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white, sandy beaches. The city is also the nesting habitat for |
endangered sea turtles, butterflies, and several plant species |
including the Biscayne Prickly Ash, Beach Cluster Vine and the |
Beach Star. The protection and enhancement of our natural |
resources is closely linked to the preservation of quality of life |
and the stability of our tourism-based economy. |
Implementing natural resource and ecosystem management |
will also: |
• Restore, enhance and protect natural resources, which |
increases the biodiversity and resiliency the city’s |
ecosystems. |
• Increase canopy coverage and reduce stormwater |
runoff, improve air quality, beautify neighborhoods and |
provide shade for pedestrians. |
• Decrease heat island effect, which reduces energy costs. |
Goals: |
• Enhance, restore and protect natural resources and |
ecosystems. |
• Increase compliance with regulations governing natural |
resources. |
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Indicators Baseline Targets Existing |
Initiatives |
Future |
Initiatives |
Biodiversity |
# sea turtle nests per year |
# of programs promoting species |
protection |
No Downward Trend |
MDC Sea Turtle |
Program support |
Sea turtle education |
Bird sanctuary |
designation |
Manatee and |
seagrass signage |
Dune System |
# of city blocks receiving enhancement |
annually |
Upward Trend |
Dune System |
Enhancement Program |
Beachwalk Project |
Mitigation |
Beach System |
Length of shoreline re-nourished/ |
maintained |
Maintain as needed |
MDC Restoration |
Projects |
USACE Projects |
Participation in Beach |
Cleanliness Task Force |
Waterway and Shoreline |
Restoration |
Length of shoreline improved/reinforced |
annually |
Natural (mangrove) shoreline restored |
Tons of submerged marine debris |
removed |
Upward Trend |
Water Contractor |
Service |
Capital shoreline |
restoration projects |
Reinforcing bulkheads |
Remove submerged |
marine debris |
Promote living |
shoreline design |
Compliance |
# of city environmental/ permit |
violations |
Downward Trend |
NPDES compliance |
Fuel Storage Tank |
Program to reduce soil |
& water contamination |
Turtle Lighting |
Ordinance |
Urban Reforestation |
% of ROW designated as fully planted |
status |
Attrition rate (planting more than is |
removed) |
Upward Trend |
Urban Reforestation |
Program |
Community gardens |
Tree City U.S.A. |
Xeriscaping |
Landscaping Code |
City Tree Ordinance |
development |
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Community Outreach & Participation |
The success of a sustainability plan is dependent on community |
awareness and the support of the goals and targets of each |
initiative. Well-developed education and outreach strategies |
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