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Coastal America PartnershipSoutheast Regional Implementation Team
Dennis W. Barnett
Co-Chair, SERIT (U. S. Army Corps of Engineers)
NC State/Military Environmental Issues Working Group (SMEIWG) Meeting, October 27, 2004
Purposes
Protect, preserve and restore the Nation's coastal ecosystems through existing Federal capabilities and authorities
Collaborate and cooperate in the stewardship of coastal living resources
Provide a framework for action
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Department of Defense
Department of Army
Department of Air Force
Department of Navy
Department of Energy
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Federal Partners
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Interior
Department of Transportation
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Executive Office of the President
COASTAL AMERICAOrganization
CoastalAmerica
DC Office
Coastal EcosystemLearning Centers
Local ProjectTeams
Principals Group
NationalImplementation
Team
RegionalPrincipals
Groups
Regional Implementation Teams
Working Groups
Operational Structure
National Level Policy Formulation• Role: Support action through existing programs and authorities• Framework: Memorandum of Understanding
Regional Level Planning Process• Role: Develop regional strategies for joint action• Framework: Regional Action Plan
Local Level Project Implementation• Role: Implement projects addressing coastal/watershed needs• Framework: Project Working List
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Southeast Regional Implementation Team
Key Focus Areas
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• Project Identification and Implementation
• Military Involvement/Innovative Readiness Training
• Corporate Wetland Restoration Partnership
• Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers
COASTAL AMERICAA Collaborative Process - Local Level
Local Projects
• Combine financial resources, technical expertise and legislative authorities to implement collaborative restoration and protection projects
Example -
• Removing obstructions to anadromous fish migration in North Carolina
Quaker Neck Dam - before Quaker Neck Dam - after
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Example of Military Participation
Active Duty Marines Use Explosives
Rains Mill Dam (top left before)
Explosive Removal on December 1, 1999 (right)
and in the Spring After Demolition
The USACE Wilmington District and State of NC Division of Water Resources were lead agencies on the restoration project.
Festival Park Ecosystem Restoration
PROBLEM: 1,500 feet of coastal marsh and maritime forest were eroding along Festival Park’s shoreline. This habitat is important for oysters, fish and wildlife and supports commercial fisheries.
US Army Corpsof EngineersWilmington District
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Marsh plants were installed by the Corps, Roanoke Island Festival Park and NC Coastal Federation staff, with help from local volunteers.
Sand placed landward of the rock sill provides elevations suitable for marsh establishment.
Festival Park, Ecosystem Restoration Marsh Planting
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Festival Park Ecosystem RestorationImproved Site Conditions
July 16, 2003
Feb 6, 2001
BEFORE•Eroding Shoreline•Lacking Low Marsh
AFTER•Stable Shoreline•Low Marsh Fringe
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Festival Park Ecosystem Restoration
There now exists a project that all are proud to claim. A state environmental resource has been protected, friendships and relationships have been strengthened and the public will not only enjoy the site, but also become educated about the value of environmental restoration and management.
----Roanoke Island Commission Letter dated June 10, 2002
July 16, 2003
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Charleston Air Force Base Artificial Reef Project
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• Project concept – Place clean concrete debris in designated offshore reef sites (SC Marine Artificial Reef Program)• Source of material – Demolition activities associated with several C-17 aircraft bed-down construction projects• Project Team (principal members)
- Charleston Air Force Base- SC Department of Natural Resources- SC Army National Guard- Navy Caretaker’s Office (former Chas Naval Base)- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
COASTAL AMERICA Charleston AFB Reef Project
• SC DNR and USACE coordinated permit actions
• Charleston AFB entering into agreement with Navy Caretaker’s Office to allow use of quay wall area between piers Q and R at former Naval Base
• SC ARNG executed the material relocation and placement as readiness training – performed superbly!
• Project saved Air Force $450,000 in solid waste disposal costs
Debris From Debris From Apron ProjectApron Project
COASTAL AMERICACharleston AFB Reef Project
Loading SC Army Loading SC Army National Guard TrucksNational Guard Trucks
Staging on Leased Quay Staging on Leased Quay
Wall at Naval BaseWall at Naval Base
COASTAL AMERICACharleston AFB Reef Project
Loading BargeLoading Barge
Load In Route to Load In Route to
Reef SiteReef Site
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Depositing Material Depositing Material on the Charlestonon the Charleston Near Shore ReefNear Shore Reef
COASTAL AMERICACoastal Ecosystem Learning Centers
• Purpose - to raise public awareness of critical coastal issues and encourage involvement in activities that benefit coastal ecosystems
• Program - the national network of CELCs combines the resources of regional educational centers of excellence with those of the federal partners to educate the public about the value of coastal resources
National Aquarium in Baltimore Seattle Aquarium
Alaska Sealife Center Waikiki Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Aquarium of the Pacific
New England Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium
SC Aquarium
Dauphin Is Sea Lab
National MS RiverMuseum & Aquarium
COASTAL AMERICACoastal Ecosystem Learning Centers
IGFA Fishing Hallof Fame & Museum
Florida AquariumTexas State Aquarium
Monterey BayAquarium
Hatfield MarineScience Center
New York AquariumNational Aquariumin Baltimore
NC Aquariums
Shedd Aquarium
Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership
• Purpose - foster collaboration between the federal government, state agencies and private corporations to restore wetlands and other aquatic habitats
• Program - corporations contribute funds to implement habitat restoration projects endorsed by Coastal America Regional Implementation Teams
National CWRP Kick-off New England CWRP Event
National Sponsor – National Association of ManufacturersNational Corporate Leaders Duke Energy, Chair Battelle ENSR International FMC Corporation The Gillette Company, Vice ChairRegional Corporate Leaders New England – The Gillette Co. Gulf of Mexico – Duke Energy Alaska – BP ExplorationState Corporate Leaders Massachusetts – The Gillette Co. Maine – Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Connecticut – Northeast Utilities and Duracell Rhode Island – Environmental Science Services &
Narragansett Electric Co.
Corporate Partnership Structure
COASTAL AMERICAA Partnership for Action
COASTAL AMERICA PARTNERSHIPLeveraging resources, expertise and authorities
…Collaborative problem-solving focus that expedites efforts
…Action oriented approach which achieves results
…Consensus building process that avoids conflicts
…Partnership philosophy that encourages innovative solutions
…Regional and local teams empowered to make a difference
“Coastal America … demonstrates to the public that the federal government as a whole can act sensibly and efficiently in cooperation with state and local governments and the private sector.”
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Fisheries and Wildlife Assessment
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The Essence of the Coastal America Partnership
There is no limit to what we can accomplish together if nobody cares who gets the credit.
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Dennis W. BarnettCo-Chair, CA Southeast Regional Implementation TeamU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 9M15Atlanta, GA 30303-8801Voice: 404-562-5225; FAX: [email protected]://www.coastalamerica.gov/