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Climate Change Task Force Natural Systems Adaptation Subcommittee Meeting Minutes March 10, 2009 I. Call to order Kim Shugar called to order the regular meeting of the Natural Systems Adaptation Subcommittee at 1:15 PM on March 10, 2009 in Government Center West. II. Roll call Present: Carol Morgenstern Peter Burke Leonard Vialpando Michael Zygnerski Peg McPherson Donald Burgess Colin Hughes Katie Lelis Nancy Gassman Linda Sunderland Diana Guidry Lou Fisher Kim Shugar Courtney Carlton Greg Phillips III. Approval of minutes from last meeting The minutes were approved. IV. Presentations a) “Existing Sea Level Rise Scenario Map Projections for Broward County” Nancy Gassman, Ph.D., Natural Resources Planning and Management Division b) “Modeling as a Tool for Protecting Current Water Supplies from Saltwater Intrusion” Michael Zygnerski, Natural Resources Planning and Management Division V. Development of critical issues for sub team Subcommittee came together to decide on focal points of the committee. The larger list of focal points include: 1. Support initiatives to provide long-term management of nuisance and invasive species. 2. Analyze impacts on coastal ecosystems from climate change. Evaluate strategies to minimize stressors and pollutants. 3. Identify values of natural areas and restore natural areas. 4. Develop a “Vital Signs” monitoring program, following the model of the National Park Service, to serve as a multi-parameter ecosystem monitoring program that will help track climate change effects. Expand current ongoing monitoring efforts, such as those within the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), to include specific areas of Broward County to provide a better view of how natural areas are changing over time and what forces are responsible. Key parameters may include: rate of sea level rise; saltwater intrusion boundary and monitoring wells; landscape level vegetation patterns; percent coral cover in offshore reef zones; water temperature in areas; and occurrence and range of invasive exotic plant and animal species. Dedicate a source of funds to collect information and establish and maintain a long-term data management system. 5. Support the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP), and support funding and resources for other regional and local habitat restoration and preservation efforts and initiatives. 6. Review current stormwater management operations, including the operation of canals and structures, to evaluate the relationship between the groundwater table to eliminate over-drainage and limit the extent of saltwater intrusion into ground and surface water resources, while preserving flood protection. 7. Maintain natural areas. 8. Conduct modeling to determine what environmental resources can be saved, and evaluate strategies to make landscapes more hospitable to allow for adaptation. 9. Urban landscape 10. Public outreach Committee members decided on the following issues and added recommendations a) Develop a “Vital Signs” monitoring program, following the model of the National Park Service, to serve as a multi-parameter ecosystem monitoring program that will help track climate change effects. Expand current ongoing monitoring efforts, such as those within the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), to include specific areas of Broward County to provide a better view of how natural areas are changing over time and what forces are responsible. Key parameters may include: rate of sea level rise; saltwater intrusion boundary and monitoring wells; landscape level vegetation patterns; percent coral cover in offshore reef zones; water temperature in areas; and occurrence and range of invasive exotic plant and animal species. Dedicate a source of funds to collect information and establish and maintain a long-term data management system. b) Support the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program (CERP), and support funding and resources for other regional and local habitat restoration and preservation efforts and initiatives. c) Review current stormwater management operations, including the operation of canals and structures, to evaluate the relationship between the groundwater table to eliminate over-drainage and limit the extent of saltwater intrusion into ground and surface water resources, while preserving flood protection. Relationship between stormwater impacts and natural systems Available water Precipitation Areas of inundation d) Conduct modeling to determine what environmental (natural systems) resources can be saved, and evaluate strategies to make landscapes more hospitable to allow for adaptation. Modeling Values of natural systems Exotic and nuisance species management Urban landscape Marine Consecutiveness (corridors) Kim will work to put together a presentation for the Task Force meeting on March 19, 2009. Donald Burgess will be presenting. It was stated several times to e-mail Courtney Carlton with any suggestions the committee members may have or if they would like to assist with the presentation. VI. Adjournment Kim Shugar adjourned the meeting at 3:10 PM. Minutes submitted by: Courtney Carlton Minutes approved by: Kim Shugar