Oct 16, 2014 LITTLE LAGOON PRESERVATION SOCIETY QUARTERLY MEETING DAN BOND, CITY OF GULF SHORES

Oct 16, 2014

LITTLE LAGOON PRESERVATION SOCIETY QUARTERLY MEETINGDAN BOND, CITY OF GULF SHORES

Introduction

BS 2001, MS 2006 University of Louisiana-LafayetteWetland Ecology

Nutrient (N,P) Flux in Marshes and Estuaries Impacted by Freshwater Diversions

- UNO Coastal Geomorphology Laboratory- LSU Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute- St. Tammany Parish Coastal Zone Management Program

City of Gulf Shores• Environmental Grants Coordinator• Restore Act • Environmental Projects and Programs• Education and Outreach Programs• Represent City to Local, State, and Federal Entities on

Environmental Issues

Current Projects/Grant Proposals• Oyster Bay Wetland Restoration/Preservation• Bon Secour Wetland Restoration Project• Little Lagoon Scenic Overlook• NEA Our Town Grant• Boating Infrastructure Grant USFWS/ADEM• HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition• Recycling Program • HMGP Projects

Little Lagoon Issues• Goal of Achieving Outstanding Alabama Water Designation• Septic to Sewer Conversion Plan • New Marinas/Development• Current Zoning Uses• Fisheries Concerns

Little Lagoon Vision/Goals• “Preserve, Protect, Enhance”• Healthy Ecosystem• Encourage Low-impact Recreation•Watershed Planning• Education Programs/Promote Stewardship• Acquisition/Conservation

Conclusion• Open Lines of Communication•Work to set/achieve common goals• Educate Public• Find $$$

dbond@gulfshoresal.gov

(251)968-9825

Questions?