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 |
Ted Moorehead |
Sue Carlson |
| Jerry Woods |
Gilbert Kennedy |
Steve Chalmers |
Jim Swann |
| Vice Chairman: |
Ingrid K. Matta |
Jim Moir |
Dr. Duane DeFreese |
| Janet Bonder |
Kenneth Tworoger |
Dave Botto |
Margo Stahl |
| Secretary: |
Maureen Rupe |
Gary Dotson |
Paul Reinhold |
| Walter O. Stieglitz |
Sandy Sanderson |
Wesley Davis |
Dr. Ken Kasweck |
| Treasurer: |
Dr. Richard Baker |
Sarah Heard |
Dr. Grant Gilmore |
| Diane McCauley |
Michael Brothers |
Andrew Brady |
Dr. George Maul |
| Executive Director: |
Mary Chapman |
Marge Ketter |
Anthony Koromilas |
| Jim Egan |
Capt. Rodney Smith |
Frank Catino |
Phyllis Woodford |
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Thomas P. Bausch |
Patrick Hayes |
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Charles Grande |
Howard Wolf |
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John Whitescarver |
Steve Kintner |
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Dr. Fielding E. Cooley |
Amy Tidd |
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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 |
Chris LaDrew,
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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Assistant Coordinator,
Northern Right Whale Sighting Network
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Field Consultant,
Shoreline Restoration Program
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