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. |
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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 |
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| Executive Director: |
Mary Chapman |
Marge Ketter |
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| Jim Egan |
Capt. Rodney Smith |
George Jones |
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Thomas P. Bausch |
Patrick Hayes |
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Amy Tidd |
Dr. Fielding E. Cooley |
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John Whitescarver |
Steve Kintner |
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Dr. Ken Lindeman |
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Staff
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Jim Egan,
Executive Director
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Beth McMillen,
Assistant Director
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Beth McMillen,
Coordinator,
Indian River Lagoon Watch
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Julie Albert,
Coordinator,
Northern Right Whale Sighting Network
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Herman Jex Jr.,
Coordinator,
Brevard County Shoreline Restoration |
Casey Hederman,
Coordinator,
Scenic Highway
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Beth McMillen,
Coordinator,
Adopt-a-Drain
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Capt. Ralph Hollis,
Coordinator,
Boaters for a Healthy Lagoon
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