IRLNews:Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plans Adopted

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FDEP Secretary Noah Valenstein has adopted the 2021 Indian and Banana River lagoon Basin Management Action Plan Updates.
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FDEP Adopts Updated Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plans
February 23, 2021
Tallahassee - On February 17, 2021, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein adopted the 2021 North and Central Indian River, and Banana River lagoon Basin Management Action Plan Updates.

North Indian River Lagoon

The North Indian River Lagoon Subbasin extends from Turnbull Creek in Volusia County to the Melbourne Causeway in Brevard County.

Central Indian River Lagoon

The Central Indian River Lagoon Subbasin extends from the Melbourne Causeway in Brevard County to Fort Pierce Inlet, and includes the areas drained by the Fort Pierce Farms Canal network and the C-25 Canal.

Banana River Lagoon

The Banana River lagoon is located between the barrier island communities of the City of Cape Canaveral to Indian Harbour Beach and Merritt Island, and connects to the IRL at its south end. The BRL has a limited outlet to the Atlantic Ocean through the lock at Port Canaveral. The BRL subbasin is a “negative estuary,” characterized by low freshwater inflows and poor flushing, resulting in high water residence time.

What is a Basin Management Action Plan?

A basin management action plan (BMAP) is a framework for water quality restoration that contains local and state commitments to reduce pollutant loading through current and future projects and strategies.

BMAPs contain a comprehensive set of solutions, such as permit limits on wastewater facilities, urban and agricultural best management practices, and conservation programs designed to achieve pollutant reductions established by a total maximum daily load (TMDL).

These broad-based plans are developed with local stakeholders and rely on local input and commitment for development and successful implementation. BMAPs are adopted by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretarial Order and are legally enforceable. (FDEP)
Location: Estuary: Tallahassee: Florida East Coast
Source: Article  Retrieved on February 23, 2021.
Topic: Restoration
Poster: AdminPosted: 02/23/2021
Indian River Lagoon News - Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plans Adopted
FDEP Secretary Noah Valenstein has adopted the 2021 Indian and Banana River lagoon Basin Management Action Plan Updates.