Okaloosa County BOCC — November 5, 2013 — 2013-11-07 Greenshores Presenation — reading text

11/7/2013 Okaloosa County Project Greenshores November 2013 Okaloosa County Project Greenshores • Project Overview – Background – Conceptual Project Design – Project Elements • Stakeholders and Project Partners • Recommended Phasing Plan • Schedule • Project Costs and Funding Opportunities 2 1  11/7/2013 Project Overview Background • Eroding Shoreline • Noticeable Property Losses • Losses of: – Recreational Area – Shoreline Habitat – Upland Resources and Habitat • Threatening Upland Infrastructure • Minimal Recreational Uses 3 Conceptual Project Design Project Goals • Stabilize the Eroding Shoreline • Protect Upland Property, Infrastructure, and Amenities • Protect Natural Resources • Restore, Create, and Enhance Natural Habitat for Aquatic and Terrestrial Species • Increase the Biodiversity and Sustainability of Choctawhatchee Bay • Create New Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Tourists and Residents 4 2  11/7/2013 Shoreline Erosion 5 Shoreline Erosion 6 3  11/7/2013 Shoreline Erosion 7 Shoreline Erosion 8 4  11/7/2013 Shoreline Erosion 9 Shoreline Erosion 10 5  11/7/2013 Shoreline Erosion 1994 Shoreline 11 Conceptual Project Design 12 6  11/7/2013 Conceptual Project Design Coastal Scrub Timber Boardwalk Coastal Dune Saltwater Marsh Offshore Breakwater Oyster Reef Breakwater / Oyster Habitat Seagrass MHW 13 Conceptual Project Design 14 7  11/7/2013 Conceptual Project Design Project Elements • Floating Breakwater / Access pier • Offshore Breakwaters (Oyster Habitat) • Saltmarsh Restoration • Seagrass Recruitment Areas • Upland Coastal Strand Restoration • Public Access Improvements – Timber Boardwalks – Kayak / Paddleboard Launch – Designated Swimming Areas • Educational Components – Gazebos – Educational Signage 15 Project Elements Floating Breakwater / Access Pier 16 8  11/7/2013 Project Elements Floating Breakwater / Access Pier 17 Project Elements Oyster Reef Breakwater 18 9  11/7/2013 Project Elements Saltmarsh and Seagrass Restoration 19 Project Elements Coastal Strand Restoration 20 10  11/7/2013 Project Elements Access Enhancements Timber Boardwalk Coastal Strand / Dune Restoration 21 Project Elements Access Enhancements Handicap Accessible Kayak Launch Paddleboard / Kayak Launch http://environment.blogs.theledger.com/11756/handicapped-kayak- launch-at-lake-kissimmee-sp/ http://www.outdoorgulfcoast.com/fillingim-landing-kayak-and- paddleboard-launch/ 22 11  11/7/2013 Project Elements Educational Components http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/restoration/techniques/lsimplementation.html 23 Project Partners and Stakeholders • FDEP & USACE • The Nature Conservancy • Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance • Local OK County Extension Office and SeaGrant • OILA • GCMLC and E.C. Wildlife Refuge • Choctawhatchee Audubon Society • Neighboring Property Owners 24 12  11/7/2013 Recommended Phasing Plan Phase I – Okaloosa County Property Offshore / Nearshore Project Components Phase II – Okaloosa County Property Upland Project Components Phase III – Neighboring Property Implementation 25 Recommended Phasing Plan Phase I Phase II Phase III 26 13  11/7/2013 Proposed Schedule 1. Phase I & II Design and Permitting 2. Phase I Implementation 3. Phase II Implementation 4. Phase III Implementation (by upland owners) 27 Project Costs Phase I • Public Access Pier $1.5M – $2.5M • Offshore Oyster Reef Breakwaters $500,000 – $1.5M • Saltmarsh Restoration $100,000 – $200,000 Phase II • Coastal Strand Restoration $150,000 – $250,000 • Timber Boardwalk $400,000 – $600,000 • Kayak/Paddleboard Launch $50,000 – $100,000 • Educational Components $10,000 – $50,000 Total Project Cost: $2.7M - $5.2M 28 14  11/7/2013 Economic Benefits Economic Analyses for a salt marsh typically account for: • Commercial Fishing • Fisheries Benefits (benthic habitat, etc.) • Recreation (Fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, etc.) • Storm/Flood Protection • Water Quality Improvements • Carbon Sequestration • Erosion Protection / Bottom Sediment Stabilization B/C ratios for small scale marsh restoration projects typically range between 6 – 10, but can be much greater. 29 Economic Benefits The proposed project includes: • Coastal Ecosystem Restoration – Oyster reefs, salt marsh, coastal strand, seagrasses, etc. • Shoreline Stabilization – Upland property and habitat protection – Increased storm/flood protection – Bottom sediment stabilization • Increased Coastal Resilience – Biodiversity and sustainability of Choctawhatchee Bay – Water quality • Increased Economic Resilience – Tourism enhancements and diversification – Property value increases • Increased Public Access 30 15  11/7/2013 Funding Opportunities • NRDA • RESTORE Act • Additional BP Criminal Fines (NFWF) • Grant Opportunities (NOAA, TNC, USFWS, FWC, etc.) 31 Questions 16