Indian River Lagoon Mangrove Restoration

Paper Summary:

This paper relates the importance of mangrove forests as an important part of the Florida coastal ecosystem and pays particular attention to the Indian River Lagoon as it is the only mangrove system in North America where tropical waters meet temperate waters. The author explains how natural events such as storms as well as human activities are destroying mangrove forests and proposes measures to oversee major replanting efforts in the area of the Indian River Lagoon. A cost and benefit analysis is also included in the paper as well as the risks to be expected.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction/Background
Climate Change and the Solution to Lagoon Restoration
Proposed Solution
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The Indian River Lagoon is a federally protected estuary and home to numerous threatened and endangered species. Legislation is already in place to help prevent further human destruction of the lagoon and its valuable resources. Several replanting programs are already underway, with varying degrees of success. Efforts thus far are not enough to offset the rate of destruction. In addition, many plantings suffer heavy losses as young saplings fail to thrive."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Coastal Conservancy Association (CCA). (2007). CCA Florida Habitat Restoration Projects. Retrieved April 9, 2008 from http://www.ccaflorida.org/habitat.html.
• CSIRO Australia (2001, February 14). Storm Surges Increase with Warming Oceans. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 10, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2001/02/010212073904.htm
• Hill, K. (2001). What is A Lagoon? Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce. Retrieved April 9, 2008 from http://www.sms.si.edu/irLspec/Whatsa_lagoon.htm.
• Department of Environmental Protection (n.d.). Florida's Mangroves "Walking Trees" Florida Marine Research Institute. Retrieved April 9, 2008 from http://www.floridaplants.com/horticulture/mangrove.htm
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2008). Estuaries and Clean Water Act of 1987. Retrieved April 9, 2008 from http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/s835_estuaries2000.pdf.

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