and free-range habitat for their movement on site. Gordon River Greenway Park In 2008 the Gordon River Greenway Park site was surveyed for gopher tortoises by the consulting firm Kimley-Horn. The resulting map identified approximately 119 active gopher tortoise burrows. Gopher tortoise surveys for the Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier sites are updated on an as-needed basis when features are added. The most recent gopher tortoise surveys (Appendix L) took place on the Gordon River Greenway Conservation Collier parcels in 2013 and on the kayak launch parcel prior to construction commencement in 2013. On Gordon River Greenway Park, development was directed as much as possible away from the gopher tortoise burrows in order to protect the species, and all the suitable habitats have been protected within a 22.2-acre gopher tortoise preserve. A small number of gopher tortoises identified at the western main parking site were relocated in 2013. All removals and/or relocations were performed under the authorization of a FWC gopher tortoise relocation permit utilizing the services of an FWC-registered gopher tortoise agent. Exotic removal and habitat restoration activities improved foraging areas for existing and potential listed species. Exotic removal done in gopher tortoise burrow areas followed FWC policy guidelines To the largest extent possible development was directed away from the highest quality habitat areas and the park was designed to maximized wildlife observation but minimize interaction. Long-term management of these areas includes exotic vegetation monitoring and removal and biomonitoring, with appropriate corrective actions taken to protect listed species and their habitats. 4.8 NATURAL COMMUNITIES INVENTORY Following the construction completion of the two parks, an annual monitoring and reporting effort was undertaken for five years to establish the success of preserve restoration work and wildlife utilization. Both Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway were inspected by permitting Page 376 of 1636 38 agencies and found to meet the mitigation success criteria. No further state or federal permit reporting was required after the final inspections. Annual examinations of the preserves continue by county staff and/or by Conservation Collier staff however, prior to and follow yearly enhancement activities. Observations of plant and wildlife species not already documented onsite will be logged during each annual inspection and recorded on Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) data sheets if new listed species or habitats are discovered that are not already registered. The FNAI data forms can be found at: https://www.fnai.org/fieldreportingforms.com and submitted online to https://cosspp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/GeoForm/index.html?appid=2b80d1a8cf924d70a4688c2b8 83a671e A copy of the Field Report Form for Occurrence of Special Animal and Generic Field Form is included as Exhibit E. A detailed vegetative inventory was performed in 2020 on the Greenway Conservation Collier properties (Appendix K-3) and a more general survey on both Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Parks was conducted in November and December of 2020 (Appendices K-1 and K-2). 4.9 ARCHAEOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL RESOURCE PROTECTION Freedom Park A Phase I archaeological assessment was performed at the Freedom Park parcel in 2005 by Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. to locate sites of archaeological and/or historical significance (Appendix D). Based on regional archaeological site models, it was determined that the upland area adjacent to a wetlands area had a moderate potential for archaeological sites being associated with it. Thirty-five shovel tests were dug across the parcel which resulted in the discovery of one archaeological site, the Lucky Lane Site, 8CR925. A Phase II Archeological Assessment of the Lucky Lane site was done in January 2007 by the Archeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. resulting in the conclusion that the site was a formative period shell scatter and is of local significance. Based on available data, the site was not regarded as potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (Appendix E). Gordon River Greenway Park Phase I and, subsequently, Phase II archaeological assessments were conducted by the Archeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. on the Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier sites in August and December 2007 respectively (Appendices F and G). The Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier sites were permitted together to achieve economies of scale, and the survey was done prior to the 2011 land exchange. The Phase I assessment resulted in identifying two previously unrecorded sites, 8CR978 and 8CR1063. Page 377 of 1636 39 The first site (8CR978), located on Conservation Collier lands, was determined to be a spoil pile likely resulting from clearing activity on the adjacent Naples Airport during the early years of World War II (circa 1942). This site did not qualify for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The second site (8CR1063) was located on lands subsequently exchanged with the Naples Zoo in 2011, and no longer subject to this management plan. For reference, the site contained historic refuse dating from the 1920s through the 1940s and was thought to result from off-road dumping or to have been associated with the Henry Nehrling (1853-1929) occupation of the site between 1917 and 1929. Henry Nehrling was an ornithologist and horticulturalist who maintained research gardens on the adjoining Naples Zoo site. Lands received into the Gordon River Greenway Park in the 2011 land exchange totaling 2.9 acres (Exhibit A-2 – GRG Lands Received FROM Zoo – purple crosshatch), were surveyed for archeological and historical resources in May 2012. The resulting Phase I Cultural Resource Assessment (Appendix H-1) identified one unrecorded historical site, a vacant structure built in 1956-57, of unknown individual historic significance, called the Triangle House (8CR1263), and one redeposited prehistoric site containing 2 small pottery sherds and four faunal bones. Several plants likely associated with the historic use of the parcel were identified and recommended to be documented and relocated. The report stated that the Triangle House may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to a potential resource group associated with the Caribbean Gardens era (1954-1977). The recommendation was that prior to any proposed relocation or demolition of the structure, additional documentation (i.e., interior documentation and further informant interviews) should be completed. Regarding the redeposit site, the report recommended that proposed ground disturbances be monitored by an archeologist when they occur. Collier County reviewed the results of this survey with the Collier County Historical Archeological Preservation Board to determine appropriate preservation actions and the Board declared the Triangle house was not considered a historical resource, so no additional research or preservation was required and that an Archaeologist did not have to be onsite during construction work (Appendix H-2). The management of the archaeological and historical resources on both sites complied with the provisions of Chapter 267, Florida Statutes specifically Sections 267.2(a) and (b). Any future significant resources discovered will be interpreted for the public interest. Page 378 of 1636 40 MANAGEMENT NEEDS 5.1 COORDINATED MANAGEMENT Freedom Park Freedom Park is located across Goodlette-Frank Road from Naples High School and the Naples Zoo (Exhibit B). Little coordinated management is necessary with these sites, but coordination between the three entities managing the park is required. Currently Collier County Parks Division manages the western upland areas, while the western marshes and lakes are under the jurisdiction of the Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division. Conservation Collier manages the eastern 12.5 acres of wetlands and hammock habitat. If additional content opportunities are undertaken in the education building as described above, Collier County Museum Division will participate in coordinated management with its scope limited to interpretation. Gordon River Greenway Park Gordon River Greenway Park has two trailhead locations: the first, north head, is just south of Freedom Park across Golden Gate Park and the second, western head, is located adjacent to the Naples Zoo and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The southernmost piece, not considered a trail head, is located adjacent to the Naples Airport Authority and across the river from the City of Naples Baker Park. The sites are complimentary and little coordinated management is necessary with the City of Naples. The Gordon River Greenway Park is also located adjacent to the Naples Zoo, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and the Naples Airport Authority, with 45+ acres managed by Conservation Collier. Management will be coordinated with these entities in the following ways:  Exotic removal and monitoring programs will be coordinated where possible to take advantage of economies of scale,  Information obtained from monitoring habitat quality and listed species will be shared with the above-listed and other Gordon River Greenway partners, and management for preservation will be coordinated appropriately, and  Parks hours, access, and patrol will be coordinated among the above-listed and other Gordon River Greenway partners to avoid conflict and duplication and to present seamless management to the public. The locations of park sites and adjacent publicly owned and/or conservation lands are illustrated in Exhibit B. Page 379 of 1636 41 5.1.1 Neighborhoods and Private Lands Both Freedom and Gordon River Gordon River Greenway Parks are surrounded by commercial and residential properties, with the Gordon River Greenway Park also bordered by the Naples Airport. This presents the need to coordinate the management of the site with adjacent neighborhoods and development. Coordination was initially accomplished through stakeholder and public meetings held during the planning process and by incorporating comments received into project plans. For example, one neighborhood adjoining the Gordon River Greenway Park next to the northeast node parking area expressed concern about the visitors wandering into its adjoining golf course. As a result, a wall was added to shield the parking area from the adjoining property. Another neighborhood east of the Gordon River Greenway Park expressed concern about the trail being located too close to homes. As a result, the trail was moved more to the west. The Naples Airport Authority expressed concern about lighting on a bridge just adjacent to a runway. As a result, a type of lighting was chosen for the bridge that will only shine downward, at foot level. The presence of residential and commercial development surrounding the Park will also affect the management options available. While prescribed fire may benefit some of the habitat in the Park, it is not planned to be utilized since smoke could cause significant difficulties for Airport operations and surrounding residential areas. Surrounding areas are fully developed, except for one 7.5-acre parcel adjoining the Park on the south side which was recently purchased and added to the park lands but is outside of the FCT scope. 5.2 TRAIL NETWORK Both park sites are accessible via existing sidewalks along the arterial roadways (Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway), with the Conservation Collier site also accessible from North Road, a public road running along the south and west sides of the Naples Airport connecting the site with the Airport-Pulling Road, a major arterial road to the east of the Greenway system. Full crosswalks are available at the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway, Goodlette-Frank Road and Airport Road at North Road. The projects together form the northernmost section of the Gordon River Greenway Corridor. The Gordon River Greenway is an approximate 2.5-mile ecological and trail corridor centrally located within the Naples-Collier urban area. Recently the southern end of Gordon River Greenway Park was connected by pathways, a new bridge, and preserved land to U.S. 41 South along the Gordon River and via the City of Naples Baker Park in downtown Naples. Partners in the Greenway project include the City of Naples, Naples Airport Authority, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and South Florida Water Management District. Combined, the two county park sites will provide three vehicular access points with parking and restrooms, serving as important trailhead facilities for the Greenway. Naples Baker Park and the Page 380 of 1636 42 Naples Airport Authority sites also offer some or limited parking to the south of these County parks. Only vehicular access points at Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park are covered by this plan. The Gordon River Greenway is identified in the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan, adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization on January 12, 2006. An updated map of the Gordon River Greenway Park showing the current trail network is included as Exhibit H. 5.3 GREENWAYS Uninterrupted wildlife corridors are limited by project boundaries largely in the case of these two parks because they are both located within urban areas. Some connectivity to the south exists, but then preserved lands shift back and forth across North Road. Marked canoe trails are not provided within the Gordon River Greenway since kayaks and canoes utilize the single riverine water body within the park, the Gordon River. Management efforts to maintain the waterways open for public use fall under the purview of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard, Collier County, and the City of Naples. Any specific needs or issues will be jointly coordinated as required. 5.4 STAFFING The following staff will be provided daily within the Collier County Gordon River Greenway Parks: Freedom Park  2 full-time maintenance staff are assigned  Museum staff may be assigned if the interpretive scope is widened. Gordon River Greenway Park  1 full-time maintenance staff is assigned Park Rangers will not be assigned full-time to either Park but will periodically patrol public use areas. Conservation Collier will have a Land Manager who will periodically be onsite. 5.5 EDUCATION PROGRAM Freedom Park Page 381 of 1636 43 At least 12 regularly scheduled environmental educational programs are conducted annually at Freedom Park, outside of special COVID-19 periods. These programs will include and may also be conducted at Gordon River Greenway Park. Freedom Park hosts educational programs about the water quality function of Freedom Park as well as the protection of the habitat and species at the park. Educational programs are targeted at youth, primarily students from local elementary, middle, and high schools. Programs are taught by resource professionals from partnership organizations such as the Big Cypress Basin/South Florida Water Management District, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Collier County Pollution Control, Parks and Recreation Department, Stormwater Department, and Conservation Collier. Conservation Collier staff coordinates natural history programs at the Gordon River Greenway Park. Programs include: A Closer Look at the Gopher Tortoise, The Importance of Preserving Wetlands, Wetland Plants and their Medicinal Uses, Birding in the Wetlands, Dr. Nehrling and Exotic Species. The target audience includes the general public, professionals, tourists, and elementary and secondary school children. If the interpretive scope is widened, Museum staff may supplement these offerings with history- related programs. 5.6 MAINTENANCE Collier County Parks and Recreation Department personnel are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance activities such as clean-up, waste removal, and general landscape maintenance for most of Freedom and will also be responsible for Gordon River Greenway Park as well. Conservation Collier staff will be responsible for maintenance on the Conservation Collier portions. A maintenance company contracted with Collier County is responsible for the day-to- day maintenance activities such as cleaning restrooms, offices, and public buildings. Annual inspections will also determine the need for signage replacement due to wear and tear, which will be coordinated through Collier County Parks staff. Collier County Facilities Management will be responsible for minor repairs and general building maintenance on the project site. 5.7 SECURITY Collier County Parks and Recreation personnel have the primary responsibility for the security of the entire project site. Park Rangers will provide routine but irregularly timed patrols of the sites. Patrol is conducted in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Department Security and Protection Plan, with assistance from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Naples Police Department as appropriate and when deemed necessary. Page 382 of 1636 44 All County sites will be outfitted with security systems as needed. The design will incorporate signage and other features such as driveway gates will establish boundaries. Park hours and rules will be posted and enforced. REPORTING 6.1 STEWARDSHIP REPORTING Collier County staff will prepare an Annual Stewardship Report, due to FCT on June 30th of each year until the FCT processes a request to move from annual to 5-Year reporting. The report will evaluate the implementation of the Management Plan. Any proposed modifications to the Management Plan or undertaking of site alterations/physical improvements that are not addressed in the approved Management Plan will be provided to Florida Communities Trust for review prior to any work commencing. 6.2 REVENUE REPORTING Collier County staff will prepare annual revenue reports, due to FCT on July 31st of each year until the FCT processes a request to move from annual to 5-Year reporting. The report will include all revenue earned on the project site during the previous State of Florida fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Collier County will ensure that all fees collected are placed in a segregated account to be used solely for the upkeep and maintenance of the aforementioned project sites. PRIORITY SCHEDULE Table 8: Priority Schedule for Collier County Gordon River Greenway. Project Number: 05-027-FF5, Freedom Park Project Number: 06-043-FF6, Gordon River Greenway Park Grant recipient: Collier County Program January Annually Hereafter Educational Programming Exotic Plant Monitoring Educational Programming February Annually Hereafter Exotic Plant Maintenance if Needed Educational Programming March Annually Hereafter Educational Programming April Annually Hereafter Educational Programming May Annually Hereafter Educational Programming Page 383 of 1636 45 June Annually Hereafter Exotic Plant Monitoring Educational Programming Summer Fishing Camp Submit Annual Stewardship Report July Annually Hereafter Exotic Plant Maintenance Educational Programming Summer Fishing Camp August Annually Hereafter Educational Programming September Annually Hereafter Educational Programming October Annually Hereafter Educational Programming November Annually Hereafter Educational Programming December Annually Hereafter Educational Programming COST ESTIMATES AND FUNDING Freedom Park Table 9: Development costs associated with Freedom Park. Preconstruction Rezoning $50,000 Site Development Plan $820,000 Permitting (including ASR) $60,000 Impact Fees $220,000 TOTAL $1,150,000 Construction Utilities $250,000 Burying Electric Lines $150,000 Site Work $900,000 Building $2,500,000 Parking $450,000 Ponds $1,500,000 Boardwalks $950,000 Docks $150,000 Observation Areas $100,000 ASR Facility 500,000 Landscaping $950,000 Signage $50,000 Rest Rooms $50,000 TOTAL $8,500,000 Page 384 of 1636 46 The funding source for preconstruction activities and Phase I construction of Freedom Park was the Transportation Services Division, Stormwater Management Department budget. The South Florida Water Management District funded $750,000 for design and construction. Additional grants supplemented County monies. Gordon River Greenway Park Table 10: Development costs associated with Gordon River Greenway Park. Preconstruction Exotic Removal $300,000 Archaeological Assessment $45,000 Rezone $50,000 Design $800,000 Permitting $35,000 Impact Fees $200,000 TOTAL $1,430,000 Construction Utilities $175,000 Sitework $622,000 Pathways $135,000 Boardwalks $2,621,000 Bridges $660,000 Pavilions & Shade Structures $300,000 Restrooms $150,000 Maintenance Facility $65,000 Canoe/Kayak Launch $135,000 Parking Facilities $900,000 Access Drives $300,000 Landscaping $350,000 Signage $30,000 Site Furnishings $275,000 TOTAL $6,718,000 Funding sources for Gordon River Greenway Park include FCT reimbursement, the rent paid by the Naples Zoo on the adjacent property, and a contribution from the Big Cypress Basin. Parks impact fees will supplement these funding sources if necessary. The Conservation Collier portion of the project was acquired and was constructed and managed using separate funding from an ad valorem tax levy approved by Collier County voters in 2002 and again in 2006. Funds have been set aside from this levy for the perpetual maintenance of lands acquired under the Conservation Collier Program. Page 385 of 1636 47 8.1 OPERATIONS Freedom Park The operational costs to run both Freedom and Gordon River Greenway Parks is listed in Tables 10 and 11 below. Table 11: Operating costs associated with Freedom Park. Freedom Park Annual Operating Budget Maintenance Operating (signs, grounds, structures, housekeeping) $57,500 Resource Enhancement $9,000 Education Program, Museum $3,000 Staffing, Security $111,000 TOTAL $180,500 Gordon River Greenway Park Table 12: Operating costs associated with Gordon River Greenway Park. Gordon River Greenway Park Annual Operating Budget Maintenance Operating (signs, grounds, structures, housekeeping) $45,000 Resource Enhancement $35,000 Education Program, Museum Staff Time Staffing, Security $60,000 TOTAL $140,000 8.2 FUNDING SOURCES The funding source for ongoing operating expenses for Parks and Recreation Operations at Freedom and Gordon River Greenway Parks will be Collier County ad valorem taxes. The Funding source for ongoing operating expenses for the Conservation Collier section will be The Conservation Collier Acquisition Trust Fund (Fund 174). Recreation Camp and park facilities’ revenue generated annually is returned to the cost center setup for Freedom Park. 3. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 4. Natural Communities / Invasive Exotic Plants 5. The two primary natural communities found on both Freedom and Gordon River Greenway Parks are classified by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory as Scrubby Flatwoods and Tidal Swamp. There are also smaller areas of Freshwater Tidal Swamp that contain a mix of wetland hardwood tree species and cabbage palms. 6. The 39.5 acres of uplands at Freedom Park were once cleared and drained for citrus production. The grove is long-abandoned and succession of a Scrubby Flatwood occurred. Much of this area was cleared for the construction of the stormwater filtration ponds. Previously existing canopy vegetation in this area generally included Page 386 of 1636 48 scattered native trees such as slash pine, cabbage palm, and oak. The midstory was made up of saw palmetto, gallberry, and wax myrtle. Groundcover was comprised of coastal scrub, grasses and forbs. Some of this vegetation remains surrounding the stormwater ponds. Between the Scrubby Flatwood and Tidal Swamp area of Freedom Park a transition zone containing red maple and cypress trees remains. Tidal Swamp that was heavily infested with Brazilian pepper makes up the remaining 10.5-acre wetland portion. The transition zone and Tidal Swamp areas have been restored through mitigation, including removal of exotic plants and supplemental plantings of native trees and shrubs. Mitigation areas are Page 387 of 1636 49 7. monitored and success criteria are reported annually to the South Florida Water Management District. 8. 9. Natural communities within the Gordon River Greenway Park, include Tidal Swamp, Scrubby Flatwoods, Freshwater Forested Wetlands, and 2 acres of Pine Flatwoods. The remaining acres are disturbed and spoil lands. Scrubby Flatwoods contain a canopy of slash pine and patches of live oak. Palmettos, rusty lyonia, gallberry and other native species make up the midstory and groundcover. This area is significantly infested with downy rose myrtle and Brazilian pepper, both Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) Category 1 invasive exotic plants. 10. 11. Tidal Swamp areas have a canopy of red, white and black mangroves and buttonwood with leather fern and swamp lilly as components of groundcover. In these areas, Australian pine is the major FLEPPC Category 1 exotic. Freshwater Forested Wetlands have a canopy containing white mangrove, stoppers, strangler fig and cabbage palm. Midstory and groundcover here includes white indigo berry, wild lime, myrsine, and Florida privet and leather fern. Hardwoods areas have red maple, bay and cypress with scattered pine in the canopy and myrsine and indigoberry characterizing the midstory and groundcover. Spoil area contains mostly Brazilian pepper but also coinvine, dahoon holly, myrsine, grasses and forbs. All communities except for the interior of the mangrove swamps are significantly impacted by invasive exotic plant species including Brazilian pepper, Melaleuca (concentrated in one location), Australian pine, shoebutton ardesia, oyster plant and rosary pea. The Gordon River corridor, along almost the entire length of the Gordon River Greenway Park site, underwent a thorough exotic removal in the spring of 2002. Exotic re-growth in this area seems to be minimal. Exhibits C-1 and C-2 show the natural communities for all sites pre-development. 12. 13. Neither Freedom nor Gordon River Greenway Parks contains any imperiled or critically imperiled habitat (as defined by the Florida Natural areas Inventory), nor any particularly unique natural or geological feature. No mineral resources, such as oil, gas or phosphate are known to be present. Soil types at Freedom Park are approximately 80% upland and 20% hydric, including some tidally influenced soils along the Gordon River. At Gordon River Greenway Park, the opposite is true, with 80% of soil types hydric/tidal and 20% upland (Exhibit D). 14. 15. Development of both project sites will include removal of all exotic species, as identified in The 2011 Exotic Pest Plant Council’s list of Florida’s Most Invasive Species. This list is periodically updated and the most current list will be used. This can be found at www.fleppc.org/list/list.htm. Exotic removal can be accomplished mechanically in areas heavily infested and slated for restoration with newly created wetlands. Removal will be conducted by hand in areas where native species predominate. Some areas cleared of exotics will be re-vegetated with native species as part of South Florida Water Management District/Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency permit mitigation plans (i.e., littoral species within the new wetland areas, etc.) (Attached as Appendices B and C). Exotic removal and re-vegetation will be incorporated within the Page 388 of 1636 50 16. larger development schedules for the projects (See pages Priority Schedule, Section VIII of this plan). 17. 18. Long-term management of Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park includes an exotic vegetation monitoring and removal program to prevent future recruitment and re- infestation and a program of mechanical reduction as a management tools. At Freedom Park and the Gordon River Greenway, mechanical treatment will be conducted as necessary to remove excess fuel loads and reduce fire hazard. A prescribed fire treatment plan is not possible due to the presence of the Naples Airport along the western side of the Park. The scrubby flatwoods community should be reduced at an interval of 8-25 years. For best results, even though prescribed fire will not be applied, permanent firebreaks should be established to address wildfires and to allow access for mechanical reduction. 19. 20. Invasive exotic plant species have been removed at Freedom Park and a monitoring plan is currently in place. Monitoring is conducted biannually with maintenance treatments performed as required. The monitoring program includes photo-monitoring selected natural communities on the site using the same schedule. Monitoring Reports are being submitted to the South Florida Water Management District. The Third Annual Wetland Mitigation Monitoring Report (October 2011) for Freedom Park is provided as Appendix I. 21. 22. An exotic vegetation monitoring and removal plan is in place for the Gordon River Greenway Park. Following initial exotic removal and treatment, with a follow-up of 6 – months, which is planned in 2012, monitoring and maintenance will occur annually. 23. 24. Methods for removal include the following: Most woody invasive species, with the exception of Australian pine and downy rosemyrtle, will be killed in place with a dye- laced herbicide. Melaleuca and other exotic plants within the Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Disturbed community may be hand cut and removed from the site or mechanically cleared, depending upon density of the exotic vegetation and soil moisture conditions. Downy rosemyrtle will be mowed in place and re-sprouts treated with herbicide if soil moisture conditions allow. Where machinery cannot be used, downy rosemyrtle will be hand cut at base, left on-site, and stumps sprayed with an appropriate herbicide. All Australian pines growing within 20 feet of the Gordon River, boardwalks and walkways will be removed, and all other Australian pines will be killed in place, with those over 20 feet in height being topped to 20 feet and killed in place. All herbaceous invasive exotic vegetation will be treated via foliar application. Invasive vines may be treated via foliar application or cut-stem application. 25. 26. Exotic plant species in Freedom Park mitigation areas will be removed using methods described in the Freedom Park Mitigation Wetland Mitigation and Monitoring Plan, provided as Appendix B. Exotic plant species in The Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier Preserve mitigation areas will be removed using methods described in the Gordon River Greenway Park Mitigation Area Monitoring Maintenance, and Reporting Plan, provided as Appendix C. Page 389 of 1636 51 27. Restoration 28. Upland Restoration 29. Restoration has been completed on approximately 15 to 20 acres of the Freedom Park site to augment the succession of abandoned grove to Scrubby Flatwood. Exotics were removed and restoration activities within the upland habitat balanced canopy and groundcover plant species to reflect historical conditions for south Florida. 30. 31. Vegetation used for the restoration on the Freedom Park site included canopy vegetation such wax myrtle, slash pine, live and laurel oaks. Groundcover vegetation included wire grass, sand cordgrass, fakahatchee grass, bluestem, saw palmetto, and giant leather fern. Natural recruitment of desirable native species has been occuring as the site matures. 32. In the upland habitat on the Gordon River Greenway Park , natural succession without the aid of restoration is expected to occur following exotic removal. In the event of a natural disaster that damages uplands, restoration may be undertaken. No specific restoration plans exist at present. 33. 34. Wetland Restoration 35. Approximately 15 acres of the degraded upland areas of Freedom Park site have been developed with newly constructed wetlands and approximately 15 acres of existing jurisdictional wetlands have been restored. A the request of FCT, 10.4 acres, constituting the portion of the storm water ponds providing required facilities for expansion of Goodlette Road, were excerpted from the project as covered by the FCT Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. This area is shown graphically on Exhibit A and in more detail on Exhibit A-1. 36. 37. These wetlands are enhancing the quality of the stormwater runoff prior to discharge from Freedom Park into the Gordon River and provide a measure of flood attenuation and protection. The wetlands allow for the sedimentation of solid materials within the stormwater. Dissolved materials are then incorporated into plant materials. Additionally, bacteria and other microbial species known to exist in and on wetland vegetation provide a level of contaminate removal action. 38. 39. At Freedom Park, stormwater is originating from the drainage canals along Goodlette- Frank Road north of the site, and is run through the ponds and wetlands, with discharge into the natural wetlands. On the Gordon River Greenway Park, water will originate from overland flow and runoff from Golden Gate Parkway and be channeled by a swale structure into natural wetlands for filtering and discharge into the Gordon River. The Conservation Collier site was not acquired for water management purposes but will provide passive buffering for runoff from surrounding developed areas before it flows into the Gordon River. 40. 41. In wetland mitigation areas on the Gordon River Greenway Park (and Conservation Collier portions), totaling 52 acres, exotics will be removed and some areas enhanced. The Mitigation Area Monitoring, Maintenance and Reporting Plan attached as Appendix C identifies these areas on the Monitoring Transects Map and contains specific criteria Page 390 of 1636 52 42. and species that may be used for supplemental plantings in mitigation areas. Restoration Areas will be photo-monitored. 43. 44. Upland and wetland restoration activities will be incorporated within the larger development schedules for the projects and completed on schedules identified within SFWMD-approved Mitigation Area Monitoring, Maintenance and Reporting Plans (Appendices B and C). 45. 46. Feral Animal Program 47. Currently, no known feral animals exist on either project site. Collier County staff will monitor the sites for feral animals. Should feral animals become an issue in the future, County staff will coordinate efforts with Collier County Domestic Animal Services for their removal. 48. 49. Listed Plant Species 50. Plant species surveys have been conducted on the all sites. The following listed plant species were observed: 51. 52. Common Name 53. Scientific Name 54. Status 55. FDA 56. FWS 57. Giant sword fern 58. Nephrolepis biserata 59. T 60. NL 61. Common wild pine 62. Tillandsia fasiculata 63. E 64. NL 65. Inflated wild pine 66. Tillandsia balbisiana 67. T 68. NL 69. Banded wild pine 70. Tillandsia flexuosa 71. T 72. NL 73. Whitewood 74. Drypetes diversifolia 75. E 76. NL 77. Florida Royal Palm 78. Roystonea regia 79. E 80. NL 81. Stiff-leaved wild-pine, 82. Tillandsia fasciculata 83. E 84. NL 85. Golden leather fern 86. Acrostichum aureum 87. T 88. NL 89. Satinleaf 90. Chrysophyllum oliviforme 91. T 92. NL 93. Pricklypear 94. Opuntia stricta 95. T 96. NL 97. Mullein nightshade 98. Solanum donianum 99. T 100. N L 101. West Indian mahogany 102. Swietenia mahagoni 103. T 104. N L 105. 106. Listed species found on either project site will be protected from development and construction activities. On the Gordon River Greenway Park, the exact placement for the boardwalk and trail will be determined in the field in advance of clearing Page 391 of 1636 53 activities to avoid impacting listed plant species. Removal of exotic vegetation from the wetland area will enhance the habitat and ensure continued survival and propagation of these species. 107. 108. Listed Animal Species 109. Freedom Park contained 3 active gopher tortoise burrows; though no gopher tortoises were observed at the time of survey. In 2008 the Gordon River Greenway Park site was surveyed for gopher tortoises by the consulting firm Kimley-Horn. The resulting map identifies approximately 119 active gopher tortoise burrows. Updated gopher tortoise surveys for the Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier sites are planned for spring 2012 as part of the site development process. Page 392 of 1636 54 110. In addition, and considering surveys done at different times on all three sites, the following listed species have been observed: 111. 112. Common Name(s) 113. Scientific Name 114. t a t e 115. e d er al 116. Gopher Tortoise 117. Gopherus polyphemus 118. 119. 120. Brown Pelican 121. Pelecanus occidentalis 122. S C 123. 124. Little Blue Heron 125. Egretta caerulea 126. S C 127. 128. Snowy Egret 129. Egretta thula 130. S C 131. 132. Tricolored Heron 133. Egretta tricolor 134. S C 135. 136. Big Cypress Fox Squirrel 137. Sciurus niger avicennia 138. 139. 140. West Indian Manatee 141. Trichechus manatus latirostris 142. 143. 144. Both sites are potential habitat for numerous other listed plant and animal species. Probable listed plant occurrences include: nodding pinweed, Curtiss milkweed, wild coco, simpson stopper, spreading pinweed, sand dune spurge and scrub stylisma. 145. Probable listed wildlife includes: American alligator, mangrove fox squirrel, limpkin, reddish egret, wood stork, white ibis, roseate spoonbill, eastern indigo snake, and American bald eagle. 146. Freedom Park is located within a Strategic Habitat Conservation Area (SHCA), as identified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in the 2009 Integrated Wildlife Habitat Ranking System SHCA map (http://myfwc.com/research/gis/data-maps/terrestrial/wildlife-habitat-ranking-system/). 147. Neither the Gordon River Greenway Park nor Conservation Collier site has been identified as within a SHCA. 148. 149. Within Freedom Park, gopher tortoise habitat has been retained. During construction gopher tortoises were relocated to suitable habitat within the project site. Onsite relocation of the gopher tortoises was closely coordinated with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Improvements made to the gopher tortoise habitat included restoring indigenous plant materials consumed by gopher tortoises and reserving areas for their burrows and free-range habitat for their movement on site. 150. 151. On Gordon River Greenway Park, development has been directed as much as possible away from the gopher tortoise burrows in order to protect the species, and all Page 393 of 1636 55 the suitable habitat has been protected in a 22.2 acre gopher tortoise preserve. A small number of gopher tortoises located on the Gordon River Greenway Park at the western main parking site will be relocated. All removals and/or relocations will be performed under authorization of a FWC gopher tortoise relocation permit utilizing the services of a FWC- registered gopher tortoise agent. On both sites exotic removal and planned restoration activities will improve native habitat for existing and potential listed species. To the largest extent possible development has been and will be directed away from the highest quality habitat areas and park design will maximize wildlife observation but minimize interaction. Long-term management of these areas will include exotic vegetation monitoring and removal and bio-monitoring, with appropriate corrective actions taken to Page 394 of 1636 56 152. protect listed species and their habitats. Exotic removal done in gopher tortoise burrow areas will follow FWC policy guidelines. 153. 154. Inventory of the Natural Communities 155. The relatively undisturbed portions of each project site will be surveyed and inventoried to monitor ecological conditions. Inventories are being conducted annually, beginning in 2009 for Freedom Park, and will be conducted annually for the Gordon River Greenway Park beginning in 2012. Restored areas at Freedom Park will be monitored annually for a period of three years, then bi-annually thereafter. The data collected from the resource inventory will be recorded on FNAI data forms and forwarded to FNAI upon completion of the inventory. A copy of the Field Report Form for occurrences of special animals is attached as Exhibit E of this report. The plant Field Report Form can be found online at www.fnai.org/FNAI_data/fieldform-generic- hardcopy.pdf.. Restored areas at the Gordon River Greenway Park will be monitored as provided for in the approved Mitigation Area Monitoring, Maintenance and Reporting Plan (Appendix C) 156. 157. Archeological, Cultural, and Historical Resource Protection 158. In July, 2005, the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy Inc. conducted a phase 1 archaeological assessment of the Freedom Park site to locate sites of archaeological and/or historical significance (Appendix D). Based on regional archaeological site models, it was determined that the upland area adjacent to a wetlands area had a moderate potential for archaeological sites being associated with it. Thirty-five shovel tests were dug across the parcel which resulted in the discovery of one archaeological site, the Lucky Lane Site, 8CR925. A Phase II Archeological Assessment of the Lucky Lane site was done in January 2007 by the Archeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. resulting in the conclusion that the site is a formative period shell scatter, and is of local significance. Based on available data, the site is not regarded as potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (Appendix E). 159. Phase 1 and, subsequently, Phase II archaeological assessments were conducted by the Archeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. on the Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier sites in August and December, 2007 respectively (Appendices F and G). The Gordon River Greenway Park and Conservation Collier sites were permitted together to achieve economies of scale, and the survey was done prior to the 2011 land exchange. The Phase I assessment resulted in identifying two previously unrecorded sites, 8CR978 and 8CR1063. 160. 161. The first site (8CR978), located on Conservation Collier lands, was determined to be a spoil pile likely resulting from clearing activity on the adjacent Naples Airport during the early years of World War II (circa 1942). This site does not qualify for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 162. 163. The second site (8CR1063), was located on lands subsequently exchanged with the Naples Zoo in 2011, and no longer subject to this management plan. For reference: The site contained historic refuse dating from the 1920s through the 1940s and was thought to result from off-road dumping or to have been associated with the Henry Nehrling (1853- Page 395 of 1636 57 164. 1929) occupation of the site between 1917 and 1929. Henry Nehrling was an ornithologist and horticulturalist who maintained research gardens on the adjoining Naples Zoo site. Phase II testing was recommended to determine its significance. The Phase II Archeological assessment determined that the site was a redeposit of historic refuse and of minimal significance. This site was determined not to qualify for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 165. 166. Lands received into the Gordon River Greenway Park in the 2011 land exchange totaling 167. 2.9 acres (Exhibit A – GRG Lands Received FROM Zoo – purple crosshatch), were surveyed for archeological and historical resources in May 2012. The resulting Phase I Cultural Resource Assessment identified one unrecorded historical site, a vacant structure built in 1956-57, of unknown individual historic significance, called the Triangle House (8CR1263), and one redeposited prehistoric site containing 2 small pottery sherds and four faunal bones. Several plants likely associated with the historic use of the parcel, were identified and recommended to be documented and relocated. The report stated that the Triangle House may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to a potential resource group associated with the Caribbean Gardens era (1954-1977). The recommendation was that prior to any proposed relocation or demolition of the structure, additional documentation (i.e. interior documentation and further informant interviews) should be completed. In regard to the redeposit site, the report recommended that proposed ground disturbances be monitored by an archeologist when they occur (Appendix H). Collier County will review the results of this survey with the Collier County Historical Archeological Preservation Board to determine appropriate preservation actions. 168. 169. Coordination will occur immediately with the Division of Historical Resources on the protection and management of any archeological and historical resources that are discovered on the project site. 170. 171. The collection of artifacts or the disturbance of archaeological and historic sites on either site will be prohibited unless prior authorization has been obtained from the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. 172. 173. The management of the archaeological and historical resources on both sites will comply with the provisions of Chapter 267, Florida Statutes specifically Sections 267.2(a) and (b). 174. 175. 176. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT 177. 178. Acknowledgment Sign 179. Each site will feature an acknowledgement sign at its entrance identifying it as being purchased with funds from Florida Communities Trust using Florida Forever Funds and identify the recipient. The signs shall be at least 3’ x 4’ in size and include the FCT and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) logos and the year the sites were acquired. Page 396 of 1636 58 180. Existing Physical Improvements 181. Freedom Park included minimal existing physical improvements prior to its development as Freedom Park. A dirt trail meandered along the north side of the property adjacent to a shallow stormwater ditch which was regularly maintained for drainage purposes. To the south, an abandoned paved road ran east to west along the south side of the property along the historical alignment of Golden Gate Parkway. Also, three abandoned irrigation wells were found in the central and western portions of the site. These wells were assumed to be remnants of historic citrus production and were abandoned in place to prevent direct conduits between the surface and the surficial aquifer. 182. Public amenities at Freedom Park include an 2,500 square-foot education center, boardwalk and trail system to provide a setting for passive recreation opportunities such as environmental studies, bird watching, hiking, nature photography and environmental education. Construction began in 2007 and Freedom Park was completed and officially opened to the public in October 2009. The project received the Team Project of the Year Award for 2009 from the Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents, which was awarded in July 2010. 183. 184. Freedom Park now features Collier County’s Freedom Memorial. The memorial is constructed of granite, with a structure approximately 13' tall at the highest point and 50' wide. The structure is placed within a pentagon shaped platform with a diameter of approximately 80' across. The memorial does not disturb any wetland areas and fits into the passive park theme. The Freedom Memorial will pay tribute to the members of our Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedom and to honor law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and civilians who perished during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The location of the memorial within the Water Quality Park is indicated on Exhibit G-1. The design of the memorial is included as Exhibit G-2. 185. 186. The Gordon River Greenway Park is minimally impacted by existing improvements.. A small home built in the 1950’s for the zoo exists adjacent to the river where the kayak launch is planned. A Phase I historical and archeological site assessment is currently being performed and will provide recommendations regarding this structure. The Conservation Collier site has no existing improvements. 187. 188. Proposed Physical Improvements 189. Resource-based passive recreation facilities at Gordon River Greenway Park will include boardwalks, nature trails, and fishing and observation platforms. Trailhead areas will include parking, drinking fountains, rest rooms, benches, trash receptacles and bike racks. Visitor amenities feature a children’s playground, canoe/kayak launch, fishing platform, pavilions and 2 pedestrian bridges. Pathways and boardwalks will have lighting for safety purposes. Lighting will include consideration for on/offsite lumens and wildlife. Elevated boardwalks through wetland areas will be 10 feet wide. Asphalt pathways will be 12 feet wide and include numerous bump-out areas and benches to serve as rest stops for walkers and bikers. Pavilions and lookout points will be located to minimize impact Page 397 of 1636 59 190. on habitat and gopher tortoise burrows but maximize opportunities for wildlife viewing. Prior to initial clearing for pathways and boardwalks, staff will inspect the land and vegetation to coordinate protection of plant and animal species. The total length of the trail network on the Gordon River Greenway Park, including Conservation Collier portions, will be approximately 2 miles. 191. 192. Several adjacent parcels feature user-oriented recreation facilities such as ball fields, racquetball courts and a skateboard complex. For this reason, no user-oriented recreation facilities, other than a children’s play area and kayak launch are proposed for Gordon River Greenway Park. 193. 194. Both Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park are accessible via existing sidewalks. Once developed, the sites will become part of the Gordon River Greenway pathway network. 195. 196. Site Development Plans for each park have been forwarded to FCT and have received approval. Further, FCT review and approval will be sought prior to any proposed modification of the Management Plan and/or the undertaking any site alterations or physical improvements not addressed in this Management Plan. 197. 198. Utility lines will be buried wherever feasible. 199. 200. Landscaping 201. Freedom Park features a 2,500-square-foot educational building. Outside of it, a terraced and landscaped area leads walkers to the network of trails winding around the park. Selected indigenous plant species of interest fill the terraces, providing habitat, visual interest, and public educational opportunities as representative ecosystems of south Florida. 202. On both sites, landscaping in the traditional sense will be limited to those areas surrounding the park entrances and support facility areas such as parking lots and rest rooms. Total area to be landscaped among both parks is approximately 10 to 12 acres. Native species such as live oak, green buttonwood, gumbo-limbo, pidgeon plum, sabal palm, and seagrape are being used. To the extent permitted by the Land Development Code, landscape design will favor a natural appearance. Shade trees will be planted in the parking and playground areas. 203. 204. Landscaping activities will be incorporated within the larger development schedules for the projects (see Priority Schedules, Section VIII). The areas to be landscaped are limited to parking areas and entry roads indicated on the Master Site Plans (Exhibit G-1 and G- 4). 205. 206. Wetland Buffer 207. A 100-foot buffer will be provided between parking lots, major facilities, and wetlands and as specified on approved plans sets. . Page 398 of 1636 60 208. Parking 209. The one parking lot at the Freedom Park is centrally located on the south side of the park and contains approximately 46 spaces with 2 handicap spaces. Additional space has been designated to accommodate school buses. After entering the park, buses or cars can drive in and around an oval drive to the educational building where individuals can be dropped off in a pedestrian-friendly zone. Within the drive’s infield, there is a small treatment swale or shallow marsh wetland to treat stormwater runoff from the parking facility prior to discharge. 210. The Gordon River Greenway Park will offer two parking areas: 211. A 52-space (includes 2 handicapped spaces) parking area is located at the northeast side of the Gordon River Greenway Park along Golden Gate Parkway. This parking area will have 44 stabilized grass parking spaces. Runoff will be managed through a box culvert storm sewer into to a dry detention area for ground infiltration. All proposed storm water facilities will be designed to current and applicable codes. This parking area is adjacent to a boardwalk and trail system trailhead. 212. A _48-space (includes 4 handicapped spaces) parking area will be provided adjacent to the kayak launch. This parking area will have 10 stabilized grass parking spaces. Runoff will be managed by box culverts leading to two dry detention areas for ground infiltration. All proposed storm water facilities will be designed to current and applicable codes. This parking area is adjacent to a children’s’ playground, rest rooms, pavilion and a boardwalk and trail system trailhead. 213. Additional shared parking with the Naples Zoo will be available on the west side of the Gordon River Greenway Park adjacent to Goodlette-Frank Road. This parking area is not included in lands covered by this Land Management Plan and is not described herein. 214. 215. A combination of curb and gutter, wheel stops, and raised islands with landscaped beds will be utilized in all parking lot facilities to keep vehicles confined to designated parking areas. 216. 217. Stormwater Facilities 218. A description of the proposed stormwater facilities at Freedom Park is addressed in the Wetland Restoration portion of the Restoration section, above. These stormwater facilities were designed to provide recreational wildlife habitat in a park- like setting. Where present, they are designed with shallow slopes and without fences. 219. 220. 221. 222. Hazard Mitigation 223. The 100-year flood plain covers approximately 80% of the Freedom Park and the entire Gordon River Greenway Park (Exhibit I). To protect structures built within this zone, the design has placed these structures on elevated building pads on appropriate foundations Page 399 of 1636 61 224. (e.g., stilts or piers). Other site improvements that are not endangered by flood waters (parking lots, boardwalks, and trails) will be designed where the appropriate at- grade elevations allow.. 225. 226. Educational Signs 227. A permanent recognition sign, a minimum size of 3’ x 4’, shall be maintained at the main entrance for both park areas. These signs shall acknowledge that the project site was purchased with funds from the Florida Communities Trust. Additionally, interpretive signage shall be located throughout the boardwalk and trail areas. Content for signage at Freedom Park includes information about the value and function of wetlands, wetland plants and their medicinal uses, information about local and exotic species and a history of the site. Content for signage at the Gordon River Greenway Park/Conservation Collier site will include information about gopher tortoises and their role as a keystone and indicator species, the importance of preserving wetlands, birds in wetlands, both common and protected local wildlife, information regarding Dr. Henry Nehrling, a pioneering botanist whose 1920s garden was adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway Park site, information about early pioneer families and identification of pertinent habitats and species. Additional signage may be placed, including, but not limited to regulatory, code and/or directional signage. 228. 229. Education Program 230. At least 12 regularly scheduled environmental educational programs are currently being conducted annually at Freedom Park. These programs will include and may be conducted at Gordon River Greenway Park when it is open to the public. 231. The on-site education building at Freedom Park is currently hosting educational programs about the water quality function of Freedom Park as well as protection of the habitat and species at the park. Educational programs are targeted at youth, primarily students from local elementary, middle and high schools. Programs are taught by resource professionals from partnership organizations such as the Big Cypress Basin/South Florida Water Management District, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Collier County Environmental Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Stormwater Department and Conservation Collier. 232. 233. Collier County Parks and Recreation Park Ranger and Naturalist staff will present natural history programs at the Gordon River Greenway Park. Staff presenting the programs has completed the National Association of Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide Course. All educational programs will be developed by the Senior Park Naturalist/Program Supervisor. Programs will include: A Closer Look at the Gopher Tortoise, The Importance of Preserving Wetlands, Wetland Plants and their Medicinal Uses, Birding in the Wetlands, Dr. Nehrling and Exotic Species. Programs are advertised in the Collier County Parks and Recreation Program Guide and the Park Ranger To Go Menu of Programs that is distributed to Collier County Public Schools each August. The target audience includes: general public, professionals, tourists, and elementary and secondary school children Page 400 of 1636 62 234. Museum and Nature Center 235. Freedom Park features a 2,500-square-foot educational building, designed to be the focal point for the public who visit the site. The facility has a 1,350-square-foot conference room where the public can learn more about the surrounding wetlands, treatment facility operations, and the wildlife attracted to the site. The facility houses a reception area, an office, and standard mechanical and electrical rooms. Restroom facilities are located near the main entrance to the park with access on the outside of the building so they are available to the public when the facility is closed. 236. 237. Permits 238. Each project will require a South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit, Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide permit and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gopher tortoise relocation permit. The Freedom Park is located within the City of Naples, and so required a City of Naples Zoning and Land Development building permit and City of Naples Fire Department fire compliance and utility permits. The Gordon River Greenway Park is located within Collier County, and will additionally require Collier County Zoning and Land Development building permit and a City of Naples Utility permit. Pedestrian bridges onsite required US Coast Guard permits. Due to its location next to the Naples Airport, the southernmost of the pedestrian bridges required approval from the Naples Airport Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration. 239. 240. Easements, Concessions, and Leases 241. Freedom Park: 242. Conservation Easement, executed in 2008, in favor of the South Florida Water Management District over the eastern 12.5 acres of the Freedom Park.(Exhibit K), 243. Three existing recorded utility easements (Exhibit M-1) Gordon River Greenway Park 244. A Conservation Easement, dedicated in favor of the South Florida Water Management District, subject to FCT Grant conditions and incorporating this land management plan, with 3rd party rights of enforcement granted to the Army Corps of Engineers, is in the finalization stages.(Exhibit L – Placeholder Draft) 245. Two Existing recorded utility easements, (Exhibit M-1) 246. Additional easements for electric, water, wastewater, phone and cable are currently being described at the Kayak launch and north parking nodes. All utility easements to be placed will include FCT-required language as shown in sample utility and FPL easement documents (Exhibit M-2). A full listing of these easements will be provided to FCT when finalized, approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners and recorded. 247. Should any lease or any interest, the operation of any concession, any sale or option, the granting of any management contracts, or any use by any person other than in such person’s capacity as a member of the general public arise or be proposed, FCT will be provided with 60-day prior written notice. No document will be executed without the prior written approval of FCT. All fees collected will be placed in a segregated account solely for the upkeep and maintenance of the project sites. Page 401 of 1636 63 248. MANAGEMENT NEEDS 249. 250. Coordinated Management 251. Freedom Park is located across Goodlette-Frank Road from Naples High School. Little coordinated management is necessary with Collier County Public Schools for these sites, but where the park can be an educational resource for the school such partnership will be pursued. 252. Gordon River Greenway Park is located across Goodlette-Frank Road from Fleischmann Community Park. Again the sites are complimentary and little coordinated management is necessary with the City of Naples. Where Gordon River Greenway Park can be a resource for the community such partnership will be pursued. The Gordon River Greenway Park is also located adjacent to the Naples Zoo, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and the Naples Airport Authority. Management will be coordinated with these entities in the following ways: 253. 254. Exotic removal and monitoring programs will be coordinated where possible to take advantage of economies of scale. 255. 256. Information obtained from monitoring habitat quality and listed species will be shared with the above-listed and other Gordon River Greenway partners, and management for preservation will be coordinated appropriately. 257. 258. Parks hours, access, and patrol will be coordinated among the above-listed and other Gordon River Greenway partners to avoid conflict and duplication, and to present seamless management to the public. 259. The locations of park sites and adjacent publicly owned and/or conservation lands are illustrated in Exhibit B. 260. Comments on this Revised Land Management Plan will be solicited from Naples Zoo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and Naples Airport Authority and incorporated into the 2011 Annual Stewardship Report. 261. 262. Trail Network and Greenway 263. Both park sites are accessible via existing sidewalks along the arterial roadways (Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway), with the Conservation Collier site also accessible from North Road, a public road running along the south and west sides of the Naples Airport connecting the site with the Airport-Pulling Road, a major arterial road to the east of the Greenway system. Full crosswalks are available at the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway, Goodlette-Frank Road and Airport Road at North Road. 264. The projects together form the northernmost section of the Gordon River Greenway. The Gordon River Greenway will create a 2-mile ecological and trail corridor centrally located within the Naples-Collier urban area, with future plans to connect off-road Page 402 of 1636 64 265. pathways and preserved land from the Freedom Park to US 41 South along the Gordon River in downtown Naples. Partners in the Greenway project include the City of Naples, Naples Airport Authority, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and South Florida Water Management District. A portion of the Greenway on Airport Authority property is already complete. 266. 267. Combined, the two sites will provide three (3) vehicular access points with parking and rest rooms, serving as important trailhead facilities for the Greenway. Only two of those vehicular access points are covered by this plan; one at Freedom and two at Gordon River Greenway Park. 268. 269. The Gordon River Greenway is identified in the Collier County Comprehensive Pathways Plan, adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization on January 12, 2006. An updated conceptual map of the Gordon River Greenway Park showing the trail network is included as Exhibit H. 270. 271. Coordinated Management – Neighborhoods and Private Lands 272. Both Freedom and Gordon River Gordon River Greenway Parks are surrounded by commercial and residential properties, with the Gordon River Greenway Park also bordered by the Naples Airport. This presents the need to coordinate management of the site with adjacent neighborhoods and development. Coordination has initially been accomplished through stakeholder and public meetings held during the planning process and by incorporating comments received into project plans. For example, one neighborhood adjoining the Gordon River Greenway Park next to the Northeast node parking area expressed concern about the visitors wandering into its adjoining golf course. As a result, a wall was added to shield the parking area from the adjoining property. Another neighborhood east of the Gordon River Greenway Park expressed concern about the trail being located too close to homes. As a result, the trail was moved more to the west. The Naples Airport Authority expressed concern about lighting on a bridge just adjacent to a runway. As a result, a type of lighting was chosen for the bridge that will only shine downward, at foot level. 273. The presence of residential and commercial development surrounding the Park will also affect management options available. While prescribed fire may benefit some of the habitat on the Park, it is not planned to be utilized since smoke could cause significant difficulties for Airport operations and surrounding residential areas. Surrounding areas are fully developed, except for one parcel adjoining the Park on the south side, so any constraints on management are already present and will not change. The one vacant parcel is proposed for public acquisition at this time and has a willing seller. There is a strong potential for it to be added to Park lands in the future. If not, its development as a residential property will not alter the character of adjoining lands to any appreciable extent. A map of surrounding Future Land Uses is attached as Exhibit J. 274. 275. Maintenance 276. Collier County Parks and Recreation Department personnel are responsible for the day- to-day maintenance activities such as clean-up, waste removal, and general landscape Page 403 of 1636 65 277. maintenance for most of Freedom and will also be responsible for most of Gordon River Greenway Park. Conservation Collier staff will be responsible for maintenance on the Conservation Collier portions. A maintenance company contracted with Collier County is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance activities such as cleaning rest rooms, offices, and public buildings. Collier County Facilities Management will be responsible for minor repairs and general building maintenance on the project site. 278. 279. Security 280. Collier County Parks and Recreation personnel have the primary responsibility for the security of the entire project site. Park Rangers will provide routine but irregularly timed patrol of the sites. Patrol is conducted in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Department Security and Protection Plan, with assistance from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and City of Naples Police Department as appropriate and when deemed necessary. 281. All County sites will be outfitted with security systems as necessary. Design will incorporate signage and other features such as driveway gates will establish boundaries. Park hours and rules will be posted and enforced. 282. 283. Staffing 284. When both parks are fully open to the public the following minimum staffing will be required: 285. At Freedom Park: 1 FTE is assigned to the Learning Center and 1 FTE is assigned for Maintenance Staff 286. At Gordon River Greenway Park: 1 PTE will be assigned as Maintenance Staff 287. Park Rangers will not be assigned full time to either Park but will periodically patrol public use areas. 288. 289. Conservation Collier will have a Land Manager who will periodically be onsite. 290. 291. Goals, Objectives and Measures Goals: 292. Alleviate local residential flooding and improve water quality 293. Provide passive recreation opportunities 294. Protect natural resources 295. Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna 296. Restore and maintain native habitats 297. Provide education opportunities 298. Provide non-vehicular transportation choices 299. 300. Objectives and Measures: 301. Objective: Improve Water quality in the Gordon River watershed; Measures: Provide storm water attenuation and cleansing before release into the Gordon Page 404 of 1636 66 302. River. Monitor water quality and report to the South Florida Water Management District. 303. Objective: Provided for hiking, biking, rollerblading, etc. opportunities; Measures: Usage of the Parks. 304. Objective: Protect Natural Resources; Measures: Annual Stewardship and Monitoring reports showing habitat improvement. 305. Objective: Restore natural plant communities; Measures: Annual Stewardship and Monitoring reports showing habitat improvement. 306. Objective: Teach residents and visitors about the unique cultural and natural resources and history of the area; Measures: Evaluate participation in offered programs. 307. Objective: Provide alternate transportation options to reduce greenhouse gasses; Measures: Usage of the Parks 308. 309. Cost Estimates and Funding Sources 310. The following development costs are estimated for Freedom Park: 311. 312. Preconstructi on Activities 313. 314. Rezoning 315. 50,00 0 316. Site Development Plan 317. 820,0 00 318. Permitting (including ASR) 319. 60,00 0 320. Impact Fees 321. 220,0 00 322. TOTAL 323. 1,150, 000 324. 325. 326. Construction 327. 328. Utilities 329. 250,0 00 330. Burying Electric Lines 331. 150,0 Page 405 of 1636 67 00 332. Site Work 333. 900,0 00 334. Building 335. 2,500, 000 336. Parking 337. 450,0 00 338. Ponds 339. 1,500, 000 340. Boardwalks 341. 950,0 00 342. Docks 343. 150,0 00 344. Observation Areas 345. 100,0 00 346. ASR Facility 347. 500,0 00 348. Landscaping 349. 950,0 00 350. Signage 351. 50,00 0 352. Rest Rooms 353. 50,00 0 354. TOTAL 355. 8,500, Page 406 of 1636 68 000 356. 357. 358. The funding source for preconstruction activities and Phase I construction of Freedom Park is the Transportation Services Division, Stormwater Management Department budget. The South Florida Water Management District funded $750,000 for design and construction. Additional grant funding will be sought to supplement County monies. Page 407 of 1636 69 359. The following development costs are estimated for Gordon River Greenway Park: 360. 361. Gordon River Greenway Park 362. 363. Preconstruction Activities 364. 365. Exotic Removal 366. 300, 000 367. Archaeological Assessment 368. 5,00 0 369. Rezoning 370. 0,00 0 371. Design 372. 00,0 00 373. Permitting 374. 5,00 0 375. Impact Fees 376. 00,0 00 377. TOTAL 378. 1,43 0,00 0 379. 380. 381. Construction 382. 383. Utilities 384. 75,0 00 385. Site Work 386. 22,0 00 387. 388. 389. Pathways 390. 35,0 00 391. Boardwalks 392. ,621, 000 393. Bridges 394. 60,0 00 Page 408 of 1636 70 395. Pavilions and shade structures 396. 00,0 00 397. Rest Rooms 398. 50,0 00 399. Maintenance Facility 400. 5,00 0 401. 402. 403. Canoe/Kayak Launch 404. 35,0 00 405. Parking Facilities 406. 00,0 00 407. Access Drives 408. 00,0 00 409. Landscaping 410. 50,0 00 411. Signage 412. 0,00 0 413. Site Furnishings 414. 75,0 00 415. TOTAL 416. 6,71 8,00 0 417. 418. 419. Funding sources for Gordon River Greenway Park include FCT reimbursement, the rent paid by the Naples Zoo on the adjacent property, and a contribution from the Big Cypress Basin. Parks impact fees will supplement these funding sources if necessary. The Conservation Collier portion of the project was acquired, will be constructed and managed using separate funding from an ad valorem tax levy approved by Collier County voters in 2002 and again in 2006. Funds have been set aside from this levy for perpetual maintenance of lands acquired under the Conservation Collier Program. An estimated budget for maintenance for the Conservation Collier section is included Table 10 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan, Appendix A, page 52. Page 409 of 1636 71 420. The following operating costs are provided for Freedom Park, and estimated for Gordon River Greenway Park. The Conservation Collier proposed operating budget can be found in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan, Appendix A, page 51. 421. 422. 423. Freedom Park Annual Operating Budget 424. 425. Maintenance Operating 426. 3 500.00 427. 1 5,000.00 428. 1 5,000.00 429. 430. 5 ,000.00 431. 4 ,000.00 432. 5 00.00 433. 2 0,000.00 434. 1 0,00.00 435. Sprinkler System 436. Landscaping (sod, trees) 437. Pine-straw Mulch x 2 annually 438. Landscape Materials (replacement native plants) 439. Fertilizer, Herbicides, and Chemicals 440. Household/Institutional Supplies 441. Exotic Monitoring and Treatment 442. Facility Maintenance & Repairs 443. Utilities 444. 445. Electricity 446. 1 5,000.00 447. Water and Sewer 448. 3 0,000.00 449. Education Programs 450. 451. Outside Instructor Cost 452. 2 00.00 453. Ethical Angler Fishing Camp Supplies 454. Instructional Materials 455. 7 00.00 456. 1 ,500.00 457. Interpretive and Directional Signage 458. Upgrade, replacement of damaged signage 459. 1 ,500.00 460. Information Technology 461. IT CLASS Support 462. Telephone System Support (DSL & Long Distance) 463. 5 ,000.00 464. 6 ,100.00 465. Personnel Costs 466. 467. 1 FTE (salary & benefits) Learning Center 468. 6 1,600.00 469. 1 FTE Maintenance Staff (salary & benefits) 470. 4 7,060.00 Page 410 of 1636 72 471. TOTAL 472. 2 41,660.0 0 Page 411 of 1636 73 473. Gordon River Greenway Park Estimated Annual Budget 474. 475. Maintenance Operating 476. Sprinkler System 477. Landscaping (sod parking lots) 478. Fertilizer, Herbicides, and Chemicals 479. Household/Institutional Supplies 480. Exotic Monitoring and Treatment 481. Facility Maintenance & Repairs (boardwalks, pathways) 482. 1, 500.00 483. 3, 000.00 484. 1, 000.00 485. 25 0.00 486. 20 ,000.00 487. 3, 000.00 488. Utilities 489. Electricity 490. Water and Sewer 491. 5, 000.00 492. 10 ,000.00 493. Education Programs 494. Outside Instructor Cost 495. Instructional Materials 496. 20 0.00 497. 75 0.00 498. Interpretive and Directional Signage 499. Upgrade, replacement of damaged signage 500. 1, 500.00 501. Personnel Costs 502. 1 PTE Maintenance Staff (salary & benefits) 503. 23 ,530.00 504. TOTAL 505. 69 ,730.00 506. Funding source for ongoing operating expenses for Parks and Recreation Operations at Freedom and Gordon River Greenway Parks will be Collier County ad valorem taxes. The Funding source for ongoing operating expenses for the Conservation Collier section will be The Conservation Collier Acquisition Trust Fund (Fund 174). Page 412 of 1636 74 507. Priority Schedule 508. 509. Priority Timeline 510. Project Number: 05-027-FF5 511. Project Name: Freedom Park 512. Grant recipient: Collier County 513. Instructions: Write in the month that each task will be completed. 514. 5 5 5 51 5 5 5 5 5 5 525. Design 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 53 53 536. Permitting 53 53 53 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 547. Public meetings/comment 54 5 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 558. Interagency coordination/comment 55 56 5 56 56 56 56 56 56 56 569. Amend Future Land Use Designation 57 57 5 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 580. Amend Zoning Designation 58 58 5 58 58 58 58 58 58 59 591. 592. Structures and Improvements: 593. Entrance sign with FCT recognition (required) 59 59 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 60 604. Parking 60 60 60 60 60 6 6 6 6 6 615. Restrooms 6 6 61 61 62 62 62 62 62 62 626. Trash cans 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 Page 413 of 1636 75 637. Drinking fountains 63 63 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 648. Bike rack 64 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 659. Benches 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 670. Interpretive kiosk 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 681. Interpretive signs 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 69 69 692. Stormwater facilities 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 703. Utilities 70 70 70 70 70 70 7 7 7 7 714. Education Building 7 7 71 71 7 72 72 72 72 72 725. Stormwater Ponds 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 73 736. Boardwalks 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 747. ASR 74 74 75 75 7 75 75 75 75 75 758. Freedom Memorial 75 76 76 76 76 7 76 76 76 76 769. 770. Resource-based facilities: 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 77 78 781. Observation pier 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 79 79 792. Observation deck 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 803. Nature trail 80 80 80 80 80 80 8 8 8 8 Page 414 of 1636 76 814. Wildlife observation platform 8 8 81 81 8 82 82 82 82 82 825. 82 82 82 82 83 83 83 83 83 83 836. 837. Key Management Activities: 83 83 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 848. Archeological survey 84 85 8 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 859. Archeological protection measures 86 86 8 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 870. Landscaping 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 88 881. Upland restoration 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 89 89 892. Wetland restoration 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 90 90 90 903. Plant survey/monitoring 90 90 90 90 9 9 9 9 9 9 914. Wildlife survey/monitoring 9 9 91 91 9 9 9 92 9 92 925. Photo-monitoring 92 92 92 92 9 9 9 93 9 93 936. Exotic plant removal 93 93 93 94 9 9 9 94 9 94 947. Feral animal removal program 94 94 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 958. Educational programs 95 96 96 96 9 96 96 96 96 96 969. Water quality or hydrological improvements 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 97 Page 415 of 1636 77 980. 981. Annual Stewardship Report (Required) 98 98 9 98 9 9 9 98 99 99 992. 993. 994. Priority Timeline 995. Project Number: 06-043-FF6 996. Project Name: Gordon River Gordon River Greenway Park 997. Grant recipient: Collier County 998. Instructions: Write in the month that each task will be completed. 999. 100 1 1 1 100 1005 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 1010. Design 101 1 1 1 101 1016 o m p l e t e 1 1 1 1 1021. Permitting 102 10 1 1 1026 1027 p r il 1 1 1 1 1032. 1033. Public meetings/comment 103 10 1 1 1 103 1040.1 1 1 1 1045. Interagency coordination/comment 104 10 1 1 1050 1051.1 1 1 1 1056. Amend Future Land Use Designation 105 10 1 1 106 1062 p r il 1 1 1 1 1067. Amend Zoning Designation 106 10 1 1 1072 1073 e b 1 1 1 1 1078. Page 416 of 1636 78 1079. Structures and Improvements: (add or delete improvements as needed) 1080. Utilities 108 10 1 1 1085 1086 e p t 1 1 1 1 1091. Site Work 109 10 1 1 1096 1097 e p t 1 1 1 1 1102. Rest Rooms 110 11 1 1 1107 1108 e p t 1 1 1 1 1113. Parking Facilities 111 11 1 1 1118 1119 e p t 1 1 1 1 1124. Access Drives 112 11 1 1 1129 1130 e p t 1 1 1 1 1135. FCT sign (required) 113 11 1 1 1140 1141 e p t 1 1 1 1 1146. Interpretive signs 114 11 1 1 115 1152 e p t 1 1 1 1 1157. Site Signage 115 11 1 1 1162 1163 e p t 1 1 1 1 1168. Trash cans 116 11 1 1 1173 1174 e p t 1 1 1 1 1179. Bike racks 118 11 1 1 1184 1185 e p t 1 1 1 1 1190. Benches 119 11 1 1 1195 1196 e p t 1 1 1 1 1201. 120 12 1 1 1206 1207.1 1 1 1 1212. 1213. Resource-based facilities: 121 12 1 1 1218 1219.1 1 1 1 1224. Canoe launch 122 12 1 1 1229 1230 e p t 1 1 1 1 Page 417 of 1636 79 1235. Picnicking pavilion 123 12 1 1 1240 1241 e p t 1 1 1 1 1246. Pathways, boardwalks, and bridges 124 12 1 1 125 1252 e p t 1 1 1 1 1257. Dock 125 12 1 1 1262 1263 e p t 1 1 1 1 1268. 126 12 1 1 1273 1274.1 1 1 1 1279. 1280. Key Management Activities: 128 12 1 1 1285 1286.1 1 1 1 1291. Archeological survey 129 12 1 1 1296 1297.1 1 1 1 1302. 130 13 1 1 1307 1308.1 1 1 1 1313. Landscaping 131 13 1 1 1318 1319 e p t 1 1 1 1 1324. Plant survey/monitoring 132 13 1 1 1329 1330 a y 1 1 1 1 1335. Wildlife survey/monitoring 133 13 1 1 1340 1341 a y 1 1 1 1 1346. Photo-monitoring 134 13 1 1 135 1352 a y 1 1 1 1 1357. Exotic plant removal 135 13 1 1 1362 1363 u n e 1 1 1 1 1368. Feral animal removal program 1369. as necessary 1370. Educational programs 1371. ongoing beginning April 2010 1372. 137 13 1 1 1377 1378.1 1 1 1 1383. 1384. Annual Stewardship Report (Required) 138 13 1 1 138 1390 a n 1 1 1 1 1395. 1396. Page 418 of 1636 80 1397. Monitoring and Reporting 1398. Collier County staff will prepare an Annual Stewardship Report, due to FCT on January 30 of each year. The report will evaluate the implementation of the Management Plan. 1399. 1400.3. Any proposed modification of the Management Plan and/or undertaking any project site alterations or physical improvements that are not addressed herein will require prior FCT review and approval. Page 419 of 1636 9TH ST NGOODLETTE RD NG O L D E N G AT E P K Y Freedom Park, Gordon River Greenway Park, andConservation Collier Gordon River Greenway Preserve 0 0.2 0.4 Miles . Data Source: Parcels and 2011 aerial - Collier County Property AppraiserCreated By: GIS / AS/ Conservation CollierG:\Planning Services/land Development Services/Conservation Collier/Gordon River Greenway Project/Maps/.mxd.Date: 3.15.12 Legend Freedom Park - 50 acFCT -Rem oved from Declaration - 10.4 acGordon River Greenway Park - 75.6 ac Conservation Collier Preserve Lands - 41.3 acGRG lands exchanged TO Zo o - 6.4 acGRG Lands Recieved FROM Zoo - 2.9 acParking Lot Removed from F CT B oundary - 4.7 ac Naples Zoo Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples Airport City of Naples Future Connection Page 420 of 1636 Exhibit A-1 Page 421 of 1636 Page 422 of 1636 FleischmannPark Lowdermilk Beach Park Naples PreserveFCT Project AnthonyParkRiver ParkCommunityCenter CambierPark Naples LandingsPark Clam Pass Park Clam Pass Park Coconut CircleNeighborhood Park North Gulf Shore Access Poinciana Village Neighborhood Park Greenway Freedom Park Greenway Greenway Bonita Springs to Collier - FPL CorridorGordon River Greenway CorridorBonita Springs to Collier - FPL Corridor Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community, Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community Turrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.Marine & Environmental Consulting 3484 Exchange Ave. Suite B. Naples, FL 34104-3732 Email: tuna@thanaples.com Phone: (239) 643-0166 Fax: (239) 643-6632 COLLIER COUNTY GORDON RIVER GREENWAY SURROUNDING PUBLIC LANDS Legend !(SITE FLORIDA GREENWAYS AND TRAILS PARKS ¯ 0 1 2Mi DRAWN BY: CREATED: JOB NO.: REVISION: SHEET:SECTION- TOWNSHIP- RANGE-27,34 49S 25E RMJ 11-16-20 20043.3 N/A N/A N/A P:\20043 Collier County Parks LMP\3 - Gordon River Greenway\GIS\20043.3-PARKS_MAP.mxd FILE PATH: SCALE:1 "=1 mi 04 OF 07 Page 423 of 1636 Exhibit C-1 Page 424 of 1636 6121 3271 6121 3272 6171 6121 4341 8100 7400 4111 1850 7400 6301 7400 6171 7430 7430 5130 41114111 7400 7430 4341 Land Use Map Gordon River Greenway ParkCollier County, FL Date: 02/10/2010 Rev. Date: xx/xx/xx PM: RKL GIS Analyst: JMB Map Document: 0437_177_landuse_B_1_20110210.mxd Project Number: 0437-177 PDF Document: 0437_177_landuse_B_1_20110210.pdf Plot Size: 11 x 17 www.entrix.comImage:2009 Sec 27, 34Twp 49 SRng 25 E Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N feet 0 500 1,000 1,500 Feet 0 150 300 450 Meters Ê 22 Sarasota Center Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34240 ph. (941) 378-0660fx (941) 378-0787 Legend Project Boundary 123.6 ac. +\- 1850 - Parks and Zoos - 1.6 ac. +\- 3271 - Scrubby Flatwoods, <50% Downy Rose Myrtle - 18.6 ac. +\- 3272 - Scrubby Flatwoods, >50% Downy Rose Myrtle - 8.0 ac. +\- 4111 - Disturbed Pine Flatwoods - 2.4 ac. +\- 4341 - Hardwood / Coniferous / Palm Mixed - 3.3 ac. +\- 5130 - Ditch - 0.4 ac. +\- 6121 - Mangrove Swamp Disturbed - 72.1 ac. +\- 6171 - Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Disturbed - 7.2 ac. +\- 6301 - Wetland Forested Mixed Disturbed - 1.2 ac. +\- 7400 - Disturbed Lands - 4.3 ac. +\- 7430 - Spoil Areas - 2.0 ac. +\- 8100 - Parking Lot - 2.5 ac. +\- This map and all data contained within aresupplied as is with no warranty. CardnoENTRIX, Inc. expressly disclaimsresponsibility for damages or liability from anyclaims that may arise out of the use or misuseof this map. It is the sole responsibility of theuser to determine if the data on this mapmeets the user’s needs. This map was notcreated as survey data, nor should it be usedas such. It is the user’s responsibility to obtainproper survey data, prepared by a licensedsurveyor, where required by law. Exhibit C-2 Page 425 of 1636 NESW0 550 11002200SCALE IN FEETTurrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.Email: tuna@thanaples.com3584 Exchange Ave. Naples, FL 34104-3732Marine & Environmental ConsultingPhone: (239) 643-0166Fax: (239) 643-6632REV#:CREATED:DRAWN BY:JOB NO.:SECTION-TOWNSHIP-RANGE-DESIGNED:P:\20043 Collier County Parks LMP\3 - Gordon River Greenway\CAD\EXHIBIT\20043.02_3-PARK-SET.dwg SOILS 12/16/2020THESE DRAWINGS ARE FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION USE.SE1.2.3.4.5.REV BY:DATE:CHK BY: CHANGED:SHEET NO.:MNRMJ11-18-2020043.03-27,3425GORDON RIVER PRESERVESOILS MAP49-------------------03 OF 07·SURVEY COURTESY OF:··SURVEY DATED:NOTES:·THESE DRAWINGS ARE FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES ONLY ANDARE NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION USE.·SOIL DATA PROVIDED BY:1998 UNITED STATES DEPT OF AGRICULTURESOIL SURVEY OF COLLIER COUNTY AREA, FL"NO SURVEY DATA AVAILABLE"MM-DD-YYYY1727402732734409911407CODEDESCRIPTIONHYDRIC7IMMOKALEE FINE SAND11HALLANDALE FINE SAND17BASINGER FINE SANDYES27HOLOPAW FINE SANDYES32URBAN LAND34URBAN LAND-IMMOKALEE-OLDSMAR,LIMESTONE SUBSTRATUM, COMPLEX40DURBIN AND WULFERT MUCKS,FREQUENTLY FLOODEDYES99WATERGREENWAYPage 426 of 1636 fnai_fldfrm_ffanim.200809 FLORIDA NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY FIELD REPORT FORM - OCCURRENCE OF SPECIAL ANIMAL Instructions: (note: each form should include only one species, one locality, and preferably one date) (please include any additional information on the back of this sheet, or attach separately) (complete what you can, leave fields blank or write unknown if you lack information) (Note - you may use the tab key or the cursor to move between fields) Scientific Name: Common Name: Observer: Date observed: Basis for Identification: County: Location of Animal(s): (please attach or send map and give specific directions; if possible, mark site on copy of USGS 7.5 minute topo map or aerial photograph or draw detailed map with landmarks) GPS coordinates: North: West: GPS accuracy if known: Describe habitats or plant communities, including dominant plant species: Extent of this habitat at site that may support animal (e.g., acres, miles): Number of individuals (or nests, burrows, etc.) seen: Estimated number of individuals in population (basis?): Age or population structure (adults, young, etc.): Ecological & behavioral notes (e.g., reproductive stage, activity type, feeding, flying, nesting): Have you seen this species at the same location in the past? Yes No If yes, please give date(s): Previous condition or notes: Is there evidence of disturbance at the site? Yes No If yes, please describe: Owner(s) of site: Is owner protecting this animal? Yes No Comment Conservation/Management Needs: Additional comments (other useful information concerning this animal and site -- e.g., names and addresses of individuals who might be helpful, publications, museum specimen numbers, etc.): Submitted by: Affiliation: Address: Phone: Fax: e-mail: Date: Please submit completed field report form to: Dr. Dale R. Jackson, Sr. Research Zoologist Florida Natural Areas Inventory 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C Tallahassee, FL 32303 tel: 850-224-0626 fax: 850-681-9364 e-mail: djackson@fnai.org www.fnai.org Exhibit E Page 427 of 1636 Exhibit F-1 Page 428 of 1636 Page 429 of 1636 Page 430 of 1636 Page 431 of 1636 Page 432 of 1636 Page 433 of 1636 Page 434 of 1636 Page 435 of 1636 Page 436 of 1636 Page 437 of 1636 Page 438 of 1636 Page 439 of 1636 Page 440 of 1636 Page 441 of 1636 Page 442 of 1636 Page 443 of 1636 Page 444 of 1636 Page 445 of 1636 Page 446 of 1636 Page 447 of 1636 Page 448 of 1636 Page 449 of 1636 Page 450 of 1636 Page 451 of 1636 Page 452 of 1636 Page 453 of 1636 Page 454 of 1636 Page 455 of 1636 Page 456 of 1636 Page 457 of 1636 Page 458 of 1636 Page 459 of 1636 Page 460 of 1636 Page 461 of 1636 Page 462 of 1636 Page 463 of 1636 Page 464 of 1636 Exhibit G-2 Page 465 of 1636 From:Hoffert, Angelica To:Alonso, Tammy Subject:FW: Gordon River Greenway Park Benchmarks Date:Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:30:24 AM Attachments:11107-UTIL-AB.PDF Tammy, Please post email and attachment. Thank you, Angelica S. Hoffert, P.E. Enviromental Resource Compliance ph. 338-2929 ext 7731 fx. 338-2936 ahoffert@sfwmd.gov From: Daniel Flynn [mailto:dflynn@gradyminor.com] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 3:04 PM To: Nagle, Steven Cc: Michael Delate; Hoffert, Angelica Subject: Gordon River Greenway Park Benchmarks Mr. Nagle, Per your request I’ve attached the as built survey of the Gordon River Greenway Park that shows all the bench marks set in all the control structures for your records. Below are the two permits that are covered by this as built survey. 1. Permit No. 11-03344-P, Application No. 130918-12 and 110617-17 2. Permit No. 11-03152-P, Application No. 120921-4 If you need any additional information from me please let me know. Thanks, Daniel Flynn, P.E. Project Manager 3800 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Phone - 239.947.1144 Fax - 239.947.0375 Web - http://www.gradyminor.com DISCLAIMER: This communication from Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A., along with any attachments or electronic data is intended only for the addressee(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure. The recipient agrees and accepts the following conditions: The electronic file/data is for informational purposes only and is the responsibility of the recipient to reconcile this electronic file/data with the approved and certified "plan of record" along with actual project site conditions. Q. Grady Minor & Associates, P.A. reserves the right to revise, update and improve its electronically stored data without notice and assumes no responsibility due to a virus or damages caused by receiving this email. Please consider the environment before printing this email Page 466 of 1636 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAYN:\Land Projects\13-0060 GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK\dwg\11107-AB.dwg, 10/9/2014 9:11:43 AM, 1:1Page 467 of 1636 90% PLANS LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR NORTHEAST NODE & SCHEDULES L-401GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK CALL 2 WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG IT'S THE LAW! DIAL 811 NORTH SCALE FEET 0 40 80 NORTH Exhibit G-4 Page 468 of 1636 NESW0 550 11002200SCALE IN FEETTurrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.Email: tuna@thanaples.com3584 Exchange Ave. Naples, FL 34104-3732Marine & Environmental ConsultingPhone: (239) 643-0166Fax: (239) 643-6632REV#:CREATED:DRAWN BY:JOB NO.:SECTION-TOWNSHIP-RANGE-DESIGNED:P:\20043 Collier County Parks LMP\3 - Gordon River Greenway\CAD\EXHIBIT\20043.02_3-PARK-SET.dwg EX AERIAL 12/16/2020THESE DRAWINGS ARE FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION USE.SE1.2.3.4.5.REV BY:DATE:CHK BY: CHANGED:SHEET NO.:MNRMJ11-18-2020043.03-27,3425GORDON RIVER PRESERVEPARK BOUNDARIES & TRAILS49-------------------02 OF 07·SURVEY COURTESY OF:··SURVEY DATED:NOTES:·THESE DRAWINGS ARE FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES ONLY ANDARE NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION USE."NO SURVEY DATA AVAILABLE"MM-DD-YYYYGORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARKFREEDOM PARKGORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARKGREENWAYPage 469 of 1636 Greenway Greenway BakerPark Freedom Park Turrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.Marine & Environmental Consulting 3484 Exchange Ave. Suite B. Naples, FL 34104-3732 Email: tuna@thanaples.com Phone: (239) 643-0166 Fax: (239) 643-6632 GORDON RIVER GREENWAY CORRIDOR Legend GREENWAY FREEDOM PARK ¯ 0 0.3 0.6Mi DRAWN BY: CREATED: JOB NO.: REVISION: SHEET:SECTION- TOWNSHIP- RANGE-27,34 49S 25E RMJ 12-16-20 20043.3 N/A N/A N/A P:\20043 Collier County Parks LMP\3 - Gordon River Greenway\GIS\20043.3-GREENWAY_MAP.mxd FILE PATH: SCALE:1 "=0.3 mi 05 OF 07 Page 470 of 1636 Gordon RiverGreenway Park Freedom Park Conservation Collier Gordon River Greenway Preserve Gordon River Golden Gate Canal 691 2448 2477 2397 2418 2470 2439 2379 2413 2400 2385 2446 2457 2423 2396 2404 2384 2462 2476 2394 2410 2426 2480 2420 2415 2473 2422 2432 2370 2434 2421 2390 2392 2428 2433 2465 2425 2387 2398 2429 2414 2453 2388 2431 2424 24639TH ST N10TH ST NGOLDEN GATE PKWY 7TH AVE N LONGBOAT DR ESTUARY D R 14TH ST NRIDGE ST OUTRIGGER LNRIVER REACH DR 28TH AVE N 26TH AVE N 22ND AVE N CREECH RDTAMIAMI TRL NCOACH HOUSE LN MANDARIN RDS GOLF DR POINCIANA DR 14TH AVE N 6TH AVE NALAMANDA DRWEDGE DRWILDWOOD LN 8TH STS HORSESHOE DR WISCONSIN DR GORDON R IVER TRL DIANA AVE 6TH LN N NIGHTHAWK PTPINE CT 13TH ST N29TH AVE N BROAD AVE N 13TH AVE N PORT AVE PATRI O T W A Y10TH ST NFreedom and Greenway ParkFEMA Flood Zone Designations Data Source:Parcels - 2011 Collier County Property AppraiserCreated By: Facilities Management/ Conservation Collier/ A. SuleckiG:\CDES Planning Services\Land Development Services\Conservation Collier\Gordon River Greenway Project\Maps\Freedom and Greenway Parks FEMA Flood Zone Designations.mxd and .pdf.3/5/12 ®0 0.50.25 Miles Legend Conservation Collier Preserve Gordon River Greenway Park Freedom Park Lakes and Rivers FEMA ZONES A AE - base flood plain where base flood elevations are provided D VE X - between 100 year and 500 year floods ^_ Exhibit I Page 471 of 1636 Greenway FREEDOM PARK Turrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.Marine & Environmental Consulting 3484 Exchange Ave. Suite B. Naples, FL 34104-3732 Email: tuna@thanaples.com Phone: (239) 643-0166 Fax: (239) 643-6632 COLLIER COUNTY GORDON RIVER GREENWAY FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) Legend GREENWAY FREEDOM PARK FLU DESCRIPTION Conservation Designation Incorporated Area Mixed Use Activity Center Subdistrict Urban Residential Subdistrict ¯ 0 1,000 2,000Feet DRAWN BY: CREATED: JOB NO.: REVISION: SHEET:SECTION- TOWNSHIP- RANGE-27,34 49S 25E RMJ 12-16-20 20043.3 N/A N/A N/A P:\20043 Collier County Parks LMP\3 - Gordon River Greenway\GIS\20043.3-GREENWAY_MAP.mxd FILE PATH: SCALE:1 "=1,100 ' 06 OF 07 Page 472 of 1636 Greenway FREEDOM PARK TC PD CITY OF NAPLES P PUD A RSF-4A RSF-4 A C-3 C-4 RPUD RMF-16 C-1 C-3 CON RMF-6 PUD C-3 C-2 C-1 RMF-6(3) Turrell, Hall & Associates, Inc.Marine & Environmental Consulting 3484 Exchange Ave. Suite B. Naples, FL 34104-3732 Email: tuna@thanaples.com Phone: (239) 643-0166 Fax: (239) 643-6632 GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK & FREEDOM PARK ZONING MAP Legend GREENWAY FREEDOM PARK ZONING DRAWN BY: CREATED: JOB NO.: REVISION: SHEET:SECTION- TOWNSHIP- RANGE-27,34 49S 25E RMJ 12-16-20 20043.3 N/A N/A N/A P:\20043 Collier County Parks LMP\3 - Gordon River Greenway\GIS\20043.3-GREENWAY_MAP.mxd FILE PATH: SCALE:1 "=1,100 ' 07 OF 07 ¯ 0 1,000 2,000Feet Page 473 of 1636 Page 474 of 1636 Page 475 of 1636 Page 476 of 1636 Page 477 of 1636 Page 478 of 1636 Page 479 of 1636 Page 480 of 1636 Page 481 of 1636 Page 482 of 1636 Page 483 of 1636 Page 484 of 1636 Page 485 of 1636 Page 486 of 1636 Page 487 of 1636 Page 488 of 1636 Page 489 of 1636 Page 490 of 1636 Page 491 of 1636 Page 492 of 1636 Page 493 of 1636 Page 494 of 1636 Page 495 of 1636 Page 496 of 1636 Utility and Other Easements Freedom Park Easement (ROW for placement and maintenance of underground water pipelines) in favor of The City of Naples, contained in instrument recorded August 23, 1975, in O.R. Book 617, Page 1216, Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Easement in favor of Florida Power & Light Company, contained in instrument recorded August 1, 2001, in O.R. book 2868, Page 3126, Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Easement (Utility) in favor of The City of Naples, contained in instrument recorded July 29, 2009, in O.R. Book 4477, Page 634, Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Gordon River Greenway Park (Including Conservation Collier lands) Easement (Weir) in favor of Collier County, contained in instrument recorded September 2, 1975 in O.R. Book 628, Page 1704, Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Easement in favor of Florida Power & Light Company, contained in instrument recorded September 9, 1980, in O.R. Book 882, Page 1123, Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Easement in favor of City of Naples (Water Main along Golden Gate Parkway), contained in instrument recorded September 8, 1978, in O.R. Book 1771, Page 997, Public Records of Collier County, Florida. Exhibit M-1 Page 497 of 1636 Page 498 of 1636 Page 499 of 1636 Page 500 of 1636 Page 501 of 1636 Page 502 of 1636 Page 503 of 1636 Page 504 of 1636 Page 505 of 1636 Page 506 of 1636 Page 507 of 1636 Page 508 of 1636 Page 509 of 1636 Page 510 of 1636 Page 511 of 1636 Page 512 of 1636 Page 513 of 1636 Page 514 of 1636 Page 515 of 1636 Page 516 of 1636 Page 517 of 1636 Page 518 of 1636 Page 519 of 1636 Page 520 of 1636 Page 521 of 1636 Page 522 of 1636 Page 523 of 1636 Page 524 of 1636 Page 525 of 1636 EASEMENT Work Request No. __________ Prepared By: Name: ______________ Sec. __, Twp. __S, Rge. __E ______________ Parcel I.D.: _____________ Co. Name: FP&L Co. (Maintained by County Appraiser) Address: 4105 S.W. 15th Avenue Form 3722 (Stocked) Rev. 6/11 Naples, Florida 34116 Page 1 of ____ including Exhibit “A” WHEREAS, Grantor has acquired the property with partial funding from the Florida Communities Trust (FCT), and the Property is subject to certain limitations provided in the FCT Grant Award Agreement a/k/a the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (as recorded in OR Book ____, Page ___ in the Public Records of Collier County, Florida)(the “Agreement,”) and WHEREAS, as part and condition of the FCT funding, the County provided and FCT approved a Management Plan for the project site, and together with the Agreement, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Grantor intends that the conservation and recreation values of the Property be preserved and enhanced in accordance with the Management Plan, as it may be amended from time to time only after review and approval by FCT; and WHEREAS, All activities by the Grantor and Grantee shall be consistent with the Agreement and Management Plan. The undersigned, in consideration of the payment of $1.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, grant and give to Florida Power & Light Company, its licensees, agents, successors, and assigns (“FPL”), a non- exclusive easement forever for the construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric utility facilities (including cables, conduits, appurtenant equipment, and appurtenant above ground equipment) to be installed from time to time; with the right to reconstruct, improve, add to, enlarge, change the voltage, as well as, the size of and remove such facilities or any of them within an easement described as follows: See Exhibit “A” (“Easement Area”) Together with the right to permit FPL to attach wires to any facilities hereunder and lay cable and conduit within the easement and to operate the same for FPL’s communications purposes; the right of ingress and egress to the Easement Area at all times; the right to clear the land and keep it cleared of all trees, undergrowth and other obstructions within the Easement Area; to trim and cut and keep trimmed and cut all dead, weak, leaning or dangerous trees or limbs outside of the easement area which might interfere with or fall upon the lines or systems of communications or power transmission or distribution; and further grants, to the fullest extent the undersigned has the power to grant, if at all, the rights hereinabove granted on the Easement Area heretofore described, over, along, under and across the roads, streets or highways adjoining or through said Easement Area. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has signed and sealed this instrument on this ______ day of _______________, 2012. Board of County Commissioners Collier County, Florida By: __________________________________ Fred W. Coyle, Chairman 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, Florida 34112-5746 Exhibit M-2 PLACEHOLDER Page 526 of 1636 Attest: Dwight E. Brock, Clerk _____________________________________ Print: ________________________________ Deputy Clerk 3299 Tamiami Trail East, 4th Floor Naples, Florida 34112 Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: ______________________________________ Jennifer B. White, Assistant County Attorney Reviewed and Approved by: _______________________________________ Clay Smallwood, Division Director Division of State Lands Exhibit M-2 PLACEHOLDER Page 527 of 1636 PROJECT: GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK FOLIO: UTILITY EASEMENT WHEREAS, Grantor has acquired the property with partial funding from the Florida Communities Trust (FCT), and the Property is subject to certain limitations provided in the FCT Grant Award Agreement a/k/a the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (as recorded in OR Book ____, Page ___ in the Public Records of Collier County, Florida)(the “Agreement,”) and WHEREAS, as part and condition of the FCT funding, the County provided and FCT approved a Management Plan for the project site, and together with the Agreement, the terms of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Grantor intends that the conservation and recreation values of the Property be preserved and enhanced in accordance with the Management Plan, as it may be amended from time to time only after review and approval by FCT; and WHEREAS, all activities by the Grantor and Grantee shall be consistent with the Agreement and Management Plan. NOW THEREFORE, THIS EASEMENT, made and entered into this _____ day of ______________, 2012, by COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose post office address is 3335 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112, hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", to the CITY OF NAPLES, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, whose mailing address is __________________________, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee". W I T N E S S E T H: Grantor, for and in consideration of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby conveys, grants, bargains and sells unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns, a perpetual, non-exclusive easement, license, and privilege for utility purposes, on the following described lands located in Collier County, Florida, to wit: See attached Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to easements, restrictions, and reservations of record. [THIS IS NOT HOMESTEAD PROPERTY.] TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the Grantee together with the right to enter upon said land, excavate, and place or remove materials for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining utility facilities thereon. Grantor and Grantee are used for singular or plural, as the context requires. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has caused these presents to be executed the date and year first above written. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT E. BROCK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ________________________________ BY: __________________________ , Deputy Clerk FRED W. COYLE, Chairman Exhibit M-2 PLACEHOLDER Page 528 of 1636 Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: By: ______________________________________ Jennifer B. White, Assistant County Attorney Reviewed and Approved by: __________________________________ Clay Smallwood, Division Director Division of State Lands Exhibit M-2 PLACEHOLDER Page 529 of 1636 DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS: 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 ● (561) 686-8800 ● (800) 432-2045 Mailing Address: PO BOX 24680 West Palm Beach FL, 33416-4680 LOWER WEST COAST SERVICE CENTER: 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 ● (239) 338-2929 ● (800) 248-1201 OKEECHOBEE SERVICE CENTER: 205 North Parrott Avenue, Suite 201, Okeechobee, FL 34972 ● (863) 462-5260 ● (800) 250-4200 ORLANDO SERVICE CENTER: 1707 Orlando Central Parkway, Suite 200, Orlando FL 32809 ● (407) 858-6100 ● (800) 250-4250 Regulation Division July 19, 2012 Mr. Jeff Gentry Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Carr Building - Mail Stop. 125 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Subject: Application No. 110617-17, Permit No. 11-03344-P Gordon River Greenway Park Collier County, Section 27, 34, Township 49S, Range 25E Dear Mr. Gentry: Please find enclosed a State Lands and Environmental Resource Permit issued to Collier County Board of County Commissioners to develop a passive recreational park. The permit is an Individual Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and was issued on June 11, 2012. Please issue a public easement for the crossing of the Gordon River at two locations, and send a copy of the executed document to my attention, to be kept in the permit file. The Individual ERP and State Lands approval for the sovereign submerged lands within the project boundary were issued conditional to the permittee obtaining the necessary public easement. A Delegation of Authority Form is attached to this letter. Page 1 of the enclosed staff report and the Sovereign Submerged Lands section on page 12 of the staff report provide relevant information. The permit exhibits most pertinent to the public easement are 3.6-3.7. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Layman at (239) 338-2929, extension 7525. Sincerely, Anita R. Bain, Bureau Chief Environmental Resource Permitting South Florida Water Management District Page 530 of 1636 Mr. Jeff Gentry Gordon River Greenway, Application No. 110617-17 July 19, 2012 Page 2 Enclosures: Delegation of Authority Form Permit and Staff Report cc: Ray Lorraine, Cardno Entrix J.P. Marchand, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Tony Rupperto, Collier County Parks Page 531 of 1636 Mr. Jeff Gentry Gordon River Greenway, Application No. 110617-17 July 19, 2012 Page 3 BCC: Laura Layman, LWCSC (via email) Karyn Allman, LWCSC (via email) Anita Bain, WPB (via email) Addresses: Tony Rupperto TonyRuberto@colliergov.net Ray Lorraine Ray.Loraine@cardno.com JP Marchand JP.Marchand@kimley-horn.com Page 532 of 1636 Page 533 of 1636 Page 534 of 1636 Page 535 of 1636 Page 536 of 1636 Page 537 of 1636 Page 538 of 1636 Page 539 of 1636 Page 540 of 1636 Page 541 of 1636 Page 542 of 1636 Page 543 of 1636 Page 544 of 1636 Page 545 of 1636 Page 546 of 1636 Page 547 of 1636 Page 548 of 1636 Page 549 of 1636 Page 550 of 1636 Page 551 of 1636 Page 552 of 1636 Page 553 of 1636 Page 554 of 1636 Page 555 of 1636 Page 556 of 1636 Page 557 of 1636 Page 558 of 1636 Page 559 of 1636 Page 560 of 1636 Page 561 of 1636 Page 562 of 1636 Page 563 of 1636 Page 564 of 1636 Page 565 of 1636 Page 566 of 1636 Page 567 of 1636 Page 568 of 1636 Page 569 of 1636 Page 570 of 1636 Page 571 of 1636 Page 572 of 1636 Page 573 of 1636 Page 574 of 1636 Page 575 of 1636 Page 576 of 1636 Page 577 of 1636 Page 578 of 1636 Page 579 of 1636 Page 580 of 1636 Page 581 of 1636 Page 582 of 1636 Page 583 of 1636 Page 584 of 1636 Page 585 of 1636 Page 586 of 1636 Page 587 of 1636 Page 588 of 1636 Page 589 of 1636 Page 590 of 1636 Page 591 of 1636 Page 592 of 1636 Page 593 of 1636 Page 594 of 1636 Page 595 of 1636 Page 596 of 1636 Page 597 of 1636 Page 598 of 1636 Page 599 of 1636 Page 600 of 1636 Page 601 of 1636 Page 602 of 1636 Page 603 of 1636 Page 604 of 1636 Page 605 of 1636 Page 606 of 1636 Page 607 of 1636 Page 608 of 1636 Page 609 of 1636 Page 610 of 1636 Page 611 of 1636 Page 612 of 1636 Page 613 of 1636 Page 614 of 1636 Page 615 of 1636 Page 616 of 1636 Page 617 of 1636 Page 618 of 1636 Page 619 of 1636 Page 620 of 1636 Page 621 of 1636 Page 622 of 1636 Page 623 of 1636 Page 624 of 1636 Page 625 of 1636 Page 626 of 1636 Page 627 of 1636 Page 628 of 1636 Page 629 of 1636 Page 630 of 1636 Page 631 of 1636 Page 632 of 1636 Page 633 of 1636 Page 634 of 1636 Page 635 of 1636 Page 636 of 1636 Page 637 of 1636 Page 638 of 1636 Page 639 of 1636 Page 640 of 1636 Page 641 of 1636 Page 642 of 1636 Page 643 of 1636 Page 644 of 1636 Page 645 of 1636 Page 646 of 1636 Page 647 of 1636 Page 648 of 1636 Page 649 of 1636 Page 650 of 1636 Page 651 of 1636 Page 652 of 1636 Page 653 of 1636 Page 654 of 1636 Page 655 of 1636 Page 656 of 1636 Page 657 of 1636 Page 658 of 1636 Page 659 of 1636 Page 660 of 1636 Page 661 of 1636 Page 662 of 1636 Exhibit N Page 663 of 1636 Page 664 of 1636 Page 665 of 1636 A. B. C. D. E. F. 4.02.06 Standards for Development in Airport Zones There are hereby created and established certain surfaces which include all of the land lying beneath the approach, transitional, primary, horizontal, and conical surfaces as they apply to a particular airport. Such zones are shown on the Naples Municipal, Marco Island Executive, Everglades City, and Immokalee Regional Airport zoning maps and declared to be made a part of this LDC. An area located in more than one of the described zones is considered to be only in the zone with the most restrictive height limitation. Primary surface. An area longitudinally aligned along the runway centerline, extending 200 feet beyond each end of the runway with the width so specified for each runway for the most precise approach existing or planned for either end of the runway. Primary surface height. No structure or obstruction will be permitted within the primary surface area that is not part of the landing and takeoff area and is of greater height than the nearest point on the runway centerline with the exception of FAA approved navigation aids. The width of each primary surface is as follows: Table 6. Primary Surface Width Airports RunwayType Width (feet) Naples Municipal 14-32 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 500 5-23 Other than utility/precision instrument 1,000 Marco Island Executive Airport 17-35 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 500 Everglades City Airpark 15-33 Utility/Visual 250 Immokalee Regional Airport 9-27 Other than utility/ precision instrument 1,000 18-36 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 500 4-22 Utility/Visual 250 Horizontal zone. A horizontal plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation, the perimeter of which is constructed by swinging arcs for specified radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway of each airport and connecting the adjacent arcs by lines tangent to those arcs. The radius of each arc is as follows: Table 7. Horizontal Zone Radius Airports RunwayType Radius (feet) Naples Municipal 14-32 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 5-23 Other than utility/ precision instrument 10,000 Marco Island Executive Airport 17-35 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 Everglades City Airpark 15-33 Utility/Visual 5,000 Immokalee Regional Airport 9-27 Other than utility/ precision instrument 10,000 18-36 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 4-22 Utility/Visual 5,000 Page 1 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 666 of 1636 G. H. 1. 2. 3. Horizontal zone height. No structure or obstruction will be permitted in the horizontal zone that has a height greater than 150 feet above the airport height. Conical zone. The conical zone is the area extending outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal zone for a distance of 4,000 feet. Height limitations for structures in the conical zone are 150 feet above airport height at the inner boundary with permitted height increasing one (1) foot vertically for every twenty (20) feet of horizontal distance measured outward from the inner boundary to a height of 350 feet above airport height at the outer boundary. Approach zone. The approach zone is an area longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline and extending outward and upward from each end of the primary surface. An approach zone is designated for the end of each runway based upon the type of approach available or planned for that runway end. Approach zone width. The inner edge of the approach zone is the same width as the primary surface. The outer width of the approach zone is prescribed for the most precise approach existing or planned for that runway end expanding uniformly to the following widths: Table 8. Approach Zone Width (feet) Airports RunwayType Width Naples Municipal 14-32 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 3,500 5 Other than utility/precision instrument 16,000 23 Other than utility/precision instrument 16,000 Marco Island Executive Airport 17-35 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 3,500 Everglades City Airpark 15-33 Utility/visual 1,250 Immokalee Regional Airport 9 Other than utility/precision instrument 16,000 27 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 3,500 18 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 3,500 36 Other than utility/visual 1,500 4-22 Utility/visual 1,250 Approach zone lengths. The approach zone extends for the applicable horizontal distance as follows: Table 9. Approach Zone Length (feet). Airports RunwayType Length Naples Municipal 14-32 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 5 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 23 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 50,000 Marco Island Executive Airport 17-35 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 Everglades City Airpark 15-33 Utility/visual 5,000 Immokalee Regional Airport 27 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 9 Other than utility/precision instrument 50,000 18 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 10,000 36 Other than utility/visual 5,000 4-22 Utility/visual 5,000 Page 2 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 667 of 1636 4. 5. 6. I. J. 1. 2. K. Approach zone height. Permitted height limitation within the approach zone shall not exceed the runway end height at the inner edge and increases uniformly with horizontal distance outward from the inner edge as follows: Table 10. Approach Zone Height. Airports RunwayType Height Naples Municipal 14-32 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 34:1 5 Other than utility/precision instrument 50:0/40:1 23 Other than utility/precision instrument 50:1/40:1 Marco Island Executive Airport 17-35 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 20:1 Everglades City Airpark 15-33 Utility/visual 20:1 Immokalee Regional Airport 9 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 50:1/40:1 27 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 34:1 18 Other than utility/non-precision instrument 34:1 36 Other than utility/visual 20:1 4-22 Utility/visual 20:1 Precision instrument runway(s). One (1) foot vertically for every fifty (50) feet horizontally for the first 10,000 feet, increasing to one (1) foot vertically for every forty (40) feet horizontally for additional 40,000 feet. Non-precision instrument runways. One (1) foot vertically for every thirty-four (34) feet horizontally. Visual runways. One (1) foot vertically for every twenty (20) feet horizontally. Transitional zones. The area extending outward from the sides of the primary surface and approach zones connecting them to the horizontal zone or for a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the side of the part of the precision approach zone that extends beyond the conical zone. Height limits within the transitional zone are the same as the primary surface or approach zone at the boundary line where it adjoins and increases at a rate of one (1) foot vertically for every seven (7) feet horizontally, with the horizontal distance measured at right angles to the runway centerline and extended centerline until the height matches the height of the horizontal zone or for a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the side of the part of the precision approach zone that extends beyond the conical zone. Heliport primary zones. The area of the primary zone coincides in size and shape with the designated take-off and landing area of a heliport. This surface is a horizontal plane at the established heliport elevation. Heliport approach zone. The approach zone begins at each end of the heliport primary zone with the same width as the primary zone, and extends outward and upward for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet where its width is 500 feet. The slope of the approach zone is eight (8) to one (1) (one (1) foot vertically for every eight (8) feet horizontally.) Heliport transitional zone. These zones extend outward and upward from the lateral boundaries of the heliport primary zone and from the approach zone at a slope of two (2) to one (1) (one (1) foot vertically for every two (2) feet horizontally) for a distance of 250 feet measured horizontally from the centerline of the heliport primary and approach zone. Other areas. In addition to the height limitations imposed in sections 4.02.06(E)-(H) above, no structure or obstruction will be permitted within Collier County that would cause a Page 3 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 668 of 1636 1. 2. a. b. c. L. 1. 2. M. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA), a minimum descent altitude (MDA), decision height (DH), or a minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) to be raised nor which would impose either the establishment of restrictive minimum climb gradients or nonstandard takeoff minimums. Except as expressly provided in these APO regulations, no structure or object of natural growth shall be erected, altered, allowed to grow, or be maintained to a height which exceeds the height of any zone created in these APO regulations. Except as otherwise provided in these APO regulations, no structure, or object of natural growth shall be erected, altered, allowed to grow or be maintained, which is or would be an obstruction to air navigation within Collier County or of a height greater than any of the following: A height of 500 feet above ground level at the site of the object. A height that is 200 feet above ground level or above the established airport elevation, whichever is higher, within three (3) nautical miles of the established reference point of an airport, excluding heliports, with its longest runway more than 3,200 feet in actual length, and that height increases in the proportion of 100 feet for each additional nautical mile of distance from the airport up to a maximum of 500 feet. A height within a terminal obstacle clearance area, including an initial approach segment, a departure area, and a circling approach area, which would result in the vertical distance between any point on the object and an established minimum instrument flight altitude within that area or segment to be less than the required obstacle clearance. (Refer to FAR 77.23.(a.)(2)). Exemptions. Development of the Marco Shores Golf Course Community that comports with the location and height requirements of Ordinance No. 81-6, as amended by Ordinance No. 85-56 and Ordinance No. 94-41, is exempted from the provisions of section 4.02.06 only to the following extent: The agreement between Johnson Bay Development Corporation Collier County Airport Authority and the BCC, dated August 8, 1995. Prior issuance of a Federal Aviation Administration "Determination Of No Hazard To Air Navigation." Airport land use restrictions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this LDC, no use may be made of land or water within any zones established by this LDC in such a manner as to interfere with the operation of an airborne aircraft. The following special requirements shall apply to each permitted use: All lights or illumination used in conjunction with street, parking, signs, or use of land or structures shall be arranged and operated in such a manner that it is not misleading to pilots or dangerous to aircraft operating from a public use airport or in the vicinity thereof. All flood lights, spot lights, or any type of pulsating, flashing, rotating, or oscillating light shall be modified or prohibited if determined by the executive director who has authority over that public airport to be a possible risk to safety of aircraft operation. No operations of any type shall produce smoke, glare, or other visual impairment to pilots within three (3) miles of any usable runway of a public airport. No operations of any type shall produce electronic interference with navigation signals or radio communication between the airport and aircraft, or other air traffic control facility. Page 4 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 669 of 1636 6. 7. 8. N. 1. 2. 3. a. b. c. d. Land within runway clear zones (runway protection zones) shall be prohibited from use for high density residential use, schools, hospitals, storage of explosives, or flammable material, assemblage of large groups of people or any other use that could produce a major catastrophe as a result of an aircraft crash. Based on the possibility that solid waste management facilities may attract birds, any solid waste management facility located so that it places the runways and/or approach and departure pattern of an airport between bird feeding, water, or roosting areas shall be considered as an incompatible use and is therefore prohibited in and around the airports in Collier County. Any type of tethered dirigible, balloon, or other type of hovering or floating object the height of which exceeds the airspace notification limits outlined in section 4.02.06 E. shall be limited as provided in section 4.02.06 E. No structure of any height, type or material shall be constructed or altered which could possibly cause interference to any airport surveillance radar system as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration, or by the executive director who has jurisdiction over the airport deemed to be effected. Naples Municipal Airport noise zones, land use restrictions, sound level requirements (SLR) for buildings or structures, and SLR design requirements. The purpose of this section 4.02.06 is to establish standards for land use and for sound level reduction requirements with respect to exterior noise resulting from the legal and normal operations at the airports within Collier County. This section establishes noise zones of differing intensities and land use in the vicinity of the Naples Municipal airport, as identified in the most recent Naples airport FAA Part 150 Study; establishes permitted land uses in the noise zones; establishes soundproofing requirements for residential development within the noise zones; and establishes notification procedures to prospective purchasers of real estate within the noise zones. In addition to the prior three (3) noise zones, there is hereby created and established a fourth noise zone D; there are now noise zones A, B, C, and D. Such zones are shown on the Naples Airport noise zone map(s) which are incorporated and made a part herein and are described in section 4.02.06 N.3. below. The noise zones contained herein are based on a projection of future aircraft operations at the Naples Municipal Airport. The purpose of these noise zones is to define and set forth specific regulations for all properties within the described areas. Noise zone boundaries. Zone A. That area commencing at the outermost boundary of the airport and extending outward therefrom to a boundary indicated on the noise zone map as "B." The outer contour of noise zone A approximates a noise level of seventy- five (75) Ldn. Zone B. That area commencing at the boundary indicated on the noise zone map as the outer boundary of noise zone A and extending outward therefrom to the boundary indicated on the noise zone map as "C." The outer contour of noise zone B approximates a noise level of seventy (70) Ldn. Zone C. That area commencing at the boundary indicated on the noise zone map as the outer boundary of noise zone B and extending outward therefrom to the boundary indicated on the noise zone map as "D". The outer contour of noise zone C approximates a noise level of sixty-five (65) Ldn. Page 5 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 670 of 1636 4. a. b. 5. a. b. 6. a. b. c. Zone D. This new noise zone commences at the boundary indicated on the noise zone map as the outer boundary of noise zone C and extending outward therefrom to the furthermost boundary indicated on the noise zone map. The outer contour of noise zone D approximates a noise level of sixty (60) Ldn and is the Naples Airport noise zone (This area is referenced in the 1996 Naples Airport FAA Part 150 Study). Where boundaries of a described noise zone are shown to extend over a portion, but not all, of a platted lot or unsubdivided property, the owner or owners of the entire property will be notified of potential noise impact in accordance with notice procedures set forth in Chapter 10. Where boundaries of a described noise zone are shown to extend over a portion, but not all of a platted lot or un-subdivided property, the owner or owners of the entire property will be notified of potential noise impact in accordance with notice procedures set forth in Chapter 10. Where boundaries of more than one (1) described noise zone are shown on a platted lot or unsubdivided property, provisions of the most restricted zone shall apply. Land use restrictions. Permitted and restricted activities. All land uses shall be permitted in the noise zone pursuant to the applicable zoning district and as provided in the activities and/or land use guidance chart made a part hereof. Those activities and land uses not specifically listed in the land use guidance chart are permitted or restricted in the noise zones based on their similarity to noise tolerance as exhibited by the activities and land uses which are listed in the guidance chart. Nonconforming uses. The regulations prescribed by this section shall not be construed to require the sound conditioning or other changes or alteration of any preexisting structure not conforming to this part as of the effective date of this section or to otherwise interfere with the continuance of any such preexisting nonconforming use. Nothing herein contained shall require any such change in the construction of or alteration of a structure which has commenced construction prior to the effective date of this section and which is diligently pursued. Sound level requirements (SLR) for buildings or structures. The provisions of these APO special regulations shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, and use of any building or structure within unincorporated Collier County except work located primarily in a public right-of-way, on public utility towers, poles, and mechanical equipment not specifically regulated by these APOs. Additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of use in all buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of these APOs. Buildings or structures constructed prior to the initial adoption of this amended section, to which additions, alteration, or repairs are made to the exterior walls and ceilings of rooms having one (1) or more exterior walls or ceilings shall be required to meet the SLR requirements of these APOs. Alterations or repairs which are nonstructural and do not affect the exterior walls or ceilings of an existing building or structure may be made with the same materials of which the building or structure is constructed and shall not be required to meet SLR requirements. Page 6 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 671 of 1636 d. e. f. g. h. Buildings in existence at the time of the initial adoption of these APOs may have their existing use or occupancy continued if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the initial adoption of these APOs provided such continued use is not dangerous to life. A change in the use of a structure may require additional sound level reduction. Buildings or structures moved into or within the vicinity of the established noise zone must comply with applicable provisions of these APOs. The County Manger or his designee may approve any type construction that complies with the SLR requirements of the activities and/or land use guidance chart (appendix III of Appendix D). The SLR requirements specified in appendix III of Appendix D shall be achieved by the use of assemblies having the South Transmission Class Ratings specified in table 403.2, Minimum Sound Transmission of Assemblies, of the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., Standard for Sound Control, SSTD 8-87, incorporated herein and adopted by reference as appendix IV of appendix D. The SLR requirements of the land use guidance chart at appendix III of Appendix D may be achieved by any suitable combination of building design, choice of building materials, and execution of construction details in accordance with established architectural and acoustical principles. The SLR requirements shall apply to the exterior walls and ceilings only of all rooms having one (1) or more exterior walls or ceilings. Regulations to achieve the SLR requirements specified in appendix III of Appendix D, shall be found in appendix IV of Appendix D and shall be used by the County Manger or his designee during the building plan review process. No building or structure for which an SLR 25, SLR 30, or SLR 35 is required by appendix III of Appendix D may be constructed, altered, moved, demolished, or repaired unless and until a building permit has been issued. No such permit shall be issued unless and until the requirements contained in appendix III of Appendix D are met as indicated by plans and specifications for the building or structure. Such plans and specifications shall result in a sound level reduction for the applicable exterior walls and ceilings only of room(s) having one (1) or more exterior walls or ceilings, at least as great as the SLR value specified in appendix III of Appendix D for the particular usage involved. These plans and specifications shall be reviewed during the building plan review process in accordance with the sound transmission ratings specified in table 403.2 of appendix IV of Appendix D. Page 7 of 7Municode 10/2/2013http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13992&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... Exhibit O Page 672 of 1636 Exhibit P Page 673 of 1636 The 2019 list was prepared by the FLEPPC Plant List Committee Tony Pernas, Co-Chair, 2017-2019, National Park Service, Big Cypress National Preserve, tony_pernas@nps.gov Dennis Giardina, Co-Chair, 2017-2019, Florida Fish and Wild- life Conservation Commission, dennis.giardina@myfwc.com Janice Duquesnel, Florida Park Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, janice.duquesnel@dep.state.fl.us Alan Franck, Florida International University, Department of Biological Sciences, afranck@fiu.edu Roger L. Hammer, Retired Naturalist and Author, kaskazi44@comcast.net John Kunzer, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, john.kunzer@myfwc.com James Lange, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, jlange@fairchildgarden.org Kenneth Langeland, Professor Emeritus, University of Florida/IFAS, Agronomy Department, gator8@ufl.edu Deah Lieurance, University of Florida/IFAS, Agronomy Department, dmlieurance@ufl.edu Chris Lockhart, Habitats Specialists Inc., chris@lockharts.org Jean McCollom, Natural Ecosystems, jeanm@naples.net Gil Nelson, Professor Emeritus, Florida State University/ iDigBio, gilnelson@bio.fsu.edu Jennifer Possley, Fairchild Topical Botanic Garden, jpossley@fairchildgarden.org Jimi L. Sadle, National Park Service, Everglades National Park, jimi_sadle@nps.gov Dexter Sowell, Florida State University, FNAI, dsowell@fnai.fsu.edu Jessica Spencer, US Army Corps of Engineers, jessica.e.spencer@usace.army.mil Arthur Stiles, Florida Park Service, arthur.stiles@dep.state.fl.us Richard P. Wunderlin, Professor Emeritus, University of South Florida, rwunder@usf.edu FLEPPC List Definitions: Exotic—a species introduced to Florida, purpose- fully or accidentally, from a natural range outside of Florida. Native—a species whose natural range includes Florida. Naturalized exotic—an exotic that sustains itself outside cultivation (it is still exotic; it has not “become” native). Invasive exotic— an exotic that has not only naturalized, but is expanding on its own in Florida native plant communities. Zone: N = north, C = central, S = south, Referring to each species’ general distribution in regions of Florida (not its potential range in the state). Please refer to the map below. north central south Citation example: FLEPPC. 2019 List of Invasive Plant Species. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Internet: www.fleppc.org Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council’s 2019 List of Invasive Plant Species The mission of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council is to reduce the impacts of invasive plants in Florida through the exchange of scientific, educational, and technical information. Note: The FLEPPC List of Invasive Plant Species is not a regulatory list. Only those plants listed as Federal Noxious Weeds, Florida Noxious Weeds, Florida Prohibited Aquatic Plants, or in local ordinances are regulated by law. Purpose of the List To provide a list of plants determined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council to be invasive in natural areas of Florida and routinely update the list based upon information of newly identified occurrences and changes in distribution over time. Also, to focus attention on: • The adverse effects exotic pest plants have on Florida’s biodiversity and native plant communities, • The habitat losses in natural areas from exotic pest plant infestations, • The impacts on endangered species via habitat loss and alteration, • The need for pest plant management, • The socio-economic impacts of these plants (e.g., increased wildfires or flooding in certain areas), • Changes in the severity of different pest plant infestations over time, • Providing information to help managers set priorities for research and control programs. www.fleppc.org For more information on invasive exotic plants including links to related web pages, visit: www.fleppc.org Page 674 of 1636 CATEGORY I Invasive exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. This definition does not rely on the economic severity or geographic range of the problem, but on the documented ecological damage caused. Scientific Name Abrus precatorius Acacia auriculiformis Albizia julibrissin Albizia lebbeck Ardisia crenata Ardisia elliptica Asparagus aethiopicus Bauhinia variegata Bischofia javanica Calophyllum antillanum Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarina glauca Cenchrus purpureus (Pennisetum purpureum) Cinnamomum camphora Colocasia esculenta Colubrina asiatica Cupaniopsis anacardioides Deparia petersenii Dioscorea alata Dioscorea bulbifera Dolichandra unguis-cati (Macfadyena unguis-cati) Eichhornia crassipes Eugenia uniflora Ficus microcarpa1 Hydrilla verticillata Hygrophila polysperma Hymenachne amplexicaulis Imperata cylindrica Ipomoea aquatica Jasminum dichotomum Jasminum fluminense Lantana strigocamara2 Ligustrum lucidum Ligustrum sinense Lonicera japonica Ludwigia peruviana Lumnitzera racemosa Luziola subintegra Lygodium japonicum Lygodium microphyllum Manilkara zapota Melaleuca quinquenervia Common Name rosary pea earleaf acacia mimosa, silk tree woman's tongue coral ardisia shoebutton ardisia asparagus fern orchid tree bishopwood Santa Maria Australian-pine suckering Australian-pine elephantgrass, Napier grass camphor-tree wild taro latherleaf carrotwood Japanese false spleenwort winged yam air potato cat's-claw vine water-hyacinth Surinam cherry laurel fig hydrilla green hygro West Indian marsh grass cogongrass water-spinach Gold Coast jasmine Brazilian Jasmine lantana, shrub verbena glossy privet Chinese privet Japanese honeysuckle Peruvian primrosewillow black mangrove Tropical American watergrass Japanese climbing fern Old World climbing fern sapodilla melaleuca, paper bark Zone C, S C, S N, C C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S C, S C, S S N, C, S C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S S C, S N, C N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S C, S C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S C C, S C, S N, C, S N, C N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S S S N, C, S N, C, S S C, S Scientific Name Melinis repens Microsorum grossum4 Microstegium vimineum Mimosa pigra Nandina domestica Nephrolepis brownii Nephrolepis cordifolia Neyraudia reynaudiana Nymphoides cristata Paederia cruddasiana Paederia foetida Panicum repens Pistia stratiotes Psidium cattleianum Psidium guajava Pueraria montana var. lobata Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Ruellia simplex Salvinia minima Scaevola taccada Schefflera actinophylla Schinus terebinthifolia Scleria lacustris Scleria microcarpa* Senna pendula var. glabrata Solanum tampicense Solanum viarum Sporobolus jacquemontii Syngonium podophyllum Syzygium cumini Tectaria incisa Thelypteris opulenta Thespesia populnea Tradescantia fluminensis Tradescantia spathacea Triadica sebifera (Sapium sebiferum) Urena lobata Urochloa mutica Vitex rotundifolia Common Name Natalgrass serpent fern, wart fern Japanese stiltgrass catclaw mimosa heavenly bamboo, nandina Asian sword fern sword fern Burma reed crested floatingheart sewer vine skunk vine torpedograss water-lettuce stawberry guava guava kudzu downy rose-myrtle Mexican petunia water spangles beach naupaka, half-flower schefflera, umbrella tree Brazilian pepper Wright's nutrush tropical nutrush Christmas senna, climbing cassia wetland night shade tropical soda apple West Indian dropseed arrowhead vine Java plum incised halberd fern jeweled maidenhair fern seaside mahoe small-leaf spiderwort oyster plant Chinese tallow-tree Caesar's weed paragrass beach vitex Zone C, S S N C, S N, C C, S N, C, S S C, S S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S C, S C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S C, S C, S C, S C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S C, S S S C, S N, C C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S N Scientific Name Adenanthera pavonina Agave sisalana Alstonia macrophylla Alternanthera philoxeroides Antigonon leptopus Ardisia japonica Aristolochia elegans (Aristolochia littoralis) Asystasia gangetica Begonia cucullata Broussonetia papyrifera Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Callisia fragrans Casuarina cunninghamiana Cecropia palmata Cenchrus polystachios (Pennisetum polystachios) Cenchrus setaceus (Pennisetum setaceum) Cestrum diurnum Chamaedorea seifrizii Clematis terniflora Cocos nucifera Crassocephalum crepidioides Cryptostegia madagascariensis Cyperus involucratus Cyperus prolifer Dactyloctenium aegyptium Dalbergia sissoo Dalechampia scandens* Distimake tuberosus (Merremia tuberosa) Dracaena hyacinthoides (Sansevieria hyacinthoides) Elaeagnus pungens Elaeagnus umbellata Epipremnum pinnatum cv. ‘Aureum’ Eulophia graminea Ficus altissima Flacourtia indica Hemarthria altissima Heteropterys brachtiata Hyparrhenia rufa Ipomoea carnea subsp fistulosa Kalanchoe x houghtonii Kalanchoe pinnata Common Name red sandalwood sisal hemp devil tree alligatorweed coral vine Japanese ardisia calico flower Ganges primrose wax begonia paper mulberry large-leafed mangrove Inch plant river sheoak trumpet tree mission grass fountain grass day jessamine bamboo palm Japanese clematis coconut palm redflower ragleaf Madagascar rubbervine umbrella plant dwarf papyrus Durban crow's-foot grass Indian rosewood, sissoo spurge-creeper Spanish arbor vine, wood-rose bowstring hemp silverthorn, thorny olive autumn olive, silverberry pothos Chinese crown orchid council tree, false banyan governor's plum limpograss redwing jaragua shrub morning-glory mother of millions life plant Zone S C, S S N, C, S N, C, S N N, C, S C, S N, C, S N, C, S S C, S C, S S S S C, S S N, C S C, S C, S C, S C, S C, S C, S S C, S C, S N, C N C, S C, S S S C, S S N, C, S C, S N, C, S C, S Scientific Name Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana Landoltia punctata Leucaena leucocephala Limnophila sessiliflora Livistona chinensis Macroptilium lathyroides Melaleuca viminalis (Callistemon viminalis) Melia azedarach Melinis minutiflora Mikania micrantha Momordica charantia Murraya paniculata Myriophyllum spicatum Passiflora biflora Phoenix reclinata Phyllostachys aurea Pittosporum pentandrum Platycerium bifurcatum Praxelis clematidea Pteris vittata Ptychosperma elegans Richardia grandiflora Ricinus communis Rotala rotundifolia Ruellia blechum Sesbania punicea Sida planicaulis Solanum diphyllum Solanum torvum Spermacoce verticillata3 Sphagneticola trilobata Stachytarpheta cayennensis Syagrus romanzoffiana Syzygium jambos Talipariti tiliaceum Terminalia catappa Terminalia muelleri Tribulus cistoides Urochloa maxima (Panicum maximum) Vernicia fordii Vitex trifolia Washingtonia robusta Wisteria sinensis Xanthosoma sagittifolium Common Name flamegold tree spotted duckweed leadtree Asian marshweed Chinese fan palm wild bushbean bottlebrush Chinaberry molasses grass mile-a-minute vine balsam-apple orange-jessamine Eurasian water-milfoil twin-flowered passion vine Senegal date palm golden bamboo Taiwanese cheesewood staghorn fern praxelis Chinese brake, ladder brake solitary palm largeflower Mexican clover castorbean dwarf rotala, roundleaf toothcup green shrimp plant rattlebox mata-pasto twinleaf nightshade turkey berry shrubby false buttonweed wedelia nettle-leaf porterweed queen palm Malabar plum, rose-apple mahoe, sea hibiscus tropical-almond Australian–almond puncture vine, burr-nut Guineagrass tung-oil tree simple-leaf chastetree Washington fan palm Chinese wisteria malanga, elephant ear Zone C, S N, C, S N, C, S N,C, S C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S C S S N, C, S S N, C, S S C, S N, C S S C N, C, S S N, C, S N, C, S S N, C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S N, C, S C, S N, C, S S C, S N, C, S C, S C, S C, S N, C, S N, C, S N, C, S C, S C, S N, C N, C, S 1 Does not include Ficus microcarpa var. fuyuensis, which is sold as “green island ficus”. 2 Historically this non-native has been referred to as Lantana camara, a species not known to occur in Florida. 3 Does not include the native endemic Spermacoce neoterminalis. 4 Microsorum grossum has been previously misidentified as Microsorum scolopendria. * Added to the FLEPPC List of Invasive Species in 2019. Plant names are those published in the Atlas of Florida Plants (http://www.florida.plantatlas.usf.edu). For historical specie s nomenclature see “Guide to Vascular Plants of Florida Third Edition.” Wunderlin and Hansen, University of Florida Press. 2011. CATEGORY II Invasive exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category 1 species. These species may become Category 1 if ecological damage is demonstrated. Page 675 of 1636 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Managed by: Conservation Collier Program Collier County, Florida June 2011 – June 2021 (10-yr plan) Prepared by: Conservation Collier Staff; Collier County Facilities Management Department G:\Conservation Collier\Land Management \Gordon River Greenway and Waterpark Management Plan\Greenway\Land Management Plans\Greenway FMP FINAL.doc APPENDIX A Page 676 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 2 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Executive Summary Lead Agency: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Conservation Collier Program Property included in this Plan: “Gordon River Greenway Preserve” 43.54-acres. Preserve consists of one parcel in Section 34, Township 49, and Range 25 of Collier County, Florida. Management Responsibilities: Agency Designated Land Use: Conservation and natural resource based recreation : Collier County - Conservation Collier Program Unique Features: Mature mangrove forests; adjacent to Gordon River Management Goals: Goal 1: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring report Goal 3: Restore and maintain native habitats Goal 4: Develop and implement a plan for public use Goal 5: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 6: Determine if prescribed fire and/or mechanical treatments are feasible to decrease woody invasion resulting from past fire exclusion; if so proceed Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness Public Involvement: The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is one part of the larger Gordon River Greenway Project. Stakeholders from the City of Naples, The Naples Zoo, SW FL Land Preservation Trust, Naples Airport Authority, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and Naples’ Pathways Coalition, as well as other members of the general public, have been involved with the planning of the Greenway Project. Folio Number Legal Description 00268160009 Appendix 1 APPENDIX A Page 677 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 3 Table of Contents Land Management Plan Executive Summary ................................................................ 2 List of Tables ...................................................................................................................... 4 List of Figures .................................................................................................................... 4 List of Appendices ............................................................................................................. 5 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority .............. 6 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan ..................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Location of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ............................................................. 7 1.4 Regional Significance of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ...................................... 10 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources ................................................... 11 1.6 Public Involvement ............................................................................................................... 12 2.0 Natural Resources...................................................................................................... 12 2.1 Physiography ......................................................................................................................... 12 2.1.1 Soils .................................................................................................................................. 12 2.1.2 Hydrology/Water Management ........................................................................................ 14 2.2 Climate ................................................................................................................................... 14 2.3 Natural Plant Communities ................................................................................................. 14 2.3.1 Wetlands: Mangrove Swamp – Disturbed ........................................................................ 17 2.3.2 Wetlands: Mixed Wetland Hardwoods – Disturbed ......................................................... 17 2.3.3 Uplands: Other Shrubs and Brush (Scrubby Flatwoods – Disturbed) .............................. 17 2.3.4 Uplands: Hardwood/Coniferous/Palm Mix ...................................................................... 17 2.3.5 Uplands: Spoil Area .......................................................................................................... 17 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species ......................................................................................... 18 2.4.1 Plant Species ..................................................................................................................... 18 2.4.2 Animal Species ................................................................................................................. 18 2.5 Listed Species ........................................................................................................................ 20 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species .......................................................................................................... 20 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species ...................................................................................................... 25 2.6 Invasive, Non-native and Problem Species ......................................................................... 28 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species ................................................................................. 28 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species ............................................................................. 30 3.0 Previous and Current Use of the Preserve; Adjacent Land Uses ......................... 33 3.1 Previous Use of the Preserve and Adjoining Lands ........................................................... 33 3.2 Current Land Uses ................................................................................................................ 36 3.3 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection ........................................... 38 APPENDIX A Page 678 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 4 3.4 Major Accomplishments during Previous Years ............................................................... 38 4.0 Future Use of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................... 38 4.1 Management Plan Framework ............................................................................................ 38 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information.......................................................................... 39 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts ................................................................. 39 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement, Restoration, Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources ............................................................. 39 4.3 Desired Future Conditions ................................................................................................... 40 4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2010-2020 .............................................................................. 40 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ..................... 51 4.5.1 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 51 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources ................................................................. 51 5.0 Literature Cited ......................................................................................................... 54 List of Tables Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of Gordon River Greenway Preserve ............................. 6 Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ................................ 11 Table 3: Extent of Florida Land Use, Land Cover Classification System Designations on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ......................................................................................... 15 Table 4: Faunal Species Recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ............................. 18 Table 5: Breeding Bird Species Recorded in the Naples South Quadrangle ................................ 19 Encompassing the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .................................................................. 19 Table 6: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ........................ 20 Table 7: Listed Animal Species Observed and Likely to Occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .................................................................................................................................. 25 Table 8: Invasive Plant Species at Gordon River Greenway Preserve ......................................... 29 Table 9: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve FLEPPC Category I species a ................................................................................................. 42 Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget .............................................................. 52 List of Figures Figure 1: General Location of Gordon River Greenway Preserve. ................................................ 8 Figure 2: Aerial View of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .................................................... 9 Figure 3: Conserved Lands in Collier County, Florida ................................................................. 10 Figure 4: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Gordon River Greenway Preserve .. 11 Figure 5: Soil Units on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .................................................... 13 Figure 6: Distribution of Natural Communities on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .......... 16 Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1952 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands ..................................................................................................................... 35 APPENDIX A Page 679 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 5 Figure 8: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1980 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands ..................................................................................................................... 36 Figure 9: Areas Adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ............................................ 37 Figure 10: Gordon River Greenway Park 30% Site Construction Plan - Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 47 Figure 11: Gordon River Greenway Preserve 30% Site Construction Plan – Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 .................................................................................................................................... 48 List of Appendices Appendix 1: Legal Description Appendix 2: South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks for Plant Communities Observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Appendix 3: Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Appendix 4: Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) Managed Area Tracking Record and Element Occurrence Summary; FNAI ranking system explanation APPENDIX A Page 680 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 6 1.0 Introduction The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is a 43.54-acre natural area within the boundary of an unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, within is directly adjacent to the City of Naples. Native plant communities within the preserve include mangrove swamp, scrubby flatwoods, hardwood/coniferous/palm mixed, and mixed wetland hardwoods. The preserve is one part of the larger "Gordon River Greenway Project", which, when complete, will be a 2-mile ecological and trail corridor centrally located within the Naples-Collier urban area. The Gordon River Greenway Preserve and the Gordon River Greenway Park, directly to the north, are being designed, permitted, and constructed together as one County project. Public amenity features along the boardwalk will be consistent throughout the entire project. Certain aspects of the trail system, such as trail width, security lighting, and hours of operation will be determined by County officials, with input from the Conservation Collier Program, to ensure public safety and consistency throughout the project area. A site assessment to determine compliance with Conservation Collier’s initial screening criteria was conducted in May 2004 and the Conservation Collier Program purchased the property on April 7, 2006. The County holds a fee simple title to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. The Conservation Collier program manages these lands under authority granted by Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63 as amended (2007-65; available from www.municode.com). Initial acquisition activities are summarized in Table 1. Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation are the designated uses of this preserve. Management activities allowed include those necessary to preserve, restore, secure and maintain this environmentally sensitive land for the benefit of present and future generations. Public use of the site must be consistent with these management goals. This is the Final Management Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. This 10-year management plan will be submitted to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for its approval. When approved, this plan will replace the Interim Management Plan. 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority The Conservation Collier program was originally approved by voters in November 2002 and subsequently confirmed in the November 2006 ballot referendum. Both voter-approved referendums enable the program to acquire, preserve, restore, and maintain vital and significant threatened natural lands, forest, upland and wetland communities located in Collier County, Florida (Ordinance 2002-63, as amended). Properties must support at least two of the following qualities to qualify for consideration: rare habitat, aquifer recharge, flood control, water quality Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of Gordon River Greenway Preserve Year Benchmark 2004 Property nominated to the Conservation Collier Program 2004 Initial Criteria Screening Report accepted by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) 2006 Purchase approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and lands purchased 2006 Interim Management Plan completed and approved by CCLAAC and BCC 2010 Final Management Plan completed. The Final Management Plan was delayed because the preserve was originally to be incorporated into the Gordon River Greenway Park Final Management Plan. However, complications related to the Greenway Park’s Management Plan FCT grant requirements prompted Conservation Collier staff to draft a separate, stand-alone Final Management Plan for the Greenway Preserve. 2011 Final Management Plan approved by CCLAAC and BCC APPENDIX A Page 681 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 7 protection, and listed species habitat. The BCC appointed a Land Acquisition Advisory Committee to consider any selected or nominated properties that an owner has indicated a willingness to sell. The Committee recommends property purchases for final approval by the BCC. Lands acquired with Conservation Collier funds are titled to “COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, by and through its Conservation Collier program.” The BCC established the Conservation Collier Program to a lands. As such, Conservation Collier holds management authority for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan The purpose of the plan is to provide management direction for Gordon River Greenway Preserve by identifying the goals and objectives necessary to eliminate or minimize any threats to the resources and integrity of the preserve. This text is a working document that establishes the foundation of the ten-year plan by identifying the appropriate management techniques necessary to restore and preserve the resource. This plan will balance resource restoration and protection with natural resource-based recreational and educational use while looking at restoration needs, listed species protection and maintenance of the site free of invasive, exotic plant and animal species. This plan is divided into sections that incorporate an introduction, descriptions of the natural and cultural resources, projected uses of the property, management issues, and goals and objectives. 1.3 Location of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Gordon River Greenway Preserve is located on the east and west side of the Gordon River, approximately ½ mile south of Golden Gate Parkway and just northwest of the Naples Airport, with the northern access to the Preserve being from Bembury Drive. (Figures 1 and 2). The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is in southwest Collier County in Section 34, Township 49, and Range 25. APPENDIX A Page 682 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 8 Figure 1: General Location of Gordon River Greenway Preserve. APPENDIX A Page 683 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 9 Figure 2: Aerial View of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 684 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 10 1.4 Regional Significance of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Ecosystem services such as the protection of water resources, flood control, maintenance of nutrient cycles, preservation of biological diversity, carbon sequestration, and the availability of recreational lands are imperative for the well-being of the citizens of Collier County and may be achieved through the preservation of natural areas. As of April 2008, approximately 66% (over 860,000 acres) of all lands in Collier County were protected in conservation areas (Figure 3) and managed by private, local, state and federal agencies (FNAI 2008). Collier County’s Conservation Collier Program manages the 43.54-acre Gordon River Greenway Preserve; it contains mangrove swamp, scrubby flatwoods, hardwood/coniferous/palm mixed, and mixed wetland hardwoods communities. Specific information on the plant communities found on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve may be found in section 2.3 (Natural Plant Communities) of this document. Figure 3: Conserved Lands in Collier County, Florida APPENDIX A Page 685 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 11 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources Currently, the closest preserved, natural area to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve is the adjoining Gordon River Greenway Park to the north managed by Collier County Parks and Recreation (Parks and Rec.). Other preserves, in order of increasing distance, are provided in Table 2. Figure 4 shows the locations of these preserves. Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Name Approximate Distance (miles) Direction Type Gordon River Greenway Park 0.00 (adjoining) N County Riverside Circle Wetland Area 0.47 SW City of Naples Naples Preserve 0.64 NW City of Naples Freedom Park 0.67 S Conservation Collier Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 4.3 S State Logan Woods Preserve 5.1 NE Conservation Collier Picayune Strand State Forest 7.2 W State Cocohatchee Creek Preserve 7.2 N Conservation Collier Nancy Payton Preserve 7.3 NE Conservation Collier Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park 7.8 W State Wet Woods Preserve 8.5 NW Conservation Collier Figure 4: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 686 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 12 1.6 Public Involvement Neighborhood involvement will be sought through public meetings associated with the rezone and development process of the County’s portion of the Gordon River Greenway, which includes the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and the Gordon River Greenway Park adjacent to the Preserve on the northern boundary. Staff will seek to coordinate management actions, such as exotic removal with owners of adjoining lands that are also part of the larger Gordon River Greenway Project. Staff will continue to work together with Collier County Parks and Rec., Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, the Naples Airport Authority, and the City of Naples to ensure that sufficient public input is gathered regarding the Greenway and to ensure that Greenway development is consistent across agency boundaries. 2.0 Natural Resources 2.1 Physiography Gordon River Greenway Preserve lies within the Floridian section of the Coastal Plain. The Coastal Plain extends from New Jersey to Texas and was formed mainly from sedimentary rocks deposited in marine environments (USGS 2004). 2.1.1 Soils Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). The majority of the mapped soils on this parcel are Durbin and Wulfert Mucks, which are frequently flooded hydric, tidal soils. Non-hydric, Immokalee Fine Sand is found in a very small section at the northern edge of the property. (Figure 5). Durbin and Wulfert Mucks, frequently flooded, covers approximately 91.3% of the preserve. These level, very poorly drained soils are in tidal mangrove swamps. Mapped areas can consist entirely of the Durbin soil, entirely of the Wulfert soil, or any combination of the two soils. The permeability of both soil types is rapid. The available water capacity in the Durbin soil is high and in the Wulfert soil it is moderate. The water table fluctuates with the tide, and it is within a depth of 12 inches for most of the year. The soil is subject to tidal flooding. The natural vegetation consists of red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) (Liudahl et al. 1990). Immokalee Fine Sand (7.6% of the preserve) is a nearly level, poorly drained, non-hydric soil found on flatwoods. The permeability of this soil is moderate. The available water capacity is low. The seasonal high water table is normally at a depth of 6 to 18 inches for 1-6 monthes during most years; during the other months, the water table is below a depth of 18 inches, and it recedes to a depth of more than 40 inches during extended dry periods. Natural vegetation within this soil consists of Florida slash pine (Pinus elliottii), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), waxmyrtle (Myrica cerifera), chalky bluestem (Andropogon virginicus), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), and wiregrass (Aristida stricta) (Liudahl et al. 1990). Hallandale Fine Sand and Urban Land – Immokalee – Oldsmar, Limestone Substratum Complex soils cover 0.9% and 0.2% of the preserve respectively. APPENDIX A Page 687 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 13 Figure 5: Soil Units on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 688 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 14 2.1.2 Hydrology/Water Management Near the surface, the aquifer is highly permeable and the groundwater flows toward the west. However, permeability decreases downward from a porous limestone into poorly indurated sandstone cemented by micrite. The aquifer grades from freshwater downward into brackish water due to the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the brackish water in the intermediate aquifer made primarily of Miocene aged sediments. Below that, the Hawthorne formation typically marks the upper boundary of the Floridian aquifer, which is contained within the underlying Oligocene age Suwannee Limestone (Lodge 2005). A large majority of the preserve contains tidally influenced brackish water wetlands that hold water year round. The Surficial Aquifer is an aquifer close to the surface and unconfined, typically associated with the groundwater table. This aquifer is generally limited to smaller uses such as household or small agricultural uses. The Lower Tamiami aquifer is below this aquifer and is recognized as being useful for long-term water needs. According to the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) technical publication 95-02 (Fairbank & Hohner 1995), the Surficial Aquifer recharge capacity on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve is moderate at 43 to 56 inches annually. The Lower Tamiami Aquifer recharge capacity on the preserve is relatively low at 7 to 14 inches annually. 2.2 Climate The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is located in an area of Florida where humid subtropical and tropical savanna climatic patterns overlap, with temperatures moderated by winds from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Sharply delineated wet and dry seasons and average monthly temperatures greater than 64º Fahrenheit characterize a tropical savanna climate. Monthly rainfalls may exceed ten inches during the wet season. On the other hand, humid subtropical climates typically show less extreme rainfall fluctuations between wet and dry seasons and average monthly temperatures is less than 64º Fahrenheit in some months. The average annual temperature for the coastal portion of Collier County is approximately 75º Fahrenheit. The warmest months are usually July and August. The humidity is high during these months but frequent afternoon thunderstorms prevent excessively high temperatures. Two-thirds of the annual rainfall occurs in the wet season from May to October. Thunderstorms are frequent during the wet season, occurring every two out of three days between June and September. Rainfall records for the area indicate that there is not significant variation in the annual rainfall throughout much of the county; however, large variations often occur during a single year. The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June through November with peak activity occurring in September and October when ocean temperatures are highest. 2.3 Natural Plant Communities A plant community refers to the suite of floristic species that form the natural vegetation of any place. In addition to anthropogenic influences, the combination of factors such as geology, topography, hydrology, underlying soils and climate determine the types of plants found in an area. These plants, in turn determine the animal species that may be found there. The APPENDIX A Page 689 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 15 description or classifications of these floral communities differ by agency and are based on an agency’s goals and objectives for identifying plant communities. As some categorizations are broad (e.g., forest) while others are specific (e.g., mesic pine flatwoods), determining how each organization classifies a community may be difficult. The South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks (Gilbert 2005) provides a way to decipher the classifications of plant communities across agencies. Appendix 2 provides the categorization of the plant communities observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve based on the South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks; classifications from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) are also included in this appendix. Specific information on the invasive, exotic species present on the preserve is provided in section 2.6.1 of this document. The Florida Department of Transportation and Water Management Districts’ Land Use, Land Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) codes for plant communities observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve are presented in Table 3. The following subsections (2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4) provide information about the plant communities observed on the preserve. Table 3: Extent of Florida Land Use, Land Cover Classification System Designations on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve FLUCCS CODE Mapped Plant Community 2009 6129 Mangrove Swamp – Disturbed 77% 3279 Other Shrubs and Brush (Scrubby Flatwoods – Disturbed) 9% 4349 Harwood/Coniferous/Palm Mixed 8% 7430 Spoil Area 5% 6179 Mixed Wetland Hardwoods – Disturbed 1% APPENDIX A Page 690 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 16 Figure 6: Distribution of Natural Communities on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 691 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 17 2.3.1 Wetlands: Mangrove Swamp – Disturbed This land cover occupies 77% of the Greenway Preserve. Vegetation present in the wetland canopy includes Australian pine (Casuarina sp.), red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove, buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), and cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). A sub- canopy is present along the edges of this wetland and is comprised of Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), and wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara). Species found in the herbaceous stratum include crinum lily (Crinum americanum), swamp fern (Blechnum serrulatum), giant leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium), golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum), oyster plant (Tradescantia spathacea), scorpion’s tail (Heliotropium angiospermum), seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum), pineland heliotrope (Heliotropium polyphyllum) and grapevine (Vitis rotundifolia). 2.3.2 Wetlands: Mixed Wetland Hardwoods – Disturbed The canopy along the edge of this community is comprised of laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), slash pine, Australian pine, cabbage palm, and melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia). Red mangrove, black mangrove, buttonwood, and white mangrove comprise the other canopy species in the mid-zone of this wetland. The sub-canopy consists of Brazilian pepper, gumbo limbo (Bursera simaruba), wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), downy rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa), white indigoberry (Randia aculeate), Spanish stopper (Eugenia foetida), shoe button ardisia (Ardisia elliptica), and lyonia (Lyonia ligustrina). The herbaceous stratum contains sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense), black needlerush (Juncus romerianus), swamp fern, golden leather fern, and giant leather fern. 2.3.3 Uplands: Other Shrubs and Brush (Scrubby Flatwoods – Disturbed) This area, labeled 3279 on Figure 6, is located on the north-central portion of the property, west of the Golden Gate Canal and Bear’s Paw Golf Club. This upland area has become infested with dense downy rose myrtle. The dominant vegetation is saw palmetto, slash pine, wire grass and downy rose myrtle. 2.3.4 Uplands: Hardwood/Coniferous/Palm Mix This native area is located at the southwestern corner of the property and consists of cabbage palm, slash pine, swamp fern, carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides), Brazilian pepper, and Australian pine. 2.3.5 Uplands: Spoil Area A spoil berm exists on the southeastern parcel and it is most likely a result of the dredging of the Golden Gate Canal. This spoil area supports bahia grasses (Paspalum notatum), cabbage palm, Brazilian pepper, and several other upland species that have exploited the high ground within the mangrove swamps. The soil is classified as Urban Land -Immokalee-Oldsmar-Limestone substratum which is an upland soil according to the Soil Survey of Collier County, Florida (1998). APPENDIX A Page 692 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 18 Common Name Scientific Name Red imported fire ant a Solenopsis invicta Brown anole a Anolis sagrei Gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Belted kingfisher Ceryle alcyon Boat-tailed grackle Quiscalus major Brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis Great crested flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Great egret Ardea alba Little blue heron Egretta caerulea Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Osprey Pandion haliaetus Snowy egret Egretta thula Solitary sandpiper Tringa solitaria Swallow-tailed kite Elanoides forficatus Tri-colored heron Egretta tricolor Yellow crowned night heron Nyctanassa violacea Squirrel monkey a Saimiri sp. Nine-banded armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus a = non-native species Table 5: Faunal Species Recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species This section discusses the flora and fauna found within the plant communities described above. The next section (2.5) discusses all listed species in greater detail. 2.4.1 Plant Species To date, 168 plant species have been recorded on the preserve (Appendix 3). Mike Kirby, Entrix staff member, conducted a floristic inventory in 2009. Of these 168 species, 111 (66%) are native - of which, 10 are listed by the State of Florida (3 are listed as endangered; 7 are listed as threatened). A qualified botanist will conduct another floristic inventory after initial removal of thick invasive, exotic vegetation. 2.4.2 Animal Species Due to the dearth of specific surveys for the occurrence of animal species (in contrast to plants) and the lack of on-site staffing, little is recorded for actual occurrences of animals at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Occurrences of fauna at the preserve are based on direct visual and aural observations or observed evidence of activity such as spoor, scat, or burrows by County staff and environmental consultants during site visits. Occurrences are also based on site information available in documents such as the site’s initial criteria screening report, the property’s interim management plan and anecdotal information from persons with knowledge of the site. Table 4 provides a comprehensive list of animals, both native and non-native, recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve thus far. Table 4: Faunal Species Recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 693 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 19 The Florida Breeding Bird Atlas (FWC 2003) lists 50 avian species that have been recorded as confirmed, probable, or possible breeding in the vicinity of the site (Table 5). The Breeding Bird Atlas documents breeding distributions of all bird species in Florida between 1986 and 1991. Some of these species may breed at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Other wildlife species that have not yet been recorded undoubtedly occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. During migration periods, transient bird species would be expected to utilize this area for short periods of time. The developed character of the adjacent areas may inhibit transient use by many mammal, reptile, and amphibian species, thus limiting the utilization of the preserve to resident individuals or inhibiting the dispersal of many species to and from the preserve. Table 5: Breeding Bird Species Recorded in the Naples South Quadrangle Encompassing the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name American Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Mangrove Cuckoo Coccyzus minor Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Black Vulture Coragyps atratus Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptilia caerulea Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Boat-tailed Grackle Quiscalus major Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater Osprey Pandion haliaetus Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Pileated Woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Pine Warbler Dendroica pinus Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerina Purple Martin Progne subis Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus Eastern Screech-Owl Megascops asio Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus European Starling Sturnus vulgaris Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Gray Kingbird Tyrannus dominicensis Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Snowy Egret Egretta thula Great Egret Ardea alba Tricolored Heron Egretta tricolor Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus White-eyed Vireo Vireo griseus Green Heron Butorides virescens White-winged Dove Zenaida asiatica House Sparrow Passer domesticus Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo Least Tern Sterna antillarum Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Nyctanassa violacea * = non-native species APPENDIX A Page 694 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 20 2.5 Listed Species Official lists of rare and endangered species are produced at the federal level by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service and at the State level by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. FNAI produces a list of rare and endangered species, and maintains a database of occurrences of these species in Florida. The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) also ranks native plant species by conservation status in the 10-county area of South Florida. The following subsections (2.5.1 and 2.5.2) discuss the listed, rare and protected plant and animal species found within and close to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve in detail. 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species The Florida State Statute titled “Preservation of native flora of Florida” (Statute 581.185) provides the following definitions: Endangered plants means species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, Pub. L. No. 93-205 (87 Stat. 884). Threatened plants means species native to the state that are in rapid decline in the number of plants within the state, but which have not so decreased in such number as to cause them to be endangered. Commercially exploited plants There are ten (10) plant species at Gordon River Greenway Preserve that are listed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), three (3) as endangered and seven (7) as threatened (Table 6). A brief description of these species and their status is included in the following paragraphs. means species native to the state, which are subject to being removed in significant numbers from native habitats in the state and sold or transported for sale. Table 6: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name(s) Scientific Name State Whitewood Drypetes diversifolia E Florida Royal Palm Roystonea regia E Stiff-leaved wild-pine, Cardinal airplant Tillandsia fasciculata E Golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum T Satinleaf Chrysophyllum oliviforme T Pricklypear Opuntia stricta T Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum T West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni T Reflexed wild-pine, Northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana T Twisted airplant Tillandsia flexuosa T T: Threatened; E: Endangered; C: Commercially Exploited Three of the ten listed plant species found on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve are classified as bromeliads. Bromeliads are members of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae). While some of APPENDIX A Page 695 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 21 Tillandsia fasciculata; Photo by Annisa Karim Tillandsia flexuosa; Photo by T. Ann Williams these species may be found growing terrestrially, most native bromeliads found in Florida are found growing attached to tree trunks and branches and may therefore be referred to as epiphytes (a plant that lives upon other plants; from Greek “epi” = upon “phyte” = plant). The leaves and/or roots of these airplants (depending on the species) absorb the water and nutrients they need from the air and from the rain that falls through the canopy of the tree on which they are found. Since epiphytes use their roots only to anchor themselves to another plant, they are considered non-parasitic. Even though the three listed bromeliad species found on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve are fairly common in the state, they are listed due to illegal collecting and the destruction of the habitats in which they are found. Additionally, infestation by the introduced Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona) has been implicated in the decline of many airplant populations around the state. Currently, there are no control measures in place however, close research and monitoring is taking place. Stiff-leaved Wild Pine (Tillandsia fasciculata), is also known as cardinal airplant and common wild pine. T. fasciculata is listed as an endangered plant by the State of Florida and has been in 24 counties throughout Florida (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). This epiphyte was frequently found in South Florida before the introduction of the Mexican bromeliad weevil. Today, it may be found in hammocks, cypress swamps and pinelands. Like most of the other bromeliads in Florida, this species is often referred to as a “tank” bromeliad because the leaf axils and central stems form a “tank” or reservoir at the base of the plant. These reservoirs capture and hold water, dead and decaying plant matter (leaves, seeds twigs, etc.), and dead and drowning non-aquatic insects; these trapped items provide nutrients for the plant (Larson et al. 2006). Twisted airplant (Tillandsia flexuosa) is a slow growing epiphyte found in moist forests and swamps. T. flexuosa, also known as banded wild pine is listed as a threatened plant by the State of Florida. View of T. fasciculata with water in the “tank”. Photo by Annisa Karim APPENDIX A Page 696 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 22 Opuntia stricta; Photo by Keith Bradley Solanum donianum; Photo by T. Ann Williams Swietenia mahagoni; Photo by Patricia Howell West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) West Indian mahogany occurs in the West Indies, Bahamas and South Florida. The leaves of the mahogany are unique among North American native trees. They are even-pinnate compound, with three or four pairs of asymmetric leaflets and no leaflet at the tip. S mahagoni has been reported from the 5 southernmost counties in Florida (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Mullein nightshade (Solanum donianum) This threatened plant is found growing near the upland spoil within the southern portion of the property. It has been found in 3 South Florida counties (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Pricklypear (Opuntia stricta) O. stricta is predominantly found within pinelands and coastal uplands throughout Florida where it has been documented in 25 counties (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). APPENDIX A Page 697 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 23 Chrysophyllum oliviforme; Photo by Shirley Denton Drypetes diversifolia; Photo by T. Ann Williams Tillandsia balbisiana Photo by Annisa Karim Satinleaf (Chrysophyllum oliviforme) This medium to large sized tree is endemic to peninsular Florida where it has been reported from 10 counties (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Whitewood (Drypetes diversifolia) This tree has only been documented in 2 counties and its range appears to be limited only to the Florida keys (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Once initial invasive exotic plant removal has occurred within the preserve, a follow-up floristic survey will need to be completed to confirm the presence of this species. Reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana) is an epiphytic, “tank” bromeliad and is listed as a threatened plant by the State of Florida. Wunderlin and Hansen reported this species in 22 counties throughout Florida as of 2008 (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Reflexed wild pine is an occasional species in South Florida and is usually found in scrub, pinelands, strand swamps, hammocks, mangrove swamps and on shell ridges/mounds. APPENDIX A Page 698 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 24 Roystonea regia; Photo by Shirley Denton Acrostichum aureum; Photo by Shirley Denton Florida royal palm (Roystonea regia) Although seemingly common, this majestic tree is considered endangered by the State of Florida. Native to the cypress swamps of South Florida and found growing naturally in only 4 counties within the state (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008), this tree is a favorite landscape tree throughout Florida. Golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum) Native to tidal swamps and marshes, this large fern is found in 9 coastal Florida counties as far north as Hillsborough County (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). FNAI maintains a database of occurrences of rare, threatened, and endangered species in Florida. An element is any exemplary or rare component of the natural environment, such as a species, natural community, bird rookery, spring, sinkhole, cave, or other ecological feature. An element occurrence is a single, extant habitat that sustains or otherwise contributes to the survival of a population or a distinct, self-sustaining example of a particular element. These element occurrence data are built into biodiversity matrices. Each matrix encompasses one square mile and includes all species and natural communities tracked by FNAI, including all federal listed species. The FNAI report for the matrix in which the Gordon River Greenway Preserve is located identifies one likely element and eleven potential elements. Of these twelve likely and potential elements, one has been observed on the preserve, namely Florida royal palm (described above). Appendix 4 provides the FNAI Element Occurrence Summary as well as the APPENDIX A Page 699 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 25 Biodiversity Matrix Report. Global and state rankings are provided for each species as well as their federal and state status. 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species Within FNAI’s Biodiversity Matrix for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, two rare wildlife species were documented, two wildlife species were reported as likely to occur (rare species likely to occur on the site based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the vicinity), and twenty species were reported as potential occurrences (site lies within the known or predicted range of species). Global and state rankings are provided for each species as well as their federal and state status. Table 7 below contains listed species that have been observed in or are likely to occur in the ecosystems of Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Table 7: Listed Animal Species Observed and Likely to Occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name(s) Scientific Name State Federal Eastern Indigo Snake Drymarchon corais couperi T T Gopher Tortoise - observed Gopherus polyphemus T Brown Pelican - observed Pelecanus occidentalis SSC Wood Stork Mycteria americana E E Little Blue Heron - observed Egretta caerulea SSC Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens SSC Snowy Egret - observed Egretta thula SSC Tricolored Heron - observed Egretta tricolor SSC White Ibis Eudocimus albus SSC Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja SSC Big Cypress Fox Squirrel – observed on adjacent Parks and Rec. property Sciurus niger avicennia T West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris E E Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais couperi) The Eastern indigo snake, a State and federally listed Threatened species, uses a wide variety of habitats in peninsular Florida and may be expected to occupy almost any tract that contains potentially suitable habitat. Typically, within this area of South Florida, the Eastern indigo snake is found in scrubby and pine flatwoods areas with groundcover consisting of palmetto near water, or tropical hammocks, and frequently uses gopher tortoise burrows as refuges. Based on current site characteristics, the amount of suitable habitat, and the population of gopher tortoises present on and adjacent to the site, the probability of Eastern indigo snake occurring on the preserve is high. Increasingly, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requests implementation of Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern Indigo Snake to minimize potential impacts to the snakes during site clearing and construction. Typically, these measures include education of heavy equipment operators to identify and avoid Eastern indigo snakes, requirements that all work stop if an eastern indigo snake is observed, and having an on-call biologist to oversee the construction in potentially suitable habitat. APPENDIX A Page 700 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 26 Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) The gopher tortoise is a state-listed Threatened species that occupies a variety of open, upland habitat characterized by well-drained, sandy soils, some of which are found within the northern upland area of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. At the request of Collier County and in preparation of planning the park’s future layout, ENTRIX ecologists conducted a 100-percent survey (March-April 2008) of the project area to determine the presence of this species. Evidence of gopher tortoises was observed in the scrubby flatwoods w/ >50% downy rose myrtle (FLUCFCS 3272). A total of 1 active burrow, 3 inactive burrows, and 9 abandoned burrows were documented by ENTRIX ecologists within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Fewer than 5 gopher tortoises may need to be relocated from the parking area near the Naples Zoo within the Gordon River Greenway Park. If possible, these gopher tortoises will be re-located to the 3.9 acres of disturbed Scrubby Flatwoods plant community within the Greenway Preserve, once this area is restored. Staff will coordinate relocation with FWC and Parks and Recreation staff. Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) The Brown Pelican is a state-listed Species of Special Concern that requires coastal, mangrove islands for breeding and open saltwater areas for foraging. Limited suitable nesting habitat was observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve within a small mangrove island currently used as a rookery site by yellow -crowned night herons (Nyctanassa violacea). Extensive foraging opportunities exist within the Gordon River and the Golden Gate Canal. Listed Wading and Water Birds Wood Stork (Mycteria americana) Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) With the exception of the state and federally endangered wood stork, all of the birds listed above are Florida Species of Special Concern. During the extensive fieldwork conducted by ENTRIX ecologists as part of this project, several listed and non-listed wading birds were observed foraging within the exposed and mangrove-dominated shorelines along the Gordon River and Golden Gate Canal. No nesting by listed wading birds were observed, but a small rookery of non-listed yellow-crowned night herons was observed. A review of the FWC online waterbird nesting database, revealed that only one wading bird colony was located within five (5) miles of the project boundary, and this colony has been inactive during the past decade. It is unlikely that nesting by any listed wading bird might occur elsewhere on the project site within the mangrove- dominated wetlands along Gordon River. The project boundary, however, is within the 18.6-mile core foraging area (CFA) of some of the most significant Wood Stork nesting colonies in southwest Florida; especially those at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Mazziotti 2002). As such, the UFWS will seek to minimize adverse impacts to wood stork foraging habitat by requiring compensation based on replacing any lost function provided by each wetland type impacted within the boundary of the project area. Wetland impacts must be compensated by offering APPENDIX A Page 701 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 27 compensation of the same hydroperiod, or through purchase of wetland credits within a “Service Approved” mitigation bank. The proposed project produces impacts to wood stork core foraging habitat by construction of a pedestrian boardwalk through wetlands adjacent to the Gordon River and construction of a pedestrian bridge over the river. Compensation for these proposed impacts will consist primarily of extensive wetland habitat improvement, resulting from the eradication of nuisance non-native vegetation project-area wide and its long-term management. Currently, wetlands located throughout the project area are virtually unavailable to wood stork foraging because of the dense cover caused by the invasion of these systems by nuisance non-natives. Based on direction provided by the UFWS in their South Florida Programmatic Concurrence for the Wood Stork (November 9, 2007), the extensive habitat improvement proposed should be considered adequate mitigation for the minor impacts resulting from the proposed construction. Similarly, the project is not likely to negatively impact the foraging habitat of state-listed wading birds and is likely to improve foraging opportunities project-area wide. The Big Cypress fox squirrel (Sciurus niger avicennia) Also known as the mangrove fox squirrel, the FWC lists this species as threatened in Florida. While the species is widespread in eastern and central North America, the subspecies is endemic to southwestern Florida – specifically in the Immokalee Rise, Big Cypress Swamp, and Devil's Garden area in Collier County. Some areas of this range have become vacated, while many other suitable areas are being altered or becoming isolated through development. The subspecies uses most types of forest occurring in its range. However, dense interiors of mixed cypress-hardwood strands seem to be avoided by Big Cypress fox squirrels due to dense populations of gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) occupying these areas. Big Cypress fox squirrels have been reported in cypress swamp, pine flatwood, tropical hammock, hardwood hammock, mangrove swamp, and suburban habitats including golf courses, and residential areas in native vegetation. Big Cypress fox squirrel densities appear to be quite low, and on this basis the subspecies can be considered inherently rare (Humphrey & Jodice 1992). West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) The West Indian manatee, is a State and federally listed Endangered species commonly found in coastal, estuarine, and in riverine habitats near coastal areas. Manatees require access to freshwater sources, vascular aquatic plants for foraging, channels of minimum 6-foot depth for movement, and access to natural springs, coves, and warm-water refugia for foraging, mating, and wintering. All of these conditions are found within the Gordon River and Golden Gate Canal areas. The extensive Golden Gate Canal system, dredged in late 1960’s, allows boating access to the Gulf of Mexico for several single- and multi-family developments. This canal system flows into Naples Bay. The West Indian manatee is drawn to and capable of accessing the inland canal system, rivers, and bays near the project site to feed, calve, and mate. According to the Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (May, 1995), the Golden Gate Canal/Gordon River area is not a significant area for manatee population concentrations or mortality within the County. As such, this region has been designated as a “Slow Speed” zone year round, including the channel (68C- 22.023(1)(c)2. Naples Bay south of Gordon River is designated as an “Idle Speed” zone all year round including the channel (68C-22.023(1)(b)1). According to the FWC Research Institute’s 2007 Manatee Mortality Report, three (3) manatee deaths occurred within a one (1) mile radius of the preserve boundary. None of these mortalities were attributed to boating collisions or other APPENDIX A Page 702 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 28 human-related causes, but were natural or prenatal causes. Based on these results, the impact to manatees and their habitat should be minimal. Impacts are largely confined to those associated with the construction of an elevated boardwalk through a portion of the coastal mangrove forest and a pedestrian bridge across the Gordon River. Installation of these structures and selection of materials will use Best Management techniques to minimize impacts to the surrounding habitat. Footers for the pedestrian bridge will be installed in the adjoining mangroves to avoid any construction or obstruction within Gordon River that might impact manatees or their movements. Collier County will implement the FWC’s Standard Manatee Conditions for In-Water Work (July 2005) for all bridge and boardwalk work conducted within Gordon River to ensure the safety of manatees. 2.6 Invasive, Non-native and Problem Species In an ecological context, an invasive species is one that is aggressive in growth and expansion of range and tends to dominate others; its establishment and dominance can cause widespread harm to an ecological system by altering the species composition, susceptibility to fire and hydrology of an area. Non-indigenous species (i.e., non-native or exotic species) are those that have been introduced purposefully or accidentally to an area outside their normal range. The characteristics of some of these species (high rate of growth/reproduction, no natural predators, easily dispersed, able to out-compete native species) make them invasive. Some indigenous species (a species whose natural range included Florida at the time of European contact circa 1500 AD or a species that has naturally expanded or changed its range to include Florida) may also become invasive. Invasions by native and non-native species often follow an alteration to ecosystem function, disruption of the food web, large-scale fragmentation of an ecosystem and/or disturbance (e.g., clearing, fire, drought, etc) of an area. While some native species may become invasive, the establishment and dominance of non-native species is of particular concern. The exotic plant and animal species documented within the preserve and those that have a potential to occur within the preserve are discussed in the following sections. 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) maintains a list of exotic plants that have been documented to (1) have adverse effects on Florida’s biodiversity and plant communities, (2) cause habitat loss due to infestations and (3) impact endangered species via habitat loss and alteration. To date, 57 non-indigenous plant species have been detected within Gordon River Greenway Preserve, accounting for 34% of the plant species recorded there. Of these 57 exotic species, 46 can be considered invasive (Table 8), and 38 are listed by FLEPPC (21 Category I and 17 Category II). FLEPPC defines Category I plants as those that alter native plant communities by displacing native species, change community structures or ecological functions, or hybridize with natives. Category II plants have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. These definitions do not rely on the economic severity or geographic range of the problem, but rather on the documented ecological damage caused by these plants (FLEPPC 2007). Preserve lands will be maintained free of both Category I and II exotic plants. APPENDIX A Page 703 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 29 Table 8: Invasive Plant Species at Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name Scientific Name FLEPPC Category Air potato Dioscorea bulbifera I American evergreen Syngonium podophyllum I Australian umbrella tree Schefflera actinophylla I Australian pine Casuarina sp. I Balsam apple Momordica charantia Bamboo Bambusa sp. Beauty leaf Calophyllum antillanum Bishopwood Bischofia javanica I Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius I Caesarweed Urena lobata II Carrotwood Cupaniopsis anacardioides I Castorbean Ricinus communis II Chinaberry tree Melia azedarach II Coral vine Antigonon leptopus II Downy rosemyrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa I Earleaf acacia Acacia auriculiformis I Florida tassleflower Emilia fosbergii Guineagrass Panicum maximum II Indian laurel Ficus microcarpa I Java Plum Syzygium cumini I Lantana Lantana camara I Latherleaf Colubrina asiatica I Leadtree Leucaena leucocephala II Life plant Kalanchoe sp. II Limpo grass Hemarthria altissima II Mahoe Talipariti tiliaceum II Malabar plum Syzygium jambos Melaleuca Melaleuca quinquenervia I Mother-in-law’s tongue Sansevieria hyacinthoides II Napiergrass Pennisetum purpureum I Oyster-plant Tradescantia spathacea II Paper mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera II Rosary pea Abrus precatorius I Royal Poinciana Delonix regia Senegal date palm Phoenix reclinata II Septicweed Senna occidentalis Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica I Shrubby false buttonweed Spermacoce verticillata Simpleleaf chastetree Vitex trifolia II Small-leaf climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum I APPENDIX A Page 704 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 30 Squirrel Monkey troops have been observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of Torpedograss Panicum repens I Tropical almond Terminalia catappa II Turkeyberry Solanum torvum II Valamuerto Senna pendula var. glabrata I Wedelia Sphagneticola trilobata II Woman’s Tongue Albizia lebbeck I The following paragraph outlines the methods that will be used to treat exotics dependent on the species type and location of treatment. Most woody invasive species, with the exception of Australian pine and downy rosemyrtle, will be killed in place with a dye-laced herbicide. Melaleuca and other exotic plants within the Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Disturbed community may be hand cut and removed from the site or mechanically cleared, depending upon density of the exotic vegetation and soil moisture conditions. Downy rosemyrtle will be mowed in place and re-sprouts treated if density of plants and soil moisture conditions allow. Where machinery cannot be used, downy rosemyrtle will be hand cut at base, left on-site, and stumps sprayed with an appropriate herbicide. If hand cut downy rosemyrtle density is high, the preserve manager may opt to remove plant debris. All Australian pines growing adjacent to the Gordon River and canal, and all Australian pines growing over 20 feet in height will be cut and removed from site. A barge will be necessary to mobilize equipment and tree debris. A suitable staging area for the barge and tree debris will need to be identified. All Australian pines growing under 20 feet in height and growing at least 20 feet inward from the shoreline and 20 feet away from the boardwalk/trail will be killed in place. All herbaceous invasive exotic vegetation will be treated via foliar application. Invasive vines may be treated via foliar application or cut-stem application. 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species Although Florida does not have an official exotic, invasive animal species list, at least 400 exotic fish and wildlife animal species have been reported in Florida, and approximately 125 species are established. Three non-indigenous, animal species have been documented on the preserve: squirrel monkeys red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) and brown anoles (Anolis sagrei). Brief descriptions of documented and undocumented but potentially problematic species are provided in the following paragraphs. Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp.): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Squirrel monkeys are native to the tropical forest canopy layers of Central and South America. They are omnivores, eating primarily fruits and insects, but occasionally eating nuts, buds, eggs and small vertebrates (Groves 2005). Groups of free- roaming squirrel monkeys have existed within the vegetated areas surrounding The Naples Zoo APPENDIX A Page 705 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 31 Solenopsis invicta, an invasive, non-indigenous arthropod documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USDA. Anolis sagrei, an invasive, exotic reptile documented in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. for many years. The monkeys have been observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve These social insects were introduced into the U.S. from Brazil into either Mobile, Alabama or Pensacola, Florida between 1933 and 1945 (Collins & Scheffrahn 2005) and have been detected in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Red imported fire ants (RIFA) have been documented to cause harm to humans and wildlife as well as economic harm (Stimac & Alves 1994; Collins & Scheffrahn 2005; Willcox & Giuliano, 2006). RIFAs are omnivorous, but they prefer insects as their primary food source (Willcox & Giuliano 2006). RIFAs have a number of impacts on wildlife; in many areas, they have eliminated native ant populations through competition and predation and have eradicated food sources utilized by some wildlife species. Ground-nesting wildlife is especially susceptible to RIFAs. Within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, RIFAs have the potential to affect ground-nesting birds; small mammals; reptiles, native lizard and snake species, and native invertebrates (Willcox & Giuliano 2006). Additionally, members of the public that come into contact with RIFAs may be harmed if stung. Many people have anaphylactic reactions to the toxins released from RIFA stings. Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Also known as the Cuban anole, the brown anole is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands (Schwartz & Henderson 1991). Like other anoles from the islands, this species is a small, tropical, diurnal, arboreal, territorial, and insectivorous lizard (Campbell 2001). The brown anole was first documented in the Florida Keys in the late 1800s (Lee 1985) and has since spread throughout Florida, into Georgia and into two other southeastern states (Campbell 1996). The brown anole is a habitat generalist and generally prefers the fairly open areas of disturbed sites. It feeds on a wide variety of insects, amphipods, and isopods. Brown anoles also prey on other small vertebrates including the hatchlings of the native green anole (A. carolinensiis; Campbell 2000). Anolis carolinensiis, an indigenous reptile documented in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. APPENDIX A Page 706 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 32 Bufo marinus, an invasive, exotic amphibian that has the potential to occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Bufo terrestris, a native toad that looks similar to the exotic, invasive cane toad. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Campbell (2000) showed that, in the absence of the exotic brown anoles, native green anoles occupy perches from ground to the canopy of vegetation. However, in the presence of the exotic anole, native anoles move higher in trees, occupying only the trunk and crown of trees. Dietary overlap is high between both species, but the overall affects of the brown anole on the green anole are still undetermined. Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): undocumented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Like the Cuban anole, the Cuban tree frog is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands. The first Cuban tree frogs probably arrived in the Florida Keys as stowaways in shipping crates originating from the Caribbean in the 1920’s. Today, they have established breeding populations as far north as Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf Coast, Jacksonville on the Atlantic Coast, and Gainesville in north-central Florida. These hylids are the largest tree frog found in Florida and because of their ability to invade natural areas and prey on native invertebrates and small vertebrates (including native tree frogs) they are considered an invasive species. Additionally, the tadpoles of this species inhibit the growth and development of the tadpoles of the native southern toad (Bufo terrestris) and green tree frog (Hyla cinerea). Cuban tree frogs thrive in residential and natural areas such as pine forests, hardwood hammocks, and swamps. In residential settings, they are most commonly found on and around homes and buildings, and in gardens and landscape plants. They are known to get into transformer boxes and electrical switches causing power outages (Johnson 2007). Due to the natural communities that are found within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and its proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of occurring in the preserve. Giant Marine Toad or Cane Toad (Bufo marinus): undocumented within the Preserve The cane toad is a tropical species native to the Amazon basin in South America, and its range extends through Central America to extreme southern Texas along the Rio Grande River. They are used as a control agent for insects that damage sugarcane and consequently, are one of the most introduced amphibian species in the world. In 1936, an attempt was made to introduce this species into Palm Beach County, FL. This attempt failed as did two subsequent efforts. Ironically, in 1955, an accidental release by an importer at the Miami International Airport in Miami-Dade County, FL proved Osteopilus septentrionalis, an invasive, exotic amphibian that has the potential to occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. APPENDIX A Page 707 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 33 successful. They have since been deemed an invasive species in Florida and are currently found in urban areas of south and central Florida, and are rapidly expanding northward (Brandt & Mazziotti 2005). Many of this species’ characteristics enable it to do well in south Florida. Beetles, bees, ants, winged termites, crickets and bugs are a large part of the diet of the adult marine toad. Additionally, they consume arthropods, mollusks, small vertebrates, plant matter, pet food, carrion, household scraps, marine snails, smaller toads and native frogs, small snakes, and even small mammals. Marine toads are prolific breeders and females can lay tens of thousands of eggs in a single breeding season. They prefer forested areas with semi permanent water nearby (Churchill 2003). The cane toad looks very similar to the native, southern toad, but there are some distinct differences. The most obvious difference is adult body size (length of body not counting the legs). Adult marine toads can reach lengths of 6 -9 inches while the native southern toads only reach a length of 3.6 inches. Like other true toads, both possess poisonous, parotid glands. The parotid glands of the cane toad are angled downward behind their head to their shoulders. The southern toad has a kidney-shaped parotid gland behind each eye positioned close to the spine. The southern toad also possesses cranial crests that start between the eyes and often end in big knobs. While the parotid glands of all toads contain bufotoxins (poisonous, milky fluids exuded as a defense mechanism), the chemicals released by the exotic, cane toad are much more harmful to wildlife, pets and people (Brandt & Mazziotti 2005). Due to the natural communities that are found within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and its proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of occurring within the preserve. Adjoining residents of the preserve should be encouraged to keep pet food and water containers indoors or empty at night. Feral domestic cat (Felis catus): undocumented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Domestic cats originated from an ancestral wild species, the European and African wildcat (Felis silvestris). Humans facilitated the global distribution of cats due to their highly efficient predatory skills. Egyptians took cats with them on shipping vessels to keep rodent populations down, and they likely introduced domestic cats to Europe. Subsequently the expansion of the Roman Empire and European missionary missions facilitated the spread of domestic cats into Asia and beyond (Masterson 2007). Today, the impact of feral cats on wildlife is difficult to quantify; however, literature (FWC 2001; Karim 2007; Masterson 2007) strongly indicates that they are a significant factor in the mortality of small mammals, birds (including migratory birds), reptiles, and amphibians in Florida. Because free-ranging cats often receive food from humans, they may reach abnormally high numbers. An increase in the population of feral cats may lead to increased predation rates on native wildlife. While no cats have yet been observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, there exists a high probability of their future presence on the preserve due to the proximity of the Greenway to human residential areas. Adjoining residents of the preserve should be encouraged to keep their cats indoors and staff should monitor the preserve for the presence of feral cats. 3.0 Previous and Current Use of the Preserve; Adjacent Land Uses 3.1 Previous Use of the Preserve and Adjoining Lands Historical aerial photographs taken in 1952 (Figure 7) and in 1980 (Figure 8), accompanied by more recent visits to the site, show that development has never occurred on the site; however, APPENDIX A Page 708 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 34 portions of the property adjacent to the northwestern end of the Naples Airport runway appear to have been cleared prior to 1980. Digital images were downloaded from the Florida Department of Transportation’s Aerial Photo Look Up System (2008) and georeferenced in ArcMap 9.2 by Conservation Collier Staff. APPENDIX A Page 709 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 35 Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1952 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands APPENDIX A Page 710 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 36 Figure 8: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1980 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands 3.2 Current Land Uses Currently, there is no sanctioned public use of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation are the designated uses of this preserve. Management activities allowed include those necessary to preserve, restore, secure and maintain this environmentally sensitive land for the benefit of present and future generations. Public use of the site must be consistent with these management goals and will be discussed in section 4.4 of this document. The Collier County Parks and Rec. owned Gordon River Greenway Park property abuts the northern property line of the preserve. The preserve is surrounded on both the east and west by planned unit developments consisting of both residential and commercial properties. The City of Naples municipal boundary borders the project on the west. The Naples Airport is adjacent to the southeastern boundary of the preserve, and an undeveloped property, zoned R-1-7.5, is adjacent to the south boundary of the preserve. The Gordon River bisects the northern portion of the property and forms the western boundary of the southern portion of the property. The Golden Gate Canal forms the eastern boundary of the northern portion of the property (Figure 9). APPENDIX A Page 711 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 37 Figure 9: Areas Adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 712 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 38 3.3 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is within an area of historical and archaeological probability. A phase one cultural resource assessment completed by the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. (AHC) in August 2007 indicates that one archaeological site (8CR978) is present on the property. AHC determined that Site 8CR978 is a prehistoric shell refuse site, consisting of redeposited remains; the total loss of integrity renders the site ineligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources does not require further investigation of Site 8CR978 prior to development of a trail system through Gordon River Greenway Preserve; however, site plans will avoid disturbance in this area. The County will notify the Division of Historical Resources immediately if evidence is found to suggest any other archaeological or historic resources are discovered. If such resources are identified on-site, staff shall cordon off the area, and a professional survey and assessment shall be instituted. The archaeologist shall prepare a report outlining results of the assessments and issue recommendations to County staff about management of any sites discovered, per provisions of the Land Development Code Section 2.2.25. This report shall be sent to the Division of Historical Resources. The County shall cooperate fully with direction from the Division of Historical Resources on the protection and management of archaeological and historical resources. The management of these resources will comply with the provisions of Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, specifically Sections 267.061 2 (a) and (b). 3.4 Major Accomplishments during Previous Years Since the acquisition of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has been hired to plan, design, and permit the preserve in conjunction with planning, designing, and permitting the Parks and Rec. property adjacent to the north. A 30% design was near completion at the time this management plan was drafted. Conservation Collier staff has also continues to explore options of funding exotic removal and boardwalk construction through grants from the Department of Environmental Protection. 4.0 Future Use of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives This section describes the main management issues, goals, and objectives for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve as well as the overall management framework. Central to the management of the Preserve is the mission of the Conservation Collier Program, and the goals and objectives set forth in this management plan. 4.1 Management Plan Framework Each property purchased by Conservation Collier shall have its own management plan. At the time the Gordon River Greenway Preserve as purchased, the Conservation Collier Ordinance required that an “Interim” Management Plan be developed within 60 days of closing. Interim APPENDIX A Page 713 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 39 plans include basic items such as removal of invasive exotics and trash, establishing site security, developing management partnerships and planning for public access. The interim plan for this site was officially approved in July 2006. The ordinance then requires a “Final” ten-year management plan be developed within two years; the first draft of this management plan was submitted to the Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee in November 2010. Because it was anticipated that the Gordon River Greenway Preserve would be incorporated into the Gordon River Greenway Park management plan, staff received BCC approval to extend the deadline for submission of the final management plan until October 2010. Once approved, this final management plan must be reviewed every five years. Final management plans, however, are considered living documents and can be updated at any time. Review of all management plans start in the Lands Evaluation and Management subcommittee and must be approved by both the CCLAAC and BCC. 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information The site manager for Gordon River Greenway Preserve will be a designated Collier County Environmental Specialist who may be contacted through electronic mail: ConservationCollier@Colliergov.net. 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts Future planned use will be consistent with the primary goals of conservation, preservation, restoration and maintenance of the resource. Official public use of the site will not be possible until a safe public access boardwalk and trail can be created. However, citizens that desire to visit the site prior to opening may do so by signing a waiver that will allow them access at their own risk and releases the liability of the County until safe access is established. Details of planned uses for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and an assessment of their potential impacts are provided in the following sections. 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement, Restoration, Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources The Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63 constrains the use of this property to “primary objectives of managing and preserving natural resource values and providing appropriate natural resource-based recreational & educational opportunities.” Natural resource-based recreation shall mean all forms of uses, which are consistent with the goals of this program, and are compatible with the specific parcel. Such uses may include, but are not limited to hiking, nature photography, bird watching, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hunting and fishing (Ord. No. 02-63, as amended§ 5, 12-3-02). Additionally, no dumping, use of unauthorized vehicles, or removal or destruction of natural or historical/archaeological resources will be permitted within the preserve. The goal is to allow limited, non-destructive public access to native plant communities and animal species. Currently, the preserve rules are those identified in Collier County Ordinance 76-48 (available from www.municode.com), as amended. The following are consistent uses for this particular site: hiking, nature photography, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and bird watching. Inconsistent uses include hunting and off road vehicle use APPENDIX A Page 714 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 40 (ORV) in addition to development of structures other than those required for limited public access and environmental education. There are no existing easements, concessions, or leases at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. In accordance with the management goals of the preserve, no future easements, concessions, or leases are appropriate in association with this site, other than conservation related easements. Although not an easement, it is prudent to note that the property boundary of Nature Pointe of Naples, Inc. extends across the Golden Gate Canal and encompasses all lands approximately 30 feet west of the western canal edge. These lands, which line the Golden Gate Canal and are directly adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway, are currently infested with mature Australian pine trees. 4.3 Desired Future Conditions This section includes a description of the proposed future conditions for the site’s natural areas. Management techniques to achieve these conditions are outlined in section 4.4. After managers complete recommended management actions, Gordon River Greenway Preserve will consist of Mangrove Swamp, Scrubby Flatwoods, Harwood/Coniferous/Palm Mixed, and Mixed Wetland Hardwoods; these communities will have a similar structure and composition to those that existed before non-indigenous people settled the region and before the exclusion of fire. With the exception of a boardwalk and trail, the site will be vegetated with appropriate native flora that will provide suitable cover for a variety of wildlife species. 4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2010-2020 A set of goals and objectives for Gordon River Greenway Preserve were developed in conjunction with the drafting of this Management Plan. The goals and objectives in this plan are tailored specifically for Gordon River Greenway Preserve based on the purposes for which the lands were acquired, the condition of the resources present, and the management issues for the property. On-site managers should be familiar with this entire Management Plan. Goals and objectives from the Interim Management Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve were reviewed to determine whether they should be included in this plan. The goals and objectives presented here reflect programmatic goals and ideas of Conservation Collier personnel in charge of managing and protecting the area. These goals shall not be modified, but specific application of management techniques may take into consideration input by user groups and other stakeholders from outside the program, accommodating user needs and desires where practicable and where overarching management goals are not violated. Management issues are discussed below in separate sections. Within each section, approaches for dealing with these issues are described. The ability to implement the specific goals and objectives identified in this plan is dependent upon the availability of funding sources. The following goals have been identified for Gordon River Greenway Preserve: APPENDIX A Page 715 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 41 Goal 1: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring report Goal 3: Restore and maintain native habitats Goal 4: Develop and implement a plan for public use consistent with environmental protection Goal 5: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 6: Determine if prescribed fire and/or mechanical treatments are feasible to decrease woody invasion resulting from past fire exclusion; if so proceed Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness GOAL 1: REMOVE OR CONTROL POPULATIONS OF INVASIVE, EXOTIC OR PROBLEMATIC FLORA AND FAUNA Action Item 1.1 Some of the Australian pines within the Greenway Preserve are within the flight path of the City of Naples’ Airport runway. The Naples Airport Authority may have funding to assist with removal of large Australian pines from the preserve. Coordinate with the Naples Airport Authority prior to removal of large Australian pines Action Item 1.2 Coordinate with Parks and Rec. prior to exotic plant removal in order to reduce equipment mobilization costs Action Item 1.3 The following (Table 9) describes recommended controls (Langeland & Stocker 2001) of the Category I, invasive, exotic plant species recorded to date on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. These recommended control methods may be altered by site managers dependent on new information and products available on the control of these species. Acquire services of licensed and qualified contractor(s) for the removal of invasive, exotic or problematic plant species. APPENDIX A Page 716 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 42 Table 9: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve FLEPPC Category I species a Common Name Scientific Name Recommended Control(s)b Air potato Dioscorea bulbifera Manual: cut vines that are high in trees; cut bulbils and remove from site. Dig up underground tubers if possible. Foliar: 1%- 2% Roundup or Touchdown Pro. Cut stem: 10% Garlon 4. American evergreen Syngonium podophyllum Manual: hand pull vegetation and remove from site or destroy (place in plastic bags until decomposed). Foliar: 3% Garlon 4. Basal stem: 10% Garlon 4. Multiple treatments are required. Australian umbrella tree Schefflera actinophylla Large individuals (>10 inches diameter) have proven extremely difficult to eradicate. Cut stump (recommended): 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon. Basal bark (if a cut-stump treatment is not possible): wide band of 10% Garlon 4 on smaller individuals and 20% Garlon 4 on larger individuals. It may take up to 9 months to kill large trees. Australian pine Casuarina sp. Basal bark treatment with 10% Garlon 4 is very effective, as is a cut- stump treatment with 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4. When basal bark treatment is used on trees greater than 1 foot in diameter it may be necessary to slough off loose bark in the application area to prevent the bark from trapping the herbicide. Broadcut or 4-6 lb Velpar ULW may be used when appropriate. Bishopwood Bischofia javanica Basal bark: 10%-20% Garlon 4. Frill/girdle (larger trees): 20% Garlon 4. Manual: hand pull seedlings. Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius Hand pull seedlings or cut-stump treatment with 50% Garlon 3A, 10% Garlon 4 or a basal bark application of 10% Garlon 4. Foliar application of Garlon 4, Garlon 3A, Roundup Pro, Roundup Super Concentrate, or Rodeo, according label directions may be used where appropriate. Glyphosate products are less effective when used alone in spring and early summer. Use Rodeo where plants are growing in aquatic sites. Carrotwood Cupaniopsis anacardioides Hand pull seedlings or basal bark application of 100% Pathfinder II, or 10%-20% Garlon 4 diluted with oil; or cut stump application of 10% Garlon 3A, 100% Brush-B-Gon, 100% Roundup Pro, 100% Rodeo, or equivalent glyphosate containing product, or 100% Pathfinder II. Downy rosemyrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Basal bark or cut stump (individual plants): 10%-20% Garlon 4. Re-treatmentmay be necessary. Foliar: 1% Arsenal + 2% Roundup or 2 quarts Vanquish/acre in 50 gallons spray volume. Indian laurel Ficus microcarpa Basal bark: 10% Garlon 4. Java Plum Syzygium cumini Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4. Basal bark: 10%-20% Garlon 4 or Pathfinder II. Lantana Lantana camara Basal bark: 10% Garlon 4. Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4. Latherleaf Colubrina asiatica Basal bark: 10%-20% Garlon 4 or undiluted Pathfinder II. Cut- stump: 50% Garlon 3A. Foliar: 3% Garlon 3A or Garlon 4. Follow up for 3 to 4 weeks. Manual: hand pull seedlings. Melaleuca Melaleuca quinquenervia For seedlings and saplings: (1) hand pull, being sure not to break plant off of root system and remove or place in piles to help reduce the chance that they will re-root or; (2) Treat with foliar, low volume spot application of 5% Rodeo. For mature trees: (1) Fell large trees with chain saw leaving a level surface, or fell small trees with machete and treat with triclopyr or glyphosate products according to frill and girdle directions on SLN. Use aquatic versions where standing water is present. Monitor for resprouting and retreat as necessary. (3) Mature trees are very difficult to control with foliar applications. APPENDIX A Page 717 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 43 Napiergrass Pennisetum purpureum Foliar: 1%-3% Roundup. If nontarget damage is a concern, cut stems to ground level and allow sprouts to reach 8-12 inches and treat the same as Neyraudia. Broadcast 3-5 quart/acre Roundup Pro, 2 quart/acre Arsenal, or 1 quart Arsenal and 2 quart Roundup Pro. Rosary pea Abrus precatorius Basal stem: 10% Garlon 4. Foliar: 5% Roundup (low volume). Remove seed pods if possible. Site must be revisited several times to pull seedlings. Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Basal bark: 10% Garlon. Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A. Manual: hand pull seedlings. Small-leaf climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum Foliar: For ground applications, cut plants that grow high into trees; thoroughly spray foliage to wet with 1%-2% Roundup or Rodeo, 2% Garlon 3A, 1% Plateau, or equivalent of 1-2 ounces Escort XP/100 gallon diluent; light infestations use 2%-4% Roundup or Rodeo (low volume). For aerial application, 7.5 pints Rodeo or 2 ounces Escort XP in sufficient volume and using spray pattern to maximize coverage. Torpedograss Panicum repens Foliar: 0.75% - 1.5% Rodeo and/or 0.5% Habitat, 4 pints Habitat per acre, or 5%Rodeo low volume spot treatment. Valamuerto Senna pendula var. glabrata The following foliar applications on a spray-to-wet basis have been found effective: 1.0% Roundup Pro, 0.5% Garlon 3A + 0.375% Induce, 0.50 oz/gal Escort + 0.375% Induce, 3.13% Brush-B-Gon. Basal bark application of 10% Garlon 4 in oil is used by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Mack Sweat, 2003 personal communication). Woman’s Tongue Albizia lebbeck Basal bark: 20% Garlon 4 or undiluted Pathfinder II. Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4, follow-up treatments necessary for root sprouts with 10% Garlon 4. a FLEPPC 2007: Category I plants are those that alter native plant communities by displacing native species, change community structures or ecological functions, or hybridize with natives. b Langeland & Stocker 2001 Action Item 1.4 A qualified, licensed contractor will be hired to do follow-up maintenance immediately following initial maintenance. Growth of vines and category II exotic species may be intense following initial removal of monocultures of category I species within the preserve. Treatment may be necessary within one month of initial removal, but should be completed no later than three months after initial removal. If necessary, the preserve should be swept monthly for the first year after initial treatment. Monitoring of re-growth and new invasions should be done monthly, and follow-up treatments should be done based upon findings during monitoring. Enact regular maintenance events a maximum of 3 months after initial exotic removal Action Item 1.5 Decisions on the types of herbicides utilized will be made on the best information available at the time of exotic removal. Staff has prohibited the use of herbicides containing Imazapyr (e.g., Arsenal) due to reports that these herbicides have potentially caused a great deal of non-target damage throughout the state. Licensed County or State contractors have been (and will be) monitored closely to ensure the proper herbicide applications are being utilized while treating the site. In addition, close attention will be paid to identify listed epiphytes (Table 7) that may be Avoid non-target damage to native plants and animals, especially rare species, during invasive, exotic plant treatments. APPENDIX A Page 718 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 44 attached to invasive trees being cut down or removed. Plants of these species will be relocated prior to removal. Special attention will be given to avoid damage to native species in the vicinity of exotic removal activities. Hand pulling of exotic seedlings will be done when possible. Action Item 1.6 To date, three (3) introduced animal species have been documented on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, the squirrel monkey, the RIFA and the brown anole. Monitor non-native fauna It is doubtful that the total eradication of the RIFA can be achieved. However, staff and/or contractors should take measures to remove RIFA populations close to or on public access trails. Although they do not appear to be a detriment to the preserve, public interaction with the squirrel monkeys within the preserve should be discouraged. If the squirrel monkey population within the preserve appears to be increasing, monitoring of the population should be implemented. If feral cat colonies are found near the preserve, the elements that sustain the undesirable population(s) should be identified and efforts made to ask property owners to eliminate them (i.e., refuse bins, dumpsters, and supplementary feeding by humans). If any feral cats remain, they will be trapped and taken to Collier County Domestic Animal Services. GOAL 2: DEVELOP A BASELINE MONITORING REPORT Action Item 2.1 Long-term management of the preserve should be based on biological data. Changes following baseline conditions should be assessed as negative or positive, and management strategies changed appropriately. This section discusses information needs and long-term monitoring needs. Establish a long-term biological monitoring program and conduct additional wildlife surveys. ENTRIX staff conducted a floristic inventory of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve in 2009; these findings comprise the baseline floristic data on which future actions will be based. The site should be inspected by Conservation Collier Staff at least twice a year and thoroughly inventoried at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years) to detect new invasions (by natives or exotics) and extinctions. Areas undergoing extreme restoration should be assessed more frequently. While some wildlife data has been collected, additional baseline data should be collected, especially on invertebrates, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The site manager may contract this work out or enlist the assistance of local educators to coordinate student research projects. Wildlife sampling, like plant sampling, on non-listed species only, should take place at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years) to detect long-term trends. Prior to restoration, photo point stations will be established within the different plant communities throughout the preserve. Locations of photo points will be recorded with a GPS and all photographs will be taken at a standard height and angle of view. During photo documentations, one photo will be taken in each of the cardinal directions (north, east, south and west). These photos will help to monitor exotic removal and native plant recruitment over time. If necessary, more photo points will be established to aid in management decision activities. GOAL 3: RESTORE AND MAINTAIN NATIVE HABITATS APPENDIX A Page 719 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 45 Action Item 3.1 The location of these species will be identified using a global positioning system (GPS) device and mapped to allow staff to monitor them. Public trails will be constructed to avoid areas where rare and listed species exist. Identify locations of rare and listed native plant species. Action Item 3.2 Staff will monitor the trails on a regular basis and if excessive dumping or littering start to occur, enforcement actions will be sought through the County Sheriff’s Department. Enforce regulations prohibiting trash in or near the preserve. Action Item 3.3 Maintaining updated maps will help to guide restoration efforts Maintain a revised GIS map and description of FNAI natural communities and disturbed areas on the property. Action Item 3.4 Periods following exotic removal and prescribed fire (or mechanical treatment) are essential to the recruitment of native plants. If native plant recruitment is not sufficient from the surrounding, intact seed source, efforts will be made to plant indigenous flora in appropriate habitats. Natural area restoration of Gordon River Greenway Preserve should include only site- specific native plant material that has been determined to be non-problematic at the site and whenever possible, site-specific seed sources should be utilized. Plant native plant species in their appropriate habitats Action Item 3.5 Install signs encouraging people to stay on any future public access trails situated on the preserve. Action Item 3.6 Activities on adjacent lands may have an impact on the indigenous plant and animal life on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. As such, all existing local, state, and federal regulations should be strictly followed and enforced during any site development adjacent to the preserve. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to establish erosion control measures and vegetation protection measures (i.e., protective fencing or barriers). If any site developer working in areas adjacent to the preserve does not take the necessary control measures, construction shall be immediately halted until control measures are put into place and mitigation and/or remediation will be the sole responsibility of the developer. Note and research all site development occurring adjacent to Gordon River Greenway Preserve to determine that the proper site development permits have been obtained and that the site development complies with the permits. GOAL 4: DEVELOPAND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR PUBLIC USE Action Item 4.1 Kimley-Horn was selected to plan, permit and design (PPD) the Gordon River Greenway Park by Parks and Rec. via the Collier County Request for Proposal process. Prior to executing a contract with Kimley-Horn, Conservation Collier coordinated with Parks and Rec. to include the Gordon River Greenway Preserve in the Gordon River Greenway Park PPD process. This allows Collier County to PPD one single project instead of two separate projects. Kimley-Horn is responsible for designing and permitting the boardwalks, trails, shade structures/rest pavilions, Continue to coordinate design and permitting plans with Parks and Rec. through Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) APPENDIX A Page 720 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 46 observation overlook, fishing platform, educational signage and pedestrian bridge within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Action Item 4.2 The yellow-crowned night heron is a colonial nester in swamps and marshes. A yellow-crowned night heron rookery exists on a small mangrove island at the southern extent of the project, located at the intersection of Gordon River and the Golden Gate Canal. Efforts will be made to locate the bridge as far away from this rookery as possible. Signs placed around the island to keep kayakers/ canoers and boaters away from the island may be installed if necessary. Maintain visitor amenities a minimum of 100 feet from known yellow- crowned night heron rookery island Action Item 4.3 Identify actual and potential locations of other resident animal life and take steps such as locating visitor amenities away from animal nesting sites. Action Item 4.4 Kimley-Horn site plans for the project, dated January 25, 2011, are currently at 30% design. See Figure 10. To be consistent with the overall project, preserve boardwalk widths will be 10 feet; trail widths will be 12 feet. Trail system will follow the approximate alignment as shown in Figure 11; however, installation of all boardwalks and trails will be field located to ensure the least impact to native vegetation. ADA trails are anticipated to occur within the upland portions of the preserve. If funding allows, a raised boardwalk trail will replace the at grade ADA trail through the scrubby flatwoods section of the preserve. Develop access and required facilities for intended public uses APPENDIX A Page 721 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 47 Figure 10: Gordon River Greenway Park 30% Site Construction Plan - Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 APPENDIX A Page 722 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 48 Figure 11: Gordon River Greenway Preserve 30% Site Construction Plan – Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 APPENDIX A Page 723 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 49 GOAL 5: Actions Item 5.1 Provide preserve brochures in rainproof box on site. FACILITATE USES OF THE SITE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES A brochure outlining the native plant communities and wildlife present at the preserve will be created by County staff and kept in rainproof boxes near the preserve entrance. The preserve manager will inspect these boxes monthly and refill as necessary. Action Item 5.2 Facilitate Parks and Rec. educational programs Once the boardwalk, trails and bridge are complete, Parks and Rec. staff will begin educational programs along the Gordon River Greenway extending into the preserve. Conservation Collier program staff will cooperate with Parks and Rec. and assist whenever possible. Appropriate signage will be utilized for public education regarding resource conservaton. GOAL 6: DETERMINE IF PRESCRIBED FIRE AND/OR MECHANICAL TREATMENTS ARE FEASIBLE TO DECREASE WOODY INVASION RESULTING FROM PAST FIRE EXCLUSION; IF SO, PROCEED Action Item 6.1 Coordinate with Parks and Rec. to see if the adjacent Gordon River Greenway Park should be included within the burn management zones of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Action Item 6.2 Develop a prescribed fire or mechanical treatment plan to mimic natural fires within the scrubby flatwoods plant community. Unless absolutely necessary, fire breaks should not be created along ecotones. Firebreaks along ecotones prevent fires from burning across the landscape between different habitat types, and the trails themselves destroy habitat for species that require specific ecotonal habitats. The scrubby flatwoods community within the preserve should be burned at an interval of 8-25 years. Summer headfires will probably be needed to ensure that most vegetation ignites and that the fire moves across the habitat. For best results, prescribed fire management should begin after permanent firebreaks have been established. Prior to any prescribed fires, burn teams should assess fuel loads and conduct fuel reduction where necessary, conduct risk assessment for the planned burn, obtain appropriate permits, and coordinate with local fire officials. Exotic plant species in particular should be removed prior to fires. Additionally, a plan of action for the Preserve Manager to notify surrounding residents should be established. If the application of prescribed fire is absolutely impossible there are several alternatives that are available, although much less desirable. These options include herbicide application, mechanical treatment, and grazing. Both herbicide application and mechanical treatments have the disadvantage of requiring that dead woody material be removed from the site following treatment, limiting the amount of decomposing vegetation that would create organic soils. Even with physical removal after treatment, organic matter from all plants on the sites will eventually accumulate, leaving an organic soil, and thereby reducing diversity of native herbs. Grazing, such as by goats, has the disadvantage in introducing trampling effects, nutrients from feces, and possible spread of exotic pest plant seeds. Staff will coordinate with the Florida Division of APPENDIX A Page 724 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 50 Forestry’s Urban Fire Mitigation Team to create a burn plan for the site, conduct pre-fire fuel reduction and firebreak creation, and to conduct prescribed burns. Action Item 6.3 If fire is deemed appropriate, delineate fire management and rescue access routes, and provide this information to the police department and emergency services. GOAL 7: PROVIDE A PLAN FOR SECURITY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Action Item 7.1 Discourage any visitation to the park after hours. Electronic, timed gates will be installed at all entrances of the County’s Greenway project. These gates will open and close automatically when the preserve is open and closed respectively. While the preserve is closed, visitors will be able to open the gates to leave the preserve, but not to enter. A sign designating the Greenway hours of operation will be installed at the 2 entrances to the preserve. Action Item 7.2 Determine whether security lighting is appropriate along the trail system within the preserve. Security within the preserve is inherently connected to security throughout the entire Greenway system. If lighting for security purposes is determined to be necessary, lighting within the preserve should be the minimum required and should be focused down toward the trail, so as to minimize light pollution. Action Item 7.2 Enforce regulations prohibiting trash and landscape debris dumping in or near the preserve. Currently, there is no vehicular access and dumping is not a problem. Monthly inspections will determine if dumping becomes a problem. Staff will work with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to address dumping if it becomes a problem. Action Item 7.3 Survey trees along the trail and the perimeter of the property annually for damage Staff will utilize the services of a certified arborist to determine diseased, weak, or damaged trees/limbs surrounding the trails and kiosks that should be removed for safety reasons and prior to hurricane season. This activity is intended to reduce the risk of visitor injury. Action Item 7.4 Visit preserve within 48 hours after a storm event to assess damage. Staff will take photos of damage and fill out appropriate Collier County Risk Management Department forms. If damage is extensive, the preserve will be closed until public safety hazards are cleared. Action Item 7.5 Promptly clear storm debris from preserve. If necessary, a Collier County emergency debris removal contractor will be contracted as soon as possible after the storm to schedule clean-up. Removal of debris and damaged or downed trees along the trail system may be needed. Downed trees and limbs that do not appear to be a public safety hazard will be cleared at the discretion of the Preserve Manager. As much hurricane debris as possible will be chipped and retained on-site – to be used as mulch for the trail. APPENDIX A Page 725 of 1636 May 2011 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 51 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve This section provides management recommendations for operation of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. It discusses maintenance and budgeting needs, coordination, and other management issues. 4.5.1 Maintenance The primary maintenance activities for the preserve will include control of dumping and littering within and around the preserve and trail. Particularly important are the security measures to keep vandals out and the signage and gates in good conditions. The boardwalk and pedestrian bridge should be inspected annually for structural integrity. 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources Preliminary budget estimates for Gordon River Greenway Preserve include cost breakdowns associated with resource restoration and management and public access site development. The funding source identified for these activities is the Conservation Collier Program Management Trust Fund. Grants will be sought to supplement existing management funds and specifically for the costs associated with the construction of the boardwalk and pedestrian bridge. The budget in Table 10 represents the actual and unmet budgetary needs for managing the lands and resources of the preserve for the next ten years. The table shows the activities planned and the initial and annual cost estimate of each activity. This budget was developed using data from Conservation Collier and other cooperating entities, and is based on actual costs for land management activities, equipment purchase and maintenance, and for development of fixed capital facilities. The budget considers available funding and is consistent with the direction necessary to achieve the goals and objectives for Gordon River Greenway Preserve. APPENDIX A Page 726 of 1636 2nd DRAFT Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan 52 Item QTY Cost ($)2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Facilities Development Boardwalk 1 1,500 - 2,255 LF $590 / LF $885,000 or $1,330,450 $885,000 or $1,330,450 Trails 2 1015 - 1770 LF $26.66 / LF $27,060 or $47,200 $27,060 or $47,200 Pedestrian Bridge 1 $384,000 $384,000 Shade Structures 3 $10,000 ea $30,000 $30,000 Entry Gate 3 1 $5,000 ea $5,000 $5,000 Security Lighting $285,300 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $285,300 Interior interpretive signs 4 3 $2,000 ea $6,000 $6,000 Plant signs 30 $10 $300 $300 esou ce Restoration/Monitoring t.b.d.t.b.d. Establish photo points recurring n/a $0 Remove exotics 5 43.54 acres $996,000 $35,000 $35,000 $17,700 $17,700 $9,200 $9,200 $9,200 $9,200 $1,138,200 Regular Maintenance Reduce Fuel Loads 6 2 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 General Facilities Maintenance 8 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $5,760 Brochures $300 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $1,000 Grand Total $2,640,500 or $3,065, 810 $38,020 $37,520 $20,220 $20,220 $13,720 $11,720 $11,720 $11,720 $2,791,760 or $3,217,070 Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget (Amounts in $; see assumptions for cost estimates on next page) Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget APPENDIX A Page 727 of 1636 2nd DRAFT Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan 53 Assumptions for Cost Estimates 1. Boardwalk: The length of the ADA compliant, sustainably harvested hardwood, raised boardwalk will be between 1,500 LF at $590/LF = $885,000 if the boardwalk does not extend into scrubby flatwoods, and 2,255 LF at $590/LF = $1,330,450 if the boardwalk extends into scrubby flatwoods. Unit price includes required materials, labor and equipment – comparable to Freedom Park 2. Trails: The length of an impervious trail will be between 1,015 LF at $26.66/LF = $27,060 if the boardwalk does not extend into the scrubby flatwoods, and 1,770 LF at $26.66/LF = $47,200 if the boardwalk extends into scrubby flatwoods 3. Entry Gates: 1 electronic security gate at $5,000.00 each (if deemed necessary) 4. Interpretive Signs: 3 interpretative signs (4'x6') at $2,000 each - comparable to Freedom Park 5. Remove Exotics: Exotic removal estimate from County contractor 6. 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F. Hansen. 2008. Atlas of Florida vascular plants. [S.M. Landry and K.N. Campbell (application development), Floirda Center for Community Design and Research]. Institute for Systematic Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa. Available from http.//www.plantatlas.usf.edu/. APPENDIX A Page 730 of 1636 1st DRAFT Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 56 Appendix 1. Legal Description of Gordon River Greenway Preserve APPENDIX A Page 731 of 1636 1st DRAFT Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 57 APPENDIX A Page 732 of 1636 1st DRAFT Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 58 FFWCC^MSRP^FNAI* ID Name Name I Name ID Name Name Name FM Mangrove forest Mangrove Swamp 9 Mixed Mangrove Forest Formation 612 Mangrove swamps Mangroves Mangrove Swamp FMa Black mangrove forest 10 Black Mangrove Forest FM1 White mangrove forest 11 Red Mangrove Forest FM1b White mangrove or buttonwood forest 20 Buttonwood Woodland FMr Red mangrove forest 21 Mixed Mangrove Woodland FMx Mixed mangrove forest 22 Black Mangrove Woodland FB Buttonwood forest 23 Red Mangrove Woodland SM Mangrove scrub 32 Dwarf Mangrove Ecological Complex SMr Red mangrove scrub Sma Black mangrove scrub SM1 White mangrove scrub SM1b White mangrove or buttonwood scrub SMx Mixed mangrove scrub EO Lather leaf FS Swamp forest Xeric Oak Scrub 27 Broad-leaved Evergreen /Mixed Evergreen Shrubland 329 Other shrubs and brush Florida Scrub Scrubby Flatwoods S Scrub Shrub Swamp 30 Gallberry/ Saw Palmetto/Titi Compositional Group Scrubby Flatwoods SC Buttonwood scrub Shrub and Brush 35 Xeric Scrubland Scrubby High Pine SP Saw palmetto scrub 36 St. Johns Wort Shrubland Compositional Group SH Hardwood scrub PE Non-graminoid emergent marsh SB Shrublands SBm Wax myrtle SVPIh Slash pines with hardwoods Mixed Hardwood-Pine 14 Mesic-Xeric Mixed Pine/Oak/Hickory Forest Ecological Complex 434 Hardwood conifer mixed Mesic Temperate Hammock Upland Hardwood Forest Mesic Hammock ORV ORV trails Barren and Urban 60 Bare soil/Clearcut 743 Spoil areas SA Spoil areas SAd Artificial deer islands FS Swamp forest Hardwood Swamp 3 Semi-decidous/Evergreen Tropical/Subtropical Swamp Forest 617 Mixed wetland hardwoods Flowing Water Swamps Wet Flatwoods FSh Mixed hardwood swamp forest Bottomland Hardwood Forest 17 Swamp Forest Ecological Complex Pond Swamps Bottomland Forest FSx Cypress-mixed hardwoods Seepage Swamps FSa Mixed hardwoods, cypress and pine FSb Bayhead N/A N/A South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks for Plant Communities Observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve EVSC^FLGAP^FLUCCS^ * Classification of plant communities based on the Natural Communities Guide developed by Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) ^ Crosswalks for 5 vegetation classification schemes used in south Florida: 1. Everglades Vegetation Classification System (EVSC, South Florida National Parks), 2. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC), 3. Florida Gap Analysis Project (FLGAP, US Geological Survey), 4. Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS, Florida Department of Transportation and Water Management Districts), 5. Multi-Species Recovery Project (MSRP, US Fish and Wildlife Service). Source: Gilbert 2005 Appendix 2. Vegetation Scheme Crosswalks/ Florida Natural Areas Inventory Plant Community Classifications APPENDIX A Page 733 of 1636 2nd DRAFT Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 59 Appendix 3. Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. 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The subject project is located in Sections 27 and 34, Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida (Latitude/Longitude: 26.168517 N /- 81.784889 W), encompasses 123.6 acres, and is divided into four (4) distinct parcels (Exhibit 1). The Gordon River is a Class III waterbody that is listed as impaired due to its low dissolved oxygen concentration by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Additionally, the Golden Gate Canal, a major drainage canal that terminates at Naples Bay, enters the Gordon River along the eastern boundary of the largest parcel. Currently, the property contains mangrove wetlands, a freshwater wetland, and uplands, portions of which are infested with nuisance exotic species. Impacts associated with the construction of the passive recreational park include: fill in 3.13 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters for the construction of park facilities, infrastructure and pathways; and dredging of 0.13 acres of wetlands in conjunction with construction of a canoe/kayak launch. Additionally, construction of recreational boardwalks will result in potential shading impacts to 1.61 acres of wetlands. Finally, temporary construction impacts may be required adjacent to recreational boardwalks and in some other work areas totaling an estimated 0.63 acres. Areas disrupted by this work will be restored following boardwalk construction. As part of its review, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) also evaluated potential secondary impacts to 5.34 acres resulting from construction of improvements within wetlands and therefore lacking an upland buffer. Compensatory mitigation has been provided to offset the above-mentioned impacts (Exhibit 3). Mitigation accepted by both the SFWMD and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) includes: creation/restoration of 0.20 acres of tidal mangrove wetlands adjacent to Wetland 3 (Exhibit 2); and the treatment of nuisance and exotic plants in portions of Wetland 2 and in Wetlands 3, 4 and 6 totaling 14.11 acres. Additional mitigation provided to the SFWMD, but not accepted by the COE, includes: (1) water quality enhancements within 25.0 acres of Wetland 2; and (2) treatment of nuisance and exotic plants in 21 acres of upland preservation areas bordering wetlands on the project (Exhibit 3). Additional mitigation provided to the COE, but not accepted by the SWFWMD, includes the treatment of nuisance and exotic plants in an additional 9.0 acres of Wetland 2. The mitigation areas and additional undeveloped portions of the project totaling some 104+ acres will also be placed under Conservation Easement to the SFWMD and naming the COE as having third-party enforcement rights (Exhibit 3). MANGROVE CREATION/RESTORATION A 0.2-acre tidal mangrove creation/restoration area will be constructed adjacent to Wetland 3 where spoil deposition has previously impacted the wetland. Exhibit 2 illustrates the grading and planting plan for the Appendix C Page 756 of 1636 Page 2 of 6 G:\0437\177\S700\ERP_2011\RAI4\JointMitigationPlan 5.21.12.docx area. The mitigation area will be graded to be connected hydrologically to the kayak launch channel although the design of the migitation area will prevent watercraft from entering the mitigation area. The mitgation area will also be graded to tie into the surrounding edge of Wetland 3. As depicted in Exhibit 2, the native plants will be planted in the creation/restoration area and along its perimeter to create a visual buffer between the mitigation area and adjacent passive recreational uses. Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), coco-plum (Chrysobalanus icaco), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) will be planted on the northern and western edges of the mitigation area to create a buffer with adjacent recreational uses. Sand cordgrass (Spartina bakeri), marsh cordgrass (Spartina patens), seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) and seashore dropseed grass (Sporabolus virginicus) will also be planted in the buffer. White mangrove, red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) and leather fern (Acrostichum danaiefolium) will be planted in the interior of the creation/restoration area. MITIGATION AREA NUISANCE/EXOTIC PLANT MANAGEMENT Currently invasive plant species coverage within the park is low but contains some concentrated areas of nuisance/exotics. Selected areas of the park in Wetlands 2, 3, 4 and 6, as well as preserved uplands on the eastern side of the park, have been specifically identified as mitigation areas where nuisance and exotic plants will be eradicated. The nuisance and exotic plant maintenance plan for these mitigation areas will target Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) Category I and II plant species, including but not limited to, Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), Australian pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), and downy rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) . All targeted nuisance and exotic vegetation will be removed from mitigation areas where access exists for vehicles, but in areas where vehicle access is limited, coordination with the South Florida Water Management District’s Compliance and Enforcement Division and/or the US Army Corps of Engineers will occur to discuss the best means possible for exotic vegetation removal. Most woody invasive species will be treated with dye-laced herbicides (via foliar, cut stump, or basal treatments) and left in place to naturally decompose if they cannot be physically removed. Melaleuca will be girdled and treated with herbicide then left in place. Other hardwoods may be basal barked and/or hand cut and removed from the site, depending on access. In uplands, downy rose myrtle will be mechanically mulched with a Fecon- style grinder and re-sprouts treated when conditions allow. Where machinery cannot be used, downy rose myrtle will be hand cut at base, left on-site, and stumps sprayed with an appropriate herbicide. Australian pine growing adjacent to the Gordon River and canal, and over 20 feet in height will be basal barked, cut and left in place or where access is appropriate removed from site. Australian pine growing under 20 feet in height and growing at least 20 feet inward from the shoreline and 20 feet away from the boardwalk/trail may be killed in place. Invasive grasses, emergent, and submergent vegetation in the wetlands and buffers will be treated by herbicides specifically labeled and designed for aquatic use and applied under the direct supervision of a state-certified aquatic herbicide applicator. Maintenance inspections and/or maintenance will be performed on a quarterly basis for the first year and on a semiannual basis thereafter. The practices outlined above are also consistent with the Conservation Collier Program’s Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan that will also be used to guide the overall management of the project parcels under control by Conservation Collier. The mitigation areas will be maintained and treated for nuisance and exotic plant species, as needed, on a semi-annual basis for a two-year period following initial treatment to prevent re-establishment of undesirable vegetation. Following this two-year period, the areas will be monitored on an annual basis as part of the park’s overall habitat management activities to determine if additional management activities are warranted to comply with agency permit conditions. Aerial coverage of more than 5 percent by Page 757 of 1636 Page 3 of 6 G:\0437\177\S700\ERP_2011\RAI4\JointMitigationPlan 5.21.12.docx FLEPPC Category I or II nuisance or exotic species will be used as a threshold for additional management activities. SUPPLMENTAL PLANTING In areas where nuisance and exotic species have been removed or killed in place, the treatment areas will be assessed for the establishment of a desirable native plant community. If positive evidence of recruitment by desirable native species adequate to meet permit conditions is not evident by the second growing season following the initial exotic vegetation treatment, a remedial, supplemental planting plan will be developed and implemented after feedback from District Compliance and Enforcement Division and COE staff. If it is determined that supplemental planting in an area is necessary planting will consist of vegetation that is established in the surrounding area within each wetland. Wetland plants used within the enhancement areas will be obtained from a nursery. Planting events will occur between March and September of that year. Vegetation will be planted on wide centers in clusters with the goal of the devoid areas becoming colonized with planted and recruited vegetation. Below is a table of representative species that may be used for supplemental planting. Table 1. Supplemental Planting Palette Scientific Name Common Name Size FLUCFCS Type Acrostichum danaeifolium giant leather fern 1 qrt. 6121/6171/6301 Aristida stricta wiregrass 4” liners 3271/3272/4111 Avicennia germinans black mangrove 1 gal. 6121/6171/6301 Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern 4” liners 6171/6301 Chrysobalanus icaco cocoplum 1 gal. 6121 Coccoloba uvifera seagrape 1 gal. 6121 Conocarpus erectus buttonwood 1 gal. 6121 Helianthus debilis dune sunflower 4” liners 6121 Ipomoea pes-caprae railroad vine 4” liners 6121 Juncus romerianus black needlerush 4” liners 6121 Laguncularia racemosa white mangrove 1 gal. 6121/6171/6301 Myrica cerifera wax myrtle 1 gal. 3271/3272/4111 Paspalum vaginatum seashore paspalum 4” liners 6121 Pinus elliottii slash pine 1 gal. 3271/3272/4111 Rhizophora mangle red mangrove 1 gal. 6121/6171/6301 Serenoa repens saw palmetto 1 gal. 3271/3272/4111 Spartina alterniflora saltmarsh cordgrass 4” liners 6121 Spartina patens marshhay cordgrass 4” liners 6121 MONITORING PLAN General locations of mitigation monitoring transects are reflected in Exhibit 4. The specific locations of transects will be field located concurrent with the time zero monitoring event within wetland and upland enhancement areas. Five monitoring transects will be located in Wetland 2. Two monitoring transects will be located in Wetland 6. One transect will be established in each of Wetlands 3 and 4, and the creation/restoration area Page 758 of 1636 Page 4 of 6 G:\0437\177\S700\ERP_2011\RAI4\JointMitigationPlan 5.21.12.docx to be constructed adjacent to Wetland 3. A total of four monitoring transects will be established in the upland restoration area on the eastern side of the project. This results in a minimum of eleven (11) monitoring transects established within the enhancement areas of the park. Monitoring transects will extend across portions of the enhanced habitat areas, capturing the zone changes and habitat type change. Along each transect, quadrat sampling points will be established at grading elevational zone changes. Photo stations will also be established at fixed points and each quadrat to provide views of representative habitats within the enhancement areas. During enhancement activities, the site contractor may adjust locations of the monitoring transects to ensure representative areas are included for monitoring, and to avoid potential conflicts with on-going habitat management and park operations. REPORTING A time-zero monitoring report will be prepared and submitted to SFWMD and COE within 30 days of the completion of all enhancement activities. The monitoring report will include a narrative outlining the resource management, and definitive monitoring methodologies mentioned above. The report will also include supporting exhibits with the location of each fixed photo station and the photo documentation of the areas, and a table quantifying percent cover. Additionally, water depths, wildlife observations, and hydrologic observations will be noted in the report. Following the time-zero report, monitoring and agency report will be completed as required by the SFWMD and COE permits. At this time, it is anticipated that the SFWMD will require annual monitoring events and reporting for five (5) years and that the COE will require semi-annual monitoring with annual reporting in Years 1 - 3, and annual monitoring and reporting in Years 4 – 5. MITIGATION SUCCESS CRITERIA Mitigation areas within the park are designed to offset adverse impacts to wetlands caused by the boardwalks, kayak launch, parking, stormwater infrastructure, and park facilities. These mitigation areas will include nuisance/exotic species removal and temporary construction impact area restoration. These areas are designed to achieve viable, sustainable ecological and hydrological functions. Wetlands identified for mitigation purposes will be considered successful and will be released from monitoring and reporting requirements when the following criteria are met continuously by the end of 5-year monitoring period for a period of at least one year without intervention in the form of irrigation, the addition or removal of vegetation, or other maintenance. 0.2-acre Mangrove Creation/Enhancement Area 1. The enhancement area can be reasonably expected to develop into an estuarine broadleaved forested wetland, as determined by the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al.). 2. The dominant and subdominant species of desirable wetland plants comprising each vegetative zone and stratum of the creation/enhancement area shall be consistent with that occuring in an esturine, mangrove-dominated system. Areal coverage of planted and recruited plants will be at least 80% by FAC or wetter species. 3. Topography, water depth and water level fluctuation in the enhancement area is characteristic of esturine wetlands. 4. Planted material has a survivorship of at least 80%. Page 759 of 1636 Page 5 of 6 G:\0437\177\S700\ERP_2011\RAI4\JointMitigationPlan 5.21.12.docx 5. Species composition of recruited vegetation is indicative of the wetland types typically found in estuarine forests within historical areas of Gordon River. 6. Coverage by FLEPPC Category I or II nuisance or exotic plant species does not exceed 5 percent areal cover. Dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.), Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum), and cattail (Typha sp.) shall also total less than 5 percent areal cover. 7. The wetland enhancement area can be determined to be a wetland or other surface water according to Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code. Nuisance/Exotic Plant Enhancement Areas 1. The enhancement area can be reasonably expected to develop into an estuarine broadleaved forested wetland, as determined by the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al.). 2. The dominant and subdominant species of desirable wetland plants comprising each vegetative zone and stratum of the enhancement areas shall be consistent with the surrounding wetland or upland area. The mitigation area will achieve at least 80% areal cover by wetland plants of FAC or wetter designation. 3. Topography, water depth and water level fluctuation in the enhancement area is characteristic of wetlands that perform similar functions. 4. Species composition of recruited vegetation is indicative of the wetland types typically found in estuarine forests within historical areas of Gordon River. 5. Coverage by FLEPPC Category I or II nuisance or exotic plant species does not exceed 5 percent areal cover. Dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.), Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum), and cattail (Typha sp.) shall also total less than 5 percent areal cover. 6. The wetland enhancement area can be determined to be a wetland or other surface water according to Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code. Mitigation areas may be deemed successful and released from monitoring and reporting requirements if the Permittee demonstrates that the mitigation areas meet permit performance standards by the end of the 5-year monitoring period, with no maintenance during the 5th year of monitoring. IMPLEMETATION SCHEDULE The proposed schedule assumes construction activities will begin in May 2012 but is subject to change based on permit issuance from all permitting agencies, the bidding process and construction and nuisance and exotic plant removal phasing. If the project schedule changes, all dates will be adjusted accordingly. Task Date Initiate Construction / 1st Semi-annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment May 2012 Initiate 2nd Semi-annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment November 2012 Complete Mitigation Area M-1 and 2nd Treatment April 2013 Page 760 of 1636 Page 6 of 6 G:\0437\177\S700\ERP_2011\RAI4\JointMitigationPlan 5.21.12.docx Time Zero Monitoring Report Within 60 days of completion of 1st Semi-Annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment and the Completion of Mitigation Area M-1 Yr-2 1st Semi-annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment May 2013 Yr-2 2nd Semi-annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment November 2013 Evaluate and Implement Supplemental Planting, as needed February – March 2014 First Annual Monitoring Report April 2014 Yr-3 Annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment May 2014 Second Annual Monitoring Report April 2015 Yr-4 Annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment May 2015 Third Annual Monitoring Report April 2016 Yr-5 Annual Nuisance and Exotic Treatment May 2016 Fourth Annual Monitoring Report April 2017 Start Yr-6 No Treatment/Intervention May 2017 Fifth Annual Monitoring Report & Release April 2018 CONSERVATION EASEMENT The Mitigation Areas provided to the SFWMD and/or COE, totaling 61.61± acres, will be included in the 104+ acres to be placed under a passive recreational conservation easement granted to the SFWMD (see Exhibit 3). The Conservation Easement follows the form of SFWMD Form 1191 to allow passive recreational uses in the conservation area and includes the COE and Florida Communities Trust as entities with third-party beneficiary rights. The entire site is proposed to be maintained in perpetuity by the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department and the Conservation Collier Program. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Project Aerial Photograph Exhibit 2 Mitigation Area M1 Plans Exhibit 3 Mitigation and Conservation Easement Areas Map Exhibit 4 Monitoring Transects Maps Page 761 of 1636 Date: 02/08/2011 Rev. Date: x x/xx/xx PM: VAF GIS Analyst: JMB Map Document: 0437_177_aerial_B_1_20110208.mxd Projec t Number: 0437-177 PDF Document: 0437_177_aerial_B_1_20110208_jmb.pdf Plot Size: 11 x 17 www.e nt rix.co mImage:2006 Sec 27, 34 Twp 49 S Rng 25 E Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N feet 0 500 1,000 Feet 0 150 300 Meters Ê 22 Sarasota Center Blvd.Sarasota, FL 34240 ph. (941) 378-0660fx (941) 378-0787 Legend Project Boundary - 123.6 ac. +\- Aerial MapGordon River Greenway P arkCollier C ounty, FL This map and all data contained within ar esupplied as is with no warranty. CardnoENTRIX, Inc. expr essly di sclaimsresponsibility for damages or liability from anyclaims that may arise out of the use or misuseof this map. It is the sole responsibility of theuser to determi ne if the data on this mapmeets the user’s needs. This map was notcreated as survey data, nor shoul d it be usedas such. It is the user’s responsi bility to obtai nproper survey data, prepared by a li censedsurveyor, where requir ed by law. Page 762 of 1636 KAYAK LAUNCHKAYAK LAUNCH -3 -3 EXCAVATE KAYAK CHANNEL WETLAND 3KAYAKSTORAGEBB A A Wetland Line Erosion Control Wetland Line Wetland Line 0. 0 0 1. 0 0 0.50 0.00 1.0 0 0.50 0.001.000.501.000.501.000.50This drawing and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Cardno ENTRIX, Inc. required by law. Creation Date: 7/19/2011 Rev. Date: 8/8/2011PM:CAD Operator:Revised By: Jamesb File Location:Q:\UnitedStates\Florida\Sarasota\0437\177\working\cad\M1 Grading Plan.dwg Coordinate System: Sheet Rng 25 E Twn 49 S Sec 27,34 RKL M1 Grading Plan Gordon River Greenway Park Collier County, FL NAD 83 Florida State Planes Feet. West JMB COE 01 www.cardnoentrix.com 3905 Crescent Park Drive Riverview, FL 33578-3625 813-664-4500 (p) 813-0440 (f) Sheet 00 30'60' feet Page 763 of 1636 -3 -3 EXCAVATE KAYAK CHANNEL WETLAND 3KAYAKSTORAGEWetland Line Erosion Control Wetland Line Wetland Line This drawing and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Cardno ENTRIX, Inc. required by law. Creation Date: 7/19/2011 Rev. Date: 8/8/2011PM:CAD Operator:Revised By: Jamesb File Location:Q:\UnitedStates\Florida\Sarasota\0437\177\working\cad\M1 Planting Plan.dwg Coordinate System: Sheet Rng 25 E Twn 49 S Sec 27,34 RKL M1 Planting Plan Gordon River Greenway Park Collier County, FL NAD 83 Florida State Planes Feet. West JMB COE 02 www.cardnoentrix.com 3905 Crescent Park Drive Riverview, FL 33578-3625 813-664-4500 (p) 813-0440 (f) Sheet 00 30'60' feet Planting Legend Common Name Scientific Name Area Number Size Spacing Zone 1 buttonwood Conocarpus erectus 0.04 23 3-gallon 6' OC coco plum Chrysobalanus icaco 23 3-gallon 6' OC smooth cordgrass Spartina bakeri 90 1-quart 3' OC marsh cordgrass Spartina patens 90 1-quart 3' OC Zone 2 buttonwood Conocarpus erectus 0.02 12 3-gallon 6' OC white mangrove Laguncularia racemosa 12 3-gallon 6' OC marsh cordgrass Spartina patens 70 1-quart 2' OC seashore paspalum Paspalulm vaginatum 70 2-inch plug 2' OC seashore dropseed grass Sporobolus virginicus 70 2-inch plug 2' OC Zone 3 white mangrove Laguncularia racemosa 0.14 30 1-gallon 10' OC red mangrove Rhizophora mangle 30 1-gallon 10' OC leather fern Acrostichum danaiefolium 380 1-gallon 4' OC Page 764 of 1636 Cross Section A-A Vert = 6 Horz = 10 -4-4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 -4-4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 -4.00 Cross Section B-B Vert = 6 Horz = 10 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 -2.00 1.00 1.00 0.000.00 1.00 Erosion Control Proposed Grade Exisitng Grade 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.76 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Proposed Grade Exisitng Grade Remove Existing Spoil Berm Erosion Control Erosion Control Slope 2:1 Slope 4:1 Slope 10:1 Slope 10:1 Match Existing Grade Existing Wetland 3 Existing Wetland 3 Existing Wetland 3 Match Existing Grade Match Existing Grade Excavate Kayak Channel This drawing and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Cardno ENTRIX, Inc. required by law. Creation Date: 7/19/2011 Rev. Date: 8/8/2011PM:CAD Operator:Revised By: Jamesb File Location:Q:\UnitedStates\Florida\Sarasota\0437\177\working\cad\M1 Cross Section.dwg Coordinate System: RKL JMB M1 Cross Section Gordon River Greenway Park Collier County, FL Sheet Rng 25 E Twn 49 S Sec 27,34 NAD 83 Florida State Planes Feet. West COE 03 www.cardnoentrix.com 3905 Crescent Park Drive Riverview, FL 33578-3625 813-664-4500 (p) 813-0440 (f) Sheet Page 765 of 1636 UP-2 UP-1 M1 WL-2 WL-5 WL-6 WL-3 WL-4 Date: 09/30/2011 Rev. Date:05/09/12 mab PM: RKL GIS Analyst: GdA Map Document: Mitigation_and_conservation_easement_A_20120412.mxd Project Number: 0437-177 PDF Document: Mitigation_and_conservation_easement_A_20120412.pdf Plot Size: 8.5 x 11 3905 Crescent Park Drive Riverview, FL 33578-3625 ph. (813) 664-4500 fx (813) 664-0440 www.cardnoentrix.com This map and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Cardno ENTRIX, Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility for damages or liability from any claims that may arise out of the use or misuse of this map. It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine if the data on this map meets the user’s needs. This map was not created as survey data, nor should it be used as such. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain proper survey data, prepared by a licensed surveyor, where required by law.Sec 27,34 Twp 49 S Rng 25 E Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N feet 0 800 1,600 2,400 Feet 0 243.84 487.68 731.52 Meters Ê Project Boundary 123.60 ac. +\- Wetland Areas - 80.50 ac. ± COE-Only Mitigation Areas - 9.0 ac. ± COE & SFWMD Mitigation Areas - 14.11 ac. ± COE & SFWMD Creation Area M1 - 0.2 ac. ± SFWMD-Only Water Quality Mitigation Area - 25.0 ac. ± SFWMD-Only Upland Enhancement Mitigation Area - 21.0 ac. ± Conservation Easement - 104 ac. ± Mitigation and Conservation Easement Areas Map Gordon River Greenway Park Collier County, Florida Page 766 of 1636 UP-2 UP-1 WL-2A WL-2B WL-2B WL-2C WL-2B WL-5 WL-6 WL-3 WL-4 M1 U2A W 2EW 2BW2DW2CW2A U2B U1A W6A U1B W6BC3AW4AW3A Date: 10/10/11 Rev. Date:04/10/12 PM: VAF GIS Analyst: MAB Map Document: 0437_177_transects_B&W_A_20120410.mxd Project Number: 0437-177 PDF Document: 0437_177_transects_B&W_A_20120410.pdf Plot Size: 8.5 x 11 3905 Crescent Park Drive Riverview, FL 33578-3625 ph. (813) 664-4500 fx (813) 664-0440 www.cardnoentrix.com This map and all data contained within are supplied as is with no warranty. Cardno ENTRIX, Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility for damages or liability from any claims that may arise out of the use or misuse of this map. It is the sole responsibility of the user to determine if the data on this map meets the user’s needs. This map was not created as survey data, nor should it be used as such. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain proper survey data, prepared by a licensed surveyor, where required by law. Sec 27,34 Twp 49 S Rng 25 E Coordinate System: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N feet 0 800 1,600 2,400 Feet 0 243.84 487.68 731.52 Meters Ê Transects Project Boundary 123.6 ac. ± Site Plan Footprint COE-Only Mitigation (N/E Removal) - 9.0 ac. ± COE & SFWMD Mitigation (N/E Removal) - 14.11 ac. ± COE & SFWMD Creation Area M1 - 0.2 ac. ± SFWMD-Only Mitigation (Water Quality Improvement) - 25.0 ac. ± SFWMD-Only Upland Enhancement (N/E Removal) - 21.0 ac. ± Wetland Areas - 80.5 ac. ± Monitoring Transects Map Gordon River Greenway Park Collier County, Florida Page 767 of 1636 Appendix D Page 768 of 1636 Page 769 of 1636 Page 770 of 1636 Page 771 of 1636 Page 772 of 1636 Page 773 of 1636 Page 774 of 1636 Page 775 of 1636 Page 776 of 1636 Page 777 of 1636 Page 778 of 1636 Page 779 of 1636 Page 780 of 1636 Page 781 of 1636 Page 782 of 1636 Page 783 of 1636 Page 784 of 1636 Page 785 of 1636 Page 786 of 1636 Page 787 of 1636 Page 788 of 1636 Page 789 of 1636 Page 790 of 1636 Page 791 of 1636 Page 792 of 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Page 1024 of 1636 Page 1025 of 1636 Page 1026 of 1636 Page 1027 of 1636 Page 1028 of 1636 Page 1029 of 1636 Page 1030 of 1636 Page 1031 of 1636 Page 1032 of 1636 Page 1033 of 1636 Page 1034 of 1636 Page 1035 of 1636 Page 1036 of 1636 Page 1037 of 1636 Page 1038 of 1636 Page 1039 of 1636 RICK SCOTT Governor KEN DETZNER Secretary of State R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -0250 Telephone: 850.245.6300 • Facsimile: 850.245.6436 • www.flheritage.com Commemorating 500 years of Florida history www.fla500.com DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES July 6, 2012 Mr. Robert S. Carr Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. 4800 SW 64th Avenue, Suite 107 Davie, Florida 33314 Re: A Phase I Cultural Resource Assessment of the Gordon River Greenway Park Parcel, Collier County, Florida (Archaeological & Historical Conservancy, Inc. May 2012) / DHR Project File No. 2012-2987 Dear Mr. Carr: In accordance with this agency's responsibilities under Section 267.061, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code, we reviewed the referenced survey report, and find it will be complete and sufficient with some minor modifications. In April and May 2012, the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. (AHC) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of a 2.93 acre parcel which is a part of the Gordon River Greenway, a Florida Communities Trust project. As a result of this survey, one artifact occurrence was documented and a structure, 8CR1263. We note that AHC indicates that there is insufficient information available to determine individual eligibility for site 8CR1263. The information in the report was presented to staff of our National Register section, and it was their opinion that this structure does not meet the criteria for listing on the National Register. Therefore, the removal of this structure from the property will have no effect on historic properties listed, or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or otherwise of historical or archaeological value. However, additional documentation while not required, can be submitted for our files. We note that archaeological monitoring of any ground disturbing activities is recommended. Consultation with Collier County staff indicates that this monitoring will occur. Lastly, we request the following minor additions to the survey report: Pertinent law(s) under which this project were reviewed, i.e., Chapter 267, F.S. Indicate that no culture history was included in this report as previous reports conducted for various parcels of the greenway included a culture history. Page 1040 of 1636 Mr. Carr July 6, 2012 Page 2 If you have any questions concerning our comments, please do not hesitate to contact Susan Harp at 850.245.6367. Thank you for your interest in protecting Florida's historic resources. Sincerely, Laura A. Kammerer, Historic Preservationist Supervisor Compliance Review Section Bureau of Historic Preservation Pc: Mr. Tony Ruberto, Collier County Page 1041 of 1636 Page 1042 of 1636 20077280 20087326-004 / 20139330-015 FREEDOM PARK (fka Gordon River Water Quality Park) WETLAND MITIGATION FIFTH ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT NOVEMBER 2013 South Florida Water Management District Permit No. 11-00820-S-02 Prepared for: COLLIER COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 2885 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 212 Naples, Florida 34104-6113 Prepared by: 2122 Johnson Street Fort Myers, Florida 33901 Page 1043 of 1636 -i- TABLE OF CONTENTS Page LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES.......................................................................... ii 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1 2.0 MONITORING METHODOLOGY .............................................................. 4 3.0 MONITORING RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 3.1 VEGETATION DATA ...................................................................... 7 3.2 HYDROLOGICAL DATA ................................................................ 25 3.3 WILDLIFE OBSERVED ................................................................... 29 4.0 SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 30 5.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................................. 31 APPENDICES: APPENDIX A National Wetlands Inventory Regional Indicators for Plant Species as Defined by Wetlands and Transition Plants of Peninsular Florida (Mohlenbrock, 1993). APPENDIX B Mitigation Site Photograph Documentation APPENDIX C Monitoring Data Sheets Page 1044 of 1636 -ii- LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES Page Figures: FIGURE 1-1 Project Location Map ...................................................................... 2 FIGURE 1-2 Mitigation Monitoring Location Map ............................................. 6 FIGURE 3-1 Water depths recorded at the Freedom Park study plots during the Fifth Annual Wetland Monitoring Event ....................... 26 FIGURE 3-2 Water levels recorded within the Mitigation Area at the Wetland E piezometer ..................................................................... 27 FIGURE 3-3 Rainfall data collected at Freedom Park ......................................... 28 Tables: TABLE 1-1 Schedule of Monitoring Reports, Freedom Park Mitigation Area ............................................................................... 3 TABLE 3-1 Percent Cover by Vegetation Species for Transect T-1 .................. 8 TABLE 3-2 Percent Cover by Vegetation Species for Transect T-2 .................. 10 TABLE 3-3 Percent Cover by Vegetation Species for Transect T-3 .................. 12 TABLE 3-4 Percent Cover by Vegetation Species for Transect T-4 .................. 14 TABLE 3-5 Percent Cover by Vegetation Species for Transect T-5 .................. 16 TABLE 3-6 Percent Cover by Vegetation Species for Transect T-6 .................. 18 TABLE 3-7 Wildlife Species Observed During the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. ........................................................................... 29 Page 1045 of 1636 -1- 1.0 INTRODUCTION South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Permit 11-00820-S-2 (Application No. 060816-7) was issued November 1, 2007 authorizing the construction and operation of a surface water management system for a 49.76-acre recreational park and educational facility known as Freedom Park (fka Gordon River Water Quality Park). To compensate for 0.51 acres of 100% secondarily impacted wetlands, the development provides a 12.5-acre mitigation area consisting of 10.5 acres of wetlands and 2.0 acres of uplands. The SFWMD permit required the mitigation area to be placed under a conservation easement, enhanced through exotic removal and supplemental plantings, and managed in perpetuity. Freedom Park is located in the northeast corner of the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway and Goodlette Frank Road in the City of Naples, Collier County, Florida within Section 27, Township 49 South, Range 25 East. A project location map is provided as Figure 1-1 of this report. CH2MHILL permitted the project with the SFWMD, and Johnson Engineering, Inc. is conducting the post-permit monitoring associated with the onsite mitigation area. This Fifth Annual Monitoring Report documents the site conditions within the mitigation areas during the November 21, 2013 fifth annual monitoring event. Due to the high levels of water inundation during the 2013 rainy season, exotic maintenance was delayed into October, in turn pushing the final monitoring event into November. For a schedule of the monitoring reports, please see Table 1-1. Page 1046 of 1636 Page 1047 of 1636 -3- Table 1-1 Schedule of Monitoring Reports, Freedom Park Mitigation Area Report Title Due Date Date Submitted Baseline Monitoring Report January 15, 2008 January 15, 2008 Time Zero Monitoring Report October 31, 2008 October 31, 2008 First Annual Monitoring Report October 31, 2009 November 3, 2009 Second Annual Monitoring Report October 31, 2010 October 31, 2010 Third Annual Monitoring Report October 31, 2011 November 2, 2011 Fourth Annual Monitoring Report October 31, 2012 October 31, 2012 Fifth Annual Monitoring Report October 31, 2013 December 18, 2013 Page 1048 of 1636 -4- 2.0 MONITORING METHODOLOGY The monitoring program consists of the assessment of vegetation and hydrologic conditions along six transects within the mitigation area. Permanent study plots, photo stations, and three onsite staff gauges were installed just prior to the Time Zero Monitoring Event. A piezometer was installed between Transects 2 and 3 on May 3, 2012 to provide continual water level readings (above and below ground) in Wetland E. The data obtained from this well replaces the need for water level readings from the aforementioned staff gauges, as approved under Water Use Permit 11-03115-W (Application No. 111212-14) and ERP Application No. 120224-15, which were approved in early 2012. Figure 1-2 provides the approximate locations of the wetland mitigation monitoring transects, vegetation sampling plots, panoramic photograph locations, staff gauges, rain gauge, and piezometer. Between three and five 3m2 herbaceous and 10m2 midstory/canopy vegetation sampling plots are located along each permanent transect to assess vegetative conditions. Transects T-3 and T-5 each contain three sampling plots; Transects T-2 and T-6 each contain four sampling plots; Transects T-1 and T-4 contain five sampling plots. Groundcover analysis is performed in the 3m2 monitoring quadrats, while midstory and canopy vegetation is assessed in the 10m2 quadrats. Rainfall data is collected from the onsite rainfall gauge. Wetland monitoring was conducted semi-annually for the first three years, but is only required to be conducted annually for the following two years. Mean percent coverage was recorded for all species occurring in the overstory and understory strata. The regional indicator status, as listed in the Wetland and Transition Plants of Peninsular Florida (Mohlenbrock, 1993) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Vegetative Field Indicator lists for Chapter 62-340 (FAC), was determined for each species identified and used to help analyze vegetation assemblages along the transects. The regional indicator status for a species reflects the probability of a plant species occurring in a wetland versus non-wetland for a specific geographical region. The definition for each regional indicator status is listed in Appendix A. Page 1049 of 1636 -5- Photo documentation of the conditions along the six transects during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event can be found in Appendix B. Panoramic photos were taken at the end of each vegetation monitoring transect. In addition, one photo was taken at each vegetation sampling plot along the transect. Current water levels for each vegetation sampling plot were recorded during the monitoring event and are provided as hydrologic data, along with the well data obtained in Wetland E since installation of the piezometer in May 2012. Incidental observations of wildlife species, or signs thereof, noted utilizing the mitigation areas are also provided in this report. Page 1050 of 1636 Page 1051 of 1636 -7- 3.0 MONITORING RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 3.1 Vegetation Data Tables 3-1 through 3-6 provide summaries of the vegetative sampling results for the study plots during the Freedom Park Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. The SFWMD indicator status and mean percent cover for each species identified are listed. Appendix C provides the monitoring data sheets for the vegetation species identified during the November 21, 2013 Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. A breakdown of the percent cover by each species and open area within each study plot is also provided in the data sheets. Transect T-1 Transect T-1 is located near the northeast corner of the property and extends southeast through a mixed forested wetland community. Cypress (Taxodium sp., 11.00%), pond apple (Annona glabra, 8.60%), cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto, 8.40%) and red maple (Acer rubrum, 8.00%) were the dominant plant species recorded in the overstory/understory stratum. Total coverage in the stratum increased to 58.20% from 52.20% since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. Overall invasive exotic species coverage was 1.00%, a decrease from the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. Climbing cassia (Senna pendula) coverage decreased from 0.80% to 0.60%. Primrose willow (Ludwigia peruviana) was not present for the first time during the past three monitoring events, however shoebutton ardisia (Ardisia elliptica) was present for the first time, with a coverage of 0.40%. Climbing cassia and shoebutton ardisia will be targeted during the ongoing exotic maintenance events. Despite the small amount of remaining exotic vegetation in the overstory/understory stratum, invasive exotic coverage is 69.00% below that observed during Baseline Monitoring conditions in January 2008. Page 1052 of 1636 Table 3-1 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Overstory/ Understory Cypress Taxodium sp.OBL 0.00 9.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 5.40 6.40 6.60 7.00 7.20 8.60 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.40 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 4.60 6.00 6.40 7.20 7.20 8.00 Carolina willow Salix caroliana OBL 0.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 3.40 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 6.60 0.60 0.60 1.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 Pop ash Fraxinus caroliniana OBL 0.00 2.00 2.00 2.40 2.40 2.40 2.40 Royal palm Roystonea regia FACW 0.00 1.40 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 0.60 0.60 0.40 1.00 1.00 1.60 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 1.20 1.00 1.00 Strangler fig Ficus aurea FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.40 1.00 Swamp Bay Persea palustris FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Florida elderberry Sambucus canadensis FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.20 1.00 0.80 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 0.60 1.20 2.60 0.80 0.60 * Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 * Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 Myrsine Myrsine cubana FAC 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Slash pine Pinus elliottii UPL 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Red mangrove Rhizophora mangle OBL 0.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 21.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 27.00 0.00 1.80 1.40 0.20 0.00 0.00 Earleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 22.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 93.60% 36.60% 46.00% 46.00% 52.20% 52.20% 58.20% Open Total 64.00% 63.40% 54.00% 54.00% 47.80% 47.80% 41.80% Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-1. Page 1053 of 1636 Table 3-1 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-1. Herbaceous Leather fern Acrostichum danaeiifolium OBL 0.00 6.00 7.60 16.40 21.00 21.40 33.00 Smartweed Polygonum punctatum OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.80 11.00 Bog hemp Boehmeria cylindrica OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.60 3.80 2.80 4.40 Marsh fern Thelypteris palustris FACW 0.00 10.00 6.00 20.00 18.00 15.60 4.20 Possum grape Cissus verticillata NL 0.00 1.60 0.00 2.40 3.40 3.00 2.80 Marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle umbellata FACW 0.00 0.60 0.40 1.20 2.20 0.60 2.80 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 0.80 5.00 0.40 0.00 1.60 1.80 Fall panicum Panicum dichotomiflorum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.80 Climbing hempweed Mikania scandens NL 0.00 2.00 5.60 5.60 0.60 0.40 1.60 Pickerel weed Pontederia cordata OBL 0.00 4.40 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 1.60 Cow pea Vigna luteola NL 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.60 Yerba de tajo Eclipta alba FACW 0.00 1.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 3.40 1.40 Dayflower Commelina diffusa FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.20 1.20 Yellow canna Canna flaccida OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.00 Water lettuce *Pistia stratiotes OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 * Salt marsh fleabane Pluchea odorata FACW 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.60 0.00 1.20 0.80 St. Andrew's Cross Hypericum hypericoides FAC 1.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 Florida pellitory Parietaria floridana FAC 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 Water spangles *Salvinia minima - - - 0.00 2.00 0.00 15.00 10.00 2.40 0.60 * White vine Sarcostemma clausum NL 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.40 0.60 1.40 0.60 Pepper vine Ampelopsis arborea NL 0.00 2.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Duckweed Lemna minor OBL 0.00 10.00 0.00 5.00 1.80 1.40 0.40 Red ludwigia Ludwigia repens OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Florida elderberry Sambucus canadensis FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.80 1.00 1.60 0.40 0.20 Purple ammannia Ammannia coccinea OBL 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 Frog fruit Phyla nodiflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.20 Beakrush Rhynchospora inundata OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 Alligator weed Alternanthera philoxeroides OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bushy beardgrass Andropogon glomeratus FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 Swamp fern Blechnum serrulatum FACW+ 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus haspan OBL 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus odoratus FACW 0.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Air potato *Dioscorea bulbifera NL 0.00 1.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Coastal cockspur Echinochloa walteri FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 1.40 1.20 0.00 Pop ash Fraxinus caroliniana OBL 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 Morning glory Ipomoea sagittata NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 Primrose willow Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water clover Marsilea sp.NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Balsam apple **Momordica charantia NL 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Torpedo grass Panicum repens FACW 0.00 0.40 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia NL 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.60 0.00 0.00 Paspalum Paspalum sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.00 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mock Bishop's weed Ptilimnium capillaceum FACW 0.00 0.00 10.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.20 0.00 0.00 Carolina willow Salix caroliana OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 0.60 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.20 1.00 1.60 0.80 0.20 0.00 Greenbrier Smilax sp.- - - 1.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 Muscadine grape Vitis rotundifolia NL 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grape vine Vitis sp.- - - 0.00 12.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Virginia chain fern Woodwardia virginica FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 62.00% 59.20% 55.80% 89.00% 78.20% 65.00%77.00% Open Total 93.80% 40.80% 45.20% 11.40% 21.80% 35.00%23.00% * = FLEPPC Category I or II ** = Not Native *** = Native but requires treatment Page 1054 of 1636 Table 3-2 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Overstory & Understory Cypress Taxodium sp.OBL 2.50 23.75 23.75 25.00 27.50 27.50 27.50 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 5.00 7.50 5.75 9.00 12.25 14.50 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 3.00 6.75 White mangrove Laguncularia racemosa OBL 0.00 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.50 3.75 4.25 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 7.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.75 3.00 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 1.25 1.25 0.75 1.00 1.25 2.00 Red mangrove Rhizophora mangle OBL 3.75 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.75 False willow Baccharis angustifolia OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Coin vine Dalbergia ecastaphyllum - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.75 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 6.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.75 Strangler fig Ficus aurea OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 Earleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 3.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 11.25 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Myrsine Myrsine guianensis FAC 2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Slash pine Pinus elliottii UPL 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 12.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 37.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 American elm Ulmus americana FACW 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 88.75% 40.75% 43.75% 42.75% 52.50% 60.00%68.75% Open Total 11.25% 59.25% 56.25% 57.25% 47.50% 40.00%31.25% Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-2. Page 1055 of 1636 Table 3-2 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-2. Herbaceous Leather fern Acrostichum danaeiifolium OBL 0.00 11.25 13.75 21.50 24.50 30.75 32.50 Swamp lily Crinum americanum OBL 0.00 1.75 1.25 0.75 1.50 7.25 14.50 Sand cordgrass Spartina bakeri FACW 0.00 2.25 10.50 10.75 13.00 15.00 11.25 Water spangles *Salvinia minima - - - 0.00 10.50 5.00 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25* Fall panicum Panicum dichotomiflorum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.50 3.25 Marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle umbellata FACW 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.50 0.50 1.25 3.00 Bog hemp Boehmeria cylindrica OBL 0.00 0.25 0.00 1.00 5.50 2.50 2.75 Thalia Thalia geniculata OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 2.50 White vine Sarcostemma clausum NL 0.00 1.25 1.50 0.75 0.50 1.25 2.25 Smartweed Polygonum punctatum OBL 0.00 11.25 13.75 11.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 St. Andrew's Cross Hypericum hypericoides FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Climbing hempweed Mikania scandens NL 0.00 1.25 1.75 0.75 1.75 0.25 2.00 Bushy beardgrass Andropogon glomeratus FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.25 2.00 2.50 1.75 Prairie iris Iris hexagona OBL 0.00 1.25 1.75 1.25 2.50 2.50 1.75 Salt marsh fleabane Pluchea odorata FACW 0.00 1.75 1.00 0.50 4.00 1.75 1.75 Possum grape Cissus verticillata - - - 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.75 1.00 1.75 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 0.00 1.25 0.25 0.00 0.25 1.75 Spreading beakrush Rhynchospora divergens OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 1.50 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 1.25 0.00 0.75 0.75 1.25 1.00 1.25 Giant bulrush Scirpus californicus OBL 0.00 0.50 1.25 1.25 0.00 0.75 1.25 Cow pea Vigna luteola NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.75 1.25 Spanish needles Bidens alba FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.50 0.50 1.25 Dayflower Commelina diffusa FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Eustachys Eustachys glauca FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Purple ammannia Ammannia coccinea OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 3.75 4.50 0.75 Fimbry Fimbristylis sp.OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 Water sprite **Ceratopteris thalictroides NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.50** Red mangrove Rhizophora mangle OBL 0.00 0.25 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.50 0.50 Cypress Taxodium sp.OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 Old World climbing fern *Lygodium microphyllum FACW+ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.50* Yerba de tajo Eclipta alba FACW 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.25 2.00 0.25 Fireweed Erechtites hieraciifolius FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.25 1.50 0.75 0.25 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.50 0.25 Marsh fern Thelypteris palustris FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 Flatsedge Cyperus haspan OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.00 Morning glory Ipomoea sagittata NL 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.75 0.00 Arrowhead Sagittaria graminea OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.00 Buttonweed Diodia virginiana FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.50 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 2.50 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Swamp fern Blechnum serrulatum FACW 18.75 5.50 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus odoratus FACW 0.00 3.75 3.25 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 Tropical flatsedge Cyperus surinamensis FACW 0.00 0.00 0.75 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Coastal cockspur Echinochloa walteri FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Spike rush Eleocharis geniculata OBL 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Rush Juncus sp OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 Duckweed Lemna minor OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Red ludwigia Ludwigia repens OBL 0.00 3.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 Phasey bean **Macroptilium lathyroides NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Myrsine Myrsine guianensis FAC 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Frog fruit Phyla nodiflora FAC 0.00 3.75 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 Mock Bishop's weed Ptilimnium capillaceum FACW 0.00 0.00 11.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 10.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Three square Scirpus americanus OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 Greenbrier Smilax sp.- - - 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Nightshade *Solanum sp.NL 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Southern cattail ***Typha domingensis OBL 0.00 0.50 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 36.25% 65.00% 73.75% 64.25% 81.50% 95.00%100% + Open Total 63.75% 35.00% 26.25% 35.75% 18.50% 5.00%0.00% Page 1056 of 1636 Table 3-3 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Overstory & Understory Carolina willow Salix caroliana OBL 0.00 9.33 12.67 18.00 20.00 19.33 19.67 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.33 6.33 8.67 9.00 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 13.33 7.33 7.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 2.67 1.00 2.67 3.33 5.00 6.67 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 0.67 5.67 6.33 7.33 4.00 6.33 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 6.67 14.00 5.67 5.67 5.67 5.67 5.67 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.33 1.67 1.67 2.67 Sweet gum Liquidambar styraciflua FACW 0.00 0.67 0.67 0.67 1.00 1.67 2.33 Mahogany Swietenia mahagoni NL 0.00 0.67 0.67 1.67 1.67 2.00 2.00 Gumbo limbo Bursera simaruba NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.33 1.67 2.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 1.67 False willow Baccharis angustifolia FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.67 Myrsine Myrsine cubana FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.33 1.33 1.33 Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 55.00 0.00 2.33 1.67 0.33 0.67 0.00 Primrose willow Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.33 3.00 0.67 0.33 0.33 0.00 Climbing cassia Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 Earleaf acacia Acacia auriculiformis FAC 1.67 0.33 0.67 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica FAC 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 Coco plum Chrysobalanus icaco FACW 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sweet bay Magnolia virginiana OBL 0.00 1.33 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Slash pine Pinus elliottii UPL 1.67 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 31.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Java plum Syzygium cumini FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 101.68% 44.33% 41.00% 51.33% 59.33% 63.34%69.33% Open Total 0.00% 55.67% 59.00% 52.00% 40.67% 36.66%30.67% Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-3. Page 1057 of 1636 Table 3-3 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-3. Herbaceous Marsh fern Thelypteris palustris FACW 0.00 8.33 15.00 28.33 28.33 28.33 30.00 Sand cordgrass Spartina bakeri FACW 0.00 18.33 6.67 5.00 10.67 14.00 11.67 Water spangles *Salvinia minima - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.67 6.67* Water sprite **Ceratopteris thalictroides NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 2.67 1.67 5.00* Purple ammannia Ammannia coccinea OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 4.00 2.00 3.33 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.33 Muhly grass Muhlenbergia capillaris OBL 0.00 5.00 1.67 3.33 6.67 6.67 2.67 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 0.00 0.00 0.33 2.67 2.00 2.33 2.33 Leather fern Acrostichum danaeifolium OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.67 2.00 2.00 Bushy beardgrass Andropogon glomeratus FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 2.33 3.33 1.67 Spanish needles Bidens alba FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.33 1.67 Flatsedge Cyperus surinamensis FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 1.67 Swamp fern Blechnum serrulatum FACW 2.67 1.33 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.33 Knotroot foxtail Setaria geniculata FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.67 1.67 1.00 Bull arrowhead Sagittaria lancifolia OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Salt marsh fleabane Pluchea odorata FACW 0.00 0.00 2.67 0.33 0.00 0.33 1.00 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.33 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Smartweed Polygonum punctatum OBL 0.00 0.00 11.67 5.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Yerba de tajo Eclipta alba FACW 0.00 0.33 1.33 0.33 1.33 1.67 0.67 Bog hemp Boehmeria cylindrica OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.67 Flatsedge Cyperus odoratus FACW 0.00 0.00 8.33 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.67 Cow pea Vigna luteola NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.67 2.33 0.67 0.67 Grape vine Vitis sp.- - - 0.00 0.33 0.33 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.33 0.67 Dayflower Commelina diffusa FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 Fireweed Erechtites hieraciifolius FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 Climbing hempweed Mikania scandens NL 0.00 0.00 7.33 5.00 2.33 0.33 0.67 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.67 0.33 0.67 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 1.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 Old World climbing fern *Lygodium microphyllum NL 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.67 0.33 1.00 0.33* Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 1.33 0.33 0.33 Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 Duckweed Lemna minor OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 1.33 0.00 Coastal cockspur Echinochloa walteri FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 0.67 0.00 Water hyacinth *Eichornia crassipes NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 Rattlebox **Crotalaria sp.NL 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 White vine Sarcostemma clausum NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.67 0.33 0.00 Pepper vine Ampelopsis arborea NL 0.00 0.67 3.33 0.67 1.00 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 0.00 1.33 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Yellow canna Canna flaccida OBL 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Coco plum Chrysobalanus icaco FACW 0.00 1.67 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Thistle Cirsium horridulum UPL 0.00 0.67 2.67 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus haspan OBL 0.00 3.33 1.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 Swamp flatsedge Cyperus ligularis NL 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Sedge Cyperus sp.- - - 0.00 13.33 0.00 6.67 5.00 0.00 0.00 Dog fennel ***Eupatorium capillifolium FAC 0.00 0.00 2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle umbellata FACW 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 2.67 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Guinea grass *Panicum maximum UPL 0.00 1.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Florida pellitory Parietaria floridana FAC 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Pickerel weed Pontederia cordata OBL 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mock Bishop's weed Ptilimnium capillaceum FACW 0.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Carolina willow Salix caroliana OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 Water pimpernel Samolus ebracteatus OBL 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 0.67 1.00 4.33 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sweet broom Scoparia dulcis FAC 0.00 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sida Sida sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans NL 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Southern cattail ***Typha domingensis OBL 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Caesar weed *Urena lobata UPL 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.33 0.67 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 33.33% 63.67% 81.00% 74.00% 85.67% 81.66%86.70% Open Total 96.67% 36.33% 19.00% 26.00% 14.33% 18.34.%13.30% Page 1058 of 1636 Table 3-4 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Overstory & Understory Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 19.00 19.00 22.40 28.00 30.00 32.00 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 4.60 9.00 9.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 2.00 1.60 2.00 2.80 5.40 5.40 6.80 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 2.60 3.00 3.80 4.40 4.60 5.80 Cypress Taxodium sp.OBL 0.00 4.60 4.60 4.60 4.60 4.60 4.60 Slash pine Pinus elliottii UPL 6.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Pop ash Fraxinus caroliniana OBL 0.00 2.00 2.40 2.60 2.60 2.80 3.00 Strangler fig Ficus aurea FAC 0.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.20 2.80 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 2.60 2.00 2.60 Myrsine Myrsine cubana FAC 0.60 0.40 0.40 0.40 1.00 1.00 1.60 Royal palm Roystonea regia FACW 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 Swamp Bay Persea palustris FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.40 0.80 Queen palm *Syagrus romanzoffiana - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.80* Florida elderberry Sambucus canadensis FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 1.20 1.20 0.60 False willow Baccharis angustifolia FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.60 Dahoon holly Ilex cassine OBL 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.60 Carolina willow Salix caroliana OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.60 Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis OBL 0.00 0.60 0.80 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.20* Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Earleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 2.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 8.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Coconut palm *Cocos nucifera NL 0.00 0.60 1.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 54.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 4.00 0.00 2.80 1.40 0.20 0.00 0.00 Java plum *Syzgium cumini FAC 12.67 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 86.20% 47.20% 54.40% 57.80% 68.20% 71.20%77.60% Open Total 13.80% 52.80% 45.60% 42.20% 31.80% 28.80%22.40% Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-4. Page 1059 of 1636 Table 3-4 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-4. Herbaceous Swamp fern Blechnum serrulatum FACW 0.00 8.80 8.00 15.00 14.00 16.00 12.00 Leather fern Acrostichum danaeifolium OBL 0.00 3.00 3.00 4.80 7.40 8.00 8.60 Marsh fern Thelypteris palustris FACW 0.00 8.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 Spanish needles Bidens alba OBL 0.00 0.40 15.00 22.00 4.80 5.60 5.00 Dayflower Commelina diffusa FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.80 5.00 Water grass Luziola fluitans NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.40 4.00 Possum grape Cissus verticillata - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 1.40 2.80 2.60 Marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle umbellata FACW 0.00 0.00 0.60 4.00 0.40 1.60 1.80 White vine Sarcostemma clausum NL 0.00 0.40 0.60 1.40 0.80 1.20 1.20 Climbing hempweed Mikania scandens NL 0.00 0.60 1.00 0.00 0.60 0.40 1.20 Sedge Cyperus sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.00 2.00 1.60 1.00 Fireweed Erechtites hieraciifolius FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Caesar weed *Urena lobata UPL 0.00 5.40 1.60 3.60 3.80 4.00 0.80* Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 1.40 1.40 0.80 Bog hemp Boehmeria cylindrica OBL 0.00 0.00 0.60 1.60 2.40 1.00 0.80 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.80 Frog fruit Phyla nodiflora FAC 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.60 1.00 0.00 0.60 Panic grass Dicanthelium erectifolium OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia NL 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.80 0.60 0.40 Balsam apple **Momordica charantia NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.40 0.40* Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.00 6.40 3.00 1.40 0.00 0.40 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Dog fennel ***Eupatorium capillifolium FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.20* Spurge Chamaesyce sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.20 0.20 Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.20 0.20 0.20 Water spangles *Salvinia minima - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 3.60 0.00 Ironweed Vernonia gigantea FACW 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 1.00 3.60 0.00 Bushy beardgrass Andropogon glomeratus FACW 0.00 0.60 0.00 1.60 1.00 1.00 0.00 Climbing aster Aster carolinianus OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 Rosary pea *Abrus precatorius NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.60 0.00 Coastal cockspur Echinochloa walteri OBL 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 1.60 0.60 0.00 Smartweed Polygonum punctatum OBL 0.00 0.40 1.00 4.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 Rattlebox **Crotalaria sp.NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.40 0.00 Duckweed Lemna minor OBL 0.00 22.00 3.00 0.60 0.40 0.40 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 Water primrose Ludwigia repens NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 Old World climbing fern *Lygodium microphyllum NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.40 0.00 0.20 0.00 Unknown herb - - -- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 Purple ammannia Ammannia coccinea OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 2.40 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fishtail palm **Caryota mitis - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 Thistle Cirsium horridulum UPL 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Swamp lily Crinum americanum OBL 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus haspan OBL 0.00 1.40 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus odoratus FACW 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crabgrass Digitaria sp.- - - 0.00 4.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Buttonweed Diodia virginiana FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.00 Yerba de tajo Eclipta alba FACW 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Roadgrass Eleocharis baldwinii OBL 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Dog fennel ***Eupatorium leptophyllum OBL 0.00 0.40 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Pop ash Fraxinus caroliniana OBL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cudweed Gnaphalium sp.NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Morning glory Ipomoea sagittata NL 0.00 0.60 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.40 0.40 0.00 0.00 Florida pellitory Parietaria floridana FAC 0.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Salt marsh fleabane Pluchea odorata FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 Mock Bishop's weed Ptilimnium capillaceum FACW 0.00 0.00 7.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 0.00 1.60 0.80 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.20 0.00 0.00 Arowhead Sagittaria graminea OBL 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 0.00 1.20 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Nightshade *Solanum sp.NL 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Southern cattail ***Typha domingensis OBL 0.00 0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cow pea Vigna luteola NL 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Muscadine grape Vitis rotundifolia NL 7.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 Grape vine Vitis sp. - - - 0.00 0.40 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 9.80% 62.40% 78.40% 86.40% 56.80% 65.60%57.80% Open Total 90.20% 38.20% 21.60% 17.40% 43.20% 34.40%42.20% Page 1060 of 1636 Table 3-5 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Overstory & Understory Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 10.00 16.00 16.33 20.00 25.00 28.33 31.67 Coco plum Chrysobalanus icaco FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 3.33 5.33 13.33 Slash pine Pinus elliottii UPL 0.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.33 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 3.33 6.67 6.67 8.33 8.33 8.33 9.00 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 2.33 2.67 3.00 3.33 3.33 3.33 5.00 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 2.67 2.67 2.33 2.67 3.00 4.00 Myrsine Myrsine cubana FAC 0.00 2.33 2.33 3.33 3.33 3.33 3.33 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 0.67 1.00 1.00 2.33 3.33 3.33 3.33 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.67 1.67 1.67 Dahoon holly Ilex cassine OBL 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.67 1.67 1.67 Senegal date palm *Phoenix reclinata NL 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.33 1.33 1.33 1.67* Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentallis OBL 1.33 0.00 1.67 1.33 2.33 1.33 1.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 0.00 Eraleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 2.67 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.33 1.00 0.00 Climbing cassia*Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 Java plum *Syzgium cumini FAC 12.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Strangler fig Ficus aurea FAC 0.00 0.33 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 2.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 Carolina willow Salix caroliniana OBL 3.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 40.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 82.00% 42.67% 45.67% 57.33% 69.33% 74.65%86.00% Open Total 18.00% 57.33% 54.33% 42.67% 30.67% 25.35%14.00% Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-5. Page 1061 of 1636 Table 3-5 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-5. Herbaceous Marsh fern Thelypteris palustris FACW 3.33 0.33 0.33 1.00 1.33 3.33 13.33 Swamp fern Blechnum serrulatum FACW 5.67 20.00 8.33 28.33 26.67 20.00 10.00 Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.33 1.00 1.00 6.67 Greenbrier Smilax sp.- - - 0.00 5.00 2.67 1.00 1.67 2.67 5.00 Coco plum Chrysobalanus icaco FACW 0.00 5.00 5.00 3.33 2.33 3.33 3.33 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 1.00 1.00 3.33 3.33 2.67 3.00 Smooth buttonweed Spermacoce assurgens NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 1.67 1.67 2.67 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 1.00 0.00 3.67 2.33 2.00 2.00 2.00 Summer grape Vitis aestivalis NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 1.67 Marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle umbellata FACW 2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.67 1.67 1.00 Spanish needles Bidens alba OBL 0.00 0.00 2.67 0.00 3.33 1.67 1.00 White vine Sarcostemma clausum NL 1.67 0.33 0.00 1.00 1.67 0.67 1.00 Climbing hempweed Mikania scandens NL 0.00 2.00 2.67 5.33 2.67 4.33 0.67 Pond apple Annona glabra OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 Cow pea Vigna luteola NL 0.00 1.00 1.33 0.67 1.33 1.67 0.67 Queen palm *Syagrus romanzoffiana - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33* Pepper vine Ampelopsis arborea NL 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.67 1.67 2.67 0.00 Buttonweed Diodia virginiana FACW 0.00 0.33 1.33 0.33 0.00 2.33 0.00 Bushy beardgrass Andropogon glomeratus FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 0.00 Jointed spikerush Eleocharis interstincta OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.33 0.00 Earleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 0.00 2.00 3.00 1.33 0.67 1.00 0.00 Purple ammannia Ammannia coccinea OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Spurge Chamaesyce sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 St. John's wort Hypericum myrtifolium FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 American cupscale Sacciolepis striata OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Common ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.67 0.00 Carpetgrass Axonopus furcatus OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.67 0.00 Yerba de tajo Eclipta alba FACW 0.00 2.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 1.67 0.00 1.00 0.67 0.67 0.00 Caesar weed *Urena lobata UPL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 Broomsedge Andropogon virginicus FAC 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.33 2.67 0.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis OBL 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Thistle Cirsium horridulum UPL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 Dayflower Commelina diffusa FACW 0.00 2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Columbian waxweed **Cuphea carthagenensis FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus haspan OBL 0.00 3.67 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus surinamensis FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.33 0.00 0.00 Love grass Eragrostis sp.- - - 0.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 Dog fennel ***Eupatorium capillifolium FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 1.00 0.00 0.00 Eustachys Eustachys glauca FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 St. John's wort Hypericum sp.- - - 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Curtis's ludwigia Ludwigia curtissii OBL 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Old World climbing fern *Lygodium microphyllum NL 26.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Loosestrife Lythrum alatum OBL 0.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Royal fern Osmunda regalis OBL 17.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Florida pellitory Parietaria floridana FAC 0.00 0.00 1.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia NL 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Denseflower knotweed Polygonum densiflorum OBL 0.00 0.00 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mock Bishop's weed Ptilimnium capillaceum FACW 0.00 0.00 14.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Wild petunia Ruellia caroliniensis FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 1.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Three square Scirpus americanus OBL 0.00 1.33 0.00 0.67 1.33 0.00 0.00 Nut rush Scleria reticularis FACW 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.33 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Muscadine grape Vitis rotundifolia NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Creeping oxeye *Wedelia trilobata FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 63.33% 59.67% 55.33% 59.00% 64.33% 63.68%54.33% Open Total 36.67% 40.33% 44.67% 49.33% 35.67% 36.32%45.67% Page 1062 of 1636 Table 3-6 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Overstory & Understory Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 10.00 22.50 23.50 28.75 28.75 31.25 31.25 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 15.50 18.50 20.75 19.25 19.50 20.25 Myrsine Myrsine cubana FAC 1.67 9.50 11.25 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 15.00 5.50 5.75 5.00 5.00 5.25 5.25 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 0.00 0.00 0.25 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.25 1.25 2.00 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 Coco plum Chrysobalanus icaco FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.25 Sweet gum Liquidambar styraciflua FACW 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Sweet bay Magnolia virginiana OBL 0.00 1.25 1.25 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 Java plum *Syzgium cumini FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.75 1.00 Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentallis OBL 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 1.25 1.00 0.50 Strangler fig Ficus aurea FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Earleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 11.67 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 11.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Melaleuca *Melaleuca quinquenervia FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Brazilian pepper *Schinus terebinthifolius FAC 26.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Plant Total 95.67% 55.25% 61.75% 73.75% 76.25% 82.25%82.25% Open Total 43.33% 44.75% 38.25% 26.25% 23.75% 17.75%17.75% Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-6. Page 1063 of 1636 Table 3-6 SFWMD Baseline Time Zero 1st Annual 2nd Annual 3rd Annual 4th Annual 5th Annual Status % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover % Cover Common Name Scientific Name Percent cover for the vegetation species identified within the overstory / understory and herbaceous strata for Transect T-6. Herbaceous Redtop panicum Panicum rigidulum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 Swamp fern Blechnum serrulatum FACW 5.00 17.00 9.25 5.25 4.75 4.75 4.50 Coinwort Centella asiatica FACW 0.00 2.50 3.75 0.00 2.50 0.00 3.75 Laurel oak Quercus laurifolia FACW 0.00 0.75 0.50 2.50 3.75 3.50 3.75 Climbing hempweed Mikania scandens NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.75 3.25 Cabbage palm Sabal palmetto FAC 0.00 0.00 0.25 2.00 2.50 2.50 3.25 Red maple Acer rubrum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.75 2.50 2.25 3.00 Bushy beardgrass Andropogon glomeratus FACW 0.00 2.00 1.25 8.75 12.50 12.25 7.75 Fireweed Erechtites hieraciifolius FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 American cupscale Sacciolepis striata 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 2.50 Alabama swamp sedge Cyperus ligularis FACW 0.00 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.25 2.25 2.25 Water sprite **Ceratopteris thalictroides NL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 2.00** Marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle umbellata FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 1.25 1.25 2.00 Groundsel tree Baccharis glomeruliflora FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 1.50 Dog fennel ***Eupatorium capillifolium FAC 0.00 0.50 1.50 0.00 0.25 1.75 1.5*** Ironweed Vernonia gigantea FACW 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 Beauty berry Callicarpa americana UPL 0.00 0.25 0.75 0.00 0.50 0.75 1.25 Possum grape Cissus verticillata - - - 0.00 5.00 3.25 0.50 0.25 0.75 1.25 Fimbry Fimbristylis sp.OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.25 Yerba de tajo Eclipta alba FACW 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.25 0.00 0.75 1.00 Goldenrod Solidago fistulosa FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Bog hemp Boehmeria cylindrica OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.75 Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis OBL 0.00 0.50 0.00 2.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 Dayflower Commelina diffusa FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.75 Flatsedge Cyperus odoratus FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 Panic grass Dicanthelium erectifolium OBL 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 Wild coco Eulophia alta FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 St. John's wort Hypericum myrtifolium FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 3.00 1.75 0.75 Myrsine Myrsine cubana FAC 0.00 2.00 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.75 Greenbrier Smilax sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.75 1.50 2.00 1.00 0.75 Blue maidencane Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.50 Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia NL 0.00 0.00 0.25 1.00 0.75 1.00 0.50 Poison ivy Toxicodendron radicans NL 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.75 0.75 0.00 0.50 Common ironweed Vernonia angustifolia UPL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.25 0.50 Broomsedge Andropogon virginicus FAC 0.00 0.00 3.50 5.75 11.00 8.00 0.25 Beggar's lice **Desmodium sp.- - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.25** Old World climbing fern *Lygodium microphyllum NL 23.33 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.75 1.25 0.25* Winged sumac Rhus copallina UPL 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.25 Earleaf acacia *Acacia auriculiformis FAC 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Pepper vine Ampelopsis arborea NL 0.00 0.25 3.75 0.50 0.00 1.00 0.00 Shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica FAC 0.00 3.00 2.75 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Spanish needles Bidens alba OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Spurge Chamaesyce sp.- - - 0.00 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 Thistle Cirsium horridulum UPL 0.00 0.00 3.75 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.00 Sawgrass Cladium jamaicense OBL 0.00 0.00 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Horseweed Conyza canadensis NL 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus haspan OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.25 1.25 0.75 0.00 Flatsedge Cyperus polystachyos FACW 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.00 Sedge Cyperus sp.- - - 0.00 6.25 3.75 23.75 3.75 0.00 0.00 Coastal cockspur Echinochloa walteri OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Dahoon holly Ilex cassine OBL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Cogongrass *Imperata cylindrica UPL 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shore rush Juncus marginatus FACW 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.00 False pimpernel Lindernia anagallidea FACW 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ludwigia Ludwigia octovalvis OBL 0.00 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Primrose willow *Ludwigia peruviana OBL 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera FAC 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 0.00 0.00 Guinea grass *Panicum maximum UPL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.75 0.00 Shiny coffee Psychotria nervosa FAC 0.00 2.50 2.50 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mock Bishop's weed Ptilimnium capillaceum FACW 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa FAC 0.00 0.25 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Nut rush Scleria reticularis FACW 0.00 0.25 0.00 2.50 3.00 6.75 0.00 Climbing cassia *Senna pendula NL 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Indian hemp Sida rhombifolia UPL 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Caesar weed *Urena lobata UPL 0.00 1.00 1.50 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.00 Muscadine grape vine Vitis rotundifolia NL 10.00 2.50 1.00 0.00 0.75 0.75 0.00 Plant Total 38.33% 54.75% 57.50% 71.75% 73.00% 76.00%66.00% Open Total 61.67% 45.25% 42.50% 30.25% 27.00% 24.00%34.00% * = FLEPPC Category I or II ** = Not Native *** = Native but requires treatment Page 1064 of 1636 -20- A total of 29 species were recorded in the herbaceous sampling plots along T-1 during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. Herbaceous coverage averaged 77.00% mean cover. Leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium, 33.00%) was the dominant plant species in the herbaceous stratum, followed by smartweed (Polygonum punctatum, 11.00%). Water spangles (Salvinia minima), a seasonal category I exotic species that floats on top of the water and has the ability to spread quickly during the wet season by overland sheet-flow, has been reduced from 2.40% to 0.60% coverage since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes, 1.00%) was the only other exotic species recorded in the study plots along Transect T-1; this species was not present in previous monitoring events. Climbing hempweed (Mikania scandens, 1.60%) and white vine (Sarcostemma clausum, 0.60%) were the only vines recorded in the study plots. Although not exotic species, consideration should be given for future maintenance to target climbing hempweed and white vine, to ensure these opportunistic native vines do not out-compete desirable native groundcover and/or cover the sub-canopy. Transect T-2 Transect T-2 is located near the southeast corner of the site, extends south to southeast, and ends near the bank of the Gordon River. Cypress (27.50%), pond apple (14.50%), groundsel tree (Baccharis glomeruliflora, 6.75%) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa, 6.25%) were the dominant plant species recorded in the overstory/understory stratum along T-2. Total coverage in the stratum averaged 68.75%, which is an increase of 8.75% since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. No exotic or nuisance species were recorded in the overstory/understory stratum. A total of 35 species totaling 100.00% mean cover were recorded in the herbaceous sampling plots during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. This represents a 5.00% increase since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. Leather fern (32.50%), swamp lily (Crinum americanum, 14.50%), sand cordgrass (Spartina bakeri, 11.25%), and water spangles (6.25%) are the dominant species in the herbaceous stratum. Although not located within any of the study plots, small scattered patches of torpedo grass, Page 1065 of 1636 -21- Caesarweed (Urena lobata), cattails (Typha domingensis) and water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) were observed in the vicinity of transect T-2. The exotic species Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) and the non-native water sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) were both present with a coverage of 0.50%. All exotic species will continue to be targeted for eradication during the scheduled maintenance events. Transect T-3 Transect T-3 is located along the southern boundary of the wetland mitigation area and extends primarily west to east. Carolina willow (Salix caroliniana, 19.67%), groundsel tree (9.00%), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia, 8.33%), and red maple (6.67%) were the dominant plant species recorded in the overstory/understory stratum along T-3. During the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event a small amount of Brazilian pepper (0.67%), primrose willow (0.33%) and climbing cassia (0.33%) were noted; these exotic species were treated during the maintenance. There was no exotic vegetation present during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. A total of 32 species totaling 86.70% mean cover were recorded in the herbaceous sampling plots during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. This represents an increase in total plant coverage of 5.04% since October 2012. Marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris, 30.00%), sand cordgrass (11.67%), water spangles (6.67%) and water sprite (5.00%) were the dominant species recorded in the study plots. It is suggested that coverage by exotic and nuisance plant species, such as water spangles and Old World climbing fern (0.33%) be reduced to ensure continued recruitment of desirable native plants. These species will be specifically targeted for eradication during the next scheduled maintenance event. The vines climbing hempweed (2.25%) and white vine (2.00%) were also present in the study plots and should be maintained as necessary. Page 1066 of 1636 -22- Transect T-4 Transect T-4 is located near the north-central boundary of the mitigation area and extends west to east. Pond apple (32.00%) and cabbage palm (8.00%) were the dominant plant species recorded in the overstory/understory stratum. Coverage by desirable species along T-4 increased only slightly since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. The only exotic species present were queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana, 0.80%) and climbing cassia (0.20%). A total of 25 species were recorded in the herbaceous sampling plots during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event totaling 57.80% mean cover, a slight reduction since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event when the total mean cover was 65.60%. Swamp fern (Blechnum serrulatum, 12.00%) comprised the greatest mean coverage in the herbaceous sampling plots, followed by leather fern (8.60%) and marsh fern (8.00%). Coverage by nuisance and exotic species included Caesarweed (0.80%), balsam apple (Momordica charantia, 0.40%) and dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium, 0.20%). The total coverage of exotic species was reduced from 9.20% during the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. White vine (1.20%), climbing hempweed (1.20%) and poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans, 0.20%) were also present. Although not technically located within the conservation easement, the upland preserve area west of transect T-4 contains patches of Guineagrass (Panicum maximum) and there is a mix of scattered exotics such as rosary pea, Old World climbing fern, dog fennel, earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) and downy rosemyrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) that will continue to provide a seed source for the adjacent wetland conservation easement if left untreated. Transect T-5 Transect T-5 is located near the northwest corner of the mitigation area and generally extends southeast through a mixed wetland hardwood community. Laurel oak (31.67%), coco plum (Chrysobalanus icaco, 13.33%), slash pine (Pinus elliottii, 10.33%), and cabbage palm (9.00%) were the dominant plant species recorded in the Page 1067 of 1636 -23- overstory/understory stratum. Coverage by laurel oak increased 3.34% since the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. Total coverage in the stratum averaged 86.00%, compared to 42.67% during the Time Zero Monitoring Event. The exotic Senegal date palm (Phoenix reclinata, 1.67%) was the only exotic species recorded in the canopy/sub-canopy of T-5. It has been present since the First Annual Monitoring Event and should be removed/treated, as it is listed as a Category II invasive plant species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. A total of 17 species were recorded in the herbaceous sampling plots along Transect T-5 during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. Marsh fern (13.33%) and swamp fern (10.00%) were the dominant ground cover along T-5, followed by poison ivy (6.67%) and greenbrier (5.00%). This represents almost an eight-percent increase in vines over the past year. Although these species represent native vines, consideration should be given in the coming years to potentially treat some of the vines before they reach nuisance levels. Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana, 0.33%) was the only listed invasive species (Category II) found within the herbaceous plots along the transect. It should be targeted for eradication during upcoming maintenance events. Climbing hempweed and Spanish needles were noted to have been reaching nuisance levels during the Fourth Annual Monitoring Event. Treatment of these species was evident over the past year, and they now represent only 0.67% and 1.00% coverage, respectively. Transect T-6 Transect T-6 is located near the southwest corner of the mitigation area and extends from north to south through a mixed forested wetland community. Laurel oak (31.25%), red maple (20.25%), myrsine (15.00%), and cabbage palm (5.25%) were the dominant plant species recorded in the overstory/understory stratum along T-6. Total coverage in the stratum averaged 82.25%, which represents the same coverage level as last year. Java plum (Syzgium cumini, 1.00%) was the only invasive exotic noted in the stratum during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. Previous monitoring event had demonstrated low levels of java plum, earleaf acacia, shoebutton ardisia, and melaleuca so the maintenance Page 1068 of 1636 -24- events have been successful at decreasing both coverage and diversity of Category I and II invasive exotics along the transect. A total of 38 species were recorded in the herbaceous sampling plots during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event totaling 66.00% cover. This represents a 10.00% decrease since October 2012. Bushy beardgrass (Andropogon glomeratus, 7.75%), redtop panicum (Panicum rigidulum, 5.00%) and swamp fern (4.50%) contributed to the dominant cover. Exotic and/or potential nuisance species recorded in the herbaceous study plots along T-6 included low levels of Old World climbing fern (0.25%) and dog fennel (1.50%). This represents a significant decrease in the diversity and coverage by nuisance and exotic species since the Baseline monitoring, as detailed in the Table 3-6. Areas outside of the Transects and/or Upland Buffers Qualitative evaluations of exotic and nuisance species located outside of the monitoring transects were also made during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. Overall, the site is meeting success criteria with less than 5% coverage by exotic species. It is clear that a significant level of maintenance has gone into reducing coverage by exotic and nuisance species. However, it is recommended that those areas at the development/preserve interface continue to be targeted for exotic/nuisance control. Scattered queen palm, shoebutton ardisia, Caesarweed, downy rosemyrtle, rosary pea, Old World climbing fern, climbing cassia, wild balsam apple, and Guineagrass are found in these areas and they will provide a continued seed source for the adjacent mitigation area. Additional species to target in the wetlands that were not always quantitatively represented in the transects include larger patches of water spangles and water lettuce in the open water areas in close proximity to the Gordon River on the east side of the mitigation area. Page 1069 of 1636 -25- 3.2 Hydrologic Data Due to the monitoring event taking place in November, water levels in the mitigation area had receded from the high levels of inundation experienced during the summer months. As such, the soil conditions were only saturated at the majority of the study plots along Transects T-1 through T-6. Although above ground water levels were still observed near the east-central portion of the mitigation area, plot 4 of Transect 1 was the only recorded inundation within the study plots. Dry soils were recorded in only two study plots (Transect 4, Plot 1 and Transect 5, Plot 3) which are located in uplands, adjacent to the wetland mitigation areas. See Figure 3-1 for a representation of water levels along the transects. A piezometer was installed between Transects 2 and 3 on May 3, 2012 to provide continual water level readings (above and below ground) in the mitigation area (Wetland E). The data obtained from this well between November 2012 – November 2013 illustrates the level of water inundation over the past year (Figure 3-2). There is a positive correlation between the water levels observed within the study plots, the well data, and the monthly rainfall (Figure 3-3) for the area. Water levels within the Freedom Park mitigation area continue to support an appropriate wetland vegetation community, as substantiated by the appropriateness of the regional indicator status of the dominant vegetation species. The majority of the vegetation represented appropriate facultative (FAC), facultative wet (FACW), or obligate (OBL) species. Page 1070 of 1636 030.40.50.60.70.80.91Water depth (inches)Plot 1Plot 2Plot 3Plot 4Plot 5Note: 0.0 = dry soil conditions0.1 = saturated soil conditionsFigure 3-1. Water depths recorded at the Freedom Park study plots during the Fifth Annual Wetland Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013.00.10.20.3123456WTransectPage 1071 of 1636 6.50Freedom Park Wetland E Datalogger Water Level September 2012 - September 20135.506.004505.004.004.50Feet (NGVD)3.003.50Nat ral Gro nd 3 64 NGVD2.002.50Natural Ground 3.64 NGVD1.50Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13Water LevelNatural GroundFigure 3-2. Water Levels within the Mitigation Area taken from the Wetland E DataloggerPage 1072 of 1636 6810121416Rainfall (inches)ActualAverageTotal Rainfall for Period = 71.43 inchesFigure 3-3. Monthly rainfall data obtained from SFWMD Station NAPCON_R. 024MonthPage 1073 of 1636 -29- 3.3 Wildlife Observed Table 3-7 lists the wildlife species observed, or evidence thereof, during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event. It is anticipated a greater number and diversity of wildlife utilize the mitigation area seasonally or year round, as the species recorded represent only those observed during the time of the monitoring event. Table 3-7. Wildlife Species Observed during the Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, Freedom Park Birds Common Name Scientific Name Anhinga Anhinga anhinga Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Blue jay Cyanocitta cristata Gray catbird Dumetella carolinensis Great blue heron Ardea herodias Great egret Ardea alba Little blue heron Egretta caerulea Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Pileated woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus Red-bellied woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus Red-shouldered hawk Buteo lineatus White ibis Eudocimus albus Wood stork Mycteria americana Reptiles & Amphibians Common Name Scientific Name Brown anole Anolis sagrei sagrei American alligator Alligator mississippiensis Green treefrog Hyla cinerea Water snake Nerodia sp. Mammals Common Name Scientific Name Bobcat Lynx rufus Eastern cottontail rabbit Sylvilagus floridanus Gray squirrel Sciurus carolinensis Nine-banded armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus Raccoon Procyon lotor Fish Common Name Scientific Name Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki Crustaceans Common Name Scientific Name Giant ramshorn snail Marisa cornuarietis Apple snail Pomacea paludosa Page 1074 of 1636 -30- 4.0 SUMMARY The exotic species diversity and coverage were quite high during the baseline monitoring event, with some areas so dense with Brazilian pepper, downy rosemyrtle and shoebutton ardisia that they were impassible. Through quarterly maintenance events over the past five years, the onsite mitigation area for Freedom Park appears to have met the success criteria of less than overall 5% cover by exotic species. The wetland mitigation area has also demonstrated a significant increase in recruitment of native vegetation during the five-year monitoring period, the most notable species including swamp lily, pond apple, red maple, and leather fern. A wide variety of wildlife utilizes the mitigation area throughout the year, as demonstrated by those species observed during monitoring events. Although the mitigation area has met success criteria, routine maintenance events will be required to ensure it continues to remain within compliance guidelines. Species such as Old World climbing fern and climbing cassia are found in low concentrations, scattered along the northern limits of the preserve. These species can spread rapidly and create problem conditions if not treated on a routine basis. Other scattered invasive species include earleaf acacia, Brazilian pepper, shoebutton ardisia, downy rosemyrtle, Caesarweed, queen palm, and java plum. Pockets of water spangles and water lettuce persist in areas of open water in close proximity to the Gordon River at over 5% cover. Without treatment of these species in the River itself, it will be difficult to completely control them within the mitigation area, as it receives flows in from the River. However, continued maintenance along the northeastern edge of the preserve and under the boardwalk for these species will help control their spread to other portions of the mitigation area. Overall, the mitigation is well below the 5% allowable cover for mitigation success, the wetland vegetation is healthy and continues to naturally recruit, and the mitigation area is used by a wide variety of wetland dependent species. Collier County is committed to the long-term maintenance of Freedom Park and based upon success obtained during the first five years of maintenance and monitoring, a request to discontinue monitoring and agency-sign-off is being made at this time. Please contact Laura Herrero at 461-2464 to schedule a site inspection at the convenience of District staff. Page 1075 of 1636 -31- 5.0 REFERENCES CITED Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Chapter 62-340.450 Vegetative Index. Mohlenbrock, Robert H. 1993. Wetland and Transition Plants of Peninsular Florida. Wetland Training Institute, Inc. 61 pp. Page 1076 of 1636 APPENDIX A National Wetland Inventory Regional Indicators For Plant Species as Defined by Wetlands and Transition Plans of Peninsular Florida (Mohlenbrock, 1993) Page 1077 of 1636 National Wetlands Inventory Regional Indicators for plant species as defined by Wetlands and Transition Plants of Peninsular Florida (Mohlenbrock, 1993). OBL - Obligate Wetland occur almost always (estimated probability >99%) under natural conditions in wetlands. FACW - Facultative Wetland usually occur in wetlands (estimated probability 67% - 99%), but occasionally found in non-wetlands. FAC - Facultative species are equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (estimated probability 34%- 66%). FACU - Facultative Upland usually occur in non-wetlands (estimated probability 67% - 99%), but occasionally found in wetlands (estimated probability 1% - 33%). UPL - Obligate Upland occur almost always (estimated probability >99%) under natural conditions in non-wetlands. Page 1078 of 1636 APPENDIX B Monitoring Photo Documentation Fifth Annual Monitoring Event Page 1079 of 1636 B-1 Transect 1, Freedom Park Mitigation Area, Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 1 toward Plot 5 Plot 2 Plot 3 Plot 4 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 5 toward Plot 1 Page 1080 of 1636 B-2 Transect 2, Freedom Park Mitigation Area, Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 1 toward Plot 4 Plot 2 Plot 3 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 4 toward Plot 1 Page 1081 of 1636 B-3 Transect 3, Freedom Park Mitigation Area, Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 1 toward Plot 3 Plot 2 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 3 toward Plot 1 Page 1082 of 1636 B-4 Transect 4, Freedom Park Mitigation Area, Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 1 toward Plot 5 Plot 2 Plot 3 Plot 4 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 5 toward Plot 1 Page 1083 of 1636 B-5 Transect 5, Freedom Park Mitigation Area, Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 1 toward Plot 3 Plot 2 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 3 toward Plot 1 Page 1084 of 1636 B-6 Transect 6, Freedom Park Mitigation Area, Fifth Annual Monitoring Event, November 21, 2013 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 1 toward Plot 4 Plot 2 Plot 3 Panoramic Photograph from Plot 4 toward Plot 1 Page 1085 of 1636 B-7 APPENDIX C Monitoring Data Sheets Page 1086 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level 11Open 53.00 11Ludwigia peruviana 15.00 11Annona glabra 10.00 11Fraxinus caroliniana 10.00 11Acer rubrum 7.00 11Senna pendula 3.00 11Sabal palmetto 2.00 12Taxodium sp.25.00 12Open 24.00 12Acer rubrum 20.00 12Annona glabra 15.00 12Roystonea regia 10.00 12Sambucus canadensis 2.00 12Ardisia elliptica 2.00 12Fraxinus caroliniana 2.00 13Open 30.00 13Taxodium sp.30.00 13Sabal palmetto 15.00 13Acer rubrum 10.00 13Annona glabra 3.00 13Sambucus canadensis 2.00 13Ficus aurea 5.00 13Persea palustris 5.00 14Open 40.00 14Salix caroliniana 25.00 14Sabal palmetto 10.00 14Annona glabra 15.00 14Ludwigia octovalvis 2.00 14Baccharis glomeruliflora 5.00 14Acer rubrum 3.00 15Open 62.00 15Sabal palmetto 15.00 15Quercus laurifolia 15.00 15Myrica cerifera 8.00 11Acrostichum danaeiifolium 60.00 11Polygonum punctatum 15.00 11Boehmeria cylindrica 10.00 11Hydrocotyle umbellata 10.00 11Cissus verticillata 7.00 11Panicum dichotomiflorum 3.00 11Sarcostemma clausum 2.00 11Acer rubrum 1.00 11Phyla nodiflora 1.00 11Ampelopsis arborea 1.00 12Open 55.00 12Acrostichum danaeiifolium 20.00 12Thelypteris palustris 10.00 12Canna flaccida 5.00 12Boehmeria cylindrica 3.00 12Cissus verticillata 3.00 12Ardisia elliptica 1.00 12Ampelopsis arborea 1.00 12Sambucus nigra 2.00 13Acrostichum danaeifolium 60.00 13Open 25.00 13Thelypteris palustris 10.00 13Boehmeria cylindrica 5.00 Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Overstory/Understory Stratum Herbaceous Stratum Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils 1.0" Saturated Soils Page 1087 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 14Open 23.00 14Polygonum punctatum 15.00 14Pontederia cordata 8.00 14Ludwigia octovalvis 8.00 14Vigna luteola 8.00 14Eclipta alba 7.00 14Panicum dichotomiflorum 6.00 14Pistia stratiotes 5.00 14Cissus verticillata 4.00 14Pluchea odorata 4.00 14Salvinia minima 3.00 14Commelina diffusa 3.00 14Mikania scandens 3.00 14Lemna minor 2.00 14Sarcostemma clausum 1.00 15Acrostichum danaeiifolium 25.00 15Polygonum punctatum 25.00 15Open 22.00 15Mikania scandens 5.00 15Hydrocotyle umbellata 4.00 15Boehmeria cylindrica 4.00 15Commelina diffusa 4.00 15Hypericum sp.3.00 15Parietaria floridana 3.00 15Ludwigia repens 2.00 15Ludwigia octovalvis 1.00 15Ammannia coccinea 1.00 15Rhynchospora inundata 1.00 21Taxodium sp.50.00 21Open 23.00 21Annona glabra 15.00 21Acer rubrum 10.00 21Baccharis glomeruliflora 2.00 22Taxodium sp.60.00 22Open 27.00 22Acer rubrum 7.00 22Annona glabra 3.00 22Sabal palmetto 2.00 22Ficus aurea 1.00 23Open 46.00 23Annona glabra 30.00 23Sabal palmetto 10.00 23Baccharis glomeruliflora 10.00 23Baccharis angustifolia 4.00 24Open 29.00 24Laguncularia racemosa 25.00 24Baccharis glomeruliflora 15.00 24Annona glabra 10.00 24Myrica cerifera 8.00 24Rhizophora mangle 7.00 24Quercus laurifolia 3.00 24Dalbergia ecastaphyllum 3.00 1.0" Saturated Soils Overstory/Understory Stratum Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Page 1088 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 21Salvinia minima 25.00 21Acrostichum danaeifolium 15.00 21Thalia geniculata 10.00 21Crinum americanum 8.00 21Open 6.00 21Polygonum punctatum 5.00 21Scirpus californicus 5.00 21Commelina diffusa 4.00 21Boehmeria cylindrica 3.00 21Hydrocotyle umbellata 3.00 21Ceratopteris thalictroides 2.00 21Taxodium sp 2.00 21Lygodium microphyllum 2.00 21Hypericum sp.2.00 21Mikania scandens 2.00 21Cissus verticillata 2.00 21Sarcostemma clausum 1.00 21Annona glabra 1.00 21Acer rubrum 1.00 21Thelypteris palustris 1.00 22Acrostichum danaeifolium 90.00 22Sarcostemma clausum 8.00 22Boehmeria cylindrica 3.00 22Mikania scandens 3.00 22Hydrocotyle umbellata 2.00 22Baccharis glomeruliflora 1.00 23Crinum americanum 50.00 23Spartina bakeri 45.00 23Iris hexagona 7.00 23Cissus verticillata 5.00 23Polygonum punctatum 3.00 23Panicum dichotomiflorum 3.00 23Boehmeria cylindrica 2.00 23Hypericum sp.2.00 23Vigna luteola 2.00 23Annona glabra 2.00 23Eclipta alba 1.00 24Acrostichum danaeifolium 25.00 24Panicum dichotomiflorum 10.00 24Pluchea odorata 7.00 24Andropogon glomeratus 7.00 24Hydrocotyle umbellata 7.00 24Rhynchospora divergens 6.00 24Sabal palmetto 5.00 24Bidens alba 5.00 24Eustachys glauca 4.00 24Annona glabra 4.00 24Hypericum sp.4.00 24Vigna luteola 3.00 24Ammannia coccinea 3.00 24Mikania scandens 3.00 24Boehmeria cylindrica 3.00 24Fimbristylis sp.3.00 24Rhizophora mangle 2.00 24Erechtites hieraciifolius 1.00 Herbaceous Stratum Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Page 1089 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 31Open 34.00 31Baccharis glomeruliflora 20.00 31Acer rubrum 20.00 31Swietenia mahagoni 6.00 31Bursera simaruba 6.00 31Quercus laurifolia 5.00 31Myrica cerifera 4.00 31Salix caroliana 3.00 31Sabal palmetto 2.00 32Salix caroliana 55.00 32Open 21.00 32Quercus laurifolia 10.00 32Baccharis glomeruliflora 7.00 32Liquidambar styraciflua 7.00 33Open 37.00 33Sabal palmetto 15.00 33Myrica cerifera 15.00 33Quercus laurifolia 10.00 33Annona glabra 8.00 33Ludwigia octovalvis 5.00 33Baccharis angustifolia 5.00 33Myrsine cubana 4.00 33Salix caroliana 1.00 31Open 62.00 31Muhlenbergia capillaris 8.00 31Andropogon glomeratus 5.00 31Sabal palmetto 5.00 31Bidens alba 5.00 31Baccharis glomeruliflora 3.00 31Acrostichum danaeifolium 2.00 31Quercus laurifolia 2.00 31Mikania scandens 2.00 31Erechtites hieraciifolius 2.00 31Myrica cerifera 2.00 31Acer rubrum 1.00 31Parthenocissus quinquefolia 1.00 32Thelypteris palustris 90.00 32Acrostichum danaeifolium 4.00 32Blechnum serrulatum 4.00 32Vitis sp.2.00 32Lygodium microphyllum 1.00 33Spartina bakeri 35.00 33Ceratopteris thalictroides 15.00 33Ammannia coccinea 10.00 33Ludwigia octovalvis 10.00 33Cyperus surinamensis 5.00 33Setaria geniculata 3.00 33Pluchea odorata 3.00 33Sagittaria lancifolia 3.00 33Polygonum punctatum 3.00 33Eclipta alba 2.00 33Cyperus odoratus 2.00 33Sabal palmetto 2.00 33Commelina diffusa 2.00 33Boehmeria cylindrica 2.00 33Vigna luteola 2.00 33Annona glabra 2.00 Saturated Soils Overstory/Understory Stratum Herbaceous Stratum Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Page 1090 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 41Open 29.00 41Quercus laurifolia 25.00 41Pinus elliottii 20.00 41Sabal palmetto 15.00 41Acer rubrum 6.00 41Ilex cassine 3.00 41Cephalanthus occidentalis 2.00 42Open 52.00 42Sabal palmetto 20.00 42Quercus laurifolia 7.00 42Taxodium sp.5.00 42Baccharis glomeruliflora 5.00 42Persea palustris 4.00 42Acer rubrum 3.00 42Psychotria nervosa 2.00 42Ficus aurea 2.00 43Annona glabra 60.00 43Ficus aurea 10.00 43Acer rubrum 10.00 43Open 5.00 43Sabal palmetto 5.00 43Taxodium sp.5.00 43Myrsine cubana 5.00 44Annona glabra 40.00 44Open 26.00 44Fraxinus caroliniana 12.00 44Taxodium sp.5.00 44Acer rubrum 5.00 44Syagrus romanzoffiana - potential 4.00 44Myrsine cubana 3.00 44Psychotria nervosa 2.00 44Quercus laurifolia 2.00 44Senna pendula 1.00 45Annona glabra 60.00 45Taxodium sp.8.00 45Baccharis glomeruliflora 8.00 45Acer rubrum 5.00 45Roystonea regia 5.00 45Baccharis angustifolia 3.00 45Sambucus canadensis 3.00 45Salix caroliniana 3.00 45Fraxinus caroliniana 3.00 45Ficus aurea 2.00 41Open 77.00 41Cyperus sp.5.00 41Bidens alba 5.00 41Urena lobata 3.00 41Erechtites hieraciifolius 3.00 41Quercus laurifolia 2.00 41Momordica charantia 2.00 41Dichanthelium erectifolium 2.00 41Eupatorium capillifolium 1.00 42Open 38.00 42Bidens alba 20.00 42Thelypteris palustris 20.00 42Acrostichum danaeifolium 5.00 42Mikania scandens 4.00 42Parthenocissus quinquefolia 2.00 42Cissus verticillata 2.00 42Quercus laurifolia 2.00 42Erechtites hieraciifolius 2.00 42Psychotria nervosa 2.00 42Urena lobata 1.00 42Toxicodendron radicans 1.00 42Chamaesyce mesembryanthemifolia 1.00 DRY Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Overstory/Understory Stratum Herbaceous Stratum DRY Saturated Soils Page 1091 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 43Open 48.00 43Acrostichum danaeifolium 30.00 43Commelina diffusa 10.00 43Hydrocotyle umbellata 8.00 43Cissus verticillata 4.00 44Blechnum serrulatum 60.00 44Thelypteris palustris 20.00 44Cissus verticillata 7.00 44Acrostichum danaeifolium 5.00 44Boehmeria cylindrica 3.00 44Open 3.00 44Sarcostemma clausum 2.00 45Open 45.00 45Luziola fluitans 20.00 45Commelina diffusa 15.00 45Annona glabra 4.00 45Sarcostemma clausum 4.00 45Phyla nodiflora 3.00 45Acrostichum danaeifolium 3.00 45Mikania scandens 2.00 45Acer rubrum 2.00 45Boehmeria cylindrica 1.00 45Hydrocotyle umbellata 1.00 51Open 47.00 51Chrysobalanus icaco 25.00 51Quercus laurifolia 20.00 51Phoenix reclinata 5.00 51Cephalanthus occidentalis 3.00 52Quercus laurifolia 45.00 52Acer rubrum 15.00 52Chrysobalanus icaco 15.00 52Sabal palmetto 7.00 52Myrica cerifera 7.00 52Pinus elliottii 6.00 52Ilex cassine 5.00 53Quercus laurifolia 25.00 53Pinus elliottii 25.00 53Sabal palmetto 20.00 53Myrsine cubana 10.00 53Psychotria nervosa 10.00 53Myrica cerifera 5.00 53Baccharis glomeruliflora 5.00 51Thelypteris palustris 40.00 51Blechnum serrulatum 30.00 51Chrysobalanus icaco 10.00 51Open 6.00 51Vitis aestivalis 5.00 51Hydrocotyle umbellata 4.00 51Sarcostemma clausum 3.00 51Mikania scandens 2.00 52Open 89.00 52Quercus laurifolia 5.00 52Sabal palmetto 3.00 52Annona glabra 2.00 52Syagrus romanzoffiana - potential 1.00 53Open 42.00 53Toxicodendron radicans 20.00 53Smilax sp.15.00 53Spermacoce assurgens 8.00 53Quercus laurifolia 4.00 53Baccharis glomeruliflora 3.00 53Bidens alba 3.00 53Sabal palmetto 3.00 53Vigna luteola 2.00 Herbaceous Stratum Saturated Soils Saturated Soils DRY Saturated Soils Overstory/Understory Stratum Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils DRY Page 1092 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 61Quercus laurifolia 60.00 61Myrsine cubana 25.00 61Sabal palmetto 15.00 61Psychotria nervosa 4.00 61Magnolia virginiana 4.00 61Ficus aurea 2.00 62Acer rubrum 30.00 62Myrsine cubana 20.00 62Open 17.00 62Quercus laurifolia 15.00 62Sabal palmetto 6.00 62Psychotria nervosa 4.00 62Syzygium cumini 4.00 62Cephalanthus occidentalis 2.00 62Baccharis glomeruliflora 2.00 63Quercus laurifolia 50.00 63Open 23.00 63Myrsine cubana 15.00 63Acer rubrum 8.00 63Liquidambar styraciflua 4.00 64Acer rubrum 45.00 64Open 32.00 64Quercus laurifolia 7.00 64Baccharis glomeruliflora 6.00 64Myrica cerifera 5.00 64Chrysobalanus icaco 5.00 61Open 61.00 61Blechnum serrulatum 10.00 61Quercus laurifolia 9.00 61Callicarpa americana 5.00 61Smilax sp.3.00 61Sabal palmetto 3.00 61Myrsine cubana 3.00 61Andropogon glomeratus 2.00 61Erechtites hieraciifolius 2.00 61Parthenocissus quinquefolia 1.00 61Rhus copallina 1.00 62Open 24.00 62Panicum rigidulum 20.00 62Centella asiatica 15.00 62Andropogon virginicus 5.00 62Solidago fistulosa 4.00 62Mikania scandens 4.00 62Hypericum myrtifolium 3.00 62Cephalanthus occidentalis 3.00 62Dicanthelium erectifolium 3.00 62Commelina diffusa 3.00 62Eulophia alta 3.00 62Erechtites hieraciifolius 3.00 62Baccharis glomeruliflora 3.00 62Vernonia angustifolia 2.00 62Quercus laurifolia 2.00 62Acer rubrum 2.00 62Lygodium microphyllum 1.00 Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Overstory/Understory Stratum Herbaceous Stratum Saturated Soils Page 1093 of 1636 Transect Number Plot Number Scientific Name Percent Cover Water Level Freedom Park, Collier County Fifth Annual Monitoring Data Sheets, November 21, 2013 63Open 26.00 63Sabal palmetto 10.00 63Sacciolepis striata 10.00 63Blechnum serrulatum 8.00 63Andropogon virginicus 7.00 63Acer rubrum 7.00 63Vernonia gigantea 6.00 63Andropogon glomeratus 5.00 63Mikania scandens 4.00 63Quercus laurifolia 4.00 63Erechtites hieraciifolius 4.00 63Baccharis glomeruliflora 3.00 63Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum 2.00 63Toxicodendron radicans 2.00 63Parthenocissus quinquefolia 1.00 63Eclipta alba 1.00 64Open 25.00 64Cyperus ligularis 9.00 64Hydrocotyle umbellata 8.00 64Ceratopteris thalictroides 8.00 64Eupatorium capillifolium 6.00 64Andropogon glomeratus 5.00 64Andropogon virginicus 5.00 64Cissus verticillata 5.00 64Fimbristylis sp.5.00 64Mikania scandens 5.00 64Eclipta alba 3.00 64Boehmeria cylindrica 3.00 64Cyperus odoratus 3.00 64Acer rubrum 3.00 64Erechtites hieraciifolius 3.00 64Unknown vine 3.00 64Desmodium sp 1.00 Saturated Soils Saturated Soils Page 1094 of 1636 GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK 5th ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT PROJECT OVERVIEW: PERMIT NUMBER Department of the Army - SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) South Florida Water Management District - 11-03344-P ERP Application #: 110617-17 PERMITTEE Collier County Parks and Recreation Department PERMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION Melissa Hennig, Senior Environmental Specialist 15000 Livingston Rd. Naples, FL 34109 MONITORING DATES The annual monitoring event occurred on March 6, 2019, and March 27, 2019. Collier County Parks and Recreation Environmental Specialists conducted the monitoring during both events. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to document the success of the following mitigation projects: 0.2 acres of created/restored tidal mangrove wetlands, ~ 104 acres of nuisance and exotic plant removal, and 25 wetland acres of water quality enhancements. These mitigation projects were created to offset impacts associated with the creation of the Gordon River Greenway Park: filling 3.13 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters, dredging 0.13 acres of wetlands, and impacting 1.61 acres of wetlands due to shading from boardwalks. SITE DESCRIPTION Gordon River Greenway Park is a 123.6 acre passive recreation park located approximately one mile East of US41 on Golden Gate Parkway in Sections 27 and 34, Township 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County, Florida (Latitude/ Longitude: 26.168517°N / -81.784889°W). The park runs primarily along the Gordon River which is a Class III water body. There are eight designated wetland areas and two designated upland areas within the park. The creation/restoration project area is located adjacent to Wetland 3 and consists of 0.2 acres of tidal mangrove wetlands. The water quality enhancements project is in Wetland 2 and consists of 25 acres. The removal of nuisance and exotic vegetation project is located in Wetlands 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and Uplands 1 and 2 (MAP 1). MITIGATION COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION Initial exotic plant removal within all mitigation areas was completed in November 2012. Semi-annual exotic plant treatments were then conducted for 2 years (May 2013, November 2013, May 20 14, Page 1095 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 2 of 13 November 2014), and annual treatments began in December 2015. The created marsh mitigation area adjacent to Wetland 3 was completed in April 2014. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS STATUS Currently, all mitigation areas are meeting the performance standards. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED SINCE LAST REPORT SUBMISSION A Collier County volunteer is currently monitoring the edges of the asphalt trail weekly and pulling exotic and nuisance species’ re-growth. All FLEPPC listed Category 1 and Category 2 exotic plant species were treated with herbicide throughout the entire park in August 2018. RECOMMENDATIONS Treat all FLEPPC listed Category 1 and Category 2 exotic plant species within the entire park in April 2019. An exotics contractor has been hired for the April treatment REQUIREMENTS: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MITIGATION AREAS 1. Coverage of planted and recruited plants will be at least 80% by FAC or wetter species. 2. Hydrologic enhancement will result in soils that are, at a minimum, saturated to the surface between 5% and 12.5% of the growing season . 3. Planted material will have a survivorship of at least 80%. 4. Coverage by FLEPPC Category I and II invasive exotic plant species and the nuisance species Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Bermudagrass (Cynodon sp.), Bahiagrass (Paspaum notatum), and cattail (Typha sp.) shall total less than 5%. Semi-annual monitoring of the wetland mitigation areas for the first 3 years and annual monitoring thereafter for a total of no less than 5 years of monitoring is required to show compliance with the performance standards listed above. METHODS Monitoring transects were previously field located and marked during the time zero monitoring event. Wetland transects 1 and 6 were re-located during the September 2016 monitoring event so that they are now within the boundary of their representative mitigation areas. (MAP 2). A total of 14 fixed transects and 44 fixed photo points are utilized for reporting requirements. All transects have 1 stationary “meter square Page 1096 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 3 of 13 sampling” quadrat, except for Wetland Transects 3 and 4, which each have 2 “meter square sampling” quadrats. Transects and quadrats are marked with rebar, pvc pipe, and flagging tape. Transects range in length in an attempt to capture zone and habitat changes. Quadrats were established in areas with minimal to no vegetation to best measure recruitment of native species over time. During each monitoring event, quantitative data (percent cover) was recorded for herbaceous and woody species in all stratums at each transect and quadrat; and, photo documentation was taken at the beginning and end of each transect and at each quadrat. Parameters measured include: species composition and indicator classification (ex., FAC, FACW, etc), percent cover by native species, and percent cover by FLEPPC Cat. I and II invasive exotic species and nuisance species. Additionally, general observations were made concerning survivorship of planted species and wildlife utilization of the mitigation areas. Staff gauges were installed within Wetland 4 and the created wetland adjacent to Wetland 3 on September 8, 2016 and are measured a minimum of once per month during November through May and a minimum of twice per month during June through October. RESULTS The results of the March 2019 vegetation monitoring events associated with the 5th Annual Monitoring Report are summarized in Table 1. Parameters that are not meeting performance standards are highlighted in pink for each transect. Results of the March 2019 monitoring event indicate that coverage by FLEPPC Category I and II invasive exotic plant species and nuisance species is less than 5% in all wetland and upland mitigation areas. Results also indicate that wetland mitigation areas within Wetland 2, Wetland 6, and the majority of Wetland 3 have achieved at least 80% total cover by FAC or wetter species. Wetland mitigation areas within the portion of Wetland 3 represented by Transect 9, were hit hard by Hurricane Irma, which drastically reduced canopy and midstory coverage (Figure 1). However, Transect 9 is recovering and the remaining portions of Wetland 3, which includes the Created Wetland have achieved over 80% total cover by FAC or wetter species. Figure 1 also demonstrates that percent cover by FAC or wetter species in Wetland 4 has fluctuated over the years. Wetland 4 is a seasonal freshwater wetland with little canopy and midstory. Timing of monitoring events most likely plays a role in the amount of groundcover coverage observed. The area of Wetland 4 that is east of the monitoring transect is heavily vegetated with black rush (Juncus roemerianus) year- round. Spikerush (Eleocharis cellulosa) is prevalent throughout Wetland 4 during the wet season. Page 1097 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 4 of 13 The number of different native species present throughout all transects has increased over time since the baseline monitoring event (Figure 2). Additionally, the average percent cover by FAC or Wetter species in all stratums of the wetland transects and quadrats and the average percent cover by desirable native species in all stratums of the upland transects and quadrats has trended toward an increase (Figure 3), while percent cover by FLEPPC Category I and II invasive exotic plant species and nuisance species in all stratums of both the wetland and upland transects and quadrats has remained low since initial treatment (Figure 4). Staff gauge measurements from April 19, 2018 through March 27, 2019 are shown in Figure 5. Water was present in both wetlands for at least six months out of the year. Detailed field observations and photo documentation are located in the Gordon River Greenway 5th Annual Monitoring Report Appendix which can be found under ERP application # 110617-17 on the South Florida Water Management District’s e-permitting website: http://my.sfwmd.gov/ePermitting/MainPage.do Page 1098 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 5 of 13 SUMMARY DATA: Page 1099 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 6 of 13 FIGURE 1: FIGURE 2: Page 1100 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 7 of 13 FIGURE 2: 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 # of Different Species IdentifiedMonitoring Event Plant Diversity within Wetland Transects Natives FLEPPC Cat 1 and 2 Exotics Non-invasive Exotics Nuisance Natives 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 # of Different Species IdentifiedMonitoring Event Plant Diversity within Upland Transects Natives FLEPPC Cat 1 and 2 Exotics Non-invasive Exotics Nuisance Natives Page 1101 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 8 of 13 FIGURE 3: Page 1102 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 9 of 13 FIGURE 4: Page 1103 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 10 of 13 FIGURE 5: Page 1104 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 11 of 13 MAP 1: MAPS AND PLANS: Page 1105 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 12 of 13 MAP 2: Page 1106 of 1636 SAJ-2011-00485 (IP-MMB) Gordon River Greenway Park 5th Annual Monitoring Report 11-03344-P Page 13 of 13 CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the mitigation areas within the Gordon River Greenway Park are in very good condition, with all mitigation areas, except for Wetland 4, meeting performance standards. Wetland 4 does not currently have 80% coverage by FAC or wetter species; however, this area is a seasonal wetland that is drying down in March, the month of the annual vegetation surveys. The wetland contains at least an 80% coverage by FAC or wetter species during the wet season and provides wading bird and duck foraging habitat . See photos below of Wetland 4 in May and July 2018. Measurement of the performance standard “Hydrologic enhancement will result in soils that are, at a minimum, saturated to the surface between 5% and 12.5% of the growing season” indicates that the performance standard is being met, as both Wetland 3 and Wetland 4 were hydrated for at least six months out of the year. Page 1107 of 1636 April 19, 2019 Ms. Melissa L. Hennig Collier County Parks and Recreation Division 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116 Subject: Gordon River Greenway Park Monitoring Requirements Satisfied Permit No. 11-03344-P Application No. 110617-17 Collier County, S27, 34/T49S/R25E Dear Ms. Hennig: The South Florida Water Management District (District) is in receipt of your April 2, 2019 Fifth Annual Monitoring Report required by Special Condition 29 of the above referenced Environmental Resource Permit. This letter is to provide notification that an inspection conducted on April 18, 2019 and a concurrent review of our files indicate that the special conditions relating to the wetland monitoring requirements have been satisfied. The District appreciates your effort to maintain compliance with Special Condition 30 by managing the preserve area in perpetuity for nuisance and exotic plant species. The total cover of nuisance and exotic plant species shall not exceed 5% cover between maintenance events. Monitoring requirements may be reinstated if the wetlands are not adequately managed and maintained. If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please contact me at (239) 338- 2929 x7715, or via e-mail at efain@sfwmd.gov, in the Fort Myers Service Center. Sincerely, Emma Fain, Environmental Analyst II Environmental Resource Bureau Enclosure: Location Map Page 1108 of 1636 9TH ST NGOODLETTE-FRANK RD NG O L D E N G A T E P K Y AIRPORT RD NAIRPORT PULLING RD NAIRPORT RD SAIRPORT RD NGOODLETTE-FRANK RD N9TH ST NG O L D E N G A T E P K Y SFWMD GeoSpatial Services ¯ REGULATION DIVISION South Florida Water Managem ent District COLLIER COUNTY, FLExhibit No: 1 Exhibit Created On: 2019-04-18 Applicatio n Numb er: 11061 7-17 Perm it No : 11-0334 4-P Project Name: GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Created b y Application 0 0.650.325 Miles Page 1109 of 1636 FREEDOM PARK OBSERVED SPECIES LIST by Marielle Nageon de Lestang December 3, 2020 STRATUM: C= Canopy, M= Midstory, G= Groundcover, E= Epiphyte, A= Aquatic Protection Status: E= Endangered, T= Threatened, S/A= Similar Appearance, C= Candidate FNAI State Codes: S1= Florida critically imperiled, S2= Florida imperiled because of rarity, S3= very rare in Florida or restricted range, S4= apparently secure (could be rare in specific locations) in Florida FNAI Global Codes: G1= Globally critically imperiled, G2= Globally imperiled because of rarity, G3= very rare in throughout its range or restricted range, G4= apparently secure globally (could be rare in specific locations, T#= rank of taxonomic subgroup *= Exotic PLANT SPECIES Protected Status Common Name Scientific Name Stratum State FNAI Federal Scrubby Flatwoods S2?, G2 gumbo limbo Bursera simaruba C, M, G - - - seagrape Coccoloba uvifera C, M, G - - - slash pine Pinus elliottii C, M, G - - - laurel oak Quercus laurifolia C, M, G - - - live oak Quercus virginiana C, M, G - - - cabbage palm Sabal palmetto C, M, G - - - West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni C, M, G ST S3, G3G4 - American beautyberry Callicarpa americana M, G - - - fiddlewood Citharexylum spinosum M, G - - - coral bean Erythrina herbacea M, G - - - lateflowering throroughwort Eupatorium serotinum M, G - - - large gallberry Ilex coriacea M, G - - - coastal plain staggerbush Lyonia fruticosa M, G - - - wax myrtle Morella cerifera M, G - - - myrsine Myrsine cubana M, G - - - wild coffee Psychotria nervosa M, G - - - Chapman oak Quercus chapmanii M, G - - - sand live oak Quercus geminata M, G - - - winged sumac Rhus copallinum M, G - - - saw palmetto Serenoa repens M, G - - - hog plum Ximenia americana M,G - - - wild lime Zanthoxylum fagara M, G - - - sand cordgrass Aristida stricta G - - - hairy beach sunflower Helianthus debilis spp. vestitus G S2, G5T2 - gopher apple Geobalanus oblongifoliu G - - - Gulf hairawn muhly Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes G - - - erect prickly pear Opuntia stricta G ST - - bracken fern Pteridium aquilinum G - - - possum grape vine Cissus verticillata V - - - Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia V - - - grapevine Vitis sp. V - - - Coastal Hydric Hammock S4, G4 - red maple Acer rubrum C, M - - - gumbo limbo Bursera simaruba C, M - - - strangler fig Ficus aurea C, M - - - Cuban laurel Ficus retusa var. nitida C. M * - - royal palm Roystonea regia C, M SE S2, G2G3 - Page 1110 of 1636 West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni C, M ST S3, G3G4 - bald cypress Taxodium distichum C, M - - - slash pine Pinus elliottii C, M, G - - - live oak Quercus virginiana C, M, G - - - laurel oak Quercus laurifolia C, M, G - - - cabbage palm Sabal palmetto C, M, G - - - weeping fig Ficus benjamina C * - - seven-year apple Casasia clusiifolia M - - - fiddlewood Citharexylum spinosum M - - - golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum M, G ST S3, G5 - giant leather fern Acrostichum danaeifolium M. G - - - pond apple Annona glabra M, G - - - false willow Baccharis angustifolia M, G - - - silverling Baccharis glomeruliflora M, G - - - Jamaican caper Capparis cynophallophora M, G - - - cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaco M, G - - - sour orange Citrus x aurantium M, G * - - silver buttonwood Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus M, G - - - white stopper Eugenia axillaris M, G - - - lateflowering throroughwort Eupatorium serotinum M, G - - - Florida swamp privet Forestiera segregata M, G - - - dahoon holly Ilex cassine var. cassine M, G - - - large gallberry Ilex coriacea M, G - - - sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua M, G - - - sweetbay Magnolia virginiana M, G - - - wax myrtle Morella cerifera M, G - - - myrsine Myrsine cubana M, G - - - coastal plain staggerbush Lyonia fruticosa M, G - - - swamp bay Persea palustris M, G - - - wild coffee Psychotria nervosa M, G - - - white indigoberry Randia aculeata M, G - - - winged sumac Rhus copallinum M, G - - - coastal willow Salix caroliniana M, G - - - Christmas senna Senna bicapsularis M, G * - - saw palmetto Serenoa repens M, G - - - Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum M, G ST - - potato tree Solanum erianthum M, G - - - hog plum Ximenia americana M, G - - - wire grass Aristida sp. G - - - false nettle Boehmeria cylindrica G - - - string lily Crinum americanum G - - - St. Andrew’s cross Hypericum hypericoides G - - - giant sword fern Nephrolepis biserrata G ST - - Asian sword fern Nephrolepis brownii G * - - sword fern Nephrolepis exaltata G - - - sweetscent Pluchea odorata G - - - giant brake Pteris tripartita G - - - knotroot foxtail Setaria parvifolora G - - - sand cordgrass Spartina bakeri G - - - swamp fern Telmatoblechnum serrulatum G - - - hairy maiden fern Thelypteris hispidula var. versicolor G - - - marsh fern Thelypteris palustris var. pubescens G - - - possum grape vine Cissus verticillata V - - - Page 1111 of 1636 old world climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum V * - - grapevine Vitis sp. V - - - resurrection fern Pleopeltis michauxiana E - - - northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana E ST - - ballmoss Tillandsia recurvata E - - - soft-leaved wild-pine Tillandsia variabilis E ST - - Floodplain Swamp S4, G4 red maple Acer rubrum C, M - - - bald cypress Taxodium distichum C, M - - - strangler fig Ficus aurea C, M - - - royal palm Roystonea regia C, M SE S2, G2G3 - coastal willow Salix caroliniana C, M, G - - - pop ash Fraxinus caroliniana C, M, G - - - pond apple Annona glabra M, G - - - false willow Baccharis angustifolia M, G - - - silverling Baccharis glomeruliflora M, G - - - giant sword fern Nephrolepis biserrata M, G ST - - elderberry Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis M, G - - - fire flag Thalia geniculata M, G - - - herb-of-grace Bacopa monnieri G - - - water sprite Ceratopteris thalictroides G * - - saw grass Cladium jamaicense G - - - string lily Crinum americanum G - - - common duckweed Lemna minor G - - - smartweed Polygonum sp. G - - - pickerel weed Pontederia cordata G - - - bulltongue arrowhead Sagittaria lancifolia G - - - water sprangle Salvinia minima G * - - Mangrove Swamp S4, G5 - pond apple Annona glabra C, M, G - - - buttonwood Conocarpus erectus C, M, G - - - white mangrove Laguncularia racemosa C, M, G - - - red mangrove Rhizophora mangle C, M, G - - - coinvine Dalbergia ecastaphyllum V - - - rubber vine Rhabdadenia biflora V - - - Basin Marsh S3, G4 - bald cypress Taxodium distichum C, M - - - red maple Acer rubrum C, M - - - cabbage palm Sabal palmetto C, M - - - coastal willow Salix caroliniana C, M, G - - - cattail Typha sp. M * - - giant leather fern Acrostichum danaeifolium M, G - - - pond apple Annona glabra M, G - - - lateflowering throroughwort Eupatorium serotinum M, G - - - fire flag Thalia geniculata M, G - - - herb-of-grace Bacopa monnieri G - - - false nettle Boehmeria cylindrica G - - - saw grass Cladium jamaicense G - - - blue mistflower Conoclinium coelestinum G - - - smooth rattlebox Crotalaria pallida G * - - swamp flatsedge Cyperus ligularis G - - - knotted spikerush Eleocharis interstincta G - - - soft rush Juncus effusus subsp. solutus G - - - Page 1112 of 1636 creeping primrose willow Ludwigia repens A - - - giant sword fern Nephrolepis biserrata G - - - Asian sword fern Nephrolepis brownii G * - - sword fern Nephrolepis exaltata G - - - bulltongue arrowhead Sagittaria lancifolia G - - - sand cordgrass Spartina bakeri G - - - Fakahatcheegrass Tripsacum dactyloides G - - - spatterdock Nuphar advena subsp. advena A - - - American white waterlily Nymphaea odorata A - - - ballmoss Tillandsia recurvata E - - - WILDLIFE SPECIES Protected Status Common Name Scientific Name State FNAI Federal Birds great egret Ardea alba - - - great blue heron Ardea herodias - - - blue jay Cyanocitta cristata - - - little blue heron Egretta caerulea ST S4, G5 - white ibis Eudocimus albus - S4, G5 - common moorhen Gallinula chloropus - - - Northern mocking bird Mimus polyglottos - - - double-crested cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus - - - blue-grey gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea - - - common grackle Quiscalus quiscula - - - Vireo (unidentified species) Vireo sp. - - - mourning dove Zenaida macroura - - - red-shouldered hawk Buteo lineatus - - - yellow-crowned night heron Nyctanassa violacea S3, G5 - tri-color heron Egretta tricolor ST S4, G5 - downy woodpecker Dryobates pubescens - - - orange-crowned warbler Vermivora celata - - - Reptiles Eastern racer Coluber constrictor - - - American alligator Alligator mississippiensis ST(S/A) S4, G5 FT(S/A) Butterflies sulfur butterfly Phoebis sennae - - - Mammals nine-banded armadillo (burrow and rooting) Dasypus novemcinctus - - - North American river otter (tracks) Lontra canadensis - - - raccoon (tracks) Procyon lotor - - - gray squirrel Sciurus carolinensis - - - marsh rabbit Sylvilagus palustris - - - Fish alligator gar Atractosteus spatula - - - Protection Status: E= Endangered, T= Threatened, S/A= Similar Appearance, C= Candidate FNAI State Codes: S1= Florida critically imperiled, S2= Florida imperiled because of rarity, S3= very rare in Florida or restricted range, S4= apparently secure (could be rare in specific locations) in Florida FNAI Global Codes: G1= Globally critically imperiled, G2= Globally imperiled because of rarity, G3= very rare in throughout its range or restricted range, G4= apparently secure globally (could be rare in specific locations, T#= rank of taxonomic subgroup *= Exotic Page 1113 of 1636 `GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK OBSERVED SPECIES LIST by Marielle Nageon de Lestang December 3, 2020 STRATUM: C= Canopy, M= Midstory, G= Groundcover, E= Epiphyte, A= Aquatic Protection Status: E= Endangered, T= Threatened, S/A= Similar Appearance, C= Candidate FNAI State Codes: S1= Florida critically imperiled, S2= Florida imperiled because of rarity, S3= very rare in Florida or restricted range, S4= apparently secure (could be rare in specific locations) in Florida FNAI Global Codes: G1= Globally critically imperiled, G2= Globally imperiled because of rarity, G3= very rare in throughout its range or restricted range, G4= apparently secure globally (could be rare in specific locations, T#= rank of taxonomic subgroup *= Exotic PLANT SPECIES PROTECTED STATUS Common Name Scientific Name Stratum State FNAI Federal Scrubby Flatwoods S2?, G2 slash pine Pinus elliottii C, M, G - - - sand live oak Quercus geminata C, M, G - - - laurel oak Quercus laurifolia C, M, G - - - live oak Quercus virginiana C, M, G - - - gumbo limbo Bursera simaruba C, M - - - cabbage palm Sabal palmetto C, M - - - American beautyberry Callicarpa americana M, G - - - wild cotton Gossypium hirsutum M, G ST - - swamp rosemallow Hibiscus grandiflorus M, G - - - large gallberry Ilex coriacea M, G - - - rusty staggerbush Lyonia ferruginea M, G - - - coastal plain staggerbush Lyonia fruticosa M, G - - - myrsine Myrsine cubana M, G - - - Chapman oak Quercus chapmanii M, G - - - scrub oak Quercus inopina M, G - - - winged sumac Rhus copallinum M, G - - - saw palmetto Serenoa repens M, G - - - saffron plum Sideroxylon celastrinum M, G - - - hog plum Ximenia americana M, G - - - bottlebrush three-awn Aristida spiciformis G - - - coastal plain chaffhead Carphephorus corymbosus G - - - hatpins Eriocaulon sp. G - - - hairy beach sunflower Helianthus debilis spp. vestitus G S2, G5T2 - Atlantic St. John’s wort Hypericum tenuifolium G - - - Fourpetal St. John’s wort Hypericum tetrapetalum G - - - Deckert’s pinweed Lechea deckertii G - - - seaside primrosewillow Ludwigia maritima G - - - gopher apple Geobalanus oblongifolius G - - - Gulf hairawn muhly Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes G - - - Devil’s tongue Opuntia austrina G - - - erect prickly pear Opuntia stricta G ST - - narrowleaf silkgrass Pityopsis graminifolia G - - - wild pennyroyal Piloblephis rigida G - - - bracken fern Pteridium aquilinium G - - - blackroot Pterocaulon pycnostachyum G - - - hurricanegrass Fimbristylis cymosa G - - - rose myrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa G * - - Cuban jute Sida rhombifolia G - - - lopsided Indiangrass Sorghastrum secundum G - - - Page 1114 of 1636 Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum G T - - shiny blueberry Vaccinium myrsinites G - - - sensitive pea Chamaecrista nictitans var. aspera G - - - love vine Cassytha filiformis V - - - ballmoss Tillandsia recurvata E - - - giant wild-pine Tillandsia utriculata E SE - - soft-leaved wild-pine Tillandsia variabilis E ST - - Mesic Flatwood S4, G4 seagrape Coccoloba uvifera C, M, G - - - strangler fig Ficus aurea C, M, G - - - weeping fig Ficus benjamina C, M, G * - - slash pine Pinus elliottii C, M, G - - - sand live oak Quercus geminata C, M, G - - - laurel oak Quercus laurifolia C, M, G - - - live oak Quercus virginiana C, M, G - - - Florida royal palm Roystonea regia C, M, G SE S2, G2G3 - cabbage palm Sabal palmetto C, M, G - - - pond apple Annona glabra M. G - - - false willow Baccharis angustifolia M. G - - - saltbush Baccharis halimifolia M. G - - - cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaco M. G - - - white stopper Eugenia axillaris M. G - - - lateflowering thoroughwort Eupatorium serotinum M, G - - - Florida privet Forestiera segregata M. G - - - firebush Hamelia patens M. G - - - swamp rosemallow Hibiscus grandiflorus M, G - - - large gallberry Ilex coriacea M. G - - - dahoon Ilex cassine var. cassine M. G - - - large gallberry Ilex coriacea M, G - - - rusty staggerbush Lyonia ferruginea M, G - - - wax myrtle Morella cerifera M. G - - - myrsine Myrsine cubana M. G - - - wild coffee Psychotria nervosa M. G - - - white indigo berry Randia aculeata M. G - - - winged sumac Rhus copallinum M, G - - - coastal willow Salix caroliniana M. G - - - elderberry Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis M. G - - - saw palmetto Serenoa repens M. G - - - Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum M. G - - - potato tree Solanum erianthum M, G - - - nettletree Trema micranthum M. G - - - hog plum Ximenia americana M. G - - - wire grass Aristida stricta G - - - bushy broom grass Andropogon glomeratus G - - - broom sedge Andropogon virginicus G - - - false nettle Boehmeria cylindrica G - - - snowberry Chiococca alba G - - - swamp flatsedge Cyperus ligularis G - - - saw grass Cladium jamaicense G - - - string lily Crinum americanum G - - - spikerush Eleocharis sp. G - - - hatpins Eriocaulon sp. G - - - needlerush Juncus roemerianus G - - - seaside primrosewillow Ludwigia maritima G - - - Page 1115 of 1636 Asian sword fern Nephrolepis brownii G * - - sweetscent Pluchea odorata G - - - bracken fern Pteridium aquilinium G - - - star rush whitetop Rhynchospora colorata G - - - Southern beaksedge Rhynchospora microcarpa G - - - goldenrod Solidago sp. G - - - seaside goldenrod Solidago sempervirens G - - - swamp fern Telmatoblechnum serrulatum G - - - golden polypody Phlebodium aureum E - - - possum grape Cissus verticillata V - - - grapevine Vitis sp. V - - - Maritime Hammock S2, G3 gumbo limbo Bursera simaruba C, M - - - false tamarind Lysiloma latisiliquum C, M - - - Jamaican dogwood Piscidia piscipula C, M, G, - - - Florida Key’s blackbead Pithecellobium keyense C, M, G ST - - live oak Quercus virginiana C, M, G - - - marlberry Ardisia escallonioides M - - - fiddlewood Citharexylum spinosum M - - - Jamaican caper Capparis cynophallophora M - - - Simpson stopper Myrcianthes fragrans M ST - gray nickerbean Guilandina bonduc M, G - - - pigeon plum Coccoloba diversifolia M, G - - - white stopper Eugenia axillaris M, G - - - Florida swamp privet Forestiera segregata M, G - - - wild cotton Gossypium hirsutum M, G ST - firebush Hamelia patens M. G - - - white indigoberry Randia aculeata M, G - - - paradisetree Simarouba glauca M, G - - - nettle tree Trema micrantha M, G - - - hog plum Ximenia americana M. G - - - wild lime Zanthoxylum fagara M, G - - - snowberry Chiococca alba G - - - blue porterweed Stachytarpheta jamaicensis G - - - beggarticks Bidens alba G - - - Mangrove Swamp S4, G5 black mangrove Avicennia germinans C, M, G - - - buttonwood Conocarpus erectus C, M, G - - - white mangrove Laguncularia racemosa C, M, G - - - red mangrove Rhizophora mangle C, M, G - - - golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum M, G ST S3, G5 - giant leather fern Acrostichum danaeifolium M, G - - - false willow Baccharis angustifolia M. G - - - coinvine Dalbergia ecastaphyllum M, G - - - punk tree Melaleuca quinquenervia M, G * - - herb-of-grace Bacopa monnieri G - - - black needlerush Juncus roemerianus G - - - saltgrass Distichlis spicata G - - - Asian sword fern Nephrolepis brownii G * - - rubber vine Rhabdadenia biflora V - - - grapevine Vitis sp. V - - - possum grape Cissus verticillata V - - - Florida butterfly orchid Encyclia tampensis E - - - northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana E ST - - stiff-leaved wild pine Tillandsia fasciculata E SE - - Page 1116 of 1636 banded airplant Tillandsia flexuosa E ST S3, G5 - potbelly airplant Tillandsia paucifolia E - - - ballmoss Tillandsia recurvata E - - - southern needleleaf Tillandsia setacea E - - - giant wild pine Tillandsia utriculata E SE - - soft-leaved wild pine Tillandsia variabilis E ST - - Protection Status: E= Endangered, T= Threatened, S/A= Similar Appearance, C= Candidate FNAI State Codes: S1= Florida critically imperiled, S2= Florida imperiled because of rarity, S3= very rare in Florida or restricted range, S4= apparently secure (could be rare in specific locations) in Florida FNAI Global Codes: G1= Globally critically imperiled, G2= Globally imperiled because of rarity, G3= very rare in throughout its range or restricted range, G4= apparently secure globally (could be rare in specific locations, T#= rank of taxonomic subgroup *= Exotic WILDLIFE SPECIES PROTECTED STATUS Common Name Scientific Name State FNAI Federal Birds great egret Ardea alba - - - great blue heron Ardea herodias - - - green heron Butorides virescens - - - turkey vulture Cathartes aura - - - black vulture Coragyps atratus - - - pileated woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus - - - little blue heron Egretta caerulea T S4, G5 - white ibis Eudocimus albus - S4, G5 - red-bellied woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus - - - Vireo (unidentified species) Vireo sp. - - - mourning dove Zenaida macroura - - - Reptiles Eastern racer Coluber constrictor - - - gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus T S3, G3 C Mammals nine-banded armadillo (burrow and rooting) Dasypus novemcinctus - - - North American river otter Lontra canadensis - - - raccoon Procyon lotor - - - gray squirrel Sciurus carolinensis - - - Eastern cottontail rabbit Sylvilagus floridanus - - - marsh rabbit Sylvilagus palustris - - - Page 1117 of 1636 Gordon River Greenway (Conservation Collier parcels) by Maureen S. Bonness, with assistance from Michael J. Barry September 2, 2020 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx x Abrus precatorius Rosary-pea, Crab-eyes √I x x Acacia auriculiformis Earleaf acacia √I x Acacia pinetorum Pineland acacia N x Acalypha arvensis Field copperleaf √ x x Acrostichum aureum Golden leather fern N T S3 x x Acrostichum danaeifolium Giant leather fern N x Albizia lebbeck Woman's tongue, Rattlepod √I x Allamanda cathartica Golden trumpet, Brownbud allamanda √ x x Ambrosia artemisiifolia Common ragweed N x Ammannia latifolia Pink redstem, Toothcups N x Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum Blue maidencane N x Andropogon glomeratus var. glaucopsis Purple bluestem N x x Andropogon glomeratus var. pumilus Bushy bluestem N x Aniseia martinicensis Whitejacket √ x x Annona glabra Pond-apple N x Antigonon leptopus Coral vine √II x x Ardisia elliptica Shoe-button ardisia √I x Ardisia escallonioides Marlberry N x Aristida spiciformis Bottlebrush threeawn N x Aristida stricta (=A. beyrichiana )Southern wiregrass N x Asclepias curassavica Scarlet milkweed, Bloodflower √ x Asemeia violacea (=Polygala grandiflora, P. violacea) Candyweed, Showy milkwort N x Asimina reticulata Common pawpaw, Netted pawpaw N x x Avicennia germinans Black mangrove N x x Baccharis angustifolia Saltwater falsewillow N x x Baccharis halimifolia Saltbush, Groundsel tree, Sea-myrtle N x Bacopa monnieri Water hyssop, Herb-of-grace N x Bambusa sp.Bamboo √ x x Bidens alba Spanish-needles N x x Bischofia javanica Javanese bishopwood √I x Boehmeria cylindrica Button-hemp, False nettle, Bog hemp N x Boerhavia diffusa Red spiderling, Vineflower N x Broussonetia papyrifera Paper mulberry √II x Buchnera americana American bluehearts N x x Bursera simaruba Gumbo limbo N x x Callicarpa americana American beautyberry N x Calophyllum sp.Beauty leaf √ x Carica papaya Papaya N x x Carphephorus corymbosus Florida paintbrush, Coastalplain chaffhead N x x Cassytha filiformis Lovevine, Devil's gut N x x Casuarina equisetifolia Australian-pine, Horsetail casuarina √I x Cenchrus echinatus Southern sandspur N x Cenchrus purpureus (=Pennisetum purpureum) Elephantgrass, Napier grass √I x Cenchrus spinifex (=C. incertus)Coastal sandbur N x Centella asiatica Coinwort, Spadeleaf N x Chamaecrista nictitans Sensitive pea N Page 1118 of 1636 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Chamaecrista nictitans var. aspera Hairy sensitive-pea, Hairy partridge- pea N x x Chiococca alba (=C. parvifolia)Pineland snowberry N x Chromolaena odorata Jack-in-the-bush N x x Chrysobalanus icaco Coco plum N x Chrysophyllum oliviforme Satinleaf N T x Chrysopsis mariana Maryland goldenaster N x Cissus verticillata (=C. sicyoides)Possum grape, Seasonvine N x Citharexylum spinosum (=C. fruticosum)Fiddlewood N x Cladium jamaicense Sawgrass N x Cnidoscolus stimulosus Tread-softly, Finger-rot, 7-minute-itch N x x Coccoloba diversifolia Pigeon plum N x Coccoloba uvifera Seagrape N x x Cocos nucifera Coconut palm √II x Colubrina asiatica Latherleaf √I x x Commelina diffusa Common dayflower √ x Commelina erecta Whitemouth dayflower N x x Conocarpus erectus Buttonwood N x Cornus foemina Swamp dogwood, Stiff dogwood N x Crinum americanum Swamp lily N x Crotalaria pallida var. obovata Smooth rattlebox √ x Croton glandulosus var. septentrionalis (=var. glandulosus) Vente conmigo N x x Cupaniopsis anacardioides Carrotwood √I x Cyperus croceus Baldwin's flatsedge N x Cyperus ligularis Swamp flatsedge N x Cyperus polystachyos Manyspike flatsedge, Texas sedge N x Dactyloctenium aegyptium Crow's-foot grass √II x x Dalbergia ecastaphyllum Coinvine N x x Delonix regia Royal poinciana √ x Desmodium incanum Beggar's-ticks √ x Desmodium sp.Beggar's-ticks x Dichanthelium aciculare Needleleaf witchgrass N x Dichanthelium dichotomum Cypress witchgrass N x Dichanthelium ensifolium var. unciphyllum Cypress witchgrass N x Dichanthelium portoricense Hemlock witchgrass N x Dichanthelium strigosum var. glabrescens Roughhair witchgrass N x Digitaria bicornis Asia crabgrass √ x Dimocarpus longan Longan √ x x Dioscorea bulbifera Air potato √I x Diospyros virginiana Common persimmon N x Distichlis spicata Saltgrass N x Dracaena hyacinthoides (=Sansevieria hyacinthoides) Mother-in-law's tonge √II x Dracaena reflexa Song of Jamaica √ x Drypetes diversifolia Whitewood N E S2 x Dypsis lutescens Areca palm √ x Echinochloa walteri Coast cockspur N x Eclipta prostrata False daisy N x Edrastima uniflora (=Hedyotis uniflora)Clustered mille graine N x Eleocharis baldwinii Baldwin's spikerush, Roadgrass, Hairsedge N Page 1119 of 1636 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Eleocharis geniculata Canada spikerush N x Eleocharis interstincta Knotted spikerush N x Eleusine indica Indian goosegrass √ x x Emilia fosbergii Florida tasselflower √ x Emilia sonchifolia Lilac tassleflower √ x Encyclia tampensis Florida butterfly orchid N x Erechtites hieraciifolius Fireweed, American burnweed N x Eriocaulon sp.Pipewort N x Erythrina herbacea Coralbean, Cherokee bean N x x Eugenia axillaris White stopper N x x Eugenia foetida Spanish stopper N x x Eupatorium capillifolium Dogfennel N x Eupatorium serotinum Lateflowering thoroughwort N x Euphorbia blodgettii (=Chamaesyce blodgettii) Limestone sandmap N x Euphorbia cyathophora (=Poinsettia cyathophora) Painted leaf, Fire-on-the-mountain N x Euphorbia graminea Grassleaf spurge √ x Euphorbia heterophylla (=Poinsettia heterophylla) Fiddler's spurge, Mexican fireplant N x Euphorbia hypericifolia (=Chamaesyce hypericifolia) Eyebane, Graceful sandmat N x Euphorbia hyssopifolia (=Chamaesyce hyssopifolia) Eyebane, Hyssopleaf sandmat N x Euphorbia ophthalmica (=Chamaesyce ophthalmica) Florida hammock sandmat N x Eustachys petraea Pinewoods fingergrass N x x Ficus aurea Strangler fig, Golden fig N x x Ficus benghalensis Banyan tree √ x x Ficus citrifolia Short-leaf fig, Wild banyan tree N x x Ficus microcarpa Laurel fig, Indian laurel √I x x Fimbristylis cymosa Hurricanegrass √ x Fimbristylis spadicea Marsh fimbry N x Flaveria linearis Narrowleaf yellowtops N x Forestiera segregata Florida swampprivet N x Funastrum clausum (=Sarcostemma clausum) Whitevine, White twinevine N x Gaillardia pulchella Indian blanket, Firewheel N? x Galactia elliottii Elliott's milkpea N x Galactia volubilis Eastern milkpea N x Galium hispidulum Coastal bedstraw N x Geobalanus oblongifolius (=Licania michauxii) Gopher-apple N x Gomphrena serrata Prostate globe amaranth √ x Gossypium hirsutum Wild cotton N T x Guilandina bonduc (=Caesalpinia bonduc) Gray nicker N x x Hamelia patens Firebush N x x Heliotropium angiospermum Scorpionstail N x Heliotropium polyphyllum Pineland heliotrope N x Hemarthria altissima Limpograss √II x Hibiscus coccineus Scarlet rosemallow N x Houstonia procumbens (=Hedyotis procumbens) Innocence, Roundleaf bluet N Page 1120 of 1636 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Hydrocotyle sp.Pennywort N x Hypericum cistifolium Roundpod St. John's-wort N x Hypericum hypericoides St. Andrew's-cross N x Hypericum tenuifolium (=Hypericum reductum) Atlantic St. John's-wort N x Hypericum tetrapetalum Fourpetal St. John's-wort N x Hypoxis sp.Yellow stargrass N x x Ilex cassine Dahoon holly, Dahoon N x x Ilex glabra Gallberry, Inkberry N x Imperata cylindrica Cogongrass √I x Ipomoea sagittata Glades morning-glory N x Juncus megacephalus Bighead rush N x x Juncus roemerianus Needle rush, Black rush N x Juniperus virginiana Red cedar N x Kalanchoe sp.Life plant √ x Lachnocaulon anceps Whitehead bogbutton N x x Laguncularia racemosa White mangrove N x x Lantana strigocamara (=L. camara)Shrubverbena √I x x Leucaena leucocephala White leadtree √II x Liatris tenuifolia Shortleaf gayfeather N x Ludwigia curtissii Curtiss's primrosewillow N x Ludwigia maritima Seaside primrosewillow N x Ludwigia microcarpa Smallfruit primrosewillow N x Ludwigia octovalvis Mexican primrosewillow N x Lygodesmia aphylla Roserush N x x Lygodium microphyllum Small-leaf climbing fern √I x Lyonia ferruginea Rusty staggerbush N x x Lyonia fruticosa Coastalplain staggerbush N x Lysiloma latisiliquum False tamarind N x Macroptilium lathyroides Wild bushbean √II x x Melaleuca quinquenervia Punktree √I x Melia azedarach Chinaberry √II x Melothria pendula Creeping-cucumber N x Mikania scandens Climbing hempweed, Climbing hempvine N x Millettia pinnata (=Pongmia pinnata)Karum tree, Pongamia √ x Mimosa strigillosa Powderpuff N x Mitreola petiolata Miterwort, Lax hornpod N x x Momordica charantia Balsampear √II x Monstera deliciosa Cut-leaf philodendron √ x x Morella cerifera (=Myrica cerifera)Wax myrtle, Southern bayberry N x Morus rubra Red mullberry N x Musa x paradisiaca Common banana √ x Myrcianthes fragrans Simpson's stopper, Twinberry N T x Myriopus volubilis (=Tournefortia volubilis) Twining soldierbush N x x Myrsine cubana (=Rapanea punctata)Myrsine, Colicwood N x Nephrolepis brownii (=N. multiflora)Asian sword fern √I x Nephrolepis cordifolia Tuberous sword fern √I x Nephrolepis exaltata Wild Boston fern N x Oeceoclades maculata African ground orchid, Monk orchid √ x Oplismenus hirtellus Woodgrass, Basketgrass N x Opuntia stricta Pricklypear N T x x Panicum repens Torpedo grass √I Page 1121 of 1636 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx x Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia-creeper, Woodbine N x Paspalum setaceum Thin paspalum N x x Paspalum vaginatum Seashore paspalum N x x Passiflora suberosa Corkystem passionflower N x Persea borbonia Red bay N x x Persea palustris Swamp bay N x x Phlebodium aureum Golden polypody N x Phoenix reclinata Senegal date palm √II x x Phyla nodiflora Frogfruit, Capeweed N x Phyllanthus tenellus Mascarene Island leafflower √ x Phyllanthus urinaria Chamber bitter √ x Physalis angulata Cutleaf groundcherry N x Physalis angustifolia Coastal groundcherry N x Physalis cordata Heartleaf groundcherry N x x Phytolacca americana American pokeweed N x Piloblephis rigida Wild pennyroyal N x x Pinus elliottii var. densa South Florida slash pine N x Piscidia piscipula Jamaican dogwood, Florida fishpoison tree N x Pisonia aculeata Devil's claw, Pullback N x Pithecellobium keyense Florida Key's blackbead N T x Pityopsis graminifolia Narrowleaf silkgrass N x x Pleopeltis michauxiana (=Pleopeltis polypodioides var. michauxiana) Resurrection fern N x Pluchea baccharis (=Pluchea rosea)Rosy camphorweed N x x Pluchea carolinensis Cure-for-all N x x Pluchea odorata Sweetscent N x x Polygala nana Candyroot N x Psilotum nudum Whisk fern N x x Psychotria nervosa Wild coffee N x Pteridium aquilinum var. caudatum Tailed bracken fern N x Pteridium aquilinum var. pseudocaudatum Tailed bracken fern N x Pteris vittata China brake √II x Pterocaulon pycnostachyum Blackroot N P Quadrella jamaicensis (=Capparis jamaicensis) Jamaican capertree N x Quercus chapmanii Chapman's oak N x Quercus geminata Sand live oak N x Quercus inopina Scrub oak N x Quercus laurifolia Laurel oak, Diamond oak N x x Quercus minima Dwarf live oak N x Quercus pumila (=Quercus elliottii)Running oak N x x Quercus virginiana Virginia live oak N x x Randia aculeata White indigoberry N x Rhabdadenia biflora Rubbervine, Mangrovevine N x x Rhizophora mangle Red mangrove N x x Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Downy rose myrtle √I x Rhus copallinum Winged sumac N x Rhynchospora colorata Starrush whitetop N x Rhynchospora divergens Spreading beaksedge N x Rhynchospora fascicularis Fascicled beaksedge N x Rhynchospora globularis Globe beaksedge N x Rhynchospora microcarpa Southern beaksedge N Page 1122 of 1636 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Rhynchospora plumosa Plumed beaksedge N x Ricinus communis Castor-bean √II x x Roystonea regia Royal palm N E S2 x Ruellia blechum (=Blechumn pyramidatum) Green shrimp-plant, Browne's blechum √II x x Sabal palmetto Cabbage palm N x Sabatia brevifolia Shortleaf rosegentian N x Saccharum officinarum Sugarcane √ x Salix caroliniana Coastal Plain willow N x Samolus ebracteatus Water pimpernel, Limewater brookweed N x x Schefflera actinophylla Australian umbrellatree √I x x Schinus terebinthifolia Brazilian pepper √I x Scleria ciliata Fringed nutrush N x Scoparia dulcis Sweetbroom, Licoriceweed N x Senna obtusifolia Coffeeweed, Sicklepod N x Senna occidentalis Septicweed √ x x Senna pendula var. glabrata Valamuerto, Christmas cassia √I x x Serenoa repens Saw palmetto N x Setaria parviflora (=S. geniculata)Knotroot foxtail, Yellow bristlegrass N x x Sida cordifolia Llima √ x Sida rhombifolia Cuban jute, Indian hemp N x Sida ulmifolia (=S. acuta)Common wireweed, Common fanpetals N x x Sideroxylon celastrinum Saffron plum, Bumelia N x x Sideroxylon foetidissimum (=Mastichodendron foetidissimum) Mastic N x Sideroxylon reclinatum Florida bully, Buckthorn N P Simarouba glauca Paradise tree N x x Smilax auriculata Earleaf greenbrier N x Smilax bona-nox Saw greenbrier N x Smilax sp.greenbrier N x Solanum americanum American black nightshade N x x Solanum donianum Mullein nightshade N T x Solanum erianthum Potatotree N x Solidago sempervirens Seaside goldenrod N x Solidago sp.goldenrod N x Sonchus oleraceus Common sowthistle √ x Sorghastrum secundum Lopsided Indian grass N x Spermacoce remota (=Spermacoce assurgens) Woodland false buttonweed N x x Spermacoce verticillata Shrubby false buttonweed √II x Sporobolus jacquemontii (=S. indicus var. pyramidalis) West Indian dropseed √I x Sporobolus junceus Dropseed, Pinewoods N x Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Porterweed N x Stenotaphrum secundatum St. Augustine grass √ x x Swietenia mahagoni West Indian mahogany N T S3 x x Syngonium podophyllum American evergreen √I x Syzygium cumini Java plum √I x x Syzygium jambos Rose apple, Malabar plum √II x Talipariti tileaceum Mahoe, Sea hibiscus √II x x Telmatoblechnum serrulatum (=Blechnum serrulatum) Swamp fern N Page 1123 of 1636 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name)Common Names NativeNot NativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx x Terminalia catappa West Indian tropical almond √II x x Terminalia molinetii (=Bucida molinetii)Spiny black olive N x Thelypteris hispidula Hairy maiden fern N x Thelypteris interrupta Hottentot fern, Shiny Thelypteris N x Thelypteris kunthii Southern shield fern N x Tillandsia balbisiana Reflexed wild-pine, Northern needleleaf N T x x Tillandsia fasciculata Stiff-leaved wild-pine, Cardinal airplant N E x Tillandsia flexuosa Banded wild-pine, Twisted airplant N T S3 x Tillandsia paucifolia Potbelly airplant N x Tillandsia recurvata Ball-moss N x x Tillandsia setacea Thin-leaved wild-pine, Southern needleleaf N x Tillandsia utriculata Giant wild-pine, Giant airplant N E x Tillandsia variabilis Soft-leaved wild-pine N T x Torenia crustacea (=Lindernia crustacea)Malaysian false-pimpernel √ x x Toxicodendron radicans Eastern poison-ivy N x Tradescantia spathacea (=Rhoeo spathacea) Moses-in-the-cradle, Oyster plant √I x x Trema micranthum Nettletree N x Typha domingensis Southern cattail N x x Urena lobata Caesarweed √I x x Urochloa maxima (=Panicum maximum)Guineagrass √II x x Vaccinium myrsinites Shiny blueberry N x Varronia globosa (=Cordia globosa)Curacao bush N E x Verbesina virginica Frostweed, White crownbeard N x Vigna luteola Cow-pea, Hairypod cowpea N x Vitex trifolia Simpleleaf chastetree N II x x Vitis rotundifolia Muscadine grape N x Vitis shuttleworthii Caloosa grape N x Vittaria lineata Shoestring fern N x Waltheria indica Sleepy morning N x Woodwardia virginica Virginia chain fern N x Ximenia americana Hog-plum, Tallowwood N x x Zanthoxylum fagara Wild lime N 159 256 237 80 16 5 47 Sources. Scentific plant names and Native/Not-Native status is according to the Atlas of Florida Plants website as of July 2020. State status is from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2018 list. FNAI category is from Florida Natural Areas Inventory April 2019 list. FLEPPC category is from the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council 2019 list. Count State Codes: E=Endangered, T=Threatened FNAI Codes: S1=critically imperiled; S2=imperiled because of rarity; S3=very rare in Florida or restricted range FLEPPC Codes: Category I = species has altered native plant communities; Category II = species with increasing abundance or frequency Page 1124 of 1636 !(!( !( !(!(!(!(!(!(!(!( !(!(!(!( !(!(!(!(!(!( !(!( !(!(!( !( !(!(!(!(!(!( !(!(!(!(!( !(!( !(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!(!( !( !( !(!( !(!( !( !(!( !(!(!( !(!(!(!(!(!( !(!( !( !( !( !( !(!(!( !( !( !(!(!(!(!(!(!(!( !( !(!(!( Legend Gopher Tortoise Burrows !(Abandoned - 33 burrows !(Potentially Occupied - 40 burrows !(Potentially Occupied outside development - 18 burrows Trail footprint 25 ft. each side of trail Project Boundary 0 150 300 Feet . Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey West of Bear's Paw - April 3 and April 5, 2013 Page 1125 of 1636 Collier County Gordon River Greenway Park Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey Report April 23, 2013 Melissa Hennig, Collier County Senior Environmental Specialist Groundbreaking for Collier County’s Gordon River Greenway Park is scheduled for May 2, 2013. Melissa Hennig (Authorized Agent Permit No.: GTA-11-00013A) and assistants, Mary Toro, Markus Hennig, and Alexandra Sulecki completed 100% gopher tortoise burrow surveys within all of the Gordon River Greenway Park’s potential gopher tortoise habitat that will be impacted by development activities. All burrows were GPS’d with a Trimble GPS unit using ArcMap software. Latitude, longitude, and burrow status were also handwritten on datasheets in the field. Each burrow was flagged with flagging tape containing the following information: burrow number, burrow status, and date. Surveys were broken into 3 sections based on location: 1.) South of Naples Zoo, 2.) West of Bear’s Paw Golf Course, and 3.) West of Naples Airport. South of Naples Zoo (burrows flagged with orange flagging tape) Surveys were conducted south of Naples Zoo by Melissa Hennig, Mary Toro, and Markus Hennig on March 5, 2013 and March 6, 2013. Distance between transects varied between 6 feet and 30 feet depending on habitat. Tall, monocultures of guineagrass warranted a distance of no more than 6 feet between transects, while the mowed lawn within the northern portion of the site allowed for 30 feet between transects. A total of 24 burrows were flagged south of the Naples Zoo: 14 potentially occupied, 6 abandoned, and 4 “non-gopher tortoise” round. West of Bear’s Paw Golf Course (burrows flagged with pink flagging tape) Surveys were conducted west of Bear’s Paw Golf Course by Melissa Hennig, Mary Toro, and Markus Hennig on April 3, 2013 and April 5, 2013. Prior to the surveys, laborers under a Collier County debris removal contract were hired to hand multiple 62 foot long transects across the entire length of the trail footprint (12 feet) and 25 feet on either side of the trail footprint (50 feet). Transects allowed for a complete survey of otherwise impenetrable downy rosemyrtle. Burrows outside of the identified trail footprint and buffer were GPS’d and flagged so that field location will possible when temporary exclusion fencing is installed prior to tortoise relocation. A total of 91 burrows were flagged west of Bear’s Paw Golf Course: 40 potentially occupied, 33 abandoned, and 18 potentially occupied outside of the proposed development activities. Eighteen of the potentially occupied burrows were outside of the identified trail footprint and buffer. These burrows will not be used to determine the number of tortoises to be relocated. Page 1126 of 1636 West of Naples Airport (burrows flagged with pink flagging tape) Surveys were conducted west of Naples Airport by Melissa Hennig and Alexandra Sulecki on April 16, 2013. Distance between transects was approximately 6 feet throughout the area. All potential gopher tortoise habitat was surveyed within this area because field placement of the trail will be required. It will be assumed for tortoise relocation estimates that all potentially occupied burrows within this area will be excavated. A total of 16 burrows were flagged west of the Naples Airport: 11 potentially occupied, 3 abandoned, and 2 “non-gopher tortoise” round. Results: 65 potentially occupied (PO) 42 abandoned 24 questionable or outside development Estimate of tortoises to be relocated - 65 PO / 2 = 33 tortoises Page 1127 of 1636 Collier County Gordon River Greenway Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey Results West of River and South of Zoo - Kayak Node and Parking Surveys conducted 3/5/13 and 3/6/13 Burrow #Lat Long Status Size Class 1 26.166669 -81.790106 PO Adult 2 26.166882 -81.790104 A Adult 3 26.166683 -81.790048 PO Adult 4 26.167037 -81.790058 PO Adult 5 26.167144 -81.789998 PO Adult 6 26.166919 -81.789994 PO Adult 7 26.167326 -81.789903 A Adult 8 26.167281 -81.789840 PO Adult 9 26.167140 -81.789813 PO Adult 10 26.166695 -81.789812 A Adult 11 26.167231 -81.789740 PO Adult 12 26.167369 -81.789746 PO Adult 13 26.167336 -81.789362 A Adult 14 26.167363 -81.789088 PO - round burrow Adult 15 26.167159 -81.789056 PO Adult 16 26.167253 -81.789060 PO Adult 17 26.167253 -81.788014 PO - round burrow Adult 18 26.167263 -81.788233 PO - round burrow Adult 19 26.167408 -81.788421 PO - round burrow Adult 20 26.167486 -81.787182 A Adult 21 No GPS read - burrow is 70' NE of burrow #20 PO Adult 22 No GPS read - burrow is 40' South of pt. below:PO Adult 26.167686 -81.787550 23 No GPS read - burrow is 25' East of burrow #22 PO Adult 24 26.167442 -81.787769 A Adult East of River and West of Bear's Paw Golf Course Surveys conducted 4/3/13 and 4/5/13 Burrow #Lat Long Status Size Class 1 26.170028 -81.783449 A Adult 2 26.170002 -81.783500 A Adult 3 26.169853 -81.783437 A Adult 4 26.169464 -81.783448 A Adult 5 26.169381 -81.783443 PO Adult 6 26.169368 -81.783403 A Adult 7 26.169302 -81.783681 A Adult 8 26.169394 -81.783454 PO - outside Adult 9 26.169215 -81.783493 A Adult 10 26.169175 -81.783560 A Adult 11 26.169170 -81.783565 PO Adult Page 1128 of 1636 Collier County Gordon River Greenway Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey Results East of River and West of Bear's Paw Golf Course cont'd Surveys conducted 4/3/13 and 4/5/13 Burrow #Lat Long Status Size Class 12 26.169065 -81.783785 A Adult 13 26.169000 -81.783739 A Adult 14 26.168966 -81.783708 A Adult 15 26.168918 -81.783613 PO - outside Adult 16 26.168629 -81.783734 PO - outside Adult 17 26.168671 -81.784050 A Adult 18 26.168679 -81.783955 PO Adult 19 26.168708 -81.783997 PO Adult 20 26.168588 -81.784042 PO Adult 21 26.168626 -81.784122 A Adult 22 26.168458 -81.784018 A Adult 23 26.168443 -81.784083 A Adult 24 26.168334 -81.784060 A Adult 25 26.168240 -81.784159 A Adult 26 26.168292 -81.784206 PO Adult 27 26.168167 -81.784105 PO - outside Adult 28 26.168062 -81.784276 PO Adult 29 26.168037 -81.784194 PO - outside Adult 30 26.168022 -81.784189 PO - outside Adult 31 26.167943 -81.784219 PO - outside Adult 32 26.167971 -81.784337 A Adult 33 26.167920 -81.784403 PO Adult 34 26.167387 -81.784398 PO Adult 35 26.167399 -81.784416 PO Adult 36 26.167378 -81.784484 PO Adult 37 26.167357 -81.784455 PO Adult 38 26.167309 -81.784475 PO Adult 39 26.167138 -81.784480 PO - outside Adult 40 26.167138 -81.784707 A Adult 41 26.166654 -81.784674 PO Adult 42 26.166654 -81.784674 PO Adult 43 26.166574 -81.784713 A Adult 44 26.166518 -81.784697 A Adult 45 26.166519 -81.784679 PO Adult 46 26.166517 -81.784643 PO Adult 47 26.166484 -81.784589 PO Adult 48 26.166450 -81.784665 PO Adult 49 26.166470 -81.784736 PO Adult 50 26.166404 -81.784724 PO Adult 51 26.166183 -81.784849 PO - outside Adult 52 26.166288 -81.784972 A Adult Page 1129 of 1636 Collier County Gordon River Greenway Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey Results East of River and West of Bear's Paw Golf Course cont'd Surveys conducted 4/3/13 and 4/5/13 Burrow #Lat Long Status Size Class 53 26.166054 -81.784913 PO - outside Adult 54 26.166089 -81.784984 PO Adult 55 26.165829 -81.785059 A Adult 56 26.165792 -81.785165 A Adult 57 26.165623 -81.785274 PO Adult 58 26.165226 -81.785259 PO Adult 59 26.165186 -81.785221 PO Adult 60 26.165036 -81.785226 PO Adult 61 26.165034 -81.785160 PO Adult 62 26.165016 -81.785303 PO Adult 63 26.164916 -81.785168 PO Adult 64 26.164884 -81.785092 PO - outside Adult 65 26.164859 -81.785117 PO - outside Adult 66 26.164854 -81.785104 PO - outside Adult 67 26.164840 -81.785122 PO - outside Adult 68 26.164851 -81.785080 PO - outside Adult 69 26.164742 -81.785151 PO Adult 70 no GPS reading PO Adult 71 26.164381 -81.785276 PO Adult 72 26.164273 -81.785259 PO - outside Adult 73 26.164152 -81.785410 PO Adult 74 26.163995 -81.785555 PO Adult 75 26.163743 -81.785528 PO Adult 76 26.163758 -81.785673 PO Adult 77 26.163734 -81.785668 PO Adult 78 26.163481 -81.785407 A Adult 79 26.163292 -81.785268 PO - outside Adult 80 26.163188 -81.785370 A Adult 81 26.163226 -81.785247 A Adult 82 26.163151 -81.785308 PO Adult 83 26.163089 -81.785339 A Adult 84 26.163094 -81.785080 PO - outside Adult 85 26.163081 -81.785187 A Adult 86 26.163034 -81.785218 A Adult 87 26.163022 -81.785153 A Adult 88 26.163821 -81.785609 PO Adult 89 no GPS reading PO Adult 90 no GPS reading A Adult 91 no GPS reading A Adult Page 1130 of 1636 Collier County Gordon River Greenway Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey Results East of River and West of Naples Airport Survey conducted 4/16/13 Burrow #Lat Long Status Size Class 1 26.158811 -81.783949 PO Adult 2 26.158717 -81.783996 PO Adult 3 26.158451 -81.783981 PO Adult 4 26.158533 -81.784006 A Adult 5 26.158533 -81.784006 A Adult 6 26.158277 -81.784048 PO Adult 7 26.158178 -81.784004 PO Adult 8 26.158047 -81.784075 PO - round burrow Adult 9 26.158141 -81.784088 PO Adult 10 26.157918 -81.783966 PO Adult 11 26.157738 -81.783885 A Adult 12 26.157786 -81.783923 PO Adult 13 26.157639 -81.783792 PO Adult 14 26.160129 -81.783174 PO Adult 15 26.157538 -81.783711 PO Adult 16 26.157555 -81.783613 PO - may not be gopher tortoise Adult TOTALS: Potentially Occupied Abandoned Questionable/Outside development TOTAL Zoo 14 6 4 24 Bear's Paw 40 33 18 91 Airport 11 3 2 16 TOTAL 65 42 24 131 Page 1131 of 1636 !( !(!( !( !( !( !( !(!( !( !( !( !( !( !(!( Legend Spoil Gopher Tortoise Burrows !(Potentially Occupied round burrow - 2 !(Abandoned - 4 burrows !(Potentially Occupied - 10 burrows 0 100 200 Feet . Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey West of Airport - April 17, 2013 Page 1132 of 1636 9 87 6 6 5 4 32 1 24 23 22 21 2019 18 1715 14 13 12 11 10 Legend Abandoned Potenti all y Occupied Gopher Tor toise Burrow Habitat Transects 0 250 500 Feet . Mar ch 2013 Goph er Tortoise Burrow Survey South of Zo o Page 1133 of 1636 Page 1134 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK OVER GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY Prepared for Collier County, Florida Contract No: 13-6164 (ST) September 2015 9/24/15 Page 1135 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Table of Contents Sections Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2 1.1 Project Location 2 1.2 Project Objectives 3 1.2.1 Background, Justification and Benefits 3 1.2.2 Feasibility Study Objectives 4 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 5 2.1 Golden Gate Parkway 5 2.2 Public Transit 6 2.3 Pedestrian/Sidewalk Characteristics 7 2.4 Geotechnical Conditions 7 2.5 Drainage 7 2.6 Utilities 8 3.0 DESIGN CRITERIA 10 3.1 Horizontal Clearances 10 3.2 Vertical Clearances 10 3.3 Stopping Line of Sight Distance 11 3.4 Accessibility 11 3.5 Elevators 11 3.6 Aesthetics 11 4.0 Alternatives Analysis 4.1 Location Alternatives 12 4.2 Crossing Alternatives 13 4.2.1 Pedestrian Overpass 13 4.2.2 Pedestrian Underpass 15 Page i Page 1136 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 4.2.3 On-Street Crossing 16 4.3 Other Considerations 17 4.3.1 Constructability & MOT 17 4.3.2 Impacts 17 4.4 Alternative Crossings Comparison 18 4.5 Probable Construction Costs 19 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1: Location Alternatives 12 TABLE 2: Alternative Crossings Comparison 18 TABLE 3: Estimate of Probable Construction Cost 19 LIST OF FIGURES FIG. 1 – Project Location & Vicinity Map 2 FIG. 2 – Project Vicinity Aerial View 3 FIG. 3 – Looking West towards Freedom Park 5 FIG. 4 - Looking East towards Gordon River Greenway 5 FIG. 5 – Bridge Culvert # 030172 5 FIG. 6 – Control Structure to the South 5 FIG. 7 - Collier Area Transit (CAT) Bus Route 6 FIG. 8 – South Sidewalk 7 FIG. 9 – North Sidewalk 7 FIG. 10 – Powerlines 8 FIG. 11 – Observed Utility Marker 9 FIG. 12 – Eastbound Speed Limit Sign 10 FIG. 13 - Westbound Speed Limit Sign 10 FIG. 14 – Nighttime View of Dana Point Bridge, CA 11 FIG. 15 – Example of Hawk Treatment 16 Page ii Page 1137 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 LIST OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 1 – Alternative Crossing Locations EXHIBIT 2 – Alternative Conceptual Bridge Sections EXHIBIT 3 – Overpass Option Layout EXHIBIT 4 – Underpass Option Layout EXHIBIT 5 – On-Street Option Layout EXHIBIT 6 – Overpass Rendering – Utilitarian Aesthetics EXHIBIT 7 – Overpass Rendering – Mid-level Aesthetics EXHIBIT 8 – Overpass Rendering – Signature Aesthetics (Concrete) EXHIBIT 9 – Overpass Rendering – Signature Aesthetics (Tied Arch) LIST OF APPENDICES: APPENDIX A – Exhibits APPENDIX B – Site Photos APPENDIX C – Reference Photos of Other Pedestrian Crossings APPENDIX D – Miscellaneous Backup Data Page iii Page 1138 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Collier County Growth Management Department, Transportation Engineering Division has initiated a feasibility study for a pedestrian crossing across Golden Gate Parkway in Naples, Florida. The proposed crossing will provide pedestrians with a convenient, safe route to traverse between Freedom Park, located on the north side of Golden Gate Parkway and Gordon River Greenway Park located on the south side of Golden Gate Parkway, just east of Freedom Park. The main objective of the study is to identify potential crossing locations, evaluate pedestrian crossing alternatives, define site constraints (geometry, utilities, environmental, etc.), within the project vicinity and prepare preliminary cost data. This report will be used by the county staff to evaluate crossing options and identify funding needs to advance the project to the next stage. Justification of the selected crossing option in the subsequent phase will need to carefully weigh the benefit and cost, combined with the level of anticipated use and potential safety considerations. The proposed location shall also address any safety and sight distance issues for vehicular traffic on Golden Gate Parkway. The primary benefit of the project will be to provide a safe crossing of Golden Gate Parkway. Four different location alternatives were compared for the purpose of this study (Ref. Exhibit 1). Alternative location 3 is midway between Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway and is considered as the best possible location for further consideration. The focus of this study was to evaluate overpass, underpass and on-street crossing alternatives. The overpass option considered varying levels of aesthetics and pedestrian access features at each end (Ref. Exhibit 2). The potential layout consists of a stair and/or switch-back ramp access at the north terminus and a stair/elevator tower at the south terminus to minimize environmental impacts (Ref. Exhibit 3). Constructability & Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) is greatly simplified due to clear spanning of Golden Gate Parkway. Powerlines along the north side of Golden Gate Parkway will be impacted and three transmission poles will potentially need to be relocated further north to accommodate an overpass alternative. Due to drainage, geometric, functional, constructability, MOT, cost/benefit and a safety concern an underpass will need to be thoroughly scrutinized as part of subsequent phase of the project in conjunction with all the stakeholders (Ref. Exhibit 4). An on-street pedestrian crossing option (signal and crosswalk) provides an economical solution and one location was explored at Freedom Park as part of this study. (Ref. Exhibit 5) An overpass concept shall be carefully evaluated in conjunction with the on-street alternative based on anticipated level of pedestrian characteristics, use and available resources. Three varying degrees of aesthetics and accessibility options for an overpass alternative have been shown in Exhibits 6 thru 8. The probable construction cost for the overpass options range from 2.0 M to 5.0 M, whereas the on-street crossing provides the most economical solution at approx. 200K. Page 1139 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 2 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project site is located along the stretch of Golden Gate Parkway between Freedom Park (north side) and Gordon River Greenway (south side) in Naples, Florida. Golden Gate Parkway is owned and maintained by Collier County. The adjacent parcel to the south was recently purchased by Moorings, Inc. in April of 2014. The parcel to the north is owned by Collier County. Additional stakeholders include the City of Naples, which owns the sewer and water and Florida Power and Light (FPL) which owns the overhead electric in the vicinity of the project. Teco Gas, Century Link Cable, Summit Broadband, Comcast, FPL Fibernet, and Collier County own various utilities in the area. Potential wetlands exist along the southern and northern edge of Golden Gate Parkway. Bridge Culvert No. 030172 is also in close proximity of the proposed project. The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is immediately south of Gordon River Greenway. Naples High School and Coastland Mall are located just west of the project location. Figures 1 & 2 provide location map and vicinity details. 1.1 Project Location FIG. 1 – Project Location & Vicinity Map PROJECT LOCATION Page 1140 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 3 FIG. 2 – Project Vicinity Aerial View 1.2 Project Objectives This project is being explored primarily to provide a safe crossing of Golden Gate Parkway for pedestrians and bicyclists traversing from Freedom Park to the Gordon River Greenway Park. 1.2.1 Background, Justification and Benefits The Collier County Growth Management Department, Transportation Engineering Division has initiated a feasibility study for a pedestrian crossing across Golden Gate Parkway in Naples, Florida. The proposed crossing will provide pedestrians with a convenient, safe route to traverse between Freedom Park, located on the north side of Golden Gate Parkway and Gordon River Greenway Park located on the south side of Golden Gate Parkway, just east of Freedom Park. The main objective of the study is to identify potential crossing locations, evaluate pedestrian crossing alternatives, define site constraints (geometry, utilities, environmental, etc.), within the project vicinity and prepare preliminary cost data. This report will be used by staff to evaluate crossing options and identify funding needs to advance the project to the next stage. Justification of the selected crossing option in the subsequent phase will need to carefully weigh the benefit and cost, combined with the level of anticipated use and potential safety considerations. The proposed location shall also address any safety and sight distance issues for vehicular traffic on Golden Gate Parkway. Freedom Park Gordon River Greenway N Page 1141 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 4 1.2.2 Feasibility Study Objectives The objective of this feasibility study is to identify the opportunities and obstacles related to constructing a pedestrian/bicycle crossing of Golden Gate Parkway between Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park. The study will focus on a pedestrian overpass (bridge), pedestrian underpass (tunnel) and an “on- street” crossing (pedestrian signal). The feasibility study provides a cursory review of the existing conditions and features within the study limits. The feasibility study developed preliminary construction costs for the viable alternatives for budget purposes. This feasibility study and alternatives analysis provided will form the basis for further refinement and development of alternatives during the subsequent phases of the project. Page 1142 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 5 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 2.1 Golden Gate Parkway The segment of Golden Gate Parkway between Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway is a 6-lane facility classified as a divided urban arterial Class 1a based on Collier County’s 2035 Needs Plan Level of Service (Table 10-4). The level of services is designated as “C” with an average annual daily traffic count (AADT) of 52,773. The roadway is posted 35 mph for westbound traffic and 45 mph for eastbound traffic. The Typical Section consists of three 12 foot wide travel lanes in each direction and a 12 foot auxiliary lane with right turn movement into Freedom Park as well as Gordon River Greenway Park and a 22 foot raised median. The raised median accommodates directional left turn lanes into the Parks. Stormwater runoff is conveyed by curb and gutter into a closed drainage system. FIG. 3 - Looking West towards Freedom Park FIG. 4 - Looking East towards Gordon River Greenway FIG. 5 –Bridge Culvert #030172 FIG. 6 – Control Structure to the South Bridge Culvert No. 030172 conveys Gordon River flow under Golden Gate Parkway at an approximate 29 degree skew. According to the available data, it is a 49.5 feet long multi- cell concrete box culvert structure constructed in 1963. It is listed as structurally adequate, has a sufficiency rating of 72.3 and is not posted for any load restrictions. A water control structure with Amil-gates exists on the south side. A guardrail exists at the approach end of this structure along Golden Gate Parkway for vehicular protection. Any proposed pedestrian crossing will need to minimize any impacts to this structure. Page 1143 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 6 2.2 Public Transit The Golden Gate Parkway – Goodlette Frank Road area is currently being served by Collier Rapid Transit (CAT) Route 25, shown in Lime Green, in Figure 5. A bus stop is located next to the westbound auxiliary lane into Freedom Park and will have to be accommodated as part of proposed improvements. Any proposed changes to the current bus stop location will have to be coordinated. FIG. 7 - Collier Area Transit (CAT) Bus Route Map Transit Bus Route 25 bus stop within Project Limits Page 1144 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 7 2.3 Pedestrian/Sidewalk Characteristics A five (5) foot sidewalk and eight (8) foot buffer area exists adjacent to the south side of Golden Gate Blvd as shown in Fig. 8, while a six (6) foot sidewalk exists adjacent to the north side of Golden Gate Parkway as shown in Fig 9. Pedestrian use can be characterized as moderate. Currently there are no designated pedestrian crossings within the project limits. There are no designated bike lanes and bikers currently use the sidewalk as seen in Fig 8. During the subsequent phase of the project, additional information including pedestrian and bicycle counts, mobility patterns and user demographics will be further analyzed. FIG. 8 - South Sidewalk FIG. 9 - North Sidewalk 2.4 Drainage The urban roadway section conveys stormwater by curb and gutter to a series of inlets that receive runoff water from Golden Gate Parkway and conveys it through an underground system. Feasible alternatives will have minimal effect on the existing stormwater facilities. Although no new impervious pavement area is being added to the corridor, impacts (however minimal) to adjacent vegetation (uplands/wetlands) may require Permitting Agency (SFWMD – USACE) reviews. 2.5 Geotechnical Conditions A limited desk-analysis was conducted to assess anticipated soil conditions. Soils in this area are expected to be quartz sand with trace clay and shell to depths ranging from 5 to 10 feet below existing ground surface. Shallow limestone of the Tamiami formation can be expected below the surficial sands and extends to over 100 feet deep. The top of the limestone is very dense and locally referred to as caprock. Seasonal high ground water is assumed to be 2-3 feet below existing pavement subbase. Page 1145 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 8 For purposes of this report, the following assumptions were made in order to develop “Order of Magnitude” costs. The shallow limestone caprock may/will require pre-drilling but underlying limestone layers are suitable for conventional driven pile foundations or drilled shafts. Caprock is difficult and costly to excavate which makes an underpass option less viable. A full geotechnical investigation will be performed during subsequent phases of the project. 2.6 Utilities A limited site review was conducted to identify utilities readily visible within the project area. In addition, a Sunshine State One Call of Florida (SSOCOF), design ticket was placed to identify members of SSOCOF within the vicinity of the design project. (See Appendix D). Potentially Impacted Utilities: Florida Power and Light (Fig. 10) High voltage Transmission lines exist along the north side of Golden Gate Parkway. Additionally, a distribution line is also present with a lower vertical clearance. The distribution line pole discontinues at the start of the Freedom Park auxiliary lane and appears to go underground further west. Any overpass option will require relocations. Potential signal poles will need to be coordinated with FPL to ensure proper OSHA clearance is maintained. FIG. 10 - Powerlines Other utilities within project area include: Florida Power and Light Fibernet LLC Fiber (High speed fiber optic network to provide telecommunication support.) Collier County Traffic Operations Section (Electrical and Fiber) City of Naples (Sewer and Water) Comcast (CATV) Summit Broadband Inc. (Fiber Optic) Teco Peoples Gas (Gas) Century Link Naples (Phone & Fiber Optic) Page 1146 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 9 FIG. 11 – Observed Utility Marker More detailed investigations, field surveys and utility locations will need to be accomplished during the next phase of the project. Page 1147 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 10 3.0 DESIGN CRITERIA The proposed pedestrian overpass will be considered as a shared used path and will be 12 ft wide as required by FDOT PPM Section 8.7.1 3.1 Horizontal Clearances This segment of Golden Gate Parkway has a posted speed of 45 miles per hour (mph) eastbound and 35 mph westbound relative to the potential pedestrian crossing location. According to FDOT PPM Table 2.11.6, for design speed ≤ 45 mph, a minimum lateral offset of 16 feet is required from the edge of the outside travel lane to any bridge pier or abutment and 6 feet minimum from the traffic (auxiliary) lane. The existing median width (approx. 22 feet) is not sufficient to meet the lateral offset requirements, therefore vehicular protection will be required for any piers constructed within the median. FIG. 12 - Eastbound speed limit Sign FIG. 13- Westbound speed limit Sign (heading into the left curve ahead) 3.2 Vertical Clearances According to FDOT PPM Table 2.10.1, the minimum required vertical clearance for a pedestrian overpass is 17’-6”. Additionally according to FDOT PPM Figure 8.7.1, the minimum headroom/under clearance for pedestrians shall be 8’-0”. Page 1148 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 11 3.3 Stopping Line of Sight Distance There is no signal in the immediate vicinity of the proposed pedestrian crossing, therefore the proposed improvement is not anticipated to adversely impact stopping sight distance with the exception of Alternate Location 1. 3.4 Accessibility All features must comply with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements for accessibility per FDOT Structures Manual. 3.5 Elevators Elevators must comply with ADA and ASME A17.1-latest safety code for Elevators and Escalators subject to further analysis in the subsequent phase of the project. 3.6 Aesthetics Various levels of aesthetics will be explored as the potential project progresses. This will include structure type and integration of various elements for enhanced aesthetics. Landscaping and lighting can also provide significant enhancements and will have to be incorporated as desired. Aesthetic lighting can have a dramatic effect as shown below. Figure 14 Nighttime View of Dana Point Bridge, CA Page 1149 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 12 4.0 Alternatives Analysis 4.1 Location Alternatives Four potential locations were considered for the purpose of this feasibility study and are depicted in Exhibit 1. A variety of factors were considered in determining these location alternatives. These four pedestrian crossing locations provide varying degrees of access points and have differing benefits/impacts based on constructability, environmental impact, functionality and projected visual impact to pedestrians, bicyclist and the traveling public. Table 1: Alternative Locations Comparison Location Alternative Advantages Disadvantages Remark Alt. 1 Close to Freedom Park. Sight distance issues due to curve to the west and also existing Freedom Park. Farthest from Gordon River Greenway. Wetland impacts. Alt. 2 Close to Freedom Park. Improved sight conditions relative to Alt. 1 Distance from Gordon River Greenway Park. Wetland impacts. Alt. 3 Splits the distance between Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park. Provides opportunity to connect crossing pedestrian traffic to the Freedom Park boardwalk network. Provides minimal crossing distance to traverse the roadway section. Equal distance between parks. Aesthetic placement for landmark crossing. Proximity to the existing Bridge Culvert and water control structure to the south. Wetland impact. Recomm ended Location Alt. 4 Proximity to Gordon River Greenway Park. Farthest from Freedom Park. Connection to Gordon River Boardwalk will require crossing Gordon River. Sight issue for westbound traffic exiting from Gordon River Greenway. Wetland Impacts. Page 1150 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 13 Based on the preliminary comparison Alternative Location 3 will be considered for the purposes of this feasibility study. 4.2 Crossing Alternatives The focus of this feasibility study was to compare the following three crossing alternatives Pedestrian Overpass (Ref. to Exhibit 3) Pedestrian Underpass (Ref. Exhibit 4) On-Street Crossing (Ref. Exhibit 5) The Pedestrian Overpass and Underpass were considered at Location 3 discussed above, whereas the on-street crossing alternatives were considered near the entrances to Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway. The following is a discussion of these various options. 4.2.1 Pedestrian Overpass Access/Approach Configuration The Overpass Alternative at location 3 has adequate room to place ADA compliant switch-back access ramps at the north approach but a stair/elevator tower will be needed at the south approach, to minimize wetland impacts. Stairs - Cast-in-place or precast concrete stairs contained within an access tower with a roof are envisioned for the proposed project. Use of steel stairs is not considered desirable due to the outdoor nature of the project. Elevator - An elevator shaft with a lift to the overpass level. This structure would require a mechanical room for housing the elevator hydraulic and electrical equipment in conjunction with the elevator and elevator shaft structure. The mechanical room would be located directly under the end platform and its roof would serve as the landing for the elevator and stair terminus. The use of elevators does introduce some maintenance needs. Additionally, stairs would provide access from ground level in the event of power failure or for access for those wishing to walk. Ramps - These are commonly constructed with concrete pier columns and cap with concrete walkway, with handrail and fencing. This option for a ramp is a more traditional access for pedestrian overpasses. The decking is formed and poured in place. MSE wall can be utilized for ramps but creates edifices which tend to block the open view and do not appear desirable at the proposed crossing. Three different Construction Types have been evaluated for the pedestrian bridge crossing, based on review of similar pedestrian crossings, which satisfy varying Page 1151 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 14 degree of aesthetic needs for the proposed structure. (Ref. to Exhibit 2 and 6 thru 9) Utilitarian Aesthetics (FDOT Level 1). This type of bridge will consist of conventional prestressed concrete girder type structure such as Florida I-Beams. A single as well as two span structure is possible. A two-span span structure will allow use of shallower beams but will introduce a median pier which will be in the clear zone and will require vehicular protection. The concrete deck would be poured in place with curbing, fencing, and railing system. The approach ramp to the north will provide ADA compliant accessibility, whereas the stair/elevator tower will provide ADA compliant access to the south. This option will be consistent with FDOT Aesthetic level 1 which is defined as, Level One: Consists of cosmetic improvements to conventional Department bridge types, such as the use of color pigments in the concrete, texturing the surfaces, modifications to fascia walls, beams, and surfaces, or more pleasing shapes for columns and/or caps. Mid-level Aesthetics (FDOT Level 2) This type of bridge will consist of a prefabricated or custom designed Steel truss type structure. A poured in place concrete deck with railing and fencing will be placed within the through box-type truss. This structure would be single span and will not require a pier in the median. The approach ramp to the north will provide ADA compliant accessibility, whereas the stair/elevator tower will provide ADA compliant access to the south. The access tower to the north will be slightly different than the utilitarian option in that it will also have a stair option and both the towers at each end will have consistent looks with a similar footprint and roof structure for enhanced aesthetics. Steel truss can be painted based on the selected aesthetic theme. This option will be consistent with FDOT Aesthetic level 2 which is defined as, Level Two: The emphasis is on full integration of efficiency, economy and elegance in all bridge components and the structure as a whole. Consideration should be given to structural systems that are inherently more pleasing, such as hammerhead or "T" shaped piers, oval or polygonal shaped columns, integral caps, piers in lieu of bents, smooth transitions at superstructure depth change locations, box-type superstructures, concealed drain pipes, conduits and utilities, etc. Signature Aesthetics (FDOT Level 3) This alternative will involve architectural input for carefully integrating the entire theme with careful attention to the neighborhood and an overall fit in the Page 1152 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 15 surroundings including use of landscaping and lighting. This type of bridge can consist of a signature concrete option or some iconic structure using a combination of arch shape and cable supported structure. This structure would be single span and will not require a pier in the median. The approach ramp to the north will provide ADA compliant accessibility, whereas the stair/elevator tower will provide ADA compliant access to the south. The access tower will serve similar purpose as the Mid-level option but will complement the finish treatments on the overpass superstructure while the entire overpass will showcase an integrated theme and will provide highest level of aesthetic appeal. This option will be consistent with FDOT Aesthetic level 3 which is defined as, Level Three: The emphasis in this level applies more to the overall aesthetics when passing through or under an interchange or at other sites such as historic or highly urbanized areas where landscaping or unique neighborhood features must be considered. The bridge itself shall comply with Level Two requirements. This level of work may require, at the County's option, a subconsultant (architect to consider adjacent building styles, and landscape themes) with the necessary expertise and credentials to perform the desired work 4.2.2 Pedestrian Underpass The desirable size of an underpass is 14 ft wide and 10 ft high as per FDOT Plans Preparation Manual Section 8.6.6. The seasonal high groundwater is likely 2 or 3 feet below the pavement sub-base and is subject to verification of assumptions from the original roadway design and groundwater data. The underpass will have to be partially depressed below the seasonal high groundwater table in order to minimize raising of Golden Gate Boulevard. An underdrain and pumping system will be required to keep the structure dry and functional at all times. This raises a pedestrian safety and maintenance concern. It is envisioned that Golden Gate Parkway profile will have to be raised approximately 10 ft with a crest vertical curve to accommodate placement of an FDOT cast-in-place concrete box culvert sections with considerations for waterstops (Ref. to Exhibit 2). Given the fact that the roadway profile will need to be raised, locating the underpass near alternative location 3 will necessitate reconstructing the at-grade connections at access drives to Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Entrances. This may also necessitate the replacement of Bridge Culvert No. 030172 which conveys the Gordon River under Golden Gate Parkway. Moving the underpass to location 4 will help with the connection to Freedom Park but will be too close to Gordon River Greenway. According to FDOT PPM Section 8.7.1, Pedestrian underpasses are generally undesirable for safety reasons. Local law enforcement personnel should also be consulted to assure public safety, emergency accessibility in the case of an underpass option. Page 1153 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 16 A conceptual underpass layout which was evaluated is shown in Exhibit 4. 4.2.3 On-Street Pedestrian Crossing FDOT provides special signals to indicate when pedestrians may safely cross. These may be "ped-heads" attached to conventional traffic signals or pedestrian- only signals such as the "Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon" or "HAWK" signals.” Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons may be inappropriate for this situation because the location near a curve, number of lanes and traffic volume. Coordination with the County to investigate opportunities to employ Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon “HAWK” signals or additional traffic signal options should be considered. FIG. 15- Example of Hawk Treatment Page 1154 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 17 4.3 Other Considerations 4.3.1 Constructability & Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) The study included a limited analysis of MOT requirements for each option. The overpass option primarily involves construction of the access towers and ramps and bridge abutments which are outside of the Golden Gate Parkway typical section. There appears to be adequate room near each access to position a conventional crawler crane for any necessary pile driving and foundation work. Hydraulic cranes can be subsequently used to finish the poured in place ramp and tower construction. Bridge superstructure erection can be accomplished by delivering the beams along Golden Gate Parkway and using two cranes to pick the superstructure with nighttime closures. Any need for detour for this limited closure and associated traffic impact will have to be evaluated in the subsequent phase of the project. The underpass option will create the biggest challenge and will have the greatest impact on the existing 6-lane traffic. Raising Golden Gate Parkway will have to be accomplished in two or three phases by re-constructing one half at a time which makes it impossible to maintain 6-lanes of traffic and is considered prohibitive. 4.3.2 Impacts The proposed crossing will impact potential wetlands to the south. The exact delineation of jurisdictional wetlands is unknown at this time and will need to be investigated in the subsequent phase of the project. Use of an elevator tower in- lieu of a switch-back ramp aims to minimize these impacts to the south as discussed earlier. The proposed crossing will also have drainage and utility impacts. The biggest impact will be to the high voltage transmission lines to the north, as discussed earlier. At a minimum three of the transmission poles will need to be relocated to the north to facilitate construction of the north end of the bridge crossing. Impact to the lower voltage distribution lines can be minimized at the selected location. Detailed analyses and refinement of ramp, elevator and stair tower footprints will need to be conducted after more complete utility information is collected in the subsequent phase of the project. Page 1155 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 18 4.4 Alternative Crossings Comparison The following table provides a comparison of the three crossing options using a qualitative grading criteria described below. It is evident that the Underpass option is not desirable. The overpass option provides an aesthetic and safer crossing alternative than the on-street crossing. In the subsequent project phase, the construction cost, utility and environmental impact needs to be carefully weighed against the on-street option with the level of anticipated use of the proposed crossing. TABLE 2: Alternatives Comparison Overpass Option Underpass Option On-Street Option B C B Bridge Towers/Ramps will be located outside Clear Zone Guardrail needed to protect users from MSE wall drop-off(s)Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflict Point B C C Climb/Fall Concerns Crime, Flood, Illumination, Railing Fall Concern Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflict Point B D/F A Can add future lane if needed by using barrier wall Relocate MSE Walls, MOT, Significant cost Minor costs B D/F A Minor Lane closures Significant Issues - Lane Closures/Phased Construction Minor Issues B/C C/D A Ramp vs. Stair/Elevator Evaluation will Determine Wetland, Groundwater Pumping, Raised Profile - Noise Impacts No Issues C C/D A FPL Transmission/Distribution Impact(s) Isolated location(s) Underground Utility Impacts 1800 LF N/S sides, Potential FPL No/Minor Impacts C B A Ramps Inconvenient/Circuitous Ramps Inconvenient/Circuitous Push Button - No Issues A/B D B/C Dependant on Type of Structure selected - "Landmark Consideration" No signature appeal, MSE Walls, Railings, Guardrails Typical Application C/D D/F A Dependant on Type of Structure selected - "Landmark Consideration" Initial Construction and Long Term Maintenance Costs Significant Minimal Costs B/C D/F A Routine Inspection, Painting, Elevator/Ramp/Railing Maintenance Routine Inspection, Painting, Ramp/Railing Maintenance, Pumping System, Lighting, MSE Walls Minor - Typical Maintenance Grading Scale: A = Most Desirable B = Desirable C = Satisfactory D = Less Desirable F = Unacceptable Maintenance Proposed Improvement Issue Roadside Safety Pedestrian Safety Future Accommodations Constructability and MOT Environmental Impacts Utility Impacts Ease of Use Aesthetics Construction Cost Page 1156 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 19 4.5 Probable Construction Costs The focus of this feasibility study was to compare order of magnitude budgetary costs for viable crossing alternatives. Cost data was also compared with available historical data from completed similar projects. Pedestrian overpass costs reflect the cost of access features and the bridge crossing. General contingency has been used to account for Mobilization, MOT and any site/civil work pertaining to the overpass alternatives. The cost estimates cover construction only and do not include costs of Right-of-way acquisition, subsequent design and construction engineering services or annual operating and maintenance expenses for the project. The costs of special safety and security features such as emergency call stations, closed circuit TV, audio surveillance, central station monitoring etc. are not included. Refer to Appendix D for preliminary cost backup information. TABLE 3: Estimate of Probable Construction Cost Crossing Option Description Probable Cost Overpass Utilitarian Aesthetics (FDOT Level 1) $ 2 to $ 3 M Mid-level Aesthetics (FDOT Level 2) $ 3 to $ 4 M Signature Aesthetics (FDOT Level 3) $ 4 to $ 5 M Underpass Golden Gate Parkway Elevated with phased construction $ 8 M On-Street Across from Freedom Park $ 200 K Across from Gordon River Greenway $ 200 K K=Thousands ; M=Millions Page 1157 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK OVER GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY APPENDIX A – EXHIBITS Page 1158 of 1636 EXHIBIT 1 ALTERNATIVE CROSSING LOCATIONSLOCATION ALT. 4LOCATION ALT. 3LOCATION ALT. 2LOCATION ALT. 1FREEDOM PARK GREENWAY GORDON RIVER Page 1159 of 1636 12'-0"12'-0" Min.8'-0" Min. Clr.8'-0" Min. Clr.EXHIBIT 28'-0" Min. Clr.ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTUAL BRIDGE AND UNDERPASS SECTIONS Fencing Chain Link Bridge ¡ Pedestrian Chain Link Fencing Steel Truss Handrail Bridge ¡ Pedestrian Deck Concrete Fencing Chain Link Deck CIP Concrete Handrail Handrail Slab CIP Concrete Deck PC/PS Concrete 12'-0" Min. Stay-In-Place Form Aethestic Treatment Special Beam with PC/PS Concrete Bridge ¡ Pedestrian SIP Form I-Beam Florida Standard 14'-0" MIN.10'-0" MIN.TYPICAL SECTION UNDERPASS OPTION (CONCRETE BEAM OPTION) UTILITARIAN AESTHETICS TYPICAL SECTION (STEEL BOX TRUSS OPTION) MID-LEVEL AESTHETICS TYPICAL SECTION (SPECIAL CONCRETE BEAM OPTION) SIGNATURE AESTHETICS TYPICAL SECTION Page 1160 of 1636 EXHIBIT 3 OVERPASS OPTION LAYOUT133’-6" SPANOPTIONAL BOARDWALK CONNECTION 12:1 Page 1161 of 1636 EXHIBIT 4 UNDERPASS OPTION LAYOUT121’-6"OPTIONAL BOARDWALK CONNECTION 12:1 12:1 Page 1162 of 1636 EXHIBIT 5 ON-STREET OPTION LAYOUT FREEDOM PARK Page 1163 of 1636 EXHIBIT 6 OVERPASS RENDERING - UTILITARIAN AESTHETICS Page 1164 of 1636 EXHIBIT 7 OVERPASS RENDERING - MID-LEVEL AESTHETICS Page 1165 of 1636 EXHIBIT 8 OVERPASS RENDERING - SIGNATURE AESTHETICS (CONCRETE) Page 1166 of 1636 EXHIBIT 9 Overpass Rendering – Signature Aesthetics (Tied Arch) Page 1167 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK OVER GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY APPENDIX B – SITE PHOTOS Page 1168 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Entrance to Gordon River Greenway Entrance to Freedom Park Page 1169 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Vegetation near Gordon River Greenway Vegetation along Golden Gate Parkway South Edge Page 1170 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 View of Powerlines Page 1171 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Collier Area Transit Route 25 Stop Page 1172 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Curve West of Freedom Park Entrance (Above) Freedom Park Entrance looking East on GG Parkway Page 1173 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Buried Fiberoptic Line Page 1174 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Existing Roadway Lighting Page 1175 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Wetland Vegetation South of Golden Gate Parkway Page 1176 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK OVER GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY APPENDIX C – REFERENCE PHOTOS OF OTHER PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS Page 1177 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 1. Lake Mary Pedestrian Overpass, Orlando, FL Page 1178 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1179 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1180 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1181 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1182 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1183 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1184 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 2. Pacific Coast Highway Overpass, Dana Point, CA Page 1185 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1186 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1187 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 3.W. Ridge Road Pedestrian Bridge, Rochester, NY Page 1188 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1189 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1190 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 4. MOSI Pedestrian Overpass, Tampa, FL Page 1191 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1192 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1193 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 5. Curlew Road Pedestrian Bridge, Clearwater, FL Page 1194 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1195 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Page 1196 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Collier County Project No. 60109.2 6.Sample Info on Variety of Other Pedestrian Bridge Options Page 1197 of 1636 Maitland pedestrian bridge over I-4 (Proposed as part of I-4 Reconstruction under construction) Page 1198 of 1636 Under hung Floor Beam When clearance below the bridge is critical, this parallel chord style offers the shortest superstructure depth. An Under hung truss has its floor beams welded to the bottom of the bottom chords. It’s best suited for pedestrian bridges with spans up to 70', but is available in spans up to 120'. H-Section Floor Beam For spans up to 240', the H-Section is often selected for the most efficient superstructure. This parallel chord truss design has its floor beams welded to vertical members of the side trusses. As with all styles, the H-Section can be created with additional camber for a more graceful look. Bowstring With elegant top chords arching up from its base, the Bowstring is the perfect combination of visual appeal and design efficiency. Bowstring is available with spans up to 100' in an Underhung configuration and up to 200' as an H- Section. Page 1199 of 1636 Modified Bowstring Available in similar spans as the Bowstring, the Modified Bowstring is a more economical choice when an arched top chord is desired. The less-pronounced arch still adds some beauty to the superstructure, while keeping the budget in check. Box For grade separations and enclosed walkways, the Box style is the preferred choice as it allows easy attachment of fencing or glazing on the sides and/or top, when required. Numerous architectural screen, roofing and branding options can also be incorporated Page 1200 of 1636 Page 1201 of 1636 Page 1202 of 1636 1)Unknown 2)Tavistock Road 3)Phyllis Tilley Footbridge (Fort Worth, TX) 4)Over N2 @Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route 5)Farmdale and Harvard 6)Unknown 7)Overlake Village from Redmond and South Transit 8)Rannoch Railway Station (Scottland) Page 1203 of 1636 1)2nd paseo- corss6 2) St. Erth Station 3)Footbridge Crossing L’Areuse 4)SegerothstraBe Footbridge 5) Briggs Station Page 1204 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK OVER GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY APPENDIX D – MISCELLANEOUS BACKUP DATA Page 1205 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: By BAG FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Date 6/5/2015 Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Order of Magnitude Estimated Probable Cost - Overpass (Utilitarian Aesthetics) Item Description Remark Units Quantity Cost/Unit Cost/Item 1 133.5 Foot Long-, 12 Foot Wide Single Span Overpass Florida I-beam superstructure with conventional concrete deck on SIP forms, Rail, Vinyl Fence SF 1602 $150 $240,300 2 North Approach Ramp Approx. 150 long by 25 ft wide SF 3750 $150 $562,500 3 South Towers including foundations Approx. size 25 ft x 25 ft EA 1 $200,000 $200,000 4 Elevator Elevator and Equipment with power EA 1 $75,000 $75,000 5 Utility Relocations 3 Transmission poles LS 1 $500,000 $500,000 6 Site/Civil Grading, sidewalk, drainage, signing LS 1 $150,000 $150,000 7 MOT Maintenance of Traffic LS 1 $50,000 $50,000 8 Miscellaneous Items (10%)Additional Items not specifically listed LS 1 $177,780 $177,780 9 Contingency (10%)Unforseen conditions and changes in scope of work LS 1 $195,558 $195,558.00 10 Mobilization (10%)LS 1 $215,114 $215,113.80 Total $2,366,252 Approx. Order of Magnitude Probable Cost ----------->Say 2-3 M Note: The cost estimates cover construction only and do not include Right-of-way aquisition, subsequent design and construction engineering services or annual operating and maintenance expenses for the project. The costs of special safety and security features such as emergency call stations, closed circuit TV, audio surveillance, central station monitoring etc. are not included. Page 1206 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: By BAG FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Date 6/5/2015 Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Order of Magnitude Estimated Probable Cost - Overpass (Mid-level Aesthetics) Item Description Remark Units Quantity Cost/Unit Cost/Item 1 133.5 Foot Long-, 12 Foot Wide Single Span Overpass Painted Steel Structure, Rail, Vinyl Fence, metal deck pan, Lightweight Concrete Deck SF 1602 $300 $480,600 2 North Approach Ramp Approx. 150 long by 25 ft wide SF 3750 $175 $656,250 3 North & South Towers including foundations, Aesthetic treatment Approx. size 25 ft x 25 ft EA 2 $250,000 $500,000 4 Elevator Elevator and Equipment with power EA 1 $75,000 $75,000 5 Utility Relocations 3 Transmission poles LS 1 $500,000 $500,000 6 Site/Civil Grading, sidewalk, drainage, signing LS 1 $150,000 $150,000 7 MOT Maintenance of Traffic LS 1 $50,000 $50,000 8 Miscellaneous Items (10%)Additional Items not specifically listed LS 1 $241,185 $241,185 9 Contingency (10%)Unforseen conditions and changes in scope of work LS 1 $265,304 $265,303.50 10 Mobilization (10%)LS 1 $291,834 $291,833.85 Total $3,210,172 Approx. Order of Magnitude Probable Cost ----------->Say 3-4 M Note: The cost estimates cover construction only and do not include Right-of-way aquisition, subsequent design and construction engineering services or annual operating and maintenance expenses for the project. The costs of special safety and security features such as emergency call stations, closed circuit TV, audio surveillance, central station monitoring etc. are not included. Page 1207 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: By BAG FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Date 6/5/2015 Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Order of Magnitude Estimated Probable Cost - Overpass (Signature Aesthetics) Item Description Remark Units Quantity Cost/Unit Cost/Item 1 133.5 Foot Long-, 12 Foot Wide Single Span Overpass Special Concrete beams with deck supported near the bottom flange on precast deck panels, Rail, Vinyl Fence, SF 1602 $500 $801,000 2 North Approach Ramp Approx. 150 long by 25 ft wide SF 3750 $225 $843,750 3 North & South Towers including foundations, Aesthetic treatment Approx. size 25 ft x 25 ft EA 2 $300,000 $600,000 4 Elevator Elevator and Equipment with power EA 1 $75,000 $75,000 5 Utility Relocations 3 Transmission poles LS 1 $500,000 $500,000 6 Site/Civil Grading, sidewalk, drainage, signing LS 1 $200,000 $200,000 7 Landscaping Enhancements LS 1 $75,000 $75,000 8 MOT Maintenance of Traffic LS 1 $50,000 $50,000 9 Miscellaneous Items (10%)Additional Items not specifically listed LS 1 $314,475 $314,475 10 Contingency (10%)Unforseen conditions and changes in scope of work LS 1 $345,923 $345,922.50 11 Mobilization (10%)LS 1 $380,515 $380,514.75 Total $4,185,662 Approx. Order of Magnitude Probable Cost ----------->Say 4-5 M Note: The cost estimates cover construction only and do not include Right-of-way aquisition, subsequent design and construction engineering services or annual operating and maintenance expenses for the project. The costs of special safety and security features such as emergency call stations, closed circuit TV, audio surveillance, central station monitoring etc. are not included. Page 1208 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: By BGFREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARKDate 6/5/2015Collier County Project No. 60109.2Order of Magnitude Estimated Probable Cost - On-Street Crossing optionItemDescriptionRemarkUnits QuantityCost/Unit Cost/Item1Signal Mast Arms Two installations EA 2 $40,000 $80,0002Site/CivilGrading, sidewalk, drainage, signing, stripingLS 1 $40,000 $40,0003MOT Maintenance of Traffic LS 1 $15,000 $15,0004Miscellaneous Items (10%)Additional Items not specifically listedLS 1 $13,500 $13,5005Contingency (10%)Unforseen conditions and changes in scope of workLS 1 $14,850 $14,850.006Mobilization (10%) LS 1 $16,335 $16,335.00Total $179,685Approx. Order of Magnitude Probable Cost -----------> Say 200 KNote: The cost estimates cover construction only and do not include Right-of-way aquisition, subsequent design and construction engineering services or annual operating and maintenance expenses for the project. The costs of special safety and security features such as emergency call stations, closed circuit TV, audio surveillance, central station monitoring etc. are not included.Page 1209 of 1636 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: By BG FREEDOM PARK TO GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK Date 9/23/2015 Collier County Project No. 60109.2 Order of Magnitude Estimated Probable Cost - Underpass Item Description Remark Units Quantity Cost/Unit Cost/Item 1 CONCRETE BOX 14'x10' inside opening LF 122 $3,000 $364,500 2 APPROACH RAMPS/STAIRS Access at each end SF 4200 $80.00 $336,000 3 BRIDGE #030172 REPLACEMENT Due to added height of fill, existing structure may need to be replaced SF 6014 $200 $1,202,850 4 SITE/CIVIL 1800 LF of roadway reconstruction with driveway connections LS 1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 5 PUMPING STATION - DRAINAGE Tunnel grade will likely be depressed in the water table to minimize raising GG Pkwy LS 1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 6 PERMANENT MSE WALLS Required on each side of Golden Gate Parkway SF 18000 $26 $468,000 7 TEMPORARY MSE WALLS Required for phased construction SF 10800 $10.00 $108,000 8 TEMPORARY-SHEET PILING Required for cofferdams for dewatering and box construction SF 6250 $15.00 $93,750 9 MOT Phased construction required LS 1 $500,000.00 $500,000 10 Miscellaneous Items (10%)Additional Items not specifically listed LS 1 $607,310.00 $607,310 11 Contingency (10%)Unforseen conditions and changes in scope of work LS 1 $668,041.00 $668,041 12 Mobilization (10%)LS 1 $734,845 $734,845 Total $8,083,296 Note: Assume raising Golden Gate Parkway profile by 10 ft. requiring walls on each side approx. 900 ft to allow reasonable grades. Connections to Freedom park and Gordon River Greenway will have to be elevated. Page 1210 of 1636   COLLIER COUNTY BARNETT BANKS TRUST CO N A FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES ESTUARY AT GREY OAKS LTD BEARS PAW COUNTRY CLUB INC COLLIER COUNTY STONEBURNER TR, DONALD L FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES FLEISCHMANN III, CHARLES FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLESHODGES TR, EARL G FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES BUECHEL FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAPLES FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAPLES COLLIER CNTY STONEBURNER, CRIS SKIZAS, ALEX=& EVELYN WILDERNESS COUNTRY CLUB INC COLLIER COUNTY STONEBURNER, CRIS GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB INC FLEISCHMANN ET AL TR, CHARLES REFERENCE ONLYBUECHEL FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAPLES GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB INC ¨ 1 inch = 300 feet PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY: PARCEL OWNER MAP Moorings Inc (April 2014) Page 1211 of 1636 1Godbole, Bhushan/JAXFrom:Ahmad, Adam/SWFSent:Friday, June 05, 2015 12:14 PMTo:Godbole, Bhushan/JAXCc:Gramer, Bill/SWFSubject:RE: 2014 Parcel Data It appears that the parcel to the south was sold to Moorings Inc in April of last year. Adam Ahmad P.E. Civil Engineer Licensed General Contractor Page 1212 of 1636 1 Godbole, Bhushan/JAX From:Ahmad, Adam/SWF Sent:Friday, June 05, 2015 12:17 PM To:Godbole, Bhushan/JAX Cc:Gramer, Bill/SWF Subject:FW: Emailing: IRTH One Call.htm See below for the one call. Adam Ahmad P.E. Civil Engineer Licensed General Contractor Transportation Business Group D 1 239 431 9212 M 1 239 273 8894 CH2M 5801 Pelican Bay Blvd Naples, Fl, 34119 www.ch2m.com | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook From: Chandler, Donna/WPB Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 12:16 PM To: Ahmad, Adam/SWF Subject: Emailing: IRTH One Call.htm Ticket : 156503361 Rev:000 Taken: 06/05/15 10:58ET State: FL Cnty: COLLIER GeoPlace: NAPLES CallerPlace: NAPLES Subdivision: Address : Street : GOLDEN GATE PKWY Cross 1 : GOODLETTE FRANK RD N Within 1/4 mile: Y Locat: STARTING APPROX 1/2 MILE E OF THE INTER OF GOODLETTE FRANK RD N FOR DESIGN COVER A 500FT RADIUS AROUND THE CENTER LINE OF GOLDEN GATE PKWY : Remarks : IN RESPONSE TO RECEIPT OF A DESIGN TICKET, SSOCOF PROVIDES THE ORIGINATOR OF THE DESIGN TICKET WITH A LIST OF SSOCOF MEMBERS IN THE VICINITY OF THE DESIGN PROJECT. SSOCOF DOES NOT NOTIFY SSOCOF MEMBERS OF THE RECEIPT BY SSOCOF OF A DESIGN TICKET. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER TO CONTACT SSOCOF MEMBERS TO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF SSOCOF MEMBERS' UNDERGROUND FACILITIES. SUBMISSION OF A DESIGN TICKET WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF CHAPTER 556, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO NOTIFY SSOCOF OF AN INTENT TO EXCAVATE OR DEMOLISH. THAT INTENT MUST BE MADE KNOWN SPECIFICALLY TO SSOCOF IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY LAW. IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE TIME ON FUTURE CALLS, SAVE YOUR DESIGN TICKET NUMBER IF YOU INTEND TO BEGIN EXCAVATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF Page 1213 of 1636 2 YOUR DESIGN REQUEST. THE DESIGN TICKET CAN BE REFERENCED , AND THE INFORMATION ON IT CAN BE USED TO SAVE TIME WHEN YOU CALL IN THE EXCAVATION REQUEST. *** LOOKUP BY MANUAL *** : Grids : 2610B8146A 2610B8147D 2610C8146A 2610C8147D Work date: 06/05/15 Time: 10:59ET Hrs notc: 000 Category: 6 Duration: UNKNOWN Due Date : 06/09/15 Time: 23:59ET Exp Date : 07/06/15 Time: 23:59ET Work type: DESIGN Boring: N White-lined: N Ug/Oh/Both: U Machinery: N Depth: UNK Permits: N N/A Done for : DESIGN Company : CH2M HILL Type: CONT Co addr : 3001 PGA BLVD Co addr2: SUITE 201A City : PALM BEACH GARDENS State: FL Zip: 33410 Caller : DONNA CHANDLER Phone: 561-904-7400 Contact : DESIGN Phone: BestTime: 8-6 Fax : 561-904-7401 Email : DONNA.CHANDLER@CH2M.COM Submitted: 06/05/15 10:58ET Oper: PRI Mbrs : CC1255 CN1745 CON762 CPW592 CTV413 FPLCLR FPLFOW KC1538 LS1104 PGSSW Mbrs : UTI303 Service Area Code Service Area Name Contact Phone Numbers Utility Type CC1255 COLLIER COUNTY TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SECTION PAM WILSON Day: (239) 252 - 8260 ELEC & FIBER CN1745 CITY OF NAPLES- SEWER ALICIA ACEVEDO Day: (239) 213 - 4712 SEWER CON762 CITY OF NAPLES- WATER ALICIA ACEVEDO Day: (239) 213 - 4712 WATER CPW592 COLLIER COUNTY STAKE & LOCATES NATHAN BEALS Day: (239) 252 - 2583 ELEC AND SEWER CTV413 COMCAST WILLIAM STANTON Day: (239) 432 - 1861 Alt: (239) 707 - 4168 CATV FPLCLR FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT--COLLIER TRACY STERN Day: (800) 868 - 9554 Alt: (386) 329 - 5152 ELECTRIC FPLFOW FPL FIBERNET LLC DANNY HASKETT** Day: (305) 552 - 2931 Alt: (786) 246 - 7827 FIBER KC1538 SUMMIT BROADBAND INC. MIKE REBER Day: (239) 325 - 4105 x261 Alt: (239) 631 - 9251 FIBER Page 1214 of 1636 3 PGSSW TECO PEOPLES GAS - FT MYERS BROCK DANIELS Day: (239) 690 - 5517 Alt: (239) 896 - 0812 GAS UTI303 CENTURYLINK- NAPLES JIGS SLIANG Day: (239) 263 - 6234 PHONE & FIBER OPTIC Page 1215 of 1636 Page 1216 of 1636 6/1/2015 Uglybr idges.com | GOLDEN GATE PKW Y over GORDON RIVER, Collier County, Florida http://uglybridges.com/1078088 4/6 Google Maps Yahoo! Maps Bing Maps MSR Maps OpenStreetMap Coordinates: +26.17361, 81.78417 26°10'25" N, 81°47'03" W Source: Nat i onal Bridge Invent ory Informa t ion not verified. Use at your own ri sk. GOLDEN GATE PKWY over GORDON RIVER Collier County, Florida Enlarge map Map Facts Name:GOLDEN GATE PKWY over GORDON RIVER Structure number:030172 Location:1.18MI WEST OF CR31 Purpose:Carries highway and pedestrian walkway over waterway Route classification:Local (Urban) [19] Length of largest span:11.5 ft. [3.5 m] Total length:49.5 ft. [15.1 m] Skew angle:29° Owner:County Highway Agency [02] Year built:1963 Map data ©2015 GoogleReport a map error Page 1217 of 1636 6/1/2015 Uglybr idges.com | GOLDEN GATE PKW Y over GORDON RIVER, Collier County, Florida http://uglybridges.com/1078088 5/6 Historic significance:Bridge is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places [5] Design load:MS 18 / HS 20 [5] Number of main spans:4 Main spans material:Concrete [1] Main spans design:Culvert [19] Deck type:Not applicable [N] Latest Available Inspection: March 2012 Status:Open, no restriction [A] Average daily traffic: 27,904 [as of 2012] Truck traffic:5% of total traffic Structural appraisal:Better than present minimum criteria [7] Water adequacy appraisal: Equal to present minimum criteria [6] Roadway alignment appraisal: Better than present minimum criteria [7] Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7] Culvert condition: Shrinkage cracks, light scaling and insignificant spalling which does not expose reinforcing steel. Insignificant damage caused by drift with no misalignment and not requiring corrective action. Some minor scouring has occured near curtain walls, wingwalls or pipes. Metal culverts have a smooth symmetrical curvature with superficial corrosion and no pitting. [7] Scour condition:Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8] Operating rating:87.7 tons [79.7 metric tons] Inventory rating:52.5 tons [47.7 metric tons] Sufficiency rating:72.3 Previous Inspections Date Suff. rating Evaluation Deck Super.Sub.ADT March 2012 72.3 Not deficient 27904 March 2010 72.3 Not deficient 27904 March 2008 72.3 Not deficient 27904 March 2006 80.1 Not deficient 10800 March 2004 78.1 Not deficient 10800 January 2003 78.1 Not deficient 10800 Page 1218 of 1636 6/1/2015 Uglybr idges.com | GOLDEN GATE PKW Y over GORDON RIVER, Collier County, Florida http://uglybridges.com/1078088 6/6 January 2001 78.1 Not deficient 10800 January 1999 69.2 Not deficient 10800 January 1997 70.2 Not deficient 10800 January 1995 71.3 Not deficient 10000 January 1993 66.5 Functionally obsolete 10000 December 1990 88.7 Not deficient 10000 Uglybridges.com: National Bridge Inventory data [ Locations | Search | Cities | Forum | About | Bridgehunter.com ] © Copyright 201214, James Baughn Disclaimer: All data is taken from the National Bridge Inventory and has not been verified. This page's URL is http://uglybridges.com/1078088 Page 1219 of 1636 DISTRICTCOUNTYBRIDGEOWNERSTRUCTURE NAMEROADWAYADTFACILITY CROSSEDYEAR BUILTRECONSTRUCTEDNBI RATINGHEALTH INDEXSUFFICIENCY RATINGLAST INSPECTIONSouthwest Florida Collier 030147County Highway Agency CR-841 OVER HALFWAY CREEK BIRDON RD - CR-841 100 HALFWAY CREEK 1971 1/6/2015 93.5 87.39 Southwest Florida Collier 030148State Highway Agency JUDGE JOLLY MEMORIAL SR-951 NB(COLLIER) 14,250 BIG MARCO PASS 1969 4/12/2013 92.3 90.37 Southwest Florida Collier 030149County Highway Agency BLUEBILL AVE / NAPLES PARK CANAL BLUEBILL AVE CR846 5,000 NAPLES PARK CANAL 1969 2/4/2015 81.1 95.30 Southwest Florida Collier 030150County Highway Agency CR-858/FAKA UNION CANAL CR-858 2,880 FAKA UNION CANAL 1966 3/12/2015 73.6 94.98 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030153County Highway Agency CR 858/OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH CR 858 1,070 OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH 1951 3/12/2013 68.1 94.53 Southwest Florida Collier 030154County Highway Agency CR 858/OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH CR 858 1,440 OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH 1951 3/12/2013 67.2 90.64 Southwest Florida Collier 030155County Highway Agency CR 858 /OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH CR 858 1,000 OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH 1951 3/12/2013 68.1 96.29 Southwest Florida Collier 030156County Highway Agency CR 858 / OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH CR 858 1,000 OKALOACOOCHEE SLOUGH 1951 3/12/2013 68.1 99.25 Southwest Florida Collier 030157County Highway Agency CR-837 OVER FAKAHATCHEE STRAND CR-837 1,500 FAKAHATCHEE STRAND 1955 1/7/2015 62.6 91.18 Southwest Florida Collier 030158County Highway Agency CR 858 OVER OBIE CANAL CR 858 110 OBIE CANAL 1953 3/12/2015 79.2 90.49 Southwest Florida Collier 030160County Highway Agency CR-846 OVER GATOR CANAL CR-846 5,777 GATOR CANAL 1955 1977 4/25/2013 87.7 72.83 Southwest Florida Collier 030161County Highway Agency CR-29 OVER CHOKOLOSKEE BAY CR-29 (COPELAND AV 2,500 CHOKOLOSKEE BAY 1955 1/6/2015 45.9 83.84 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030165County Highway Agency CR-837 / DEEP LAKE STRAND CR 837 200 DEEP LAKE STRAND 1959 4/17/2013 74.5 84.54 Southwest Florida Collier 030166County Highway Agency CR 839 / COPELAND PRAIRIE TURNER RIVER ROAD 20 COPELAND PRAIRIE 1960 4/17/2013 80.7 77.20 Southwest Florida Collier 030168County Highway Agency CR 839 / EAST HINSON MARSH CR 839 20 EAST HINSON MARSH 1962 4/17/2013 78.3 90.86 Southwest Florida Collier 030169County Highway Agency CR 839 / EAST HINSON MARSH CR 839 20 EAST HINSON MARSH 1962 4/17/2013 78.3 67.01 Southwest Florida Collier 030172County Highway Agency GOLDEN GATE PKWY/GORDON RIVER GOLDEN GATE PKWY 27,904 GORDON RIVER 1963 3/5/2014 72.3 80.07 Southwest Florida Collier 030174County Highway Agency CR-951/BIG CYPRESS BASIN CANAL CR951/COLLIER BLVD 10,000 BIG CYPRESS BASIN CANAL 1973 1984 3/4/2014 81.8 88.50 Southwest Florida Collier 030177County Highway Agency VANDERBILT DR/LITTLE HORSE PASS VANDERBILT DR 11,500 LITTLE HORSE PASS 1964 2/4/2015 56.7 86.76 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030178County Highway Agency VANDERBILT DR/CR901OVER CANAL VANDERBILT DR 15,000 CANAL 1964 2/4/2015 81.2 70.89 Southwest Florida Collier 030181State Highway Agency US-41 OVER DUNRUSS CREEK US-41 (SR-45) 35,500 DUNRUSS CREEK 1974 4/18/2013 70 99.76 Southwest Florida Collier 030183State Highway Agency US-41 NB OVER HALDEMAN RIVER US 41NB TAMIAMI TR 16,500 HALDEMAN RIVER 1976 1999 3/11/2015 82 99.50 Southwest Florida Collier 030184County Highway Agency GOODLAND BRIDGE/STAN GOBER MEMORI CR-92 SAN MARCO RD 3,000 MARCO CHANNEL 1975 2/11/2015 96 86.64 Southwest Florida Collier 030185County Highway Agency AIRPORT PULLING ROAD/BIG CYPRESS BAS AIRPORT PULLING RD 53,363 BIG CYPRESS BASIN CANAL 1978 3/5/2014 63.8 99.52 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030186County Highway Agency CR-31 OVER ROCK CREEK AIRPORT RD.(CR-31) 45,473 ROCK CREEK 1979 3/5/2014 65.3 85.35 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030189State Highway Agency I-75 SB OVER ROCK CANAL I-75 SB (SR93) 43,500 ROCK CANAL 1980 2009 4/10/2013 96.3 92.71 Southwest Florida Collier 030190State Highway Agency I-75 NB OVER ROCK CANAL I-75 NB (SR93) 43,500 ROCK CANAL 1980 2009 4/10/2013 96.3 98.20 Southwest Florida Collier 030193State Highway Agency US 41 SB/TAYLOR GLEAM CANAL US-41SB TAMIAMI TR 17,250 TAYLOR GLEAM CANAL 1976 2002 4/23/2013 98.2 98.60 Southwest Florida Collier 030194State Highway Agency US 41 OVER GATOR HOLE US 41 (SR 90) 2,400 GATOR HOLE 1976 3/27/2014 91.2 66.67 Southwest Florida Collier 030195State Highway Agency I-75 NB OVER SR-951 I-75 NB (SR-93) 10,111 SR-951 1984 3/4/2015 94 99.73 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030196State Highway Agency I-75 SB OVER SR-951 I-75 SB (SR-93) 10,111 SR-951 1984 3/4/2015 93 99.87 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030197State Highway Agency I-75 SB/GOLDEN GATE CANAL I-75 SB (SR-93) 17,250 GOLDEN GATE CANAL 1984 3/5/2015 91.6 92.45 Southwest Florida Collier 030198State Highway Agency I-75 NB / GOLDEN GATE CANAL I-75 NB (SR-93) 17,250 GOLDEN GATE CANAL 1984 3/5/2015 92.6 93.01 Southwest Florida Collier 030199State Highway Agency GOLDEN GATE PKWY OVER I-75 CR886(GLDN GT PKY) 40,500 I-75 AND CANAL C-1 1984 2006 3/10/2015 88.5 99.48 Southwest Florida Collier 030200State Highway Agency I-75 SB over CR 896 I-75 SB (SR 93) 29,000 CR 896/PINE RIDGE RD 1983 2009 3/3/2015 94 99.95 Southwest Florida Collier 030201State Highway Agency I-75 NB OVER CR 896 I-75 NB (SR 93) 29,000 CR 896/PINE RIDGE RD 1983 2010 3/2/2015 94 99.84 Southwest Florida Collier 030202State Highway Agency I-75 SB OVER CR 862 I-75 SB (SR 93) 32,712 CR862(VANDERBILT BCH RD) 1983 2008 3/3/2015 91.4 99.90 Southwest Florida Collier 030203State Highway Agency I-75 NB OVER CR 862 I-75 NB (SR 93) 32,712 CR862(VANDERBILT BCH RD) 1983 2009 3/12/2013 83 99.96 Southwest Florida Collier 030205State Highway Agency SANTA BARBARA BLVD / I-75 SANTA BARBARA BLVD 32,000 I-75 (SR 93) 1984 2009 3/13/2013 73.6 99.99 Southwest Florida Collier 030207City or Municipal Highway Agency N COLLIER BLVD OVER CLAM BAY N COLLIER BLVD 15,800 CLAM BAY 1979 1/14/2015 95.8 97.88 Southwest Florida Collier 030209City or Municipal Highway Agency N COLLIER BLVD OVER SMOKEHOUSE BAY N COLLIER BLVD 9,800 SMOKEHOUSE BAY 1971 1/29/2015 57.1 96.79 FOSouthwest Florida Collier 030210County Highway Agency W PLANTATION PKWY OVER EVERGLADES W PLANTATION PKWY 673 EVERGLADES DRAIN CANAL 1985 1/6/2015 88.1 99.22 Southwest Florida Collier 030211State Highway Agency SR-29 / WERE OUTA DOUGH CANAL SR-29 2,200 WERE OUTA DOUGH CANAL 1986 3/12/2014 94.3 98.36 Southwest Florida Collier 030212State Highway Agency SR-29 OVER GRASSY POND SR-29 2,200 GRASSY POND 1986 3/12/2014 93.2 97.24 Southwest Florida Collier 030213State Highway Agency SR-29 OVER ZLOTY CANAL SR-29 2,200 ZLOTY CANAL 1986 3/11/2014 94.3 99.10 Southwest Florida Collier 030214State Highway Agency I-75 NB/GOLDEN GATE CANAL I-75 (SR-93) NB 10,111 GOLDEN GATE CANAL 1990 3/14/2013 96.2 96.12 Southwest Florida Collier 030215State Highway Agency I-75 SB/STUMPY STRAND I-75 SB (SR-93) 10,111 STUMPY STRAND W.L. X-ING 1990 3/11/2015 96.2 100.00 Southwest Florida Collier 030216State Highway Agency I-75 SB / WILDLIFE XING I-75 (SR-93) 10,111 TURNBACK SLOUGH 1990 5/21/2013 97.2 100.00 Southwest Florida Collier 030217State Highway Agency I-75 NB / FAKA UNION CANAL I-75 (SR-93) NB 10,111 FAKA UNION CANAL 1990 3/5/2013 96.2 99.98 Southwest Florida Collier 030218State Highway Agency I-75 NB / LUCKY LADY STRAND I-75 NB (SR-93) 10,111 LUCKY LADY STRAND 1990 3/11/2015 96.2 84.07 Southwest Florida Collier 030219State Highway Agency I-75 NB/STUMPY STRAND W.L. XING I-75 NB (SR-93) 10,111 STUMPY STRAND W.L. X-ING 1990 3/5/2013 96.2 99.89 Southwest Florida Collier 030220State Highway Agency I-75 NB / WILDLIFE XING I-75 (SR-93) NB 10,111 TURNBACK SLOUGH 1990 5/21/2013 97.2 99.96 Southwest Florida Collier 030221State Highway Agency I-75 SB/PENNINGTON CAMP I-75/SR-93 SB 10,111 PENNINGTON CAMP WC X 4 1989 5/21/2013 80.5 98.87 Southwest Florida Collier 030222State Highway Agency I-75 NB/PENNINGTON CAMP I-75/SR-93 NB 10,111 PENNINGTON CAMP WC X 4 1989 5/21/2013 80.5 100.00 Southwest Florida Collier 030223State Highway Agency I-75 NB OVER KOJAK CREEK I-75/SR-93 NB 10,111 KOJAK CREEK 1989 5/21/2013 86 99.65 Southwest Florida Collier 030224State Highway Agency I-75 SB OVER WEST HINTON I-75/SR-93 SB 10,111 WILDLIFE CROSSING NO-6 1989 5/30/2013 86.3 98.73 Wednesday, April 01, 2015Page 148 of 216NBI=National Bridge InventoryADT=Average Daily TrafficSD=Structurally DeficientFO=Functionally ObsoletePage 1220 of 1636 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Managed by: Conservation Collier Program Collier County, Florida June 2011February 2025 – June 2021February 2035 (10-yr plan) October 2025 Prepared by: Conservation Collier Staff; Collier County Facilities Management DepartmentDevelopment Services Division Page 1221 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan G:\Conservation Collier\Land Management\Gordon River Greenway and Waterpark Management Plan\Greenway\Land Management Plans\Greenway FMP FINAL.doc Page 1222 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 3 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Executive Summary Lead Agency: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Conservation Collier Program Property included in this Plan: “Gordon River Greenway Preserve” 43.5451.05-acres. Preserve consists of one two parcels in Section 34, Township 49, and Range 25 of Collier County, Florida. Management Responsibilities: Agency: Collier County - Conservation Collier Program Designated Land Use: Conservation and natural resource based recreation Unique Features: Mature mangrove forests and maritime hammock;; adjacent to Gordon River Management Goals: Goal 1: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring report Goal 3: Restore and maintain native habitats Goal 4: Develop and implement a plan for public use Goal 5: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 6: Determine if prescribed fire and/or mechanical treatments are feasible to decrease woody invasion resulting from past fire exclusion; if so proceed Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness Public Involvement: The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is one part of the larger Gordon River Greenway Project. Stakeholders from the City of Naples, The Naples Zoo, SW FL Land Preservation Trust, Naples Airport Authority, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and Naples’ Pathways Coalition, as well as other members of the general public, have been involved with the planning of the Greenway Project. Folio Number Legal Description 00268160009 Appendix 1 20760080007 Appendix 1 Page 1223 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 4 Table of Contents Land Management Plan Executive Summary .............................................................. 32 List of Tables .................................................................................................................... 54 List of Figures .................................................................................................................. 54 List of Appendices ........................................................................................................... 65 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 76 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority ............ 86 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan ................................................................................................... 87 1.3 Location of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ........................................................... 97 1.4 Regional Significance of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .................................. 1210 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources ............................................... 1311 1.6 Public Involvement ........................................................................................................... 1412 2.0 Natural Resources.................................................................................................. 1412 2.1 Physiography ..................................................................................................................... 1412 2.1.1 Soils .............................................................................................................................. 1412 2.1.2 Hydrology/Water Management .................................................................................... 1614 2.2 Climate ............................................................................................................................... 1614 2.3 Natural Plant Communities ............................................................................................. 1714 2.3.1 Wetlands: Mangrove Swamp – Disturbed .................................................................... 1917 2.3.2 Wetlands: Mixed Wetland Hardwoods – Disturbed ..................................................... 1917 2.3.3 Uplands: Other Shrubs and Brush (Scrubby Flatwoods – Disturbed) .......................... 1917 2.3.4 Uplands: Hardwood/Coniferous/Palm Mix .................................................................. 1917 2.3.5 Uplands: Spoil Area ..................................................................................................... 2017 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species ..................................................................................... 2018 2.4.1 Plant Species ................................................................................................................. 2018 2.4.2 Animal Species ............................................................................................................. 2018 2.5 Listed Species .................................................................................................................... 2220 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species ...................................................................................................... 2220 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species .................................................................................................. 2925 2.6 Invasive, Non-native and Problem Species ..................................................................... 3228 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species ............................................................................. 3328 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species ......................................................................... 3530 3.0 Previous and Current Use of the Preserve; Adjacent Land Uses ..................... 3933 3.1 Previous Use of the Preserve and Adjoining Lands ....................................................... 3933 Page 1224 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 5 3.2 Current Land Uses ............................................................................................................ 4236 3.3 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection ....................................... 4438 3.4 Major Accomplishments during Previous Years ........................................................... 4438 4.0 Future Use of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives ....................................................................................... 4438 4.1 Management Plan Framework ........................................................................................ 4538 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information ...................................................................... 4539 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts ............................................................. 4539 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement, Restoration, Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources ......................................................... 4539 4.3 Desired Future Conditions ............................................................................................... 4640 4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2010-2020 .......................................................................... 4640 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ................. 5751 4.5.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 5751 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources ............................................................. 5751 5.0 Literature Cited ..................................................................................................... 6154 List of Tables Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of Gordon River Greenway Preserve ........................... 76 Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ............................ 1311 Table 3: Extent of Florida Land Use, Land Cover Classification System Designations on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ..................................................................................... 1715 Table 4: Faunal Species Recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ......................... 2118 Table 5: Breeding Bird Species Recorded in the Naples South Quadrangle ............................ 2119 Encompassing the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .............................................................. 2119 Table 6: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .................... 2320 Table 7: Listed Animal Species Observed and Likely to Occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve .............................................................................................................................. 2925 Table 8: Invasive Plant Species at Gordon River Greenway Preserve ..................................... 3329 Table 9: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve FLEPPC Category I species a ............................................................................................. 4842 Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget .......................................................... 5852 List of Figures Figure 1: General Location of Gordon River Greenway Preserve. ............................................ 108 Figure 2: Aerial View of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ................................................ 119 Figure 3: Conserved Lands in Collier County, Florida............................................................. 1210 Figure 4: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Gordon River Greenway Preserve ............................................................................................................................................ 1311 Page 1225 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 6 Figure 5: Soil Units on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ................................................ 1613 Figure 6: Distribution of Natural Communities on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ...... 1816 Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1952 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands ................................................................................................................. 4035 Figure 8: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1980 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands ................................................................................................................. 4136 Figure 9: Areas Adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve ........................................ 4337 Figure 10: Gordon River Greenway Park 30% Site Construction Plan - Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 ............................................................................................................................................ 5447 Figure 11: Gordon River Greenway Preserve 30% Site Construction Plan – Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 ................................................................................................................................ 5548 List of Appendices Appendix 1: Legal Description Appendix 2: South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks for Plant Communities Observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Appendix 3: Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Appendix 4: Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) Managed Area Tracking Record and Element Occurrence Summary; FNAI ranking system explanation Page 1226 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 7 1.0 Introduction The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is a 43.5451.05-acre natural area within the boundary of an unincorporated area of Collier County, Florida, within is directly adjacent to the City of Naples. Native plant communities within the preserve include mangrove swamp, scrubby flatwoods, hardwood/coniferous/palm mixed, maritime hammock, and mixed wetland hardwoods. The preserve is one part of the larger "Gordon River Greenway Project", which, when complete, will beis a 2-mile ecological and trail corridor centrally located within the Naples-Collier urban area. The Gordon River Greenway Preserve and the Gordon River Greenway Park, directly to the north, are beingwere designed, permitted, and constructed together as one County project. Public amenity features along the boardwalk will beare consistent throughout the entire project. Certain aspects of the trail system, such as trail width, security lighting, and hours of operation will bewere determined by County officials, with input from the Conservation Collier Program, to ensure public safety and consistency throughout the project area. A site assessment to determine the northern parcel’s compliance with Conservation Collier’s initial screening criteria was conducted in May 2004, and the Conservation Collier Program purchased this parcelthe property on April 7, 2006. Another site assessment to determine the southern parcel’s compliance with Conservation Collier’s initial screening criteria was conducted in April 2010, and the Conservation Collier Program purchased this parcel on November 30, 2015. The County holds a fee simple title to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. The Conservation Collier program manages these lands under authority granted by Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63 as amended (2007-65; available from www.municode.com). Initial acquisition activities are summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of Gordon River Greenway Preserve Year Benchmark 2004 Property Northern parcel nominated to the Conservation Collier Program 2004 Initial Criteria Screening Report accepted by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) 2006 Purchase approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and lands purchased 2006 Interim Management Plan completed and approved by CCLAAC and BCC 2009 Owner of southern parcel applied to the Conservation Collier Program 2010 Southern parcel Initial Criteria Screening Report accepted by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) and approval to pursue land acquisition within the City of Naples boundary granted by the Naples City Council 2010 Final Management Plan completed. The Final Management Plan was delayed because the preserve was originally to be incorporated into the Gordon River Greenway Park Final Management Plan. However, complications related to the Greenway Park’s Management Plan FCT grant requirements prompted Conservation Collier staff to draft a separate, stand-alone Final Management Plan for the Greenway Preserve. 2011 Final Management Plan approved by CCLAAC and BCC 2011 Southern parcel placed on Conservation Collier Cycle 8 Active Acquisition List and Conservation Collier acquisitions suspended unless a “good deal” is offered 2015 Southern parcel acquired as a “good deal” - at $110,000 less than appraised value Page 1227 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 8 Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation are the designated uses of this preserve. Management activities allowed include those necessary to preserve, restore, secure and maintain this environmentally sensitive land for the benefit of present and future generations. Public use of the site must be consistent with these management goals. This is the Final Management Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. This 10-year management plan will be submitted to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for its approval. When approved, this plan will replace the Interim previous Final Management Plan. 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority The Conservation Collier program was originally approved by voters in November 2002 and subsequently confirmed re-approved in the November 2006 2020 ballot referendum. Both voter- approved referendums enable the program to acquire, preserve, restore, and maintain vital and significant threatened natural lands, forest, upland and wetland communities located in Collier County, Florida (Ordinance 2002-63, as amended). Properties must support at least two of theare evaluated by the following criteria following qualities to qualify for considerationwhen being considered for acquisition: rare habitatvegetative communities, human social values, aquifer recharge, flood control, water quality protectionwater resources, biological and ecological value, enhancement of current conservation lands, and location within a target arealisted species habitat. The BCC appointed a Land Acquisition Advisory Committee to consider any selected or nominated properties that an owner has indicated a willingness to sell. The Committee recommends property purchases for final approval by the BCC. Lands acquired with Conservation Collier funds are titled to “COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, by and through its Conservation Collier program.” The BCC established the Conservation Collier Program to a lands. As such, Conservation Collier holds management authority for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan The purpose of the plan is to provide management direction for Gordon River Greenway Preserve by identifying the goals and objectives necessary to eliminate or minimize any threats to the resources and integrity of the preserve. This text is a working document that establishes the foundation of the ten-year plan by identifying the appropriate management techniques necessary to restore and preserve the resource. This plan is an appendix to the Collier County Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Management Plan, and it is intended to compliment and work in concert with the FCT Management Plan. In 2004 the Collier County Stormwater Department (Stormwater) acquired Freedom Park with grant funding from FCT. Because a Land Management Plan is a requirement of FCT grant funding, Stormwater drafted the original Freedom Park FCT Land Management Plan in 2006. Conservation Collier acquired the eastern 12.5 acres of Freedom Park from Stormwater in 2008. Because the existing Freedom Park FCT Land Management Plan satisfied the Conservation Collier Ordinance requirement for a Final Management Plan, a separate Conservation Collier final land management plan was not drafted. The Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) acquired the northern 129 acres of Gordon River Greenway Park in 2005 with grant funding from FCT. In 2006 Parks portion of Gordon River Greenway Park was incorporated into the Freedom Park FCT Land Management Plan to fulfill Page 1228 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 9 FCT grant funding requirements for a Land Management Plan. Although Conservation Collier acquired the southern 43.5 acres of Gordon River Greenway Park in 2006, this portion of the park was not incorporated into the FCT management plan, because FCT funding was not used to acquire it. Therefore, a separate Conservation Collier final land management plan was drafted for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve to satisfy the Conservation Collier Ordinance requirement for a Final Management Plan. In 2011, there was an exchange of parcels between the Gordon River Greenway Park and the Naples Zoo without prior approval by FCT. A 6.4-acre parcel belonging to the Gordon River Greenway Park lying along the north side of the Naples Zoo was exchanged to the Naples Zoo in return for a 2.9-acre parcel adjoining the zoo on its south side. Subsequent discussions to resolve the land exchange with FCT resulted in the agreement to exclude the 4.7- acre shared parking lot on the southern access from the FCT project, while incorporating the southern Conservation Collier parcel into the FCT Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for The Gordon River Greenway Park. As a result, the northern 43.5 acres of Conservation Collier’s portion of Gordon River Greenway Park were incorporated into the Collier County Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Management Plan in 2012. This plan will balance resource restoration and protection with natural resource-based recreational and educational use while looking at restoration needs, listed species protection and maintenance of the site free of invasive, exotic plant and animal species. This plan is divided into sections that incorporate an introduction, descriptions of the natural and cultural resources, projected uses of the property, management issues, and goals and objectives. 1.3 Location of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Gordon River Greenway Preserve is located on the east and west side of the Gordon River, approximately ½ mile south of Golden Gate Parkway and just adjacent and northwest of the Naples Airport, with the northern access to the Preserve being from Bembury Drive or from the Gordon River Greenway Park trail. (Figures 1 and 2). The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is in southwest Collier County in Section 34, Township 49, and Range 25. Page 1229 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 10 Figure 1: General Location of Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Page 1230 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 11 Figure 2: Aerial View of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1231 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 12 1.4 Regional Significance of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Ecosystem services such as the protection of water resources, flood control, maintenance of nutrient cycles, preservation of biological diversity, carbon sequestration, and the availability of recreational lands are imperative for the well-being of the citizens of Collier County and may be achieved through the preservation of natural areas. As of April 2008January 2024, approximately 6668% (over 860888,000 acres) of all lands in Collier County were protected in conservation areas (Figure 3) and managed by private, local, state and federal agencies (FNAI 20082024). Collier County’s Conservation Collier Program manages the 43.54-acre Gordon River Greenway Preserve; it contains mangrove swamp, scrubby flatwoods, hardwood/coniferous/palm mixed, maritime hammock, and mixed wetland hardwoods communities. Specific information on the plant communities found on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve may be found in section 2.3 (Natural Plant Communities) of this document. Figure 3: Conserved Lands in Collier County, Florida Page 1232 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 13 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources Currently, the closest preserved, natural area to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve is the adjoining Gordon River Greenway Park to the north managed by Collier County Parks and Recreation (Parks and Rec.). Other preserves, in order of increasing distance, are provided in Table 2. Figure 4 shows the locations of these preserves. Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Name Approximate Distance (miles) Direction Type Gordon River Greenway Park 0.00 (adjoining) N County Riverside Circle Wetland Area 0.47 SW City of Naples Naples Preserve 0.64 NW City of Naples Freedom Park 0.67 S Conservation Collier Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 4.3 S State Logan Woods Preserve 5.1 NE Conservation Collier Rattlesnake Hammock Preserve 6.2 SE Conservation Collier Picayune Strand State Forest 7.2 W State Cocohatchee Creek Preserve 7.2 N Conservation Collier Nancy Payton Preserve 7.3 NE Conservation Collier Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park 7.8 W State Figure 4: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1233 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 14 1.6 Public Involvement Neighborhood involvement will bewas sought through public meetings associated with the rezone and development process of the County’s portion of the Gordon River Greenway, which includes included the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and the Gordon River Greenway Park adjacent to the Preserve on the northern boundary. Staff will seek to coordinate management actions, such as exotic removal with owners of adjoining lands that are also part of the larger Gordon River Greenway Project. Staff will continue to work together with Collier County Parks and Rec., Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, the Naples Airport Authority, and the City of Naples to ensure that sufficient public input is gathered regarding the Greenway and to ensure that Greenway development is consistent across agency boundaries. 2.0 Natural Resources 2.1 Physiography Gordon River Greenway Preserve lies within the Floridian section of the Coastal Plain. The Coastal Plain extends from New Jersey to Texas and was formed mainly from sedimentary rocks deposited in marine environments (USGS 2004). 2.1.1 Soils Soils data is based on the Soil Survey of Collier County Area, Florida (USDA/NRCS, 1990). The majority of the mapped soils on this parcel are Durbin and Wulfert Mucks, which are frequently flooded hydric, tidal soils. Non-hydric, Immokalee Fine Sand is found in a very small section at the northern edge of the property. (Figure 5). Durbin and Wulfert Mucks, frequently flooded, covers approximately 9181.3% of the preserve. These level, very poorly drained soils are in tidal mangrove swamps. Mapped areas can consist entirely of the Durbin soil, entirely of the Wulfert soil, or any combination of the two soils. The permeability of both soil types is rapid. The available water capacity in the Durbin soil is high and in the Wulfert soil it is moderate. The water table fluctuates with the tide, and it is within a depth of 12 inches for most of the year. The soil is subject to tidal flooding. The natural vegetation consists of red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) (Liudahl et al. 1990). Hallandale Fine Sand (7.5% of the preserve) is a nearly level, poorly drained, non-hydric soil found in flatwoods. The permeability of this soil is rapid. The available water capacity is very low. Under natural conditions, the seasonal high water table is between a depth of 6 to 18 inches for 1 to 6 months during most years; during other months, the water table is below a depth of 18 inches, and it recedes to a depth of more than 40 inches during extended dry periods. Natural vegetation within this soil consists of South Florida slash pine (Pinus elliottii), saw palmetto (Serenea repens), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), chalky bluestem (Andropogon virginicus), wiregrass (Aristida stricta). Immokalee Fine Sand (75.6% of the preserve) is a nearly level, poorly drained, non-hydric soil found on flatwoods. The permeability of this soil is moderate. The available water capacity is low. The seasonal high water table is normally at a depth of 6 to 18 inches for 1-6 monthes during most years; during the other months, the water table is below a depth of 18 inches, and it Page 1234 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 15 recedes to a depth of more than 40 inches during extended dry periods. Natural vegetation within this soil consists of Florida slash pine (Pinus elliottii), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), waxmyrtle (Myrica cerifera), chalky bluestem (Andropogon virginicus), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), and wiregrass (Aristida stricta) (Liudahl et al. 1990). Hallandale Fine Sand and Urban Land – Immokalee – Oldsmar, Limestone Substratum Complex soils cover 0.9% and 0.2% of the preserve respectively. Page 1235 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 16 Figure 5: Soil Units on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve 2.1.2 Hydrology/Water Management Near the surface, the aquifer is highly permeable and the groundwater flows toward the west. However, permeability decreases downward from a porous limestone into poorly indurated sandstone cemented by micrite. The aquifer grades from freshwater downward into brackish water due to the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the brackish water in the intermediate aquifer made primarily of Miocene aged sediments. Below that, the Hawthorne formation typically marks the upper boundary of the Floridian aquifer, which is contained within the underlying Oligocene age Suwannee Limestone (Lodge 2005). A large majority of the preserve contains tidally influenced brackish water wetlands that hold water year round. The Surficial Aquifer is an aquifer close to the surface and unconfined, typically associated with the groundwater table. This aquifer is generally limited to smaller uses such as household or small agricultural uses. The Lower Tamiami aquifer is below this aquifer and is recognized as being useful for long-term water needs. According to the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) technical publication 95-02 (Fairbank & Hohner 1995), the Surficial Aquifer recharge capacity on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve is moderate at 43 to 56 inches annually. The Lower Tamiami Aquifer recharge capacity on the preserve is relatively low at 7 to 14 inches annually. 2.2 Climate The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is located in an area of Florida where humid subtropical and tropical savanna climatic patterns overlap, with temperatures moderated by winds from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Sharply delineated wet and dry seasons and average monthly temperatures greater than 64º Fahrenheit characterize a tropical savanna climate. Monthly rainfalls may exceed ten inches during the wet season. On the other hand, humid subtropical climates typically show less extreme rainfall fluctuations between wet and dry seasons and average monthly temperatures is less than 64º Fahrenheit in some months. The average annual temperature for the coastal portion of Collier County is approximately 75º Fahrenheit. The warmest months are usually July and August. The humidity is high during these months but frequent afternoon thunderstorms prevent excessively high temperatures. Two-thirds of the annual rainfall occurs in the wet season from May to October. Thunderstorms are frequent during the wet season, occurring every two out of three days between June and September. Rainfall records for the area indicate that there is not significant variation in the annual rainfall throughout much of the county; however, large variations often occur during a single year. The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June through November with peak activity occurring in September and October when ocean temperatures are highest. Page 1236 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 17 2.3 Natural Plant Communities A plant community refers to the suite of floristic species that form the natural vegetation of any place. In addition to anthropogenic influences, the combination of factors such as geology, topography, hydrology, underlying soils and climate determine the types of plants found in an area. These plants, in turn determine the animal species that may be found there. The description or classifications of these floral communities differ by agency and are based on an agency’s goals and objectives for identifying plant communities. As some categorizations are broad (e.g., forest) while others are specific (e.g., mesic pine flatwoods), determining how each organization classifies a community may be difficult. The South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks (Gilbert 2005) provides a way to decipher the classifications of plant communities across agencies. Appendix 2 provides the categorization of the plant communities observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve based on the South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks; classifications from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) are also included in this appendix. Specific information on the invasive, exotic species present on the preserve is provided in section 2.6.1 of this document. The Florida Department of Transportation and Water Management Districts’ Land Use, Land Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) codes for plant communities observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve are presented in Table 3. The following subsections (2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4) provide information about the plant communities observed on the preserve. Table 3: Extent of Florida Land Use, Land Cover Classification System Designations on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve FLUCCS CODE Mapped Plant Community 2025 61209 Mangrove Swamp - Disturbed 7774% 61796170 Mixed Wetland Hardwoods – Disturbed 18% 43409 Harwood/Coniferous/Palm Mixed 86% 32794110 Other Shrubs and Brush (Scrubby Flatwoods – Disturbed)Pine Flatwoods 96% 7430 Spoil Area – Created Maritime Hammock 54% 6410 Freshwater Marsh 1% 8110 Transportation – Asphalt Trail and Boardwalk 1% Page 1237 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 18 Figure 6: Distribution of Natural Communities on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1238 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 19 2.3.1 Wetlands: Mangrove Swamp – Disturbed This land cover occupies 7774% of the Greenway Preserve. Vegetation present in the wetland canopy includes Australian pine (Casuarina sp.), 4red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove, buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), and cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). A sub- canopy is present along the edges of this wetland and is comprised of Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia), seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera), and wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara). Species found in the herbaceous stratum include crinum lily (Crinum americanum), swamp fern (TelmatobBlechnum serrulatum), giant leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium), golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum), oyster plant (Tradescantia spathacea), scorpion’s tail (Heliotropium angiospermum), seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum), pineland heliotrope (Heliotropium polyphyllum) and grapevine (Vitis rotundifolia). 2.3.2 Wetlands: Mixed Wetland Hardwoods The canopy along the edge of this community is comprised of laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), slash pine, Australian pine, and cabbage palm, and melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia). Red mangrove, black mangrove, buttonwood, and white mangrove comprise the other canopy species along the edge of in the mid-zone of this wetland. The sub-canopy consists of Brazilian pepper, gumbo limbo (Bursera simaruba), wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), downy rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa), white indigoberry (Randia aculeate), Spanish stopper (Eugenia foetida), shoe button ardisia (Ardisia elliptica), and lyonia (Lyonia ligustrina). The herbaceous stratum contains sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense), black needlerush (Juncus romerianus), swamp fern, golden leather fern, and giant leather fern. 2.3.3 Wetlands: Freshwater marsh This area was previously a monoculture of melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia). It now consists primarily of spikerush (Eleocharis spp.) and swamp fern, with coco plum (Chrysobalanus icaco), wax myrtle, and cabbage palms around the edges. 2.3.3 4 Uplands: Other Shrubs and Brush (Scrubby Flatwoods – Disturbed)Pine Flatwoods This area, labeled 3279 4110 on Figure 6, is located on the north-central portion of the property, west of the Golden Gate Canal and Bear’s Paw Golf Club. This upland area has becomewas previously infested with dense downy rose myrtle. The dominant vegetation is saw palmetto, slash pine, and wire grass and downy rose myrtle. 2.3.4 5 Uplands: Hardwood/Coniferous/Palm Mix This native area is located at the southwestern corner of the property and consists of cabbage palm, slash pine, and swamp fern, carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides), Brazilian pepper, and Australian pine. Page 1239 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 20 2.3.5 6 Uplands: Spoil Area – Created Maritime Hammock A spoil berm exists on along the western edge of the southeastern parcel and that it is most likely a result of the dredging of the Golden Gate Canal. Another spoil area exists along the far southern boundary of the southeastern parcel – just north of Port Ave. This spoil area supports bahia grasses (Paspalum notatum), cabbage palm, Brazilian pepper, and several other upland species that have exploited the high ground within the mangrove swamps. The soil is classified as Urban Land-Immokalee-Oldsmar-Limestone substratum which is an upland soil according to the Soil Survey of Collier County, Florida (1998).These spoil areas were planted with native Maritime Hammock Species including Jamaican dogwood (Piscidia piscipula), gumbo limbo, false mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum), Spanish stopper, Simpson’s stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans), white stopper (Eugenia axillaris), wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara), snowberry (Chiococca alba), firebush (Hamelia patens), blue porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis), bird pepper (Capsicum annuum), scorpionstail, and dune sunflower (Helianthus debilis) 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species This section discusses the flora and fauna found within the plant communities described above. The next section (2.5) discusses all listed species in greater detail. 2.4.1 Plant Species To date, 168 259 plant species have been recorded on the preserve (Appendix 3). Mike Kirby, Entrix staff member, conducted a floristic inventory in 2009, and Maureen Bonness, with the assistance of Michael J. Barry, conducted another floristic inventory in 2020. Of these 168 259 species, 111 200 (6677%) are native - of which, 10 14 are listed by the State of Florida (3 4 are listed as endangered; 7 10 are listed as threatened). A qualified botanist will conduct another floristic inventory after initial removal of thick invasive, exotic vegetation. 2.4.2 Animal Species Due to the dearth of specific surveys for the occurrence of animal species (in contrast to plants) and the lack of on-site staffing, little is recorded for actual occurrences of animals at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Occurrences of fauna at the preserve are based on direct visual and aural observations or observed evidence of activity such as spoor, scat, or burrows by County staff and environmental consultants during site visits. Occurrences are also based on site information available in documents such as the site’s initial criteria screening report, the property’s interim management plan and anecdotal information from persons with knowledge of the site. Table 4 provides a comprehensive list of animals, both native and non-native, recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve thus far. Page 1240 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 21 Common Name Scientific Name Red imported fire ant a Solenopsis invicta Brown anole a Anolis sagrei Gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Belted kingfisher Ceryle alcyon Boat-tailed grackle Quiscalus major Brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis Great crested flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Great egret Ardea alba Little blue heron Egretta caerulea Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Osprey Pandion haliaetus Snowy egret Egretta thula Solitary sandpiper Tringa solitaria Swallow-tailed kite Elanoides forficatus Tri-colored heron Egretta tricolor Yellow crowned night heron Nyctanassa violacea Squirrel monkey a Saimiri sp. Nine-banded armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus a = non-native species Table 5: Faunal Species Recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve The Florida Breeding Bird Atlas (FWC 2003) lists 50 avian species that have been recorded as confirmed, probable, or possible breeding in the vicinity of the site (Table 5). The Breeding Bird Atlas documents breeding distributions of all bird species in Florida between 1986 and 1991. Some of these species may breed at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Other wildlife species that have not yet been recorded undoubtedly occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. During migration periods, transient bird species would be expected to utilize this area for short periods of time. The developed character of the adjacent areas may inhibit transient use by many mammal, reptile, and amphibian species, thus limiting the utilization of the preserve to resident individuals or inhibiting the dispersal of many species to and from the preserve. Table 5: Breeding Bird Species Recorded in the Naples South Quadrangle Encompassing the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name American Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Mangrove Cuckoo Coccyzus minor Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Black Vulture Coragyps atratus Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptilia caerulea Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Boat-tailed Grackle Quiscalus major Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Table 4: Faunal Species Recorded on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1241 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 22 Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater Osprey Pandion haliaetus Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Pileated Woodpecker Dryocopus pileatus Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Pine Warbler Dendroica pinus Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula Prairie Warbler Dendroica discolor Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerina Purple Martin Progne subis Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus Eastern Screech-Owl Megascops asio Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus European Starling Sturnus vulgaris Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Gray Kingbird Tyrannus dominicensis Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Snowy Egret Egretta thula Great Egret Ardea alba Tricolored Heron Egretta tricolor Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus White-eyed Vireo Vireo griseus Green Heron Butorides virescens White-winged Dove Zenaida asiatica House Sparrow Passer domesticus Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo Least Tern Sterna antillarum Wilson's Plover Charadrius wilsonia Little Blue Heron Egretta caerulea Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Nyctanassa violacea * = non-native species 2.5 Listed Species Official lists of rare and endangered species are produced at the federal level by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service and at the State level by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. FNAI produces a list of rare and endangered species, and maintains a database of occurrences of these species in Florida. The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) also ranks native plant species by conservation status in the 10-county area of South Florida. The following subsections (2.5.1 and 2.5.2) discuss the listed, rare and protected plant and animal species found within and close to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve in detail. 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species The Florida State Statute titled “Preservation of native flora of Florida” (Statute 581.185) provides the following definitions:  Endangered plants means species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, Pub. L. No. 93-205 (87 Stat. 884).  Threatened plants means species native to the state that are in rapid decline in the number of plants within the state, but which have not so decreased in such number as to cause them to be endangered. Page 1242 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 23  Commercially exploited plants means species native to the state, which are subject to being removed in significant numbers from native habitats in the state and sold or transported for sale. There are ten (1014) plant species at Gordon River Greenway Preserve that are listed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), three four (43) as endangered and seven ten (107) as threatened (Table 6). A brief description of these species and their status is included in the following paragraphs. Table 6: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name(s) Scientific Name State WhitewoodGiant wild-pine, Giant airplant Tillandsia utriculata Drypetes diversifolia E Florida Royal Palm Roystonea regia E Stiff-leaved wild-pine, Cardinal airplant Tillandsia fasciculata E Curacao bush Varronia globosa E Golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum T Satinleaf Chrysophyllum oliviforme T PricklypearWild cotton Gossypium hirsutumOpuntia stricta T Mullein nightshade Solanum donianum T West Indian mahogany Swietenia mahagoni T Reflexed wild-pine, Northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana T Twisted airplant Tillandsia flexuosa T Simpson’s stopper Myrcianthes fragrans T Florida Key’s blackbead Pithecellobium keyense T Soft-leaved wild-pine Tillandsia variabilis T T: Threatened; E: Endangered; C: Commercially Exploited Three Five of the ten fourteen listed plant species found on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve are classified as bromeliads. Bromeliads are members of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae). While some of these species may be found growing terrestrially, most native bromeliads found in Florida are found growing attached to tree trunks and branches and may therefore be referred to as epiphytes (a plant that lives upon other plants; from Greek “epi” = upon “phyte” = plant). The leaves and/or roots of these airplants (depending on the species) absorb the water and nutrients they need from the air and from the rain that falls through the canopy of the tree on which they are found. Since epiphytes use their roots only to anchor themselves to another plant, they are considered non-parasitic. Even though the three listed bromeliad species found on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve are fairly common in the state, they are listed due to illegal collecting and the destruction of the habitats in which they are found. Additionally, infestation by the introduced Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona) has been implicated in the decline of many airplant populations around the state. Currently, there are no control measures in place however, close research and monitoring is taking place. Page 1243 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 24 Tillandsia fasciculata; Photo by Annisa Karim Tillandsia flexuosa; Photo by T. Ann Williams Stiff-leaved Wild Pine (Tillandsia fasciculata), is also known as cardinal airplant and common wild pine. T. fasciculata is listed as an endangered plant by the State of Florida and has been in 24 counties throughout Florida (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). This epiphyte was frequently found in South Florida before the introduction of the Mexican bromeliad weevil. Today, it may be found in hammocks, cypress swamps and pinelands. Like most of the other bromeliads in Florida, this species is often referred to as a “tank” bromeliad because the leaf axils and central stems form a “tank” or reservoir at the base of the plant. These reservoirs capture and hold water, dead and decaying plant matter (leaves, seeds twigs, etc.), and dead and drowning non-aquatic insects; these trapped items provide nutrients for the plant (Larson et al. 2006). Twisted airplant (Tillandsia flexuosa) is a slow growing epiphyte found in moist forests and swamps. T. flexuosa, also known as banded wild pine is listed as a threatened plant by the State of Florida. View of T. fasciculata with water in the “tank”. Photo by Annisa Karim Page 1244 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 25 Solanum donianum; Photo by T. Ann Williams Swietenia mahagoni; Photo by Patricia Howell Opuntia stricta;Tillandsia utriculata Photo by Keith BradleyKelly Anderson West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) West Indian mahogany occurs in the West Indies, Bahamas and South Florida. The leaves of the mahogany are unique among North American native trees. They are even-pinnate compound, with three or four pairs of asymmetric leaflets and no leaflet at the tip. S mahagoni has been reported from the 5 southernmost counties in Florida (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Mullein nightshade (Solanum donianum) This threatened plant is found growing near the upland spoil within the southern portion of the property. It has been found in 3 South Florida counties (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Pricklypear Giant Wild Pine (Opuntia strictaTillandsia utriculata) O. stricta is predominantly found within pinelands and coastal uplands throughout Florida where it has been documented in 25 countiesT. Utriculata is present in 33 Florida counties. The largest of the Tillandsia species and the largest bromeliad in FL, it is particulary susceptible to damage from the Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona) (Wunderlin & Hansen 20082011). Page 1245 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 26 Chrysophyllum oliviforme; Photo by Shirley Denton Tillandsia balbisiana Photo by Annisa Karim Varronia globosaDrypetes diversifolia; Photo by T. Ann WilliamKeith Bradleys Satinleaf (Chrysophyllum oliviforme) This medium to large sized tree is endemic to peninsular Florida where it has been reported from 10 counties (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Whitewood Curacao bush (Varronia globosaDrypetes diversifolia) This tree plant has only been documented in 2 3 counties and its range appears to be limited only to the Florida keys (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). It is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine (Fern 2025).Once initial invasive exotic plant removal has occurred within the preserve, a follow-up floristic survey will need to be completed to confirm the presence of this species. Page 1246 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 27 Roystonea regia; Photo by Shirley Denton Acrostichum aureum; Photo by Shirley Denton Reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana) is an epiphytic, “tank” bromeliad and is listed as a threatened plant by the State of Florida. Wunderlin and Hansen reported this species in 22 counties throughout Florida as of 2008 (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Reflexed wild pine is an occasional species in South Florida and is usually found in scrub, pinelands, strand swamps, hammocks, mangrove swamps and on shell ridges/mounds. Florida royal palm (Roystonea regia) Although seemingly common, this majestic tree is considered endangered by the State of Florida. Native to the cypress swamps of South Florida and found growing naturally in only 4 counties within the state (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008), this tree is a favorite landscape tree throughout Florida. Golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum) Native to tidal swamps and marshes, this large fern is found in 9 coastal Florida counties as far north as Hillsborough County (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Page 1247 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 28 Myrcianthes fragrans Acrostichum aureum; Photo by Shirley DentonDennis Girard Gossypium hirsutumAcrostichum aureum; Photo by Shirley DentonRoger Hammer Pithecellobium keyenseAcrostichum aureum; Photo by Shirley DentonBob Upcavage Wild cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Now found in 8 counties in Florida, wild cotton was nearly eradicated in Florida between 1933 and 1950 when over 17 million plants were destroyed to protect commercial cotton from the impact of the boll weevil (USDA 1950). It is still illegal to plant this wild cotton in Florida because of a law passed in the early 1900’s banning the growing of wild cottons, which can attract boll weevils (FNPS 2025). Simpson’s stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) Found in 20 Florida counties, Simpson’s stopper is one of the best wildlife plants for Southwest Florida, attracting butterflies with its flowers and birds with its small, red berries. Florida Keys blackbead (Pithecellobium keyense) Found in 6 Florida counties, this plant serves as a larval host for the Cassius blue and Orange giant sulfer butterflies. The common name refers to the black seeds, which have been used as beads for jewelry (Florida Wildflower Foundation 2025). Page 1248 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 29 FNAI maintains a database of occurrences of rare, threatened, and endangered species in Florida. An element is any exemplary or rare component of the natural environment, such as a species, natural community, bird rookery, spring, sinkhole, cave, or other ecological feature. An element occurrence is a single, extant habitat that sustains or otherwise contributes to the survival of a population or a distinct, self-sustaining example of a particular element. These element occurrence data are built into biodiversity matrices. Each matrix encompasses one square mile and includes all species and natural communities tracked by FNAI, including all federal listed species. The FNAI report for the matrix in which the Gordon River Greenway Preserve is located identifies one likely element and eleven potential elements. Of these twelve likely and potential elements, one has been observed on the preserve, namely Florida royal palm (described above). Appendix 4 provides the FNAI Element Occurrence Summary as well as the Biodiversity Matrix Report. Global and state rankings are provided for each species as well as their federal and state status. 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species Within FNAI’s Biodiversity Matrix for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, two rare wildlife species were documented, two wildlife species were reported as likely to occur (rare species likely to occur on the site based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the vicinity), and twenty species were reported as potential occurrences (site lies within the known or predicted range of species). Global and state rankings are provided for each species as well as their federal and state status. Table 7 below contains listed species that have been observed in or are likely to occur in the ecosystems of Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Table 7: Listed Animal Species Observed and Likely to Occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name(s) Scientific Name State Federal Eastern Indigo Snake Drymarchon corais couperi T T Gopher Tortoise - observed Gopherus polyphemus T Brown Pelican - observed Pelecanus occidentalis SSC Wood Stork Mycteria americana E E Little Blue Heron - observed Egretta caerulea SSC Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens SSC Snowy Egret - observed Egretta thula SSC Tricolored Heron - observed Egretta tricolor SSC White Ibis Eudocimus albus SSC Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja SSC Big Cypress Fox Squirrel – observed on adjacent Parks and Rec. property Sciurus niger avicennia T West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris E E Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais couperi) Page 1249 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 30 The Eastern indigo snake, a State and federally listed Threatened species, uses a wide variety of habitats in peninsular Florida and may be expected to occupy almost any tract that contains potentially suitable habitat. Typically, within this area of South Florida, the Eastern indigo snake is found in scrubby and pine flatwoods areas with groundcover consisting of palmetto near water, or tropical hammocks, and frequently uses gopher tortoise burrows as refuges. Based on current site characteristics, the amount of suitable habitat, and the population of gopher tortoises present on and adjacent to the site, the probability of Eastern indigo snake occurring on the preserve is high. Increasingly, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) requests implementation of Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern Indigo Snake to minimize potential impacts to the snakes during site clearing and construction. Typically, these measures include education of heavy equipment operators to identify and avoid Eastern indigo snakes, requirements that all work stop if an eastern indigo snake is observed, and having an on-call biologist to oversee the construction in potentially suitable habitat. Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) The gopher tortoise is a state-listed Threatened species that occupies a variety of open, upland habitat characterized by well-drained, sandy soils, some of which are found within the northern upland area of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. At the request of Collier County and in preparation of planning the park’s future layout, ENTRIX ecologists conducted a 100-percent survey (March-April 2008) of the project area to determine the presence of this species. Evidence of gopher tortoises was observed in the scrubby pine flatwoods w/ >50% downy rose myrtle (FLUCFCS 32724110). A total of 1 active burrow, 3 inactive burrows, and 9 abandoned burrows were documented by ENTRIX ecologists within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Fewer than 5 gopher tortoises may need to be relocated from the parking area near the Naples Zoo within the Gordon River Greenway Park. If possible, these gopher tortoises will be re- located to the 3.9 acres of disturbed Scrubby Flatwoods plant community within the Greenway Preserve, once this area is restored. Staff will coordinate relocation with FWC and Parks and Recreation staff. Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) The Brown Pelican is a state-listed Species of Special Concern that requires coastal, mangrove islands for breeding and open saltwater areas for foraging. Limited suitable nesting habitat was observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve within a small mangrove island currently used as a rookery site by yellow-crowned night herons (Nyctanassa violacea). Extensive foraging opportunities exist within the Gordon River and the Golden Gate Canal. Listed Wading and Water Birds Wood Stork (Mycteria americana) Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) Page 1250 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 31 With the exception of the state and federally endangered wood stork, all of the birds listed above are Florida Species of Special Concern. During the extensive fieldwork conducted by ENTRIX ecologists as part of this project, several listed and non-listed wading birds were observed foraging within the exposed and mangrove-dominated shorelines along the Gordon River and Golden Gate Canal. No nesting by listed wading birds were observed, but a small rookery of non-listed yellow-crowned night herons was observed. A review of the FWC online waterbird nesting database, revealed that only one wading bird colony was located within five (5) miles of the project boundary, and this colony has been inactive during the past decade. It is unlikely that nesting by any listed wading bird might occur elsewhere on the project site within the mangrove- dominated wetlands along Gordon River. The project boundary, however, is within the 18.6-mile core foraging area (CFA) of some of the most significant Wood Stork nesting colonies in southwest Florida; especially those at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Mazziotti 2002). As such, the UFWS will seeksought to minimize adverse impacts to wood stork foraging habitat by requiring compensation based on replacing any lost function provided by each wetland type impacted within the boundary of the project area. Wetland impacts must bewere compensated by offering compensation of wetlands with the same hydroperiod, or through purchase of wetland credits within a “Service Approved” mitigation bank. The proposed project produces impacts toed wood stork core foraging habitat by with the construction of a pedestrian boardwalk through wetlands adjacent to the Gordon River and construction of a pedestrian bridge over the river. Compensation for these proposed impacts will consisted primarily of extensive wetland habitat improvement, resulting from the eradication of nuisance non-native vegetation project-area wide and its long-term management. CurrentlyPreviously, wetlands located throughout the project area are were virtually unavailable to wood stork foraging because of the dense cover caused by the invasion of these systems by nuisance non-natives. Based on direction provided by the UFWS in their South Florida Programmatic Concurrence for the Wood Stork (November 9, 2007), the extensive habitat improvement proposed should be is considered adequate mitigation for the minor impacts resulting from the proposed construction. Similarly, the project is not likely to did not negatively impact the foraging habitat of state-listed wading birds and is likely to improveimproved foraging opportunities project-area wide. The Big Cypress fox squirrel (Sciurus niger avicennia) Also known as the mangrove fox squirrel, the FWC lists this species as threatened in Florida. While the species is widespread in eastern and central North America, the subspecies is endemic to southwestern Florida – specifically in the Immokalee Rise, Big Cypress Swamp, and Devil's Garden area in Collier County. Some areas of this range have become vacated, while many other suitable areas are being altered or becoming isolated through development. The subspecies uses most types of forest occurring in its range. However, dense interiors of mixed cypress-hardwood strands seem to be avoided by Big Cypress fox squirrels due to dense populations of gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) occupying these areas. Big Cypress fox squirrels have been reported in cypress swamp, pine flatwood, tropical hammock, hardwood hammock, mangrove swamp, and suburban habitats including golf courses, and residential areas in native vegetation. Big Cypress fox squirrel densities appear to be quite low, and on this basis the subspecies can be considered inherently rare (Humphrey & Jodice 1992). West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Page 1251 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 32 The West Indian manatee, is a State and federally listed Endangered species commonly found in coastal, estuarine, and in riverine habitats near coastal areas. Manatees require access to freshwater sources, vascular aquatic plants for foraging, channels of minimum 6-foot depth for movement, and access to natural springs, coves, and warm-water refugia for foraging, mating, and wintering. All of these conditions are found within the Gordon River and Golden Gate Canal areas. The extensive Golden Gate Canal system, dredged in late 1960’s, allows boating access to the Gulf of Mexico for several single- and multi-family developments. This canal system flows into Naples Bay. The West Indian manatee is drawn to and capable of accessing the inland canal system, rivers, and bays near the project site to feed, calve, and mate. According to the Collier County Manatee Protection Plan (May, 1995), the Golden Gate Canal/Gordon River area is not a significant area for manatee population concentrations or mortality within the County. As such, this region has been designated as a “Slow Speed” zone year round, including the channel (68C- 22.023(1)(c)2. Naples Bay south of Gordon River is designated as an “Idle Speed” zone all year round including the channel (68C-22.023(1)(b)1). According to the FWC Research Institute’s 2007 2024 Manatee Mortality Report, three one (13) manatee deaths occurred within a one (1) mile radius of the preserve boundary, and . None of these mortalities were it was attributed to a boating collisions or other human-related causes, but were natural or prenatal causes. Based on these results, the impact to manatees and their habitat should be has been minimal. Impacts are were largely confined to those associated with the construction of an elevated boardwalk through a portion of the coastal mangrove forest and a pedestrian bridge across the Gordon River. Installation of these structures and selection of materials will used Best Management techniques to minimize impacts to the surrounding habitat. Footers for the pedestrian bridge will bewere installed in the adjoining mangroves to avoid any construction or obstruction within Gordon River that might impact manatees or their movements. Collier County will implemented the FWC’s Standard Manatee Conditions for In-Water Work (July 2005) for all bridge and boardwalk work conducted within Gordon River to ensure the safety of manatees. 2.6 Invasive, Non-native and Problem Species In an ecological context, an invasive species is one that is aggressive in growth and expansion of range and tends to dominate others; its establishment and dominance can cause widespread harm to an ecological system by altering the species composition, susceptibility to fire and hydrology of an area. Non-indigenous species (i.e., non-native or exotic species) are those that have been introduced purposefully or accidentally to an area outside their normal range. The characteristics of some of these species (high rate of growth/reproduction, no natural predators, easily dispersed, able to out-compete native species) make them invasive. Some indigenous species (a species whose natural range included Florida at the time of European contact circa 1500 AD or a species that has naturally expanded or changed its range to include Florida) may also become invasive. Invasions by native and non-native species often follow an alteration to ecosystem function, disruption of the food web, large-scale fragmentation of an ecosystem and/or disturbance (e.g., clearing, fire, drought, etc) of an area. While some native species may become invasive, the establishment and dominance of non-native species is of particular concern. The exotic plant and animal species documented within the preserve and those that have a potential to occur within the preserve are discussed in the following sections. Page 1252 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 33 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species The Florida Exotic Pest PlantInvasive Species Council (FLEPPCFISC) maintains a list of exotic plants that have been documented to (1) have adverse effects on Florida’s biodiversity and plant communities, (2) cause habitat loss due to infestations and (3) impact endangered species via habitat loss and alteration. To date, 57 59 non-indigenous plant species have been detected within Gordon River Greenway Preserve, accounting for 3411% of the plant species recorded there. Of these 57 59 exotic species, 46 can be considered invasive (Table 8), and 38 34 are listed by FLEPPC FISC (21 23 Category I and 17 11 Category II). FLEPPC FISC defines Category I plants as those that alter native plant communities by displacing native species, change community structures or ecological functions, or hybridize with natives. Category II plants have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. These definitions do not rely on the economic severity or geographic range of the problem, but rather on the documented ecological damage caused by these plants (FLEPPC 2007). Preserve lands will be maintained free of both Category I and II exotic plants. Table 8: Invasive Plant Species at Gordon River Greenway Preserve Common Name Scientific Name FLEPPC FISC Category Air potato Dioscorea bulbifera I American evergreen Syngonium podophyllum I Asian sword fern Nephrolepis brownii (=N. multiflora) I Australian umbrella tree Schefflera actinophylla I Australian pine Casuarina sp. I Balsam apple Momordica charantia Bamboo Bambusa sp. Beauty leaf Calophyllum antillanum Bishopwood Bischofia javanica I Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius I Caesarweed Urena lobata II Carrotwood Cupaniopsis anacardioides I Castorbean Ricinus communis II China brakeberry tree Pteris vittataMelia azedarach II Coral vineCoconut palm Cocos nuciferaAntigonon leptopus II Cogongrass Imperata cylindrica I Crow’s-foot grass Dactyloctenium aegyptium II Downy rosemyrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa I Earleaf acacia Acacia auriculiformis I Green shrimp plant Ruellia blechum II Page 1253 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 34 Florida tassleflower Emilia fosbergii Guineagrass Panicum maximum II Indian laurel Ficus microcarpa I Java Plum Syzygium cumini I Lantana Lantana camara I Latherleaf Colubrina asiatica I Leadtree Leucaena leucocephala II Life plant Kalanchoe sp. II Limpo grass Hemarthria altissima II Mahoe Talipariti tiliaceum II Malabar plum Syzygium jambos Melaleuca Melaleuca quinquenervia I Mother-in-law’s tongue Sansevieria hyacinthoides II Napiergrass Pennisetum purpureum I Oyster-plant Tradescantia spathacea II Paper mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera II Rosary pea Abrus precatorius I Royal Poinciana Delonix regia Senegal date palm Phoenix reclinata II Septicweed Senna occidentalis Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica I Shrubby false buttonweed Spermacoce verticillata Simpleleaf chastetree Vitex trifolia II Small-leaf climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum I Torpedograss Panicum repens I Tropical almond Terminalia catappa II Tuberous sword fern Nephrolepis cordifolia I Turkeyberry Solanum torvum II Valamuerto, Christmas cassia Senna pendula var. glabrata I Wedelia Sphagneticola trilobata II West Indian dropseed Sporobolus jacquemontii I Woman’s Tongueild bushbean Macroptilium lathyroidesAlbizia lebbeck II The following paragraph outlines the methods that will be used to treat exotics dependent on the species type and location of treatment. Most wWoody invasive species, with the exception of Australian pine and downy rosemyrtle, will be killed in place with a dye-laced herbicide. Melaleuca and other exotic plants within the Mixed Wetland Hardwoods Disturbed community may be hand cut and removed from the site or mechanically cleared, depending upon density of the exotic vegetation and soil moisture conditions. Downy rosemyrtle will be mowed in place and re-sprouts treated if density of plants and soil moisture conditions allow. Where machinery cannot be used, downy rosemyrtle will be hand cut at base, left on-site, and stumps sprayed with an appropriate herbicide. If hand cut downy rosemyrtle density is high, the preserve manager may opt to remove plant debris. All Australian pines growing adjacent to the Gordon River and canal, and all Australian pines growing over 20 feet in height will be cut and removed from site. A barge will be necessary to mobilize equipment and tree debris. A suitable staging area for the barge and tree debris will need to be identified. All Australian pines growing under 20 feet in height and growing at least Page 1254 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 35 Squirrel Monkey troops have been observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of Squirrel Monkey troops Green Iguanas have been observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of veeriku.tartu.eeFWC 20 feet inward from the shoreline and 20 feet away from the boardwalk/trail will be killed in place. All herbaceous invasive exotic vegetation will be treated via foliar application. Invasive vines may be treated via foliar application or cut-stem application. 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species Although Florida does not have an official exotic, invasive animal species list, at least 400 exotic fish and wildlife animal species have been reported in Florida, and approximately 125 species are established. Three Four non-indigenous, animal species have been documented on the preserve: green iguanas (Iguana iguana), squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sp.), red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), and brown anoles (Anolis sagrei). Brief descriptions of documented and undocumented but potentially problematic species are provided in the following paragraphs. Green Iguana (Iguana iguana): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve The green iguana is native to Central America, tropical parts of South America, and some eastern Caribbean islands. The reptile species was first reported in Florida in the 1960s, when they were accidentally brought from Cuba via cargo ships (Nordling 2024). In April 2021, green iguanas were added to Florida’s Prohibited Species List due to the damage they cause to residential and commercial landscape vegetation and their potential threat to native species (FWC). Green iguana population will be controlled as necessary through trapping or other humane means. Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sp.): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Squirrel monkeys are native to the tropical forest canopy layers of Central and South America. They are omnivores, eating primarily fruits and insects, but occasionally eating nuts, buds, eggs and small vertebrates (Groves 2005). Groups of free- roaming squirrel monkeys have existed within the vegetated areas surrounding The Naples Zoo but have not been seen for many years. The monkeys have been used to be observed within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Page 1255 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 36 Solenopsis invicta, an invasive, non-indigenous arthropod documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USDA. Anolis sagrei, an invasive, exotic reptile documented in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve These social insects were introduced into the U.S. from Brazil into either Mobile, Alabama or Pensacola, Florida between 1933 and 1945 (Collins & Scheffrahn 2005) and have been detected in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Red imported fire ants (RIFA) have been documented to cause harm to humans and wildlife as well as economic harm (Stimac & Alves 1994; Collins & Scheffrahn 2005; Willcox & Giuliano, 2006). RIFAs are omnivorous, but they prefer insects as their primary food source (Willcox & Giuliano 2006). RIFAs have a number of impacts on wildlife; in many areas, they have eliminated native ant populations through competition and predation and have eradicated food sources utilized by some wildlife species. Ground-nesting wildlife is especially susceptible to RIFAs. Within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, RIFAs have the potential to affect ground-nesting birds; small mammals; reptiles, native lizard and snake species, and native invertebrates (Willcox & Giuliano 2006). Additionally, members of the public that come into contact with RIFAs may be harmed if stung. Many people have anaphylactic reactions to the toxins released from RIFA stings. Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei): documented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Also known as the Cuban anole, the brown anole is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands (Schwartz & Henderson 1991). Like other anoles from the islands, this species is a small, tropical, diurnal, arboreal, territorial, and insectivorous lizard (Campbell 2001). The brown anole was first documented in the Florida Keys in the late 1800s (Lee 1985) and has since spread throughout Florida, into Georgia and into two other southeastern states (Campbell 1996). The brown anole is a habitat generalist and generally prefers the fairly open areas of disturbed sites. It feeds on a wide variety of insects, amphipods, and isopods. Brown anoles also prey on other small vertebrates including the hatchlings of the native green anole (A. carolinensiis; Campbell 2000). Campbell (2000) showed that, in the absence of the exotic brown anoles, native green anoles occupy perches from ground to the canopy of vegetation. However, in the presence of the exotic anole, native anoles move higher in trees, occupying only the trunk and crown of trees. Dietary overlap is high between both species, but the overall affects of the brown anole on the green anole are still undetermined. Anolis carolinensiis, an indigenous reptile documented in the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Page 1256 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 37 Bufo marinus, an invasive, exotic amphibian that has the potential to occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Bufo terrestris, a native toad that looks similar to the exotic, invasive cane toad. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): undocumented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Like the Cuban anole, the Cuban tree frog is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands. The first Cuban tree frogs probably arrived in the Florida Keys as stowaways in shipping crates originating from the Caribbean in the 1920’s. Today, they have established breeding populations as far north as Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf Coast, Jacksonville on the Atlantic Coast, and Gainesville in north-central Florida. These hylids are the largest tree frog found in Florida and because of their ability to invade natural areas and prey on native invertebrates and small vertebrates (including native tree frogs) they are considered an invasive species. Additionally, the tadpoles of this species inhibit the growth and development of the tadpoles of the native southern toad (Bufo terrestris) and green tree frog (Hyla cinerea). Cuban tree frogs thrive in residential and natural areas such as pine forests, hardwood hammocks, and swamps. In residential settings, they are most commonly found on and around homes and buildings, and in gardens and landscape plants. They are known to get into transformer boxes and electrical switches causing power outages (Johnson 2007). Due to the natural communities that are found within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and its proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of occurring in the preserve. Giant Marine Toad or Cane Toad (Bufo marinus): undocumented within the Preserve The cane toad is a tropical species native to the Amazon basin in South America, and its range extends through Central America to extreme southern Texas along the Rio Grande River. They are used as a control agent for insects that damage sugarcane and consequently, are one of the most introduced amphibian species in the world. In 1936, an attempt was made to introduce this species into Palm Beach County, FL. This attempt failed as did two subsequent efforts. Ironically, in 1955, an accidental release by an importer at the Miami International Airport in Miami-Dade County, FL proved successful. They have since been deemed an invasive species in Florida and are currently found in urban areas of south and central Florida, and are rapidly expanding northward (Brandt & Mazziotti 2005). Many of this species’ characteristics enable it to do well in south Florida. Beetles, bees, ants, winged termites, crickets and bugs are a large part of the diet of the adult marine toad. Additionally, they consume arthropods, mollusks, small vertebrates, plant matter, pet food, carrion, household scraps, marine snails, smaller toads and native frogs, small snakes, Osteopilus septentrionalis, an invasive, exotic amphibian that has the potential to occur at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Page 1257 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 38 and even small mammals. Marine toads are prolific breeders and females can lay tens of thousands of eggs in a single breeding season. They prefer forested areas with semi permanent water nearby (Churchill 2003). The cane toad looks very similar to the native, southern toad, but there are some distinct differences. The most obvious difference is adult body size (length of body not counting the legs). Adult marine toads can reach lengths of 6 -9 inches while the native southern toads only reach a length of 3.6 inches. Like other true toads, both possess poisonous, parotid glands. The parotid glands of the cane toad are angled downward behind their head to their shoulders. The southern toad has a kidney-shaped parotid gland behind each eye positioned close to the spine. The southern toad also possesses cranial crests that start between the eyes and often end in big knobs. While the parotid glands of all toads contain bufotoxins (poisonous, milky fluids exuded as a defense mechanism), the chemicals released by the exotic, cane toad are much more harmful to wildlife, pets and people (Brandt & Mazziotti 2005). Due to the natural communities that are found within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and its proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of occurring within the preserve. Adjoining residents of the preserve should be encouraged to keep pet food and water containers indoors or empty at night. Feral domestic cat (Felis catus): undocumented within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Domestic cats originated from an ancestral wild species, the European and African wildcat (Felis silvestris). Humans facilitated the global distribution of cats due to their highly efficient predatory skills. Egyptians took cats with them on shipping vessels to keep rodent populations down, and they likely introduced domestic cats to Europe. Subsequently the expansion of the Roman Empire and European missionary missions facilitated the spread of domestic cats into Asia and beyond (Masterson 2007). Today, the impact of feral cats on wildlife is difficult to quantify; however, literature (FWC 2001; Karim 2007; Masterson 2007) strongly indicates that they are a significant factor in the mortality of small mammals, birds (including migratory birds), reptiles, and amphibians in Florida. Because free-ranging cats often receive food from humans, they may reach abnormally high numbers. An increase in the population of feral cats may lead to increased predation rates on native wildlife. While no cats have yet been observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, there exists a high probability of their future presence on the preserve due to the proximity of the Greenway to human residential areas. Adjoining residents of the preserve should be encouraged to keep their cats indoors and staff should monitor the preserve for the presence of feral cats. Page 1258 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 39 3.0 Previous and Current Use of the Preserve; Adjacent Land Uses 3.1 Previous Use of the Preserve and Adjoining Lands Historical aerial photographs taken in 1952 (Figure 7) and in 1980 (Figure 8), accompanied by more recent visits to the site, show that development has never occurred on the site; however, portions of the property adjacent to the northwestern end of the Naples Airport runway appear to have been cleared prior to 1980. Digital images were downloaded from the Florida Department of Transportation’s Aerial Photo Look Up System (2008) and georeferenced in ArcMap 9.2 by Conservation Collier Staff. Page 1259 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 40 Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1952 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands Page 1260 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 41 Figure 8: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1980 of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and Adjoining Lands Page 1261 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 42 3.2 Current Land Uses Currently, there is no sanctioned public use of tThe Gordon River Greenway Preserve has been incorporated into the Gordon River Greenway Park’s public use plan. The asphalt trails, boardwalks, and bridges connect and provide a seamless, cohesive experience for the public using the trails. Hiking and bicycling are allowed on the trail system. Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation are the designated uses of this preserve. Management activities allowed include those necessary to preserve, restore, secure and maintain this environmentally sensitive land for the benefit of present and future generations. Public use of the site must be consistent with these management goals and will be discussed in section 4.4 of this document. The Collier County Parks and Rec. owned Gordon River Greenway Park property abuts the northern property line of the preserve. The preserve is surrounded on both the east and west by planned unit developments consisting of both residential and commercial properties. The City of Naples municipal boundary borders the project on the west. The Naples Airport is adjacent to the southeastern boundary of the preserve, and an undeveloped property, zoned R-1-7.5, Port Ave. is adjacent to the south boundary of the preserve. The Gordon River bisects the northern portion of the property and forms the western boundary of the southern portion of the property. The Golden Gate Canal forms the eastern boundary of the northern portion of the property (Figure 9). Page 1262 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 43 Figure 9: Areas Adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1263 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 44 3.3 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection The Gordon River Greenway Preserve is within an area of historical and archaeological probability. A phase one cultural resource assessment completed by the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. (AHC) in August 2007 indicates that one archaeological site (8CR978) is present on the property. AHC determined that Site 8CR978 is a prehistoric shell refuse site, consisting of redeposited remains; the total loss of integrity renders the site ineligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources does not require further investigation of Site 8CR978 prior to development of a trail system through Gordon River Greenway Preserve; however, site plans will avoid disturbance in this area. The County will notify the Division of Historical Resources immediately if evidence is found to suggest any other archaeological or historic resources are discovered. If such resources are identified on-site, staff shall cordon off the area, and a professional survey and assessment shall be instituted. The archaeologist shall prepare a report outlining results of the assessments and issue recommendations to County staff about management of any sites discovered, per provisions of the Land Development Code Section 2.2.25. This report shall be sent to the Division of Historical Resources. The County shall cooperate fully with direction from the Division of Historical Resources on the protection and management of archaeological and historical resources. The management of these resources will comply with the provisions of Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, specifically Sections 267.061 2 (a) and (b). 3.4 Major Accomplishments during Previous Years Since the acquisition of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has been hired to planned, designed, and permitted the preserve in conjunction with planning, designing, and permitting the Parks and Rec. property adjacent to the north. Manhattan Construction completed the park in November 2014, and it was officially opened to the public on November 6, 2014. As part of the project, all tall Australian pine and melaleuca trees near the trails were cut and removed, thick downy rosemyrtle was mowed, and all other invasive vegetation was treated in place. A 30% design was near completion at the time this management plan was drafted. Conservation Collier staff has also continues to explore options of funding exotic removal and boardwalk construction through grants from the Department of Environmental Protection. 4.0 Future Use of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives This section describes the main management issues, goals, and objectives for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve as well as the overall management framework. Central to the management of the Preserve is the mission of the Conservation Collier Program, and the goals and objectives set forth in this management plan. Page 1264 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 45 4.1 Management Plan Framework Each property purchased by Conservation Collier shall have its own management plan. At the time the Gordon River Greenway Preserve was purchased, the Conservation Collier Ordinance required that an “Interim” Management Plan be developed within 60 days of closing. Interim plans include basic items such as removal of invasive exotics and trash, establishing site security, developing management partnerships and planning for public access. The interim plan for this site was officially approved in July 2006. The ordinance then requires required a “Final” ten- year management plan be developed within two years; the first draft of this management plan was submitted to the Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee in November 2010. Because it was anticipated that the Gordon River Greenway Preserve would be incorporated into the Gordon River Greenway Park management plan, staff received BCC approval to extend the deadline for submission of the final management plan until October 2010. This updated management plan was drafted in July 2025. Once approved, itthis final management plan must be reviewed every five ten years. Final management plans, however, are considered living documents and can be updated at any time. Review of all management plans start in the Lands Evaluation and Management subcommittee and must be approved by both the CCLAAC and BCC. 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information The site manager for Gordon River Greenway Preserve will be a designated Collier County Environmental Specialist who may be contacted through electronic mail: ConservationCollier@Colliergov.netcolliercountyfl.gov. 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts Future planned use will be consistent with the primary goals of conservation, preservation, restoration and maintenance of the resource. Official public use of the site will not be possible until a safe public access boardwalk and trail can be created. However, citizens that desire to visit the site prior to opening may do so by signing a waiver that will allow them access at their own risk and releases the liability of the County until safe access is established. Details of planned uses for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve and an assessment of their potential impacts are provided in the following sections. 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement, Restoration, Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources The Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63, as amended constrains the use of this property to “primary objectives of managing and preserving natural resource values and providing appropriate natural resource-based recreational & educational opportunities.” Natural resource- based recreation shall mean all forms of uses, which are consistent with the goals of this program, and are compatible with the specific parcel. Such uses may include, but are not limited to hiking, nature photography, bird watching, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hunting and fishing (Ord. No. 02-63, as amended§ 5, 12-3-02). Additionally, no dumping, use of unauthorized vehicles, or removal or destruction of natural or historical/archaeological resources Page 1265 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 46 will be permitted within the preserve. The goal is to allow limited, non-destructive public access to native plant communities and animal species. Currently, the preserve rules are those identified in Collier County Ordinance 76-48 (available from www.municode.com), as amended. The following are consistent uses for this particular site: hiking, nature photography, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and bird watching. Inconsistent uses include hunting and off road vehicle use (ORV) in addition to development of structures other than those required for limited public access and environmental education. There are no existing easements, concessions, or leases at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. In accordance with the management goals of the preserve, no future easements, concessions, or leases are appropriate in association with this site, other than conservation related easements. Although not an easement, it is prudent to note that the property boundary of Nature Pointe of Naples, Inc. extends across the Golden Gate Canal and encompasses all lands approximately 30 feet west of the western canal edge. These lands, which line the Golden Gate Canal and are directly adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway, are currently infested with mature Australian pine trees. 4.3 Desired Future Conditions This section includes a description of the proposed future conditions for the site’s natural areas. Management techniques to achieve these conditions are outlined in section 4.4. After managers complete recommended management actions, Gordon River Greenway Preserve will consist of Mangrove Swamp, Scrubby Pine Flatwoods, Freshwater Marsh, Harwood/Coniferous/Palm Mixed, and Mixed Wetland Hardwoods; these communities will have a similar structure and composition to those that existed before non-indigenous people settled the region and before the exclusion of fire. With the exception of a boardwalk and trail, the site will be vegetated with appropriate native flora that will provide suitable cover for a variety of wildlife species. 4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 20102025-20202035 A set of goals and objectives for Gordon River Greenway Preserve were developed in conjunction with the drafting of this Management Plan. The goals and objectives in this plan are tailored specifically for Gordon River Greenway Preserve based on the purposes for which the lands were acquired, the condition of the resources present, and the management issues for the property. On-site managers should be familiar with this entire Management Plan. Goals and objectives from the Interim Initial Management Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve were reviewed to determine whether they should be included in this plan. The goals and objectives presented here reflect programmatic goals and ideas of Conservation Collier personnel in charge of managing and protecting the area. These goals shall not be modified, but specific application of management techniques may take into consideration input by user groups and other stakeholders from outside the program, accommodating user needs and desires where practicable and where overarching management goals are not violated. Management issues are discussed below in separate sections. Within each section, approaches for dealing with these issues are described. The ability to implement the specific goals and Page 1266 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 47 objectives identified in this plan is dependentplan depends upon the availability of funding sources. The following goals have been identified for Gordon River Greenway Preserve: Goal 1: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring report Goal 3: Restore and maintain native habitats Goal 4: Develop and implement a plan for public use consistent with environmental protection Goal 5: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 6: Determine if prescribed fire and/or mechanical treatments are feasible to decrease woody invasion resulting from past fire exclusion; if so proceed Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness GOAL 1: REMOVE OR CONTROL POPULATIONS OF INVASIVE, EXOTIC OR PROBLEMATIC FLORA AND FAUNA Action Item 1.1 Coordinate with the Naples Airport Authority prior to removal of large Australian pines Some of the Australian pines within the Greenway Preserve are within the flight path of the City of Naples’ Airport runway. The Naples Airport Authority may have funding to assist with removal of large Australian pines from the preserve. Action Item 1.2 1 Coordinate with Parks and Rec. prior to exotic plant removal treatments in order to reduce equipment mobilization costs Action Item 1.3 2 Acquire services of licensed and qualified contractor(s) for the removal of invasive, exotic or problematic plant species. The following (Table 9) describes recommended controls (Langeland & Stocker 2001) of the Category I, invasive, exotic plant species recorded to date on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. These recommended control methods may be altered by site managers dependent on new information and products available on the control of these species. Page 1267 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 48 Table 9: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve FLEPPC Category I species a Common Name Scientific Name Recommended Control(s)b Air potato Dioscorea bulbifera Manual: cut vines that are high in trees; cut bulbils and remove from site. Dig up underground tubers if possible. Foliar: 1%- 2% Roundup or Touchdown Pro. Cut stem: 10% Garlon 4. American evergreen Syngonium podophyllum Manual: hand pull vegetation and remove from site or destroy (place in plastic bags until decomposed). Foliar: 3% Garlon 4. Basal stem: 10% Garlon 4. Multiple treatments are required. Australian umbrella tree Schefflera actinophylla Large individuals (>10 inches diameter) have proven extremely difficult to eradicate. Cut stump (recommended): 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon. Basal bark (if a cut-stump treatment is not possible): wide band of 10% Garlon 4 on smaller individuals and 20% Garlon 4 on larger individuals. It may take up to 9 months to kill large trees. Australian pine Casuarina sp. Basal bark treatment with 10% Garlon 4 is very effective, as is a cut- stump treatment with 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4. When basal bark treatment is used on trees greater than 1 foot in diameter it may be necessary to slough off loose bark in the application area to prevent the bark from trapping the herbicide. Broadcut or 4-6 lb Velpar ULW may be used when appropriate. Bishopwood Bischofia javanica Basal bark: 10%-20% Garlon 4. Frill/girdle (larger trees): 20% Garlon 4. Manual: hand pull seedlings. Brazilian pepper Schinus terebinthifolius Hand pull seedlings or cut-stump treatment with 50% Garlon 3A, 10% Garlon 4 or a basal bark application of 10% Garlon 4. Foliar application of Garlon 4, Garlon 3A, Roundup Pro, Roundup Super Concentrate, or Rodeo, according label directions may be used where appropriate. Glyphosate products are less effective when used alone in spring and early summer. Use Rodeo where plants are growing in aquatic sites. Carrotwood Cupaniopsis anacardioides Hand pull seedlings or basal bark application of 100% Pathfinder II, or 10%-20% Garlon 4 diluted with oil; or cut stump application of 10% Garlon 3A, 100% Brush-B-Gon, 100% Roundup Pro, 100% Rodeo, or equivalent glyphosate containing product, or 100% Pathfinder II. Downy rosemyrtle Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Basal bark or cut stump (individual plants): 10%-20% Garlon 4. Re-treatmentmay be necessary. Foliar: 1% Arsenal + 2% Roundup or 2 quarts Vanquish/acre in 50 gallons spray volume. Indian laurel Ficus microcarpa Basal bark: 10% Garlon 4. Java Plum Syzygium cumini Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4. Basal bark: 10%-20% Garlon 4 or Pathfinder II. Lantana Lantana camara Basal bark: 10% Garlon 4. Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4. Latherleaf Colubrina asiatica Basal bark: 10%-20% Garlon 4 or undiluted Pathfinder II. Cut- stump: 50% Garlon 3A. Foliar: 3% Garlon 3A or Garlon 4. Follow up for 3 to 4 weeks. Manual: hand pull seedlings. Melaleuca Melaleuca For seedlings and saplings: (1) hand pull, being sure not to break plant off of root system and remove or place in piles to help reduce Page 1268 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 49 quinquenervia the chance that they will re-root or; (2) Treat with foliar, low volume spot application of 5% Rodeo. For mature trees: (1) Fell large trees with chain saw leaving a level surface, or fell small trees with machete and treat with triclopyr or glyphosate products according to frill and girdle directions on SLN. Use aquatic versions where standing water is present. Monitor for resprouting and retreat as necessary. (3) Mature trees are very difficult to control with foliar applications. Napiergrass Pennisetum purpureum Foliar: 1%-3% Roundup. If nontarget damage is a concern, cut stems to ground level and allow sprouts to reach 8-12 inches and treat the same as Neyraudia. Broadcast 3-5 quart/acre Roundup Pro, 2 quart/acre Arsenal, or 1 quart Arsenal and 2 quart Roundup Pro. Rosary pea Abrus precatorius Basal stem: 10% Garlon 4. Foliar: 5% Roundup (low volume). Remove seed pods if possible. Site must be revisited several times to pull seedlings. Shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Basal bark: 10% Garlon. Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A. Manual: hand pull seedlings. Small-leaf climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum Foliar: For ground applications, cut plants that grow high into trees; thoroughly spray foliage to wet with 1%-2% Roundup or Rodeo, 2% Garlon 3A, 1% Plateau, or equivalent of 1-2 ounces Escort XP/100 gallon diluent; light infestations use 2%-4% Roundup or Rodeo (low volume). For aerial application, 7.5 pints Rodeo or 2 ounces Escort XP in sufficient volume and using spray pattern to maximize coverage. Torpedograss Panicum repens Foliar: 0.75% - 1.5% Rodeo and/or 0.5% Habitat, 4 pints Habitat per acre, or 5%Rodeo low volume spot treatment. Valamuerto Senna pendula var. glabrata The following foliar applications on a spray-to-wet basis have been found effective: 1.0% Roundup Pro, 0.5% Garlon 3A + 0.375% Induce, 0.50 oz/gal Escort + 0.375% Induce, 3.13% Brush-B-Gon. Basal bark application of 10% Garlon 4 in oil is used by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Mack Sweat, 2003 personal communication). Woman’s Tongue Albizia lebbeck Basal bark: 20% Garlon 4 or undiluted Pathfinder II. Cut stump: 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4, follow-up treatments necessary for root sprouts with 10% Garlon 4. a FLEPPC 2007FISC 2025: Category I plants are those that alter native plant communities by displacing native species, change community structures or ecological functions, or hybridize with natives. b Langeland & Stocker 2001 Action Item 1.4 3 Enact regular maintenance events a maximum of 3 months after initial exotic removalfor invasive plant species A qualified, licensed contractor will be hired to do follow-up maintenance immediately following initial maintenanceas needed. Growth of vines and category II exotic species may be intense following initial removal of monocultures of category I species within the preserve. Treatment may be necessary within one month of initial removal, but should be completed no later than three months within the first two years after initial removal. If necessary, the preserve should be swept monthly for the first year after initial treatment. Monitoring of re-growth and new invasions should be done monthlyat a minimum of annually, and follow-up treatments should be done based upon findings during monitoring. Page 1269 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 50 Action Item 1.5 4 Avoid non-target damage to native plants and animals, especially rare species, during invasive, exotic plant treatments. Decisions on the types of herbicides utilized will be made based on the best information available at the time of exotic removal. Staff has prohibited the use of herbicides containing Imazapyr (e.g., Arsenal) due to reports that these herbicides have potentially caused a great deal of non-target damage throughout the state. Licensed County or State contractors have been (and will be) monitored closely to ensure the proper herbicide applications are being utilized while treating the site. In addition, close attention will be paid to identify listed epiphytes (Table 7) that may be attached to invasive trees being cut down or removed. Plants of these species will be relocated prior to removal. Special attention will be given to avoid damage to native species in the vicinity of exotic removal activities. Hand pulling of exotic seedlings will be done when possible. Action Item 1.6 5 Monitor non-native fauna To date, three four (43) introduced animal species have been documented on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, the green iguana, the squirrel monkey, the RIFA and the brown anole. It is doubtful that the total eradication of the RIFA can be achieved. However, staff and/or contractors should take measures to remove RIFA populations close to or on public access trails. Should the green iguana population begin to be detrimental to the native flora and fauna, an animal control company contracted with the County will be employed to control their population. Although they do not appear to be a detriment to the preserve, public interaction with the squirrel monkeys within the preserve should be discouraged. If the squirrel monkey population within the preserve appears to be increasing, monitoring of the population should be implemented. If feral cat colonies are found near the preserve, the elements that sustain the undesirable population(s) should be identified and efforts made to ask property owners to eliminate them (i.e., refuse bins, dumpsters, and supplementary feeding by humans). If any feral cats remain, they will be trapped and taken to Collier County Domestic Animal Services. GOAL 2: DEVELOP A BASELINE MONITORING REPORT Action Item 2.1 Establish a long-term biological monitoring program and conduct additional wildlife surveys. Long-term management of the preserve should be based on biological data. Changes following baseline conditions should be assessed as negative or positive, and management strategies changed appropriately. This section discusses information needs and long-term monitoring needs. ENTRIX staff conducted a floristic inventory of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve in 2009; these findings comprise the baseline floristic data on which future actions will be based. Another floristic inventory was conducted by Boondocks Botany in 2020. The site should be inspected by Conservation Collier Staff at least twice a year and thoroughly inventoried at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years) to detect new invasions (by natives or exotics) and extinctions. Areas undergoing extreme restoration should be assessed more frequently. While some wildlife data has been collected, additional baseline data should be collected, especially on invertebrates, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The site manager may contract this work out or enlist Page 1270 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 51 the assistance of local educators to coordinate student research projects. Wildlife sampling, like plant sampling, on non-listed species only, should take place at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years) to detect long-term trends. Prior to restoration, photo point stations will be established within the different plant communities throughout the preserve. Locations of photo points will be recorded with a GPS and all photographs will be taken at a standard height and angle of view. During photo documentations, one photo will be taken in each of the cardinal directions (north, east, south and west). These photos will help to monitor exotic removal and native plant recruitment over time. If necessary, more photo points will be established to aid in management decision activities. GOAL 3: RESTORE AND MAINTAIN NATIVE HABITATS Action Item 3.1 Identify locations of rare and listed native plant species. The location of these species will be identified using a global positioning system (GPS) device and mapped to allow staff to monitor them. Public trails will be were constructed to avoid areas where rare and listed species existed. Action Item 3.2 Enforce regulations prohibitingControl trash in or near the preserve. Parks and Recreation sStaff will monitor the trails on a regular basis, emptying trash and recycling bins on a regular basis. and if excessive dumping or littering start to occur, enforcement actions will be sought through the County Sheriff’s Department. Action Item 3.3 Maintain a revised GIS map and description of FNAI natural communities and disturbed areas on the property. Maintaining updated maps will help to guide restoration efforts Action Item 3.4 Plant native plant species in their appropriate habitats Periods following exotic removal and prescribed fire (or mechanical treatment) are essential to the recruitment of native plants. If native plant recruitment is not sufficient from the surrounding, intact seed source, efforts will be made to plant indigenous flora in appropriate habitats. Natural area restoration of Gordon River Greenway Preserve should include only site- specific native plant material that has been determined to be non-problematic at the site and whenever possible, site-specific seed sources should be utilized. Action Item 3.5 Install signs encouraging people to stay on any future public access trails situated on the preserve. Action Item 3.6 Note and research all site development occurring adjacent to Gordon River Greenway Preserve to determine that the proper site development permits have been obtained and that the site development complies with the permits. Activities on adjacent lands may have an impact on the indigenous plant and animal life on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. As such, all existing local, state, and federal regulations should be strictly followed and enforced during any site development adjacent to the preserve. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to establish erosion control measures and vegetation protection measures (i.e., protective fencing or barriers). If any site developer working in areas adjacent to the preserve does not take the necessary control measures, construction shall be Page 1271 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 52 immediately halted until control measures are put into place and mitigation and/or remediation will be the sole responsibility of the developer. GOAL 4: DEVELOPAND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR PUBLIC USE Action Item 4.1 Continue to coordinate design and permitting plans with Parks and Rec. through Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) Kimley-Horn was selected to plan, permit and design (PPD) the Gordon River Greenway Park by Parks and Rec. via the Collier County Request for Proposal process. Prior to executing a contract with Kimley-Horn, Conservation Collier coordinated with Parks and Rec. to include the Gordon River Greenway Preserve in the Gordon River Greenway Park PPD process. This allows Collier County to PPD one single project instead of two separate projects. Kimley-Horn is responsible for designing and permitting the boardwalks, trails, shade structures/rest pavilions, observation overlook, fishing platform, educational signage and pedestrian bridge within the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Action Item 4.2 1 Maintain visitor amenities a minimum of 100 feet from known yellow- crowned night heron rookery island The yellow-crowned night heron is a colonial nester in swamps and marshes. A yellow-crowned night heron rookery exists on a small mangrove island at the southern extent of the project, located at the intersection of Gordon River and the Golden Gate Canal. Efforts will bewere made to locate the bridge as far away from this rookery as possible. Signs placed around the island to keep kayakers/ canoers and boaters away from the island may be installed if necessary. Action Item 4.3 Identify actual and potential locations of other resident animal life and take steps such as locating visitor amenities away from animal nesting sites. Action Item 4.4 Develop access and required facilities for intended public uses Kimley-Horn site plans for the project, dated January 25, 2011, are currently at 30% design. See Figure 10. To be consistent with the overall project, preserve boardwalk widths will be 10 feet; trail widths will be 12 feet. Trail system will follow the approximate alignment as shown in Figure 11; however, installation of all boardwalks and trails will be field located to ensure the least impact to native vegetation. ADA trails are anticipated to occur within the upland portions of the preserve. If funding allows, a raised boardwalk trail will replace the at grade ADA trail through the scrubby flatwoods section of the preserve. Page 1272 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 53 Page 1273 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 54 Figure 10: Gordon River Greenway Park 30% Site Construction Plan100% Construction Plan - Kimley-HornGrady Minor, 1/25/11June 2012 Page 1274 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 55 Figure 11: Gordon River Greenway Preserve 30% Site Construction Plan – Kimley-Horn, 1/25/11 GOAL 5: FACILITATE USES OF THE SITE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES Actions Item 5.1 Provide preserve brochures in rainproof box on site. A brochure outlining the native plant communities and wildlife present at the preserve will be created by County staff and kept in rainproof boxes near the preserve entrance. The preserve manager will inspect these boxes monthly and refill as necessary. Action Item 5.2 Facilitate Parks and Rec. educational programs Once the boardwalk, trails and bridge are complete, If Parks and Rec. staff will beginperforms educational programs along the Gordon River Greenway extending into the preserve,. Conservation Collier program staff will cooperate with themParks and Rec. and assist whenever possible. Appropriate signage will be utilized for public education regarding resource conservation. GOAL 6: DETERMINE IF PRESCRIBED FIRE AND/OR MECHANICAL TREATMENTS ARE FEASIBLE TO DECREASE WOODY INVASION RESULTING FROM PAST FIRE EXCLUSION; IF SO, PROCEED Action Item 6.1 Coordinate with Parks and Rec. to see if the adjacent Gordon River Greenway Park should be included within the burn management zones of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Action Item 6.2 Develop a prescribed fire or mechanical treatment plan to mimic natural fires within the scrubby flatwoods plant community. Unless absolutely necessary, fire breaks should not be created along ecotones. Firebreaks along ecotones prevent fires from burning across the landscape between different habitat types, and the trails themselves destroy habitat for species that require specific ecotonal habitats. The scrubby pine flatwoods community within the preserve should be burned at an interval of 8- 25 years. Summer headfires will probably be needed to ensure that most vegetation ignites and that the fire moves across the habitat. For best results, prescribed fire management should begin after permanent firebreaks have been established. Prior to any prescribed fires, burn teams should assess fuel loads and conduct fuel reduction where necessary, conduct risk assessment for the planned burn, obtain appropriate permits, and coordinate with local fire officials. Exotic plant species in particular should be removed prior to fires. Additionally, a plan of action for the Preserve Manager to notify surrounding residents should be established. If the application of prescribed fire is absolutely impossible there are several alternatives that are available, although much less desirable. These options include herbicide application, mechanical treatment, and grazing. Both herbicide application and mechanical treatments have the disadvantage of requiring that dead woody material be removed from the site following treatment, limiting the amount of decomposing vegetation that would create organic soils. Even Page 1275 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 56 with physical removal after treatment, organic matter from all plants on the sites will eventually accumulate, leaving an organic soil, and thereby reducing diversity of native herbs. Grazing, such as by goats, has the disadvantage in of introducing trampling effects, nutrients from feces, and possible spread of exotic pest plant seeds. Staff will coordinate with the Florida Division of Forestry’sFlorida Forest Service’s Urban Fire Mitigation Team to create a burn plan for the site, conduct pre-fire fuel reduction and firebreak creation, and to conduct prescribed burns. Action Item 6.3 If fire is deemed appropriate, delineate fire management and rescue access routes, and provide this information to the police department and emergency services. GOAL 7: PROVIDE A PLAN FOR SECURITY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Action Item 7.1 Discourage any visitation to the park after hours. Electronic, timed gates will be installedexist at all entrances of the County’s Greenway project. These gates will open and close automatically when the preserve is open and closed respectively. While the preserve is closed, visitors will be able to open the gates to leave the preserve, but not to enter. A sign designating the Greenway hours of operation iswill be installed at the 2 entrances to the preserve. Action Item 7.2 Determine whether sSecurity lighting is appropriate along the trail system within the preserve. Security within the preserve is inherently connected to security throughout the entire Greenway system. If lighting for security purposes is determined to be necessary, lLighting within the preserve should be the minimum required and should be focused down toward the trail, so as to minimize light pollution. Action Item 7.2 Enforce regulations prohibiting trash and landscape debris dumping in or near the preserve. Currently, there is no vehicular access and dumping is not a problem. Monthly inspections will determine if dumping becomes a problem. Staff will work with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to address dumping if it becomes a problem. Action Item 7.3 Survey trees along the trail and the perimeter of the property annually for damage Staff will utilize the services of a certified arborist to determine diseased, weak, or damaged trees/limbs surrounding the trails and kiosks that should be removed for safety reasons and prior to hurricane season. This activity is intended to reduce the risk of visitor injury. Action Item 7.4 Visit preserve within 48 hours after a storm event to assess damage. Staff will take photos of damage and fill out appropriate Collier County Risk Management Department forms. If damage is extensive, the preserve will be closed until public safety hazards are cleared. Action Item 7.5 Promptly clear storm debris from preserve. Collier County will coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Division for clean-up. If necessary, a Collier County emergency debris removal contractor will be contracted as soon as possible after the storm to schedule clean-up. Removal of debris and damaged or downed Page 1276 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 57 trees along the trail system may be needed. Downed trees and limbs that do not appear to be a public safety hazard will be cleared at the discretion of the Preserve Manager. As much hurricane debris as possible will be chipped and retained on-site – to be used as mulch for the trail. 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve This section provides management recommendations for operation of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve. It discusses maintenance and budgeting needs, coordination, and other management issues. 4.5.1 Maintenance The primary maintenance activities for the preserve will include control of dumping and littering within and around the preserve and trail. Particularly important are the security measures to keep vandals out and the signage and gates in good conditions. The boardwalk and pedestrian bridge should be inspected annually for structural integrity. 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources Preliminary bBudget estimates for Gordon River Greenway Preserve include cost breakdowns associated with resource restoration and management and public access site developmentmanagement. The funding source identified for these activities is the Conservation Collier Program Management Trust Fund. Grants will be sought to supplement existing management funds and specifically for the costs associated with the construction of the boardwalk and pedestrian bridge. The budget in Table 10 represents the actual and unmet budgetary needs for managing the lands and resources of the preserve for the next ten years. The table shows the activities planned and the initial and annual cost estimate of each activity. This budget was developed using data from Conservation Collier and other cooperating entities, and is based on actual costs for land management activities, equipment purchase and maintenance, and for development maintenance of fixed capital facilities. The budget considers available funding and is consistent with the direction necessary to achieve the goals and objectives for Gordon River Greenway Preserve. Page 1277 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan 58 Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget Page 1278 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan 59 Item QTY Cost ($) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 TotalFacilities DevelopmentBoardwalk 11,500 - 2,255 LF $590 / LF$885,000 or $1,330,450$885,000 or $1,330,450Trails 21015 - 1770 LF $26.66 / LF$27,060 or $47,200$27,060 or $47,200Pedestrian Bridge 1 $384,000 $384,000 Shade Structures 3 $10,000 ea $30,000 $30,000 Entry Gate 31 $5,000 ea $5,000 $5,000 Security Lighting $285,300 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $1,700 $285,300 Interior interpretive signs 43 $2,000 ea $6,000 $6,000 Plant signs 30 $10 $300 $300 Restoration/Monitoringt.b.d.t.b.d.Establish photo points recurring n/a$0 Remove exotics 543.54 acres $996,000 $35,000 $35,000 $17,700 $17,700 $9,200 $9,200 $9,200 $9,200 $1,138,200 Regular MaintenanceReduce Fuel Loads 62 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 General Facilities Maintenance 8 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $5,760 Brochures $300 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $1,000 Grand Total$2,640,500 or $3,065, 810 $38,020 $37,520 $20,220 $20,220 $13,720 $11,720 $11,720 $11,720 $2,791,760 or $3,217,070 Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget (Amounts in $; see assumptions for cost estimates on next page)Item QTY Cost ($) 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 TotalFacilities MaintenanceBoardwalk 11,500 LF $590 / LF $885,000 $885,000 Pedestrian Bridge 1$384,000 $384,000 Shade Structures 3 $10,000 ea $30,000 $30,000 Interior interpretive signs 23 $2,000 ea $6,000 $6,000 Plant signs 30 $10 $300 $300 $600 Restoration/MonitoringRemove exotics 351.05 acres $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $16,000 $160,000 Regular MaintenanceReduce Fuel Loads 42 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 General Facilities Maintenance 8 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $720 $7,200 Grand Total $16,720 $18,720 $17,020 $16,720 $22,720 $1,315,720 $18,720 $17,020 $16,720 $16,720 $1,476,800 Table 10: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget (Amounts in $; see assumptions for cost estimates on next page) Page 1279 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan 60 Assumptions for Cost Estimates 1. Boardwalk: The length of the ADA compliant, sustainably harvested hardwood, raised boardwalk will be between 1,500 LF at $590/LF = $885,000 if the boardwalk does not extend into scrubby flatwoods, and 2,255 LF at $590/LF = $1,330,450 if the boardwalk extends into scrubby flatwoods. Unit price includes required materials, labor and equipment – comparable to Freedom Park 2. Trails: The length of an impervious trail will be between 1,015 LF at $26.66/LF = $27,060 if the boardwalk does not extend into the scrubby flatwoods, and 1,770 LF at $26.66/LF = $47,200 if the boardwalk extends into scrubby flatwoods 3. Entry Gates: 1 electronic security gate at $5,000.00 each (if deemed necessary) 42. Interpretive Signs: 3 interpretative signs (4'x6') at $2,000 each - comparable to Freedom Park 53. Remove Exotics: Exotic removal estimate from County contractor 64. 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F. Hansen. 2008. Atlas of Florida vascular plants. [S.M. Landry and K.N. Campbell (application development), Floirda Center for Community Design and Research]. Institute for Systematic Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa. Available from http.//www.plantatlas.usf.edu/. Page 1282 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 63 Appendix 1. Legal Description of Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1283 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 64 Page 1284 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 65 AND PROPERTY IDENTIFICAT10N NUMBER1 20760080007 THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE ¼) OF SO∪THEAST QUARTER (SE ¼) OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE ¼) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA CONSISTING OF 7.51 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Page 1285 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 66 FFWCC^MSRP^ FNAI* ID Name Name I Name ID Name Name Name FM Mangrove forest Mangrove Swamp 9 Mixed Mangrove Forest Formation 612 Mangrove swamps Mangroves Mangrove Swamp FMa Black mangrove forest 10 Black Mangrove Forest FM1 White mangrove forest 11 Red Mangrove Forest FM1b White mangrove or buttonwood forest 20 Buttonwood Woodland FMr Red mangrove forest 21 Mixed Mangrove Woodland FMx Mixed mangrove forest 22 Black Mangrove Woodland FB Buttonwood forest 23 Red Mangrove Woodland SM Mangrove scrub 32 Dwarf Mangrove Ecological Complex SMr Red mangrove scrub Sma Black mangrove scrub SM1 White mangrove scrub SM1b White mangrove or buttonwood scrub SMx Mixed mangrove scrub EO Lather leaf FS Swamp forest Xeric Oak Scrub 27 Broad-leaved Evergreen /Mixed Evergreen Shrubland 329 Other shrubs and brush Florida Scrub Scrubby Flatwoods S Scrub Shrub Swamp 30 Gallberry/ Saw Palmetto/Titi Compositional Group Scrubby Flatwoods SC Buttonwood scrub Shrub and Brush 35 Xeric Scrubland Scrubby High Pine SP Saw palmetto scrub 36 St. Johns Wort Shrubland Compositional Group SH Hardwood scrub PE Non-graminoid emergent marsh SB Shrublands SBm Wax myrtle SVPIh Slash pines with hardwoods Mixed Hardwood-Pine 14 Mesic-Xeric Mixed Pine/Oak/Hickory Forest Ecological Complex 434 Hardwood conifer mixed Mesic Temperate Hammock Upland Hardwood Forest Mesic Hammock ORV ORV trails Barren and Urban 60 Bare soil/Clearcut 743 Spoil areas SA Spoil areas SAd Artificial deer islands FS Swamp forest Hardwood Swamp 3 Semi-decidous/Evergreen Tropical/Subtropical Swamp Forest 617 Mixed wetland hardwoods Flowing Water Swamps Wet Flatwoods FSh Mixed hardwood swamp forest Bottomland Hardwood Forest 17 Swamp Forest Ecological Complex Pond Swamps Bottomland Forest FSx Cypress-mixed hardwoods Seepage Swamps FSa Mixed hardwoods, cypress and pine FSb Bayhead N/A N/A South Florida Vegetation Classification Scheme Crosswalks for Plant Communities Observed on the Gordon River Greenway Preserve EVSC^ FLGAP^ FLUCCS^ * Classification of plant communities based on the Natural Communities Guide developed by Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) ^ Crosswalks for 5 vegetation classification schemes used in south Florida: 1. Everglades Vegetation Classification System (EVSC, South Florida National Parks), 2. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC), 3. Florida Gap Analysis Project (FLGAP, US Geological Survey), 4. Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS, Florida Department of Transportation and Water Management Districts), 5. Multi-Species Recovery Project (MSRP, US Fish and Wildlife Service). Source: Gilbert 2005 Appendix 2. Vegetation Scheme Crosswalks/ Florida Natural Areas Inventory Plant Community Classifications Page 1286 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 67 Appendix 3. Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Gordon River Greenway Preserve, 2020. 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCxxAbrus precatorius Rosary-pea, Crab-eyes √I xxAcacia auriculiformis Earleaf acacia √I x Acacia pinetorum Pineland acacia N x Acalypha arvensis Field copperleaf √ xxAcrostichum aureum Golden leather fern N T S3 xxAcrostichum danaeifolium Giant leather fern N x Albizia lebbeck Woman's tongue, Rattlepod √I x Allamanda cathartica Golden trumpet, Brownbud allamanda √ xxAmbrosia artemisiifolia Common ragweed N x Ammannia latifolia Pink redstem, Toothcups N x Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum Blue maidencane N x Andropogon glomeratus var. glaucopsis Purple bluestem N xxAndropogon glomeratus var. pumilus Bushy bluestem N x Aniseia martinicensis Whitejacket √ xxAnnona glabra Pond-apple N x Antigonon leptopus Coral vine √II xxArdisia elliptica Shoe-button ardisia √I x Ardisia escallonioides Marlberry N x Aristida spiciformis Bottlebrush threeawn N x Aristida stricta (=A. beyrichiana )Southern wiregrass N x Asclepias curassavica Scarlet milkweed, Bloodflower √ x Asemeia violacea (=Polygala grandiflora, P. violacea) Candyweed, Showy milkwort N x Asimina reticulata Common pawpaw, Netted pawpaw N xxAvicennia germinans Black mangrove N xxBaccharis angustifolia Saltwater falsewillow N xxBaccharis halimifolia Saltbush, Groundsel tree, Sea-myrtle N x Bacopa monnieri Water hyssop, Herb-of-grace N x Bambusa sp. Bamboo √ xxBidens alba Spanish-needles N xxBischofia javanica Javanese bishopwood √I x Boehmeria cylindrica Button-hemp, False nettle, Bog hemp N x Boerhavia diffusa Red spiderling, Vineflower N x Broussonetia papyrifera Paper mulberry √II x Buchnera americana American bluehearts N xxBursera simaruba Gumbo limbo N xxCallicarpa americana American beautyberry N x Calophyllum sp.Beauty leaf √ x Carica papaya Papaya N xxCarphephorus corymbosus Florida paintbrush, Coastalplain chaffhead N xxCassytha filiformis Lovevine, Devil's gut N xxCasuarina equisetifolia Australian-pine, Horsetail casuarina √I x Cenchrus echinatus Southern sandspur N x Cenchrus purpureus (=Pennisetum purpureum) Elephantgrass, Napier grass √I x Cenchrus spinifex (=C. incertus)Coastal sandbur N x Centella asiatica Coinwort, Spadeleaf N x Chamaecrista nictitans Sensitive pea N Gordon River Greenway (Conservation Collier parcels) by Maureen S. Bonness, with assistance from Michael J. Barry September 2, 2020 Page 1287 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 68 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Chamaecrista nictitans var. aspera Hairy sensitive-pea, Hairy partridge- pea N xxChiococca alba (=C. parvifolia)Pineland snowberry N x Chromolaena odorata Jack-in-the-bush N xxChrysobalanus icaco Coco plum N x Chrysophyllum oliviforme Satinleaf N T x Chrysopsis mariana Maryland goldenaster N x Cissus verticillata (=C. sicyoides)Possum grape, Seasonvine N x Citharexylum spinosum (=C. fruticosum)Fiddlewood N x Cladium jamaicense Sawgrass N x Cnidoscolus stimulosus Tread-softly, Finger-rot, 7-minute-itch N xxCoccoloba diversifolia Pigeon plum N x Coccoloba uvifera Seagrape N xxCocos nucifera Coconut palm √II x Colubrina asiatica Latherleaf √I xxCommelina diffusa Common dayflower √ x Commelina erecta Whitemouth dayflower N xxConocarpus erectus Buttonwood N x Cornus foemina Swamp dogwood, Stiff dogwood N x Crinum americanum Swamp lily N x Crotalaria pallida var. obovata Smooth rattlebox √ x Croton glandulosus var. septentrionalis (=var. glandulosus) Vente conmigo N xxCupaniopsis anacardioides Carrotwood √I x Cyperus croceus Baldwin's flatsedge N x Cyperus ligularis Swamp flatsedge N x Cyperus polystachyos Manyspike flatsedge, Texas sedge N x Dactyloctenium aegyptium Crow's-foot grass √II xxDalbergia ecastaphyllum Coinvine N xxDelonix regia Royal poinciana √ x Desmodium incanum Beggar's-ticks √ x Desmodium sp. Beggar's-ticks x Dichanthelium aciculare Needleleaf witchgrass N x Dichanthelium dichotomum Cypress witchgrass N x Dichanthelium ensifolium var. unciphyllum Cypress witchgrass N x Dichanthelium portoricense Hemlock witchgrass N x Dichanthelium strigosum var. glabrescens Roughhair witchgrass N x Digitaria bicornis Asia crabgrass √ x Dimocarpus longan Longan √ xxDioscorea bulbifera Air potato √I x Diospyros virginiana Common persimmon N x Distichlis spicata Saltgrass N x Dracaena hyacinthoides (=Sansevieria hyacinthoides) Mother-in-law's tonge √II x Dracaena reflexa Song of Jamaica √ x Drypetes diversifolia Whitewood N E S2 x Dypsis lutescens Areca palm √ x Echinochloa walteri Coast cockspur N x Eclipta prostrata False daisy N x Edrastima uniflora (=Hedyotis uniflora)Clustered mille graine N x Eleocharis baldwinii Baldwin's spikerush, Roadgrass, Hairsedge N Page 1288 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 69 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Eleocharis geniculata Canada spikerush N x Eleocharis interstincta Knotted spikerush N x Eleusine indica Indian goosegrass √ xxEmilia fosbergii Florida tasselflower √ x Emilia sonchifolia Lilac tassleflower √ x Encyclia tampensis Florida butterfly orchid N x Erechtites hieraciifolius Fireweed, American burnweed N x Eriocaulon sp. Pipewort N x Erythrina herbacea Coralbean, Cherokee bean N xxEugenia axillaris White stopper N xxEugenia foetida Spanish stopper N xxEupatorium capillifolium Dogfennel N x Eupatorium serotinum Lateflowering thoroughwort N x Euphorbia blodgettii (=Chamaesyce blodgettii) Limestone sandmap N x Euphorbia cyathophora (=Poinsettia cyathophora) Painted leaf, Fire-on-the-mountain N x Euphorbia graminea Grassleaf spurge √ x Euphorbia heterophylla (=Poinsettia heterophylla) Fiddler's spurge, Mexican fireplant N x Euphorbia hypericifolia (=Chamaesyce hypericifolia) Eyebane, Graceful sandmat N x Euphorbia hyssopifolia (=Chamaesyce hyssopifolia) Eyebane, Hyssopleaf sandmat N x Euphorbia ophthalmica (=Chamaesyce ophthalmica) Florida hammock sandmat N x Eustachys petraea Pinewoods fingergrass N xxFicus aurea Strangler fig, Golden fig N xxFicus benghalensis Banyan tree √ xxFicus citrifolia Short-leaf fig, Wild banyan tree N xxFicus microcarpa Laurel fig, Indian laurel √I xxFimbristylis cymosa Hurricanegrass √ x Fimbristylis spadicea Marsh fimbry N x Flaveria linearis Narrowleaf yellowtops N x Forestiera segregata Florida swampprivet N x Funastrum clausum (=Sarcostemma clausum) Whitevine, White twinevine N x Gaillardia pulchella Indian blanket, Firewheel N? x Galactia elliottii Elliott's milkpea N x Galactia volubilis Eastern milkpea N x Galium hispidulum Coastal bedstraw N x Geobalanus oblongifolius (=Licania michauxii) Gopher-apple N x Gomphrena serrata Prostate globe amaranth √ x Gossypium hirsutum Wild cotton N T x Guilandina bonduc (=Caesalpinia bonduc) Gray nicker N xxHamelia patens Firebush N xxHeliotropium angiospermum Scorpionstail N x Heliotropium polyphyllum Pineland heliotrope N x Hemarthria altissima Limpograss √II x Hibiscus coccineus Scarlet rosemallow N x Houstonia procumbens (=Hedyotis procumbens) Innocence, Roundleaf bluet N Page 1289 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 70 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Hydrocotyle sp. Pennywort N x Hypericum cistifolium Roundpod St. John's-wort N x Hypericum hypericoides St. Andrew's-cross N x Hypericum tenuifolium (=Hypericum reductum) Atlantic St. John's-wort N x Hypericum tetrapetalum Fourpetal St. John's-wort N x Hypoxis sp. Yellow stargrass N xxIlex cassine Dahoon holly, Dahoon N xxIlex glabra Gallberry, Inkberry N x Imperata cylindrica Cogongrass √I x Ipomoea sagittata Glades morning-glory N x Juncus megacephalus Bighead rush N xxJuncus roemerianus Needle rush, Black rush N x Juniperus virginiana Red cedar N x Kalanchoe sp. Life plant √ x Lachnocaulon anceps Whitehead bogbutton N xxLaguncularia racemosa White mangrove N xxLantana strigocamara (=L. camara)Shrubverbena √I xxLeucaena leucocephala White leadtree √II x Liatris tenuifolia Shortleaf gayfeather N x Ludwigia curtissii Curtiss's primrosewillow N x Ludwigia maritima Seaside primrosewillow N x Ludwigia microcarpa Smallfruit primrosewillow N x Ludwigia octovalvis Mexican primrosewillow N x Lygodesmia aphylla Roserush N xxLygodium microphyllum Small-leaf climbing fern √I x Lyonia ferruginea Rusty staggerbush N xxLyonia fruticosa Coastalplain staggerbush N x Lysiloma latisiliquum False tamarind N x Macroptilium lathyroides Wild bushbean √II xxMelaleuca quinquenervia Punktree √I x Melia azedarach Chinaberry √II x Melothria pendula Creeping-cucumber N x Mikania scandens Climbing hempweed, Climbing hempvine N x Millettia pinnata (=Pongmia pinnata)Karum tree, Pongamia √ x Mimosa strigillosa Powderpuff N x Mitreola petiolata Miterwort, Lax hornpod N xxMomordica charantia Balsampear √II x Monstera deliciosa Cut-leaf philodendron √ xxMorella cerifera (=Myrica cerifera)Wax myrtle, Southern bayberry N x Morus rubra Red mullberry N x Musa x paradisiaca Common banana √ x Myrcianthes fragrans Simpson's stopper, Twinberry N T x Myriopus volubilis (=Tournefortia volubilis) Twining soldierbush N xxMyrsine cubana (=Rapanea punctata)Myrsine, Colicwood N x Nephrolepis brownii (=N. multiflora)Asian sword fern √I x Nephrolepis cordifolia Tuberous sword fern √I x Nephrolepis exaltata Wild Boston fern N x Oeceoclades maculata African ground orchid, Monk orchid √ x Oplismenus hirtellus Woodgrass, Basketgrass N x Opuntia stricta Pricklypear N T xxPanicum repens Torpedo grass √I Page 1290 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 71 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCxxParthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia-creeper, Woodbine N x Paspalum setaceum Thin paspalum N xxPaspalum vaginatum Seashore paspalum N xxPassiflora suberosa Corkystem passionflower N x Persea borbonia Red bay N xxPersea palustris Swamp bay N xxPhlebodium aureum Golden polypody N x Phoenix reclinata Senegal date palm √II xxPhyla nodiflora Frogfruit, Capeweed N x Phyllanthus tenellus Mascarene Island leafflower √ x Phyllanthus urinaria Chamber bitter √ x Physalis angulata Cutleaf groundcherry N x Physalis angustifolia Coastal groundcherry N x Physalis cordata Heartleaf groundcherry N xxPhytolacca americana American pokeweed N x Piloblephis rigida Wild pennyroyal N xxPinus elliottii var. densa South Florida slash pine N x Piscidia piscipula Jamaican dogwood, Florida fishpoison tree N x Pisonia aculeata Devil's claw, Pullback N x Pithecellobium keyense Florida Key's blackbead N T x Pityopsis graminifolia Narrowleaf silkgrass N xxPleopeltis michauxiana (=Pleopeltis polypodioides var. michauxiana) Resurrection fern N x Pluchea baccharis (=Pluchea rosea)Rosy camphorweed N xxPluchea carolinensis Cure-for-all N xxPluchea odorata Sweetscent N xxPolygala nana Candyroot N x Psilotum nudum Whisk fern N xxPsychotria nervosa Wild coffee N x Pteridium aquilinum var. caudatum Tailed bracken fern N x Pteridium aquilinum var. pseudocaudatum Tailed bracken fern N x Pteris vittata China brake √II x Pterocaulon pycnostachyum Blackroot N P Quadrella jamaicensis (=Capparis jamaicensis) Jamaican capertree N x Quercus chapmanii Chapman's oak N x Quercus geminata Sand live oak N x Quercus inopina Scrub oak N x Quercus laurifolia Laurel oak, Diamond oak N xxQuercus minima Dwarf live oak N x Quercus pumila (=Quercus elliottii)Running oak N xxQuercus virginiana Virginia live oak N xxRandia aculeata White indigoberry N x Rhabdadenia biflora Rubbervine, Mangrovevine N xxRhizophora mangle Red mangrove N xxRhodomyrtus tomentosa Downy rose myrtle √I x Rhus copallinum Winged sumac N x Rhynchospora colorata Starrush whitetop N x Rhynchospora divergens Spreading beaksedge N x Rhynchospora fascicularis Fascicled beaksedge N x Rhynchospora globularis Globe beaksedge N x Rhynchospora microcarpa Southern beaksedge N Page 1291 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 72 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCx Rhynchospora plumosa Plumed beaksedge N x Ricinus communis Castor-bean √II xxRoystonea regia Royal palm N E S2 x Ruellia blechum (=Blechumn pyramidatum) Green shrimp-plant, Browne's blechum √II xxSabal palmetto Cabbage palm N x Sabatia brevifolia Shortleaf rosegentian N x Saccharum officinarum Sugarcane √ x Salix caroliniana Coastal Plain willow N x Samolus ebracteatus Water pimpernel, Limewater brookweed N xxSchefflera actinophylla Australian umbrellatree √I xxSchinus terebinthifolia Brazilian pepper √I x Scleria ciliata Fringed nutrush N x Scoparia dulcis Sweetbroom, Licoriceweed N x Senna obtusifolia Coffeeweed, Sicklepod N x Senna occidentalis Septicweed √ xxSenna pendula var. glabrata Valamuerto, Christmas cassia √I xxSerenoa repens Saw palmetto N x Setaria parviflora (=S. geniculata)Knotroot foxtail, Yellow bristlegrass N xxSida cordifolia Llima √ x Sida rhombifolia Cuban jute, Indian hemp N x Sida ulmifolia (=S. acuta)Common wireweed, Common fanpetals N xxSideroxylon celastrinum Saffron plum, Bumelia N xxSideroxylon foetidissimum (=Mastichodendron foetidissimum) Mastic N x Sideroxylon reclinatum Florida bully, Buckthorn N P Simarouba glauca Paradise tree N xxSmilax auriculata Earleaf greenbrier N x Smilax bona-nox Saw greenbrier N x Smilax sp. greenbrier N x Solanum americanum American black nightshade N xxSolanum donianum Mullein nightshade N T x Solanum erianthum Potatotree N x Solidago sempervirens Seaside goldenrod N x Solidago sp. goldenrod N x Sonchus oleraceus Common sowthistle √ x Sorghastrum secundum Lopsided Indian grass N x Spermacoce remota (=Spermacoce assurgens) Woodland false buttonweed N xxSpermacoce verticillata Shrubby false buttonweed √II x Sporobolus jacquemontii (=S. indicus var. pyramidalis) West Indian dropseed √I x Sporobolus junceus Dropseed, Pinewoods N x Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Porterweed N x Stenotaphrum secundatum St. Augustine grass √ xxSwietenia mahagoni West Indian mahogany N T S3 xxSyngonium podophyllum American evergreen √I x Syzygium cumini Java plum √I xxSyzygium jambos Rose apple, Malabar plum √II x Talipariti tileaceum Mahoe, Sea hibiscus √II xxTelmatoblechnum serrulatum (=Blechnum serrulatum) Swamp fern N Page 1292 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 73 2013 whole GRG 2020 Scientific Name (prior name) Common Names NativeNotNativeStateFNAIFLEPPCxxTerminalia catappa West Indian tropical almond √II xxTerminalia molinetii (=Bucida molinetii)Spiny black olive N x Thelypteris hispidula Hairy maiden fern N x Thelypteris interrupta Hottentot fern, Shiny Thelypteris N x Thelypteris kunthii Southern shield fern N x Tillandsia balbisiana Reflexed wild-pine, Northern needleleaf NT xxTillandsia fasciculata Stiff-leaved wild-pine, Cardinal airplant N E x Tillandsia flexuosa Banded wild-pine, Twisted airplant N T S3 x Tillandsia paucifolia Potbelly airplant N x Tillandsia recurvata Ball-moss N xxTillandsia setacea Thin-leaved wild-pine, Southern needleleaf N x Tillandsia utriculata Giant wild-pine, Giant airplant N E x Tillandsia variabilis Soft-leaved wild-pine N T x Torenia crustacea (=Lindernia crustacea)Malaysian false-pimpernel √ xxToxicodendron radicans Eastern poison-ivy N x Tradescantia spathacea (=Rhoeo spathacea) Moses-in-the-cradle, Oyster plant √I xxTrema micranthum Nettletree N x Typha domingensis Southern cattail N xxUrena lobata Caesarweed √I xxUrochloa maxima (=Panicum maximum)Guineagrass √II xxVaccinium myrsinites Shiny blueberry N x Varronia globosa (=Cordia globosa)Curacao bush N E x Verbesina virginica Frostweed, White crownbeard N x Vigna luteola Cow-pea, Hairypod cowpea N x Vitex trifolia Simpleleaf chastetree N II xxVitis rotundifolia Muscadine grape N x Vitis shuttleworthii Caloosa grape N x Vittaria lineata Shoestring fern N x Waltheria indica Sleepy morning N x Woodwardia virginica Virginia chain fern N x Ximenia americana Hog-plum, Tallowwood N xxZanthoxylum fagara Wild lime N 159 256 2378016547 Count State Codes: E=Endangered, T=Threatened FNAI Codes: S1=critically imperiled; S2=imperiled because of rarity; S3=very rare in Florida or restricted range FLEPPC Codes: Category I = species has altered native plant communities; Category II = species with increasing abundance or frequency Sources. Scentific plant names and Native/Not-Native status is according to the Atlas of Florida Plants website as of July 2020. State status is from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2018 list. FNAI category is from Florida Natural Areas Inventory April 2019 list. FLEPPC category is from the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council 2019 list. Page 1293 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 74 Appendix 4. Florida Natural Areas Inventory Report for the Gordon River Greenway Preserve Page 1294 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 75 Page 1295 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 76 Page 1296 of 1636 May 2011July 2025 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier Program 77 Page 1297 of 1636 Page 1298 of 1636 From:Ian Bartoszek To:Melissa Hennig Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]FW: December 3, 2025 Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Meeting / Foster Property Comment Date:Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:41:45 PM Attachments:image002.png image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image001.png EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello Melissa Would you please read my comments below in support of the Foster property acquisition during the Collier County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday December 3rd. Comments from Ian Bartoszek Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildlife Biologist and Science Project Manager. Good morning Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. As a wildlife biologist tracking pythons throughout southwest Florida I have on the ground familiarity with the Foster property over the past 13 years through access provided by the owner Doug Foster. This is a very unique parcel from an ecological perspective and I would recommend looking at it closer as a potential A list acquisition. Beyond the former auto ranch operation is a high relic dune feature containing a xeric scrub plant community and an active gopher tortoise population. This is one of the highest natural features on the landscape outside of Key Marco and a detailed floral inventory would likely yield endemic and listed plant species. This property also supports Florida black bear and Florida panther and we have seen their sign often. A portion of the historic old Marco road also runs through the entirety of the property. I believe this property has higher ecological value than realized and also higher human value when you factor in the possibility of the potential for quality hiking trails that could link up to other adjacent parcels owned by Conservation Collier and surrounding conservation lands. In summary I would recommend this parcel be considered for potential acquisition due to its size, connectivity, ecological integrity, rare scrub habitat and potential for quality recreational access and nature experience. Thank You Thanks Melissa I attached a photo from a telemetry flight today over the parcel if can be useful in any future reports. Ian Ian A. Bartoszek Wildlife Biologist / Science Project Manager Conservancy of Southwest Florida 1495 Smith Preserve Way Naples, FL 34102 conservancy.org O: (239) 403-4208 | C: (239) 269-6902 ianb@conservancy.org Page 1299 of 1636 Conservation Collier Acquisition Updates December 3, 2025 Page 1300 of 1636 2 CCLAAC meeting Acquisition Updates November BCC meeting ranking – properties Page 1301 of 1636 1.East Naples TPMA – 2 properties; 2.0 acres 2.Marco Island TPMA – 3 properties; 1.33 acres 3.NGGE (Not within TPMA) – 2 properties; 7.81 acres 3 CCLAAC meeting Acquisition Updates Upcoming Rankings for January CCLAAC (March 10 BCC) Page 1302 of 1636 Notice to Proceed to work on Appraisal •HK Investment (Marco) •Van Cleef (Marco) •Gore Market Study •Wildflowerz Appraisal Bid received, Waiting on POs •Brewers Landing TPMA – Dabreo 2.73 acres •Edwards Trust (west of Picayune) – 65.00 acres •Golden Land Partners (west of Picayune) – 20 acres •I-75 and Everglades TPMA – 6 parcels; 16.94 acres •Lucarelli (north Naples) – 5.00 acres •Nancy Payton – Bennett 1 acre •North Belle Meade TPMA – Simmons Trust 38.94 acres, Wilson Trust 5 acres •Panther Walk TPMA Market Study Waiting on quotes •North Belle Meade TPMA – Sarry Trust 2.73 acres •Winchester Head Market Study 4 CCLAAC meeting Acquisition Updates Pending A-list Property Appraisals Page 1303 of 1636 5 11/6/2024 CCLAAC meeting Acquisition Updates QUESTIONS/COMMENTS? Page 1304 of 1636 FY 2026 Conservation Collier Budget Overview December 3, 2025 Page 1305 of 1636 What are we doing today? 2 Land Acquisition Fund Budget Maintenance Fund Budget Project Fund Budget Pepper Ranch Fund Budget Caracara Prairie Fund Budget Today’s Discussion 2 2 Page 1306 of 1636 Land Acquisition Fund (1061) 3 Page 1307 of 1636 Land Acquisition Fund (1061) Expense 4 Page 1308 of 1636 Land Acquisition Fund (1061) Revenue 5 Page 1309 of 1636 Maintenance Fund (1062) 6 Page 1310 of 1636 Maintenance Fund (1062) Expense 7 Page 1311 of 1636 Maintenance Fund (1062) Revenue 8 Page 1312 of 1636 Project Fund (1063) 9 Page 1313 of 1636 Project Fund (1063) 10 Page 1314 of 1636 Project Fund (1063) •New Funding for Projects in FY 2026: •Caracara Preserve- $15,000 •CC Preserve Amenities - $100,000 •Freedom Park Boardwalk - $1,000,000 •Gordon River Greenway – 20,000 •Gore Preserve Parking - $100,000 •Marco Island Parcels & Amenities - $15,000 •Pepper Ranch Construction - $1,000,000 •Railhead - $300,000 •Rattlesnake Hammock Parking Lot - $700,000 •Total = $3,250,000 11 Page 1315 of 1636 Pepper Ranch (0673) 12 Page 1316 of 1636 Pepper Ranch (0673) 13 Page 1317 of 1636 Caracara Prairie (0674) 14 Page 1318 of 1636 Caracara Prairie (0674) 15 Page 1319 of 1636 Questions 16 Page 1320 of 1636 Initial Criteria Screening Reports (ICSRs) Properties for Review December 3, 2025 Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Page 1321 of 1636 Parang Trust (2024 B-list) –Panther Walk Preserve TPMA •Acreage: 2.73 acres •Location: South off 72nd Ave NE, west of Everglades Blvd. N., west of the Panther Walk Preserve project area Page 1322 of 1636 71 29 25 56 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 180/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Parang Trust – Secondary Criteria Score Summary Page 1323 of 1636 Parang Trust - Ecological Value Score (71 out of 160) Vegetative Communities – Freshwater marsh; Cypress/mixed hardwood forest; Oak hammock Wildlife Communities – potential listed wading bird species; probable large mammals if in area (white- tailed deer, FL black bear, FL panther); within FL Wildlife Corridor Water Resources – Parcel contains 100% wetlands; within historic footprint of Horsepen Strand Ecosystem Connectivity – Rural residential with vegetated lots and undeveloped lots, but no connection to existing conservation lands Page 1324 of 1636 Parang Trust Human Values Score (29 out of 80) Recreation – Opportunities for hiking in dry season Accessibility – accessible year-round from 72nd Ave NE; street parking; On-site parking would impact mature oaks and would most likely require a site plan and permitting Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement – No outstanding aesthetics or cultural enhancement observed Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points Page 1325 of 1636 Parang Trust Restoration and Management Score (25 out of 80) Vegetation Management – Relatively high at 50-60% within the marsh (Paragrass, West Indian marsh grass, Wright’s nutrush); sparse ear-leaf acacia in other plant communities Remediation and Site Security – multiple UTV trails throughout parcel; discouraging trespass will require barricades, but will be difficult to prevent Assistance – No assistance anticipated Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points Page 1326 of 1636 Parang Trust Vulnerability Score (56 out of 80) Zoning and Land Use – Zoned Estates – allows 1 unit per 2.25 acres Development Plans – None; wetlands Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points Page 1327 of 1636 Parang Trust Acquisition Considerations •Asking price: $87,000 •Property Appraiser Assessed Value: $97,461 •Within FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation Target Area •Staff recommendation - A-list Page 1328 of 1636 Gomez – I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA •Acreage: 2.73 acres •Location: Within I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA; Off 40th Ave SE, east of Everglades Blvd. S. Page 1329 of 1636 39 33 43 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 175/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Gomez – Secondary Criteria Score Summary Page 1330 of 1636 Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 39 160 24% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 11 53 20% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 19 27 70% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% Gomez Ecological Value Score (39 out of 160) Vegetative Communities – Cabbage Palm/Pine/Oak Hammock (cabbage palm, slash pine, laurel oak, myrsine, wild coffee, swamp fern); no listed plants observed; 30% exotics Wildlife Communities – multiple black bear and FL panther telemetry around the parcel; within Florida Wildlife Corridor Water Resources – mapped as hydric soils, but no wetlands appear to exist on-site; very little contributor to aquifer recharge Ecosystem Connectivity – Not directly connected to conservation lands, but undeveloped lands between the parcel and the Dr. Robert H. Gore Preserve and Picayune Strand State Forest Page 1331 of 1636 Gomez Human Values Score (33 out of 80) Recreation – Opportunities for passive, recreational activities like hiking Accessibility – Accessible year-round; street parking available Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement – Visible from gravel road – 40th Ave. SE; good example of mature slash pines Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 2 - Human Values 33 80 41% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 4 11 38% Page 1332 of 1636 Gomez Restoration and Management Score (43 out of 80) Vegetation Management – The entire property contains approx. 30% exotic coverage; primarily Brazilian pepper with some Caesarweed observed; cabbage palm thinning may be necessary Remediation and Site Security – ATV trespass would most likely be an issue if trails were installed Assistance – No assistance anticipated Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 3 - Restoration and Management 43 80 54% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 34 55 63% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 9 23 40% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% Page 1333 of 1636 Gomez Vulnerability Score (60 out of 80) Zoning and Land Use – Zoned Estates – allows 1 unit per 2.25 acres Development Plans – None Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Page 1334 of 1636 Gomez – Acquisition Considerations •Asking price: $102,375 •Property Appraiser Assessed Value: $96,915 •Potential for Everglades I-75 interchange and for Transportation to need land for ROW or ponds •Staff recommendation – A-list Page 1335 of 1636 GAC – I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA •Acreage: 1.14 acres •Location: Within I-75 & Everglades Blvd. TPMA; Off 40th Ave SE, west of Everglades Blvd. S. Page 1336 of 1636 49 31 57 60 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 198/400 Awarded Points Possible Points GAC – Secondary Criteria Score Summary Page 1337 of 1636 GAC Ecological Value Score (49 out of 160) Vegetative Communities – Pine Flatwoods (slash pine, cabbage palm, some oaks, gallberry, rusty lyonia, American beautyberry, winged sumac, saw palmetto, wild coffee), mix of grasses, sedges, and herbaceous plants in groundcover (muscadine, bracken fern, swamp fern, smilax); no listed plant species observed; 10% exotic coverage – Brazilian pepper, Caesarweed, Burma reed, and tanglehead grass Wildlife Communities – multiple black bear and FL panther telemetry around the parcel; gopher tortoise, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and likely a Big Cypress fox squirrel observed by neighbor; within Florida Wildlife Corridor; Water Resources – mapped as 100% hydric soils, but no wetlands observed; very little contribution to aquifer recharge Ecosystem Connectivity – No direct connection to conservation land, but land between parcel and Hendrix House is undeveloped. Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 49 160 31% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 16 53 30% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 24 27 90% 1.3 - Water Resources 3 27 10% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 7 53 13% Page 1338 of 1636 GAC Human Values Score (31 out of 80) Recreation – Opportunities for hiking, however between to privately owned properties Accessibility – Accessible year-round via paved road; street parking Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement – no unique aesthetic or cultural enhancement Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 2 - Human Values 31 80 39% 2.1 - Recreation 6 34 17% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% Page 1339 of 1636 GAC Restoration and Management Score (57 out of 80) Vegetation Management – The entire property contains approx. 10% exotic coverage – Brazilian pepper, Caesarweed, Burma reed, and tanglehead grass; cabbage palm control may be necessary; prescribed fire beneficial, but difficult due to size and location adjacent to homes Remediation and Site Security – None Assistance – None anticipated Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 3 - Restoration and Management 57 80 71% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 34 55 63% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 23 23 100% 3.3 - Assistance 0 2 0% Page 1340 of 1636 GAC Vulnerability Score (60 out of 80) Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 4 - Vulnerability 60 80 75% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 56 58 96% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Zoning and Land Use – Zoned Estates – allows 1 unit per 2.25 acres Development Plans – None Page 1341 of 1636 GAC – Acquisition Considerations •Asking price: N/A •Property Appraiser Assessed Value: $44,745 •Likely encroachment by neighbors would need to be addressed if acquired. •Potential for Everglades I-75 interchange and for Transportation to need land for ROW or ponds •Staff recommendation – A-list Page 1342 of 1636 Foster – McIlvane Marsh Preserve TPMA •Acreage: 157.55 acres •Location: Adjacent to NW side of McIlvane Marsh Preserve within McIlvane Marsh Preserve TPMA Page 1343 of 1636 Foster – Secondary Criteria Score Summary 123 37 48 38 160 80 80 80 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 1 - Ecological Value 2 - Human Value 3 - Restoration and Management 4 - Vulnerability Total Score: 246/400 Awarded Points Possible Points Page 1344 of 1636 Foster Ecological Value Score (123 out of 160) Vegetative Communities – Scrubby flatwoods, Mangrove swamp, Salt marsh, Freshwater marsh, Hydric pine flatwoods, Cypress, Wetland forested mixed, and Mixed shrubs; No listed plants observed Wildlife Communities – Active gopher tortoise burrow observed on property; Florida panther and black bear telemetry points within parcel; wading birds observed; small portion of western side within FL Wildlife Corridor Water Resources – Mapped as primarily hydric soils and contains majority wetlands; offers storm surge protection; adjacent to Outstanding FL Water Body; minimal contributor to aquifer recharge Ecosystem Connectivity – Directly adjacent to Conservation Collier lands to the south and Rookery Bay NERR to the west Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 1 - Ecological Value 123 160 77% 1.1 - Vegetative Communities 40 53 75% 1.2 - Wildlife Communities 27 27 100% 1.3 - Water Resources 16 27 60% 1.4 - Ecosystem Connectivity 40 53 75% Page 1345 of 1636 Foster Human Values Score (37 out of 80) Recreation – Could provide year-round access for passive, recreational activities like hiking and potentially hunting Accessibility – Accessible year-round along a private road behind a locked gate off Auto Ranch Rd.; Parking is available on-site Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement – Good example of Scrubby flatwoods and provides scenic, vista views Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 2 - Human Values 37 80 46% 2.1 - Recreation 11 34 33% 2.2 - Accessibility 23 34 67% 2.3 - Aesthetics/Cultural Enhancement 3 11 25% Page 1346 of 1636 Foster Restoration and Management Score (48 out of 80) Vegetation Management – The entire property contains approx. 30% exotic coverage – primarily Brazilian pepper, earleaf acacia, old world climbing, and melaleuca. Mahoe, cogongrass, torpedograss, and white lead tree were also observed. Old-world climbing fern is quite dense in some areas; Thick vegetation and tough terrain will make treatment difficult. Remediation and Site Security – Trespass with firearms a potential; Soil and water testing necessary to determine whether remediation is required. Assistance – Assistance from Rookery Bay and Collier Seminole anticipated for prescribed fire. Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 3 - Restoration and Management 48 80 60% 3.1 - Vegetation Management 43 55 79% 3.2 - Remediation and Site Security 2 23 10% 3.3 - Assistance 2 2 100% Page 1347 of 1636 Foster Vulnerability Score (38 out of 80) Zoning and Land Use – Agricultural; 1 unit per 5 acres Development Plans – None Criteria Awarded Weighted Points Possible Weighted Points Awarded/Possible Points 4 - Vulnerability 38 80 47% 4.1 - Zoning and Land Use 33 58 58% 4.2 - Development Plans 4 22 20% Page 1348 of 1636 Foster – Acquisition Considerations •Asking price: $5,000,000 •Property Appraiser Assessed Value: $753,741 •Old building and pile of ceiling tiles on property Page 1349 of 1636 Foster – Acquisition Considerations Vehicle salvage yard since sometime between 1962 and 1969. All vehicles have been removed. Salvage yard operational until around 2021. Operated under FDEP “Multi-Sector Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity”. Stormwater discharge tested for Aluminum, Iron, Lead, and Suspended Solids. Did not identify any soil or groundwater testing results in FDEP online files. 1985 2025 Page 1350 of 1636 Staff Recommendation: A-list or C-list Foster Page 1351 of 1636 From:Emily Brockmeier To:Jennifer Belpedio; Summer Araque Cc:Melissa Hennig Subject:RE: GAC property for CCLAAC review Date:Monday, December 1, 2025 5:56:09 PM Attachments:image003.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png image010.png CountyLogo-FullColor_948165c4-9665-41b4-9162-fbb16abff557.png Facebook_0522f546-5e75-4698-95f9-f15590a3defe.png Instagram_a8da4774-4b5b-4ad1-8d23-20e69b3b605d.png X-Twitter_8d678efc-bd14-44ce-97cf-7fbab1003b00.png Youtube_0078f7f1-7789-4afd-a015-50689fe1f99b.png 311IconforSignature_87c558eb-83f5-449b-87c1-3cc5ac8b0859.png Hi Summer! Please let me know if you need anything more than what I’ve provided below. On November 15, 1983, Avatar Properties Inc., formerly known as GAC Properties, Inc., entered into an agreement with Collier County, Florida, to donate 1,061.5 acres of land to the County (GAC Land Trust). The lands deeded under this agreement are restricted for use in providing governmental facilities for existing and future residents of Collier County, with all capital improvements required to be physically located within the geographical boundary of Golden Gate Estates. In addition, any proceeds from the sale of these lands must be utilized for capital projects situated in Golden Gate Estates. Governmental facilities that may be constructed on the property or funded through proceeds from the sale of the property, include fire protection facilities, police facilities, public schools, libraries, recreational facilities, and equipment necessary for related operations. In practice, funds generated through the GAC Land Trust pursuant to this agreement continue to be reinvested into Golden Gate Estates through infrastructure and capital improvements. Recent allocations have supported public safety facilities and equipment in the Estates area, including funding for a water tender truck for Greater Naples Fire Rescue to assist with brush fire response. Best, Emily Brockmeier Management Analyst I Operations & Performance Management Office:239-252-4609 2685 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 103 Naples, FL 34104 Emily.Brockmeier@collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Emily.Brockmeier@collier.gov From: Jennifer Belpedio <Jennifer.Belpedio@collier.gov> Sent: Monday, December 1, 2025 5:56 PM To: Summer Araque <Summer.Araque@collier.gov>; Emily Brockmeier <Emily.Brockmeier@collier.gov> Cc: Melissa Hennig <Melissa.Hennig@collier.gov> Subject: RE: GAC property for CCLAAC review Summer, Emily will respond to you. Jennifer Belpedio Manager - Property Acquisition Page 1352 of 1636 Operations & Performance Management Office:239-252-8780 2685 Horseshoe Drive, South Naples, Florida 34104 Jennifer.Belpedio@collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Jennifer.Belpedio@collier.gov From: Summer Araque <Summer.Araque@collier.gov> Sent: Monday, December 1, 2025 4:37 PM To: Jennifer Belpedio <Jennifer.Belpedio@collier.gov>; Emily Brockmeier <Emily.Brockmeier@collier.gov> Cc: Melissa Hennig <Melissa.Hennig@collier.gov> Subject: GAC property for CCLAAC review Importance: High Jennifer/Emily, Could you provide us with a brief paragraph of what the GAC settlement is? Jennifer and Emily, We plan to apply to indicate interest in the property below. Are one of you able to provide a brief explanation of the GAC settlement for us to provide to the CCLAAC on Wednesday morning this week? They will be “ranking” the property before we apply. GAC 1.14 acres – I-75 & Everglades TPMA: A-list 1. Withing TPMA 2. Small parcel between 2 homes, but gopher tortoise, eastern diamond back rattlesnake, and Big Cypress fox squirrel present on property 3. Low exotics; upland pine flatwoods 4. Neighbor on south and west does not plan on clearing of selling; property across the street is undeveloped Summer Araque Page 1353 of 1636 Supervisor - Environmental Development Review Office:239-252-2979 Mobile:239-289-9751 Naples, FL Summer.Araque@collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Summer.Araque@collier.gov Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Page 1354 of 1636 From:Emily Brockmeier To:Emily Brockmeier Cc:Jennifer Belpedio; Roosevelt Leonard; Iveta Willer; Vera Ivanova Subject:CHANCE TO ACQUIRE COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY BEFORE PUBLIC OFFERING Date:Friday, November 14, 2025 2:46:50 PM Attachments:! GAC Land Trust Holdings October 2025.pdf CountyLogo-FullColor_948165c4-9665-41b4-9162-fbb16abff557.png Facebook_0522f546-5e75-4698-95f9-f15590a3defe.png Instagram_a8da4774-4b5b-4ad1-8d23-20e69b3b605d.png X-Twitter_8d678efc-bd14-44ce-97cf-7fbab1003b00.png Youtube_0078f7f1-7789-4afd-a015-50689fe1f99b.png 311IconforSignature_87c558eb-83f5-449b-87c1-3cc5ac8b0859.png Good afternoon, Collier County Real Property Management Section is reaching out to share an opportunity for County departments and Constitutional Officers to review and potentially acquire properties held under the GAC Land Program. These parcels may be used for future government facilities or operational needs. Each parcel’s location, folio number, and indicative property appraiser’s value are shown on the attached map. If you identify a potential need or fit, we encourage you to complete the form linked below. To indicate interest in one of the parcels, please fill out the form located HERE. If there is interest in acquisition, appraisals will be obtained, with the requester responsible for the cost of the appraisal(s), all closing costs, the property’s appraised value, and development of the business case for acquisition. If the requester wishes to move forward with the purchase, Real Property will prepare the sales contract and coordinate its consideration by the GAC Advisory Board and the Board of County Commissioners. To allow sufficient time for internal review and coordination, please submit the form by December 15, 2025. Parcels not identified for internal use will be competitively offered for sale in early 2026 in accordance with statutory requirements. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We’ll gladly help you explore available options and guide you through the process. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to helping you identify opportunities that support your mission. Thank you! Emily Brockmeier Management Analyst I Operations & Performance Management Office:239-252-4609 2685 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 103 Naples, FL 34104 Emily.Brockmeier@collier.gov My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact list to use this new address: Emily.Brockmeier@collier.gov Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Page 1355 of 1636 %% %%%% %%%% %% %% %%%% %% %% %% %%%% %% %% %% 1 2 10 147 3 4 15 8 11 12 17 13 9 16 5 6 Green BLVD GoldenGatePKWYvis BLVDCollier BLVDRadio RDLoganBLVD SGolden Gate BLVD W Pine Ridge RDLogan BLVD NVanderbiltBeach RD Santa Barbara BLVDWilsonBLVD NImmokalee RDOil Well RD I-75 SI-75 N Number Reserved for Folio Number Collier Appraiser / Market Value 2025 1 School Board 40752400002 $306,500 2 North Collier F&R District 40120440005 $67,795 3 For sale 37590080008 $568,1254 For sale 37807880001 $276,3505 For sale 41887560007 $1,654,3206 For sale 45967400009 $365,7007 For sale 37289560004 $223,7508 For sale 39271840002 $220,4209 For sale 40749320001 $54,10010 For sale 39326920000 $58,03511 For sale 39380200009 $42,70512 For sale 39384040003 $41,61013 For sale 40474920006 $51,87014 For sale 40478280001 $53,23515 For sale 39145640008 $66,78016 For sale 41713880000 $44,745 17 For sale 39786160002 $200,348 GAC Land Trust Holdings ® 0 0.85 1.7 Miles As of 10/20/2025 Page 1356 of 1636 Freedom Park & Gordon River Greenway FCT Management Plan and Gordon River Greenway Preserve Management Plan CCLAAC December 3, 2025 Page 1357 of 1636 Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park FCT Land Management Plan •Acreage: 50.0 acres Freedom Park; 124+ acres Gordon River Greenway Park •Last updated: May 2012 Page 1358 of 1636 •Major Change – Stormwater spreader swale on northern boundary •Other updates – completion of Greenway construction and updated plant list •LEMS recommendations o Add language explaining the relationship of the 2 different plans o Include information on potential Golden Gate Pkwy. pedestrian crossing Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park FCT Land Management Plan Page 1359 of 1636 •Potential Golden Gate Pkwy. pedestrian crossing Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park FCT Land Management Plan Page 1360 of 1636 Gordon River Greenway Preserve Final Land Management Plan •Acreage: 51.05 acres •Last updated: June 2011 Page 1361 of 1636 •Major Change – Addition of 7.51-acre CDC parcel on south end Gordon River Greenway Preserve Final Land Management Plan •Other updates o Completion of Greenway construction o Updated plant list o Updated natural communities to reflect reduced exotic plant infestation and maritime hammock plantings o Updated soils to include additional CDC parcel to south •LEMS recommendations o Add language explaining the relationship of the 2 different plans o Put Table 1 in chronological order o Add stronger language in iguana section. Staff added – “Green iguana population will be controlled as necessary through trapping or other humane means.” Page 1362 of 1636