Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 2
Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 2 Rocky Brushy Creek Watershed Mgmt. Plan (2007) -- Part 2
EXISTING NATURAL SYSTEMS CONDITIONS8.6 Conservation and Preservation ProgramsConservation and preservation programs are critical instruments in the protection of naturalcommunities. These programs promote and protect biological diversity which are supported byinternational treaties, federal regulations, state legislation, local comprehensive managementplans, and local ordinances which are discussed in detail in Section 8.7.Local governments in Florida may use two instruments of preservation: conservation easement assupported by 704 F.S. and 193 F.S. and land acquisition. These Florida Statutes support thefollowing methods of preservation:• full fee acquisition;• less than fee acquisition;• 193 F.S. easement;• transfer of development rights; and• purchase of development rights.8.6.1 Land Acquisition Conservation and Preservation ProgramsThere are several land acquisition conservation and preservation programs in Florida available tolocal governments that have jurisdiction over the Rocky/Brushy Creek watershed. These programsare briefly described in the following sections.Conservation and Recreation Lands ProgramThe Conservation and Recreational Lands (CARL) program was established in 1979 by the FloridaLegislature which expanded the 1972 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program to includeresource conservation measures for other types of lands. It is one of Florida’s environmental landacquisition programs for the protection and conservation of unique natural areas, endangeredspecies, unusual geologic features, wetlands, and significant archaeological and historical areas.Mineral-extraction severance taxes and documentary stamp fees funded the CARL program untilthe recent creation of the Preservation 2000 (P2000) program. The CARL program receivesapproximately $105 million annually from the sale of bonds. Future funding from the sale of bondsis dependent on legislative action, but the Florida Forever program is scheduled to continue until2010. The Land Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) was established by Section 259.035(1) F.S., and selects and ranks projects on the CARL acquisition list each year. Nine members ofARC represent the following state agencies: Department of Community Affairs, DEP, Division ofForestry of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, FWC, Division of HistoricalResources of the Department of State, and four appointees of the Governor with backgrounds fromscientific disciplines related to land, water, or environmental science.8-42Rocky/Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan
CHAPTER 8The FDEP Bureau of Land Acquisition reviews all CARL and P2000 acquisitions and handles landexchanges, negotiates, and acquires lands for the department and other state agencies. Landsacquired under the CARL program are maintained as parks, recreation areas, wildlife managementareas, wilderness areas, forests, and greenways.Florida Forever ProgramEstablished in 1999 by the Florida Legislature, the Florida Forever Program is the principal landacquisition program for Florida. It provides for up to $3 billion statewide over a 10-year period toprotect and improve environmental lands, water resources, and urban green space. The allocationto SWFWMD equates to approximately 25% of total funds expected to be provided under theprogram.Hillsborough County Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection ProgramThe HCELAPP was established by Hillsborough County in 1987 for the purpose of acquiring,preserving, and protecting endangered and environmentally sensitive lands, beaches, parks, andrecreational lands. Although resource protection is the primary purpose of acquiring sensitive landsin the county, public use that is compatible with the preservation and protection of such lands hasbeen allowed on select parcels. The program is administered through the county’s Parks andRecreation Department and is overseen by an advisory committee composed of both local citizensand public agency staff. Parcels deemed environmentally sensitive are evaluated and ranked on asite-by-site basis through an annual nomination process.HCELAPP’s land acquisition efforts for acquiring environmentally sensitive lands are often incooperation with FDEP’s CARL Program, SWFWMD, the Florida Forever Program, and TheNature Conservancy. HCELAPP has acquired core riverine areas in the Rocky Creek - BrushyCreek watershed. These acquired lands include properties adjoining the Hillsborough River StatePark and the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Park. Only three new sites within Hillsborough Countywere nominated for acquisition in 1999.Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a non-profit international organization whose goals are toconserve biological diversity through habitat conservation. TNC works with the Natural HeritageInventory scientists and other researchers to set conservation priorities and acquire lands forconservation management.TNC utilizes acquisition, land exchanges, conservation easements, retained life estates, and otherarrangements to work with property owners to protect natural habitats. They also providelandowners with technical assistance on identifying and managing natural resources including rarespecies and unusual natural communities.8-43Rocky/Brushy Creek Watershed Management Plan
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CHAPTER 8The FDEP Bureau of Land Acquisition reviews all CARL and P2000 acquisitions and handles landexchanges, negotiates, and acquires lands for the department and other state agencies. Landsacquired under the CARL program are maintained as parks, recreation areas, wildlife managementareas, wilderness areas, forests, and greenways.Florida Forever ProgramEstablished in 1999 by the Florida Legislature, the Florida Forever Program is the principal landacquisition program for Florida. It provides for up to $3 billion statewide over a 10-year period toprotect and improve environmental lands, water resources, and urban green space. The allocationto SWFWMD equates to approximately 25% of total funds expected to be provided under theprogram.Hillsborough County Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection ProgramThe HCELAPP was established by Hillsborough County in 1987 for the purpose of acquiring,preserving, and protecting endangered and environmentally sensitive lands, beaches, parks, andrecreational lands. Although resource protection is the primary purpose of acquiring sensitive landsin the county, public use that is compatible with the preservation and protection of such lands hasbeen allowed on select parcels. The program is administered through the county’s Parks andRecreation Department and is overseen by an advisory committee composed of both local citizensand public agency staff. Parcels deemed environmentally sensitive are evaluated and ranked on asite-by-site basis through an annual nomination process.HCELAPP’s land acquisition efforts for acquiring environmentally sensitive lands are often incooperation with FDEP’s CARL Program, SWFWMD, the Florida Forever Program, and TheNature Conservancy. HCELAPP has acquired core riverine areas in the <strong>Rocky</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> - <strong>Brushy</strong><strong>Creek</strong> watershed. These acquired lands include properties adjoining the Hillsborough River StatePark and the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Park. Only three new sites within Hillsborough Countywere nominated for acquisition in 1999.Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a non-profit international organization whose goals are toconserve biological diversity through habitat conservation. TNC works with the Natural HeritageInventory scientists and other researchers to set conservation priorities and acquire lands forconservation management.TNC utilizes acquisition, land exchanges, conservation easements, retained life estates, and otherarrangements to work with property owners to protect natural habitats. They also providelandowners with technical assistance on identifying and managing natural resources including rarespecies and unusual natural communities.8-43<strong>Rocky</strong>/<strong>Brushy</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> Management <strong>Plan</strong>