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?