The Marine Resources Council is You

For over 25 years, the Marine Resources Council (MRC) has focused on major issues involving the Indian River Lagoon including: flow from land drainage and its negative impact on estuarine productivity; loss of seagrasses and mangroves; coordinating local, state, or federal programs for the lagoon; and the need for public education to incorporate science into decision-making.

Today, plans for use of the Indian River Lagoon resources are incorporated into the 6 counties' and 33 cities' comprehensive plans, in addition to state management policy. The state legislature now regularly addresses lagoon issues and has dedicated funding to the Lagoon. Also, through the direct efforts of the MRC, the Indian River Lagoon received national recognition in 1990 as a National Estuary of Significance by the EPA.

People like you that care about the beauty of our Indian River Lagoon and want to help improve the quality of its ecosystems are the heart of the MRC.

We are organized as a Board of Directors and a staff who coordinate community efforts and educate the public about each of our major programs.

We are supported by our membership as well as many volunteers and friends not listed here. Leveraging the energy and resources of hundreds of volunteers in cooperation with other agencies is key to our efforts.

We are grateful for your ongoing help, support, ideas, and enthusiasm.

MRC Board of Directors: Board Members: Board Members: Advisory Board Members:
Chairman: Jerry Woods Janet Bonder Phyllis Woodford
Mary Chapman Gilbert Kennedy Frank Wegel Jim Swann
Vice Chairman: Ingrid K. Matta Jim Moir Dr. Duane DeFreese
Walter O. Stieglitz Kenneth Tworoger Dave Botto Dr. George Maul
Secretary: Maureen Rupe Diane McCauley Charles Grande
Steve Chalmers Sandy Sanderson Wesley Davis Dr. Ken Kasweck
Treasurer: Dr. Richard Baker Sarah Heard Dr. Grant Gilmore
Stephen Goff Ian Pollack Andrew Brady
Executive Director: Mary Chapman Marge Ketter
Jim Egan Capt. Rodney Smith George Jones
Thomas P. Bausch Patrick Hayes
Amy Tidd Dr. Fielding E. Cooley
John Whitescarver Steve Kintner
Dr. Ken Lindeman


Staff

Jim Egan,
Executive Director

Beth McMillen,
Assistant Director

Beth McMillen,
Coordinator,
Indian River Lagoon Watch

Julie Albert,
Coordinator,
Northern Right Whale Sighting Network

Herman Jex Jr.,
Coordinator,
Brevard County Shoreline Restoration
Casey Hederman,
Coordinator,
Scenic Highway

Beth McMillen,
Coordinator,
Adopt-a-Drain

Capt. Ralph Hollis,
Coordinator,
Boaters for a Healthy Lagoon



© 2008 Marine Resources Council of East Florida