2. History of Sanctuary  Began in 1999  2003 – Director of Florida Park Service revoked promise to build marine sanctuary  2004 – Navarre Beach Park completed  State budget shortfall results in revocation of state funding for Marine Sanctuary  Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis  2008 – Navarre Park re-opens and sanctuary revitalized

3. Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Committee Part of Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce 501 (c) 3 - Chamber Foundation All Volunteer Organization Monthly Meetings

4. Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Plan Marine Sanctuary – 3 Phases Gulf Side Snorkeling & Diving Reefs Sound Side Snorkeling & Diving Reefs Gulf Side Observation Pier

5. TIMELINE

6. Benefits - Economic Annual Positive Economic Impact = $1.17M

7.  Improved Water Quality  Increased Marine Biodiversity  Provide essential habitat for Juvenile fishes  Increase Survival Rates Benefits - Environmental Oysters Barnacles Manta Ray Snowy Egret with shrimp Yellow Tang Juvenile Menhaden

9. Promote Grant Funded Studies Partnerships with Universities and other educational institutions. Amenity to Area Schools Benefits - Educational

10. Artificial Reef Design Piling Mounted Eco System Reefs

11. Artificial Reef Design

13. West Sound Side Reef Site EXAMPLE OF LAYOUT

14. West Sound Side Reef Site

15. WHERE Navarre Beach County Park

16. FUNDING $160,00 Estimate for all reefs

17. Help Us….MAKE NAVARRE SNORKELICIOUS Become a sponsor Event Participation Run for the Reef October 16 th Assist committee with tasks and/or attend meetings Tax Deductible Donations www.navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com Advertising/Marketing (TALK IT UP) Bumper Stickers TV/Radio/Print Media Billboards How YOU Can Help

18. navbms@navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com