Manatee update – Sunday afternoon (2-24-2019) Commissioner Cava's staff hard at work coordinating efforts between multiple jurisdictions.

Reports are that Commissioner Cava's staff has connected Fish and Wildlife with the Marine Patrol as soon as it was brought to the Commissioner's attention. Both agencies have already been sharing information over the weekend.

Commissioner Cava's staff is in the process of drafting the proposed boating restrictions for the C100 network of canals which cover three municipalities. Staff is close to having a draft ready for review by the affected cities and residents.

The schedule (Goal) is for first reading introduction by either the second March or first April meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.

Attached is a link from FWC to the speed zones in Miami-Dade:
https://myfwc.com/media/7310/miamidadempz-bramaps.pdf

Those interested should continue to monitor and participate with the SFWMD and Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava's office.

This is an update relevant to earlier post: Manatee and its two calves have been spotted and photographed within Palmetto Bay. Is this sufficient to trigger manatee protection rules by the FWC?