Unit:Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program

Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program (EEL)

The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program was established in 1990 to protect the natural habitats of Brevard County by acquiring environmentally sensitive lands for conservation, passive recreation, and environmental education.

Protecting and Preserving Biological Diversity Through Responsible Stewardship of Brevard County’s Natural Resources.

Focus: Land Conservation

Region: Brevard County

Founded: 1990

Hierarchy

Government Organization

County Government; Program

Affiliations

Parent Organizations: Brevard County Parks and Recreation

Contact

Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program

91 East Drive

Melbourne, FL 32904

County: Brevard County

Email: eel-info@brevardparks.com

Website: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram

Brevard's EEL Program was made possible by citizens who voted to tax themselves up to $55 million dollars for the acquisition and maintenance of Brevard’s natural areas.

Residents reaffirmed the EEL Program in 2004 under a second referendum to protect the natural habitats within Brevard County by the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands through a willing seller program for the purpose of conservation, passive recreation, and environmental education.

To stretch these funds as far as possible, the EEL Program forms partnerships with federal, state and local agencies that are committed to the protection of natural resources and our long-term quality of life. EEL sanctuaries are managed to preserve native habitats and the plants and animals that live there.

Vision Statement

• The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program acquires, protects and maintains environmentally endangered lands guided by scientific principles for conservation and the best available practices for resources, stewardship and ecosystem management.
• The EEL Program protects the rich biological diversity of Brevard County for future generations.
• The EEL Program provides passive recreation and environmental education opportunities to Brevard's citizens and visitors without detracting from the primary conservation goals of the program.
• The EEL Program encourages active citizen participation and community involvement.

Guiding Directives

• Conserving and managing natural resources
• Providing opportunities for environmental education
• Providing opportunities for passive recreation such as hiking and wildlife observation

Documents

• Brevard Environmentally Endangered Lands Procedures Committee Presentation_2018

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