Draper Lake Management Meeting Summary
Tuesday April 11, 2006
Discussion group defined and ranked their biggest concerns
I. Impacts from hurricanes
? Plan and responsibility for debris removal (financial)
? Defining access points
II. Storm-water Runoff
? Wetland preservation and protection
? 30-A-erosion control and swale bmp?s
? Private developments containing storm-water
? Addressing potential redevelopment
? Financial source for management projects (possible storm-water utility)
III. Outfall Management
? Impact from coastal construction
? Public use of outfall
? Impact to shoreline vegetation
? Concern for impact of armoring neighboring shoreline
? Education of community through posted signs
IV. Lack of scientific/educational information
? More scientific studies to increase knowledge about the lakes
? Increase outreach to community
? Focusing on defining wildlife and habitat
? Utilize private funding to initiate scientific studies
V. County causeway construction/maintenance practices
VI. Increase usage of the lakes
? Increased boat traffic
VII. Overdevelopment
Discussion group addressed potential solutions to the biggest concerns
I. Biggest Concern--Storm-water Runoff
? Wetland preservation and protection
? 30-A-erosion control and swale bmp?s
? Private developments
? Addressing potential redevelopment
? Financial source for management (possible storm-water utility)
Potential Solutions
? Research and address storm-water culvert near Old Florida Beach
? Work with private developers to address runoff from 30-A
? Determine potential impact of storm-water runoff from Betty and Buddy Street
II. Second Biggest Concern-Impacts from hurricanes
? Plan and responsibility for debris removal (financial)
? Access points
Potential Solutions
? Ascertain County?s plan for addressing hurricane debris for the upcoming season
? County needs to develop a strategic plan to address hurricane removal
-Define funding source
-Ensure timely response
-Define and acquire access points
-Encourage alternate materials for potential sources of debris (e.g. retractable boardwalks, biodegradable)
For more information visit the project website DuneLakes.org
Tuesday April 11, 2006
Discussion group defined and ranked their biggest concerns
I. Impacts from hurricanes
? Plan and responsibility for debris removal (financial)
? Defining access points
II. Storm-water Runoff
? Wetland preservation and protection
? 30-A-erosion control and swale bmp?s
? Private developments containing storm-water
? Addressing potential redevelopment
? Financial source for management projects (possible storm-water utility)
III. Outfall Management
? Impact from coastal construction
? Public use of outfall
? Impact to shoreline vegetation
? Concern for impact of armoring neighboring shoreline
? Education of community through posted signs
IV. Lack of scientific/educational information
? More scientific studies to increase knowledge about the lakes
? Increase outreach to community
? Focusing on defining wildlife and habitat
? Utilize private funding to initiate scientific studies
V. County causeway construction/maintenance practices
VI. Increase usage of the lakes
? Increased boat traffic
VII. Overdevelopment
Discussion group addressed potential solutions to the biggest concerns
I. Biggest Concern--Storm-water Runoff
? Wetland preservation and protection
? 30-A-erosion control and swale bmp?s
? Private developments
? Addressing potential redevelopment
? Financial source for management (possible storm-water utility)
Potential Solutions
? Research and address storm-water culvert near Old Florida Beach
? Work with private developers to address runoff from 30-A
? Determine potential impact of storm-water runoff from Betty and Buddy Street
II. Second Biggest Concern-Impacts from hurricanes
? Plan and responsibility for debris removal (financial)
? Access points
Potential Solutions
? Ascertain County?s plan for addressing hurricane debris for the upcoming season
? County needs to develop a strategic plan to address hurricane removal
-Define funding source
-Ensure timely response
-Define and acquire access points
-Encourage alternate materials for potential sources of debris (e.g. retractable boardwalks, biodegradable)
For more information visit the project website DuneLakes.org