The purpose of this meeting is to develop and review a draft of a research and monitoring plan that will be used to assess effectiveness of the newly established Research Natural Area (RNA) within Dry Tortugas National Park (DTNP). This plan will ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: May 3, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this meeting is to develop and review a draft of a research and monitoring plan that will be used to assess effectiveness of the newly established Research Natural Area (RNA) within Dry Tortugas National Park (DTNP). This plan will establish research objectives and priorities that will be used to assess the effectiveness of RNA performance regarding its goals to protect near pristine shallow water marine habitat, ensure species diversity, enhance the productivity and sustainability of exploited fish populations, and provide a unique unexploited area that will be used to help assess the effects of fishing in exploited areas. The plan will include specific sampling methodologies and methods of data analysis and modeling to examine the defined objectives.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For more information, you may contact: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].