Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 18-23.002 - Scope and Goals

(1) This chapter applies to all lands managed by the Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas that are on mainlands above the mean or ordinary high water line adjacent to aquatic preserves, and to natural islands lying within the Aquatic Preserves designated in Chapter 258, Part II, F.S., owned by the State. This chapter does not include spoil islands. The described lands on the mainland and the natural islands subject to this chapter are collectively entitled "Buffer Preserves."

(2) Contact the Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas, Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 235, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 (telephone (850) 245-2094) for specific information regarding the geographic locations and boundaries of the Buffer Preserves.

(3) The management goals of the Buffer Preserves are to:

(a) Conserve and preserve natural values of ecosystems;

(b) Provide public access and recreation that is compatible with natural and cultural resource conservation;

(c) Protect and preserve wetlands, natural and water resources of adjacent aquatic preserves, parks and other special management areas administered by either the Department or other state, federal, or local government authorities;

(d) Protect and preserve native plant and animal species and natural communities, particularly any that are endangered or threatened;

(e) Restore natural communities and original ecosystem functions, which have been historically degraded;

(f) Protect cultural resources; and

(g) Enhance public appreciation for natural and cultural diversity.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 18-23.002

Rulemaking Authority 253.86(1) FS. Law Implemented 253.86, Chapter 258, Part II FS.

New 8-7-94, Amended 5-8-96, 7-1-03.

New 8-7-94, Amended 5-8-96, 7-1-03.