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ADAPTIVE MGMT
(Slow (0), Medium (3) , Fast (5))
0
Restoration to pre-development
conditions would be too expensive and
not likely politically viable
4
Suitability of unvegetated sediments
for colonization by shoal grass unknown
Medium
Fairly Slow
5 34 2
OPPORTUNITIES & Score
(0 = creates numerous problems;
5 = creates few problems)
THREATS & Score
(0 = large # of threats, 5= few)
Community Index
1
1 1
1
1
Soil Characteristics
STRENGTHS & Score
(0 - no strengths, 5 = strong)
WEAKNESSES & Score
(0 = Very weak, 5 = few weaknesses)
3
Presence/Absence/Vitality
of Preferred Habitats
Ecological Preservation
Valued Ecosystem Component
(Sustainable shrimp fishery )
Pre-development Scenario
Existing condition is in Significant
Harm
Recreationally fishing is popular, but most
fisherman do not understand fish life histories
The preferred fish community based upon harvests is reefs, not generally sensitive
to freshwater flows in this area
1
3
Medium
1
2
1
3
Would require add'l approach for
open-water areas
Adverse impacts from non-salinity water
quality parameters
3 1
12
1 1
5
12
1 15
1 5
2
Inexpensive, but difficult to interpret
Conceptually, "preserving the Bay" would be
popular with the public 4 3
2 3
Slow 1
3
There is general agreement that returning to
anything close to predevelopment water flows is
not likely
22
Indicator Species
(Pink Shrimp & Shoal grass)
4 2 4 33 Medium 5 21
Requirement for preferred fish
communities 1 1 1 10
2 13 1
Medium
Food Web Support 1 1 2 12
CERP & other restoration projects
have already been identified
Popular commercially harvested
species used by recreational fishermen
Population declines may be unrelated to
reductions in freshwater flow
2 12
4 Medium 3 1
Rev 11-14-03
Table E-6
Advantages and Disadvantages of Different MFL Approaches for Biscayne Bay
Southern Sub-region
POTENTIAL APPROACHES APPROACH SCORE
(Cumulative Total)
Easily quantifiable Some data already being compiled
In general, the public can relate
Impacts from acts of nature (e.g., hurricanes)
CERP may also address
Previously id'd in conceptual model Some data already being compiled
CERP may also address
In general, the public can relate Impacts of commercial harvest unknown Impacts from acts of nature (e.g., hurricanes)
A lot of scientific work already done
Sounds good to the public Public acceptance Difficult to quantify "vitality" Expensive and long term