Quick Facts about the FL Intracoastal Waterway Florida ICW (Three federal authorizations AIWW, IWW & OWW) Florida ICW (Three federal authorizations AIWW, IWW & OWW) 406 miles in length, 406 miles in length, Project runs from the FL/GA border to Crossbank in the Florida Keys Project runs from the FL/GA border to Crossbank in the Florida Keys Project Design depth is Project Design depth is 12 feet from the state border to Fort Pierce, 12 feet from the state border to Fort Pierce, 10 feet from Fort Pierce to Miami, 10 feet from Fort Pierce to Miami, 7 feet from Miami to Crossbank in the Florida Keys 7 feet from Miami to Crossbank in the Florida Keys Approximately 500,000 cubic yards of material is dredged each year Approximately 500,000 cubic yards of material is dredged each year It costs an estimated $12 to $15 million annually to maintain the IWW at optimum functionality It costs an estimated $12 to $15 million annually to maintain the IWW at optimum functionality ICW is aka “M-95”, the marine highway

History of the Inland Waterway As early as the 1820’s, before Florida became a state, the Florida Territorial Council chartered private companies to build canals along Florida’s east coast. After the end of the Second Seminole War, in an 1843 report, the Quartermaster General emphasized the importance of establishing an east coast inland waterway connecting St. Augustine to Key Biscayne.

History (cont.) Efforts to construct a continuous waterway were suspended during the Civil War and parts of the waterway, such as the existing Haulover Canal in Brevard County, became unnavigable due to silt and sand build-up. Efforts to enlarge existing canals and build new ones continued with varying degrees of success until the 1880s when the Efforts to enlarge existing canals and build new ones continued with varying degrees of success until the 1880s when the Florida Coastline Canal, a private company, successfully dredged large portions of the Intracoastal Waterway. Example of an early ladder dredge

History (cont.) Difficult conditions, funding issues, litigation and maintenance problems delayed completion of the waterway from Jacksonville to Miami until When it finally opened, the ICW became a toll canal with toll booths along the narrow man- made sections of the waterway. There vessels were stopped by a chain and paid their toll. Mail boat in Jupiter, circa 1885 The waterway was highly used as a transportation corridor and important for fishing, transport of food and goods, mail delivery, and tourism.

History (cont.) By the 1920’s, conditions on the waterway had deteriorated. In 1921, President-Elect Warren Harding’s travel vessel had to be “rescued” after encountering a blockage in the canal. At about the same time, the need for an inland waterway running from New England to Key West, with uniform standards for width and depth, was being promoted by the Chief of Engineers for the U.S. Army and by the Secretary of War.

History (cont.) In response to the amendments to the Federal River and Harbors Act calling for the establishment and maintenance of a public inland waterway from Jacksonville to Miami, the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) was officially created by the Florida Legislature in Florida’s eastern coastal counties approved a bond issue of $1.887 million to purchase the existing canal, rights of way and spoil areas., of which only $850,000 was used.

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About the Florida Inland Navigation District FIND (or the Navigation District) was created by the Florida Legislature in 1927 to be State sponsor for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. This act authorized the purchase of the existing East Coast Canal, constructed by private interests, which ran from Jacksonville to Miami. Today, the Navigation District consists of the twelve counties along the east coast of Florida from Nassau through Miami-Dade. The Board levies a small tax (0.032 mils) on all real property within its boundaries to generate the funds necessary to fulfill the District's responsibilities. The Board levies a small tax (0.032 mils) on all real property within its boundaries to generate the funds necessary to fulfill the District's responsibilities. Find Member Counties

FIND Commissioners J. Carl Blow Chair St. Johns County Donald Cuozzo Vice Chair Martin County Jon Netts Treasurer Flagler County Susanne McCabe Secretary Volusia County Michael O’Steen Duval County T. Spencer Crowley, III Miami-Dade County Charles C. Isiminger Palm Beach County Paul U. Dritenbas Indian River County Tyler Chappell Donald Donaldson Broward County Donald Donaldson St. Lucie County Jerry H. Sansom Brevard County Lynn Williams Nassau County

Function as the "local sponsor" of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway project in Florida, a Federal/State navigation project., commonly referred to as the M-95 marine highway! In this capacity, the District’s principal responsibility is to: Furnish all lands required by United States government for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Waterway. Perform waterway improvement projects and work with other agencies to provide for and ensure waterway access. FIND’s Mission

To meet its core mission, FIND has created a comprehensive 50-year Dredged Material Management Plan for the entire waterway, including the portion of the Okeechobee Waterway in Martin and Palm Beach counties. FIND Today Other roles and responsibilities include: Assisting the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)with waterway maintenance and development. Funding to Assistance Programs (grants) for public waterway access and waterway cleanup programs. Collection and publication of waterway information including economic studies, and waterway mapping.

Waterway Maintenance & Dredged Material Management Dredged Material Management FIND’s primary mission is to ensure our Florida east coast inland waterways are properly maintained for the safe navigation of vessels. FIND works with the USACE on dredging and construction projects to keep channel depths at authorized levels. Dredging of the Manatee Pocket – Martin County The District is responsible for obtaining rights-of-way and easements for ICW maintenance, and for the storage and management of dredged materials.

FIND Assistance Programs The Waterway (WAP) and Cooperative Assistance Programs (CAP) are grant programs established for the purpose of financially cooperating with eligible local, state & Federal governments to alleviate problems associated with the Intracoastal Waterway and associated waterways within the District. The District provides up to 75% for public navigation projects, while all other project categories are eligible for up to 50% funding assistance. Annually the District allocates approximately $10-$14 million dollars for the program.

Assistance Program Projects

Assistance Programs 176Public Boat Ramps & Launching Facilities 150Pubic Shoreline Stabilization Programs 152Public Boat Docking & Mooring Facilities 134Public Navigation Channel Dredging Projects 71Public Fishing & Viewing Piers 97Public Waterfront Boardwalks 60Waterway Related Environmental Education Programs & Facilities 53Waterways Boating Safety Programs & Equipment 20Public Navigation Channel Lights & Markers 14Inlet Management Projects Related to Navigational Improvements 14Public Spoil Island Disposal Site Development Projects 5Waterway Signs & Buoy Projects 1Beach Renourishment Projects related to Waterway Navigation Improvements 124Other Waterway Related Projects 1071 Projects Funded to Date

Assistance Program Projects

Assistance Programs (since 1986) County # of Projects Grant AmountTotal Invested by All Agencies Brevard 120 $11.1 Million $30.8 Million Broward 101 $24.5 Million $57.7 Million Miami-Dade 174 $48.5 Million $126.9 Million Duval 126 $17.8 Million $37.4 Million Flagler 25 $2.1 Million $5.1 Million Indian River 60 $4.8 Million $18.6 Million Martin 65 $7.7 Million $54.1 Million Nassau 16 $1.4 Million $2.9 Million Palm Beach 165 $44.1 Million $132.3 Million St. Johns 57 $5.7 Million $16.4 Million St. Lucie 56 $5.8 Million $20.4 Million Volusia Totals = $11.4 Million $185 M $34.3 Million $537 M

Derelict Vessel Removal Derelict vessels in our waterways can cause navigation safety and environmental problems. The District provides assistance funding up to $30,000 per county per year to assist other governments with derelict vessel removal projects.

Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement Many of the spoil islands along the waterway were created by the original disposal of dredged material from channel construction. Some islands are used for recreation, while others provide habitat for nesting birds, mangrove restoration, shallow water ecosystems and for environmental education. One of the best examples in the District is Peanut Island in Palm Beach County. Wildlife habitat and recreational uses surround the active dredged material management areas.

Waterway Clean-Up Program The waterways in the District accumulate trash and debris from many sources. FIND sponsors voluntary waterway clean-ups in each of the 12 counties, partnering with Keep Florida Beautiful affiliates, Marine Industry Associations and other organizations.

Economic Benefits of the District’s Waterways The marine-related businesses that rely upon our inland waterways generate more than $12 Billion in annual sales revenues and employ more than 66,000 people. Economic studies have shown that adequately maintaining the waterways would generate an additional $1.3 Billion for our local economies each year. Without adequately maintained waterways, 32,000 jobs and $5.1 billion in economic output would be lost in the 12 FIND counties. *2011 economic data

Economic Benefits of the District’s Waterways Employment Statewide: 66,843 District: 62,625

Economic Benefits of the District’s Waterways Tax Revenues Statewide: $ Million District: $507.4 Million

Economic Benefits of the District’s Waterways Business Sales Statewide: $11.8 Billion District: $11.2 Billion Personal Income Statewide: $3 Billion District: $2.8 Billion

FIND’S Future Permitting and construction of suitable Dredged Material Management Areas (DMMAs) as part of FIND’s long-range program. When fully implemented, this program will provide a permanent infrastructure for all maintenance materials dredged from the 406-miles of Intracoastal Waterway and the 62 miles of the Okeechobee Waterway within the District.Permitting and construction of suitable Dredged Material Management Areas (DMMAs) as part of FIND’s long-range program. When fully implemented, this program will provide a permanent infrastructure for all maintenance materials dredged from the 406-miles of Intracoastal Waterway and the 62 miles of the Okeechobee Waterway within the District. 21 operational21 operational 4 in final design/construction phase4 in final design/construction phase 38 undeveloped DMMAs38 undeveloped DMMAs

Construction to begin shortly on DMMA O-7. This DMMA will be used to dredge the St. Lucie River and the OWW in 2017.Construction to begin shortly on DMMA O-7. This DMMA will be used to dredge the St. Lucie River and the OWW in Deepening of Broward IWW to achieve a project depth of -17 feet from the current -10 feet. Project location from 17 th St. Causeway to Sunrise Blvd (beginning May 2016)Deepening of Broward IWW to achieve a project depth of -17 feet from the current -10 feet. Project location from 17 th St. Causeway to Sunrise Blvd (beginning May 2016) Completed Palm Beach IWW deepening project in early 2016 to achieve a project depth of -17 feet from the current -10 feet. Project location from Port of Palm Beach to just south of the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, FL.Completed Palm Beach IWW deepening project in early 2016 to achieve a project depth of -17 feet from the current -10 feet. Project location from Port of Palm Beach to just south of the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, FL. Maintenance dredging of IWW in the vicinity of St. Augustine Inlet and Matanzas Inlet in partnership with the USACE (July 2016)Maintenance dredging of IWW in the vicinity of St. Augustine Inlet and Matanzas Inlet in partnership with the USACE (July 2016) FIND’S Future

Dredging of IWW Broward Reach I (N. Broward County) (Spring 2017)Dredging of IWW Broward Reach I (N. Broward County) (Spring 2017) Dredging approx. 10,000 cubic yards of a problem shoal at IWW Crossroads, Martin County with ACOE dredge. (TBD)Dredging approx. 10,000 cubic yards of a problem shoal at IWW Crossroads, Martin County with ACOE dredge. (TBD) Dredging of IWW south of Fernandina Harbor and realignment of channel markers to naturally deep waters (Fall 2017)Dredging of IWW south of Fernandina Harbor and realignment of channel markers to naturally deep waters (Fall 2017) FIND’S Future

Contact Us & Thank you! Florida Inland Navigation District 1314 Marcinski Road Jupiter FL (561) Mark Crosley, Executive Director Janet Zimmerman, Assistant Executive Director Glenn Scambler, CPA, Finance Director Mark Tamblyn, Field Projects Coordinator Susan Smith, Staff Assistant