Brevard Marine Advisory Council

The Brevard County Marine Advisory Council provides advice and guidance to the Board of County Commissioners. The scope of work includes all marine related issues to ensure a well-maintained, safe, healthy and friendly marine environment for the residents and visiting user of our marine resources. As approved by the Board: May 8, 2001 Resolution 01-216

Meetings

Meetings are held quarterly (February/May/August/November), on the third Thursday of the month, at 6:00 PM at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, 3rd Floor Florida Room C313, Viera, FL. Meetings may be rescheduled in order to address priority topics. Please contact Sarah Roschetzki, Sarah.Roschetzki@BrevardFL.gov or (321) 633-2016, to confirm the current schedule.

Scope

1. Economics
   • Economic Benefit Study
   • Funding
2. Education
   • Boating-Fishing-Watersports Literature
   • Information Guides
   • Boating Courses
   • Data Gathering and Surveys
3. Environment
   • Pump Out Stations
     • Stationary
     • Mobile
   • Stormwater Management
   • Dredging
   • Resource Protection and Management
   • Keep Brevard Beautiful
     • Maintenance
     • Clean Up
     • Recognition and Awards
     • Promote Citizen Involvement
     • Provide Checklist Status Feedback to Parks and Recreation
4. Marine Facilities
   • Boat Ramps
   • Mooring Fields
   • Water Transportation & Cruises
   • Marina Services
5. Promotion
   • Advertisements
   • Watersports Literature
   • Facility Literature
   • Information & Guides
   • Web Site
   • Chamber of Commerce
   • Tourist Development Council (TDC)
6. Safety
   • Signage
     • Channel Markers
     • Regulatory
     • Information
     • Maintenance
   • Water Safety
     • Rules of the Road
     • Local Regulation
     • Hazards of Navigation
   • Derelict Vessels
   • Hurricane Preparation and Evacuation
7. Special Purpose Areas
   • Personal Water Craft
   • Water Skiing
   • Wind Surfing
8. Fresh Water Lakes
   • Air Boats
   • Marine Life Stocking
   • Personal Water Craft

Brevard County Marine Advisory Council Member Listing

The Brevard County Marine Advisory Council was established by Resolution 99-258 on November 9, 1999. Resolution 01-216 adopted on May 8, 2001, amended the previous Resolution to include the Council’s Mission Statement and Scope of Work. There shall be ten members of the Council, with each Commissioner appointing two members. Members’ terms shall expire after one year, or with the term of the appointing Commissioner, whichever comes first. A quorum is equal to a majority of members.

Staff Liaisons

Matt Culver, Natural Resources Management Department,  Matt.Culver@BrevardFL.gov, (321) 482-7970

Holly Abeels, University of Florida/IFA Extension Center,  HAbeels@UFL.edu, (321) 633-1702

Council Secretary, Sarah Roschetzki, Sarah.Roschetzki@BrevardFL.gov, (321) 633-2016

Educational Links

• The Indian River Lagoon Main Stem Total Maximum Daily Loads  (TMDLs) have now been officially adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• South Atlantic Fishery Management Council 
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
• FWC Waterway Management Programs 

Boating Information & Resources

• Marinas In Brevard County 
• Space Coast Sailing & Racing Website 
• Derelict Vessel Information

Boating and Angling Guide to Brevard County

Produced by Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, Brevard County Marine Advisory Council, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

Includes a chart of the Intracoastal Waterway and Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County depicting:

• Main Channels
• Seagrasses
• Boating Speed Zones
• Anchorages
• Aquatic Preserves
• Fishing Piers
• Marinas & Boat Ramps open to the public

The guide also features information about Indian River Lagoon habitats and animals, popular sport fish, boating safety and protocol, and a resource directory of agencies. Tables provide details of marina services, and natural resource information. Free boater’s guides are available at many marinas, tackle shops, boating supply stores and other marine businesses in Brevard County.

To request guides, contact Matt Culver, Boating & Waterways Program Coordinator at Matt.Culver@BrevardFL.gov or by phone: (321) 633-2016.

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