The Marine Resources
Council is You
| For
over 20 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: |
Dr. David Cox |
Patrick Hayes |
Sue Carlson |
| Dave Botto |
Gilbert Kennedy |
Steven Kintner |
Jim Swann |
| Vice Chairman: |
Ingrid K. Matta |
Frank Catino |
Dr. Duane DeFreese |
| Janet Bonder |
Ted Moorhead |
Dr. Philip Newell |
Margo Stahl |
| Secretary: |
Jim Moir |
Maureen Rupe |
Paul Reinhold |
| Walter O. Stieglitz |
Steve Chalmers |
Sandy Sanderson |
Dr. Ken Kasweck |
| Treasurer: |
Mary Chapman |
Carrie Stewart |
Dr. Grant Gilmore |
| Diane McCauley |
Kenneth Tworoger |
Helen Voltz |
Dr. George Maul |
| Executive Director: |
Michael Brothers |
Gary Dotson |
Anthony Koromilas |
| Jim Egan |
Jerry Woods |
Marge Ketter |
Phyllis Woodford |
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Capt. Rodney Smith |
Sarah Heard |
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Howard Wolfe |
Thomas Bausch |
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Dr. Fielding E. Cooley |
Charles Grande |
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Ken Hoffman |
John Whiterscarver |
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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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Michael Wielenga,
Coordinator,
Indian River Lagoon Watch
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Julie Albert,
Coordinator,
Northern Right Whale Sighting Network
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Chris Lindo,
Coordinator,
Brevard County Shoreline Restoration |
Ashley Schultz,
Coordinator,
Education |
Andrew Hardy,
Field Consultant,
Shoreline Restoration Program
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Beth McMillen,
Coordinator,
Scenic Highway
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Michael Wielenga,
Coordinator,
Adopt-a-Drain
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Capt. Ralph Hollis,
Coordinator,
Boaters for a Healthy Lagoon
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Sarah Rhodes,
Assistant Coordinator,
Northern Right Whale Sighting Network
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Ian Monroe,
Field Consultant,
Shoreline Restoration Program
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