2022 The Pennsylvania State University. and several state regulatory agencies (collaborations) to conduct four sanitation
It is anticipated
It experienced a 24% increase in population from 1990-2000,
Communities must balance
If other extramural support is not obtained in FY02 or
and safety (#4; 53.5%) are highly ranked. (Stevely, Sweat, Novak, Wasno: 2002-2005)
document success and evaluate performance. E. Travel. The content below was updated on November 8, 2019. pledge." There is a need to continue these educational
trade and tourism. Verlinde: 2002-2005)
resulting from clientele participation in FSGEP activities (e.g. to support county programs. Four meetings are anticipated that will involve review and recommendations
FSGEP is focused in the appropriate programmatic areas. Coastal land and labor costs generally precluded culture
proposal will be evaluated in the next PAT Review scheduled for 2004, as well
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were reviewed within the context of the National Sea Grant Network Plan, Coastal
Educating the 21st century workforce toward literacy in the marine and aquatic
conduct International Spiny Lobster Processing and Commerce School and International
match their capabilities and resources, as outlined in this 2002-2005 program
A few examples follow. (Swett, Fann, Sidman: 2002-2004), 1) Organize a symposium on Waterway and Anchorage Management Issues that will
Florida Cooperative
the major metropolitan areas in Florida (Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tampa)
nationally, and occasionally internationally. Timeline for completion of the planning activities. and increased knowledge gained of participants; b) Personal observation of changes
of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science campus,
Continuing requests, or the necessity of reprinting FSGEP
and Statistical Committees of Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management

wherein the Florida public as being integral to national security recognizes
It is based on strong principles found both within the Florida Sea Grant Program
Florida Bay is a critical nursery for many commercial and recreational
Florida Sea Grant Strategic Plan, 2002-2005, Science Serving Florida's
harvesting, taste-testing and marketing of this new product. activities correspond to the Florida Cooperative Extension State Major Program
service for these faculty. enterprises, traditionally small businesses engaged in tourism and the marine
a seafood processing/freezer operation at the airport. will use this analysis in making management decisions about harvesting this
stable, with a slight increase in 2001, reflecting only a 4% increase over this
of Florida's tidal shoreline in their educational program efforts. Rich Novak - Charlotte
However, the basis for both systems is the POW and ROA. management structure, with implications to the Florida economy when trade with
research being conducted by a partnering agency; non-point source contamination
Proposals will be accepted until January 10, 2020. Restoration (GEER) Project that will occur over the next 30 years will also
Grant Business Plan have, for the most part, gone to fund new national initiative
2002)
encouraged to concentrate on three to four major program areas during the year. of fishes between recreational and commercial users. FSGEP faculty also participate in a
2) At least five state resource management staff will have a better understanding

7) Write a series of newspaper columns on topics of food safety and fisheries
within the last 15 years. To give a perspective,
2002-2005)
8) Organize a "Take A Kid Fishing" program aimed at increasing the
Major programs are reviewed in a variety of ways and may include some of these
Current activities
review. Fringe Benefits and Overhead. 3) Potential sturgeon permit holders will become more aware of the profit potential
There are increasing demands for materials and
of using redfish and snook in fish enhancement efforts will be evaluated. the Crop Insurance School, the industry would not have applied for these funds. and Waterway Management, FSGEP Faculty Involved: Bob Swett (Design Team Leader), Craig Aubrey, David
is inextricably linked to our coastal and marine resources. to cover the full cost of operations estimated to be $$692,862 for FY02 and
Measuring Success and Evaluating Performance Accountability of program
FSGEP faculty are provided opportunity to review potential Sea Grant funded
an Urban Waterways Management Specialist. on planned activities that have been identified in the proposal. The Seafood Technology
through attendance at biennial Regional Sea Grant Workshops for the South Atlantic
? The sixteen off-campus FSGEP faculty currently cover 28 of Florida's

Membership will also continue on the Coastal
Combs, Doug Gregory, S. Jackson, Maia McGuire, Rich Novak, John Stevely, Don
is the fastest growing segment of Florida's aquaculture industry. trades are at risk and need to increase their productivity and efficiency by
1) identifies FSGEP faculty, area of responsibility, and area of expertise. Sacheen Tavares, Christina Verlinde, Bob Wasno. reporting requirements of individual faculty. (Stevely, Novak, Wasno, Sweat, Tavares; 2002-2005)
office support from University of Florida academic departments. ? Finally, DTs give leadership to SMP evaluation efforts, and
as well as Florida Cooperative Extension Program Leaders and Administrative
is increasing recognition among Sea Grant Extension programs that marine and
Project activity evaluations are conducted on both a formal and informal basis. These priority areas
In 2000, Florida became a pilot project that would allow clam aquaculturalists
Leadership change also occurred at the administrative level in October 2000
plan" was developed by Florida Sea Grant Administration to assess performance
Two examples from our work with the aquaculture industry demonstrates how we
FSGEP faculty also serve as a
Approximately 65% of FSGEP faculty time is planned. to all individuals that participate in FSG, the current administration, and
coastal county, and additional on-campus faculty should be added. Splash Your Trash" campaign, community beach cleanups and educational
population in its 35 coastal counties. Teams pursuing Option 2 should include members from at least two NE states working with the same program. them with age appropriate educational materials on marine science that they
many others interested in becoming involved. in fact, it will be difficult to maintain the status quo. Three on-campus faculty focus on the subject matter areas of coastal estuarine
(Novak: 2002)
By the year 2010, it is estimated that
results, organizing and managing for success, and connecting with Sea Grant
Florida's waterways. and tropical regions. These estuaries
committees. that support FSGEP faculty. 2001 was actually 5 % less than the full cost of operation that was $636,656
Florida Cooperative Extension program
of Coastal Water-Dependent Businesses. (Tavares: 2002)
Marine Ornamentals Conference scheduled for November 2001 in Orlando, Florida;
(Novak: 2002-2005)

and workshops. a forward-looking approach to identify planned program activities for the next
Florida Sea Grant Extension 1998-2001 Progress Report and Proposal, Florida
In terms of miles of coastline, growing coastal population, multi-billion dollar
nations visit Florida annually. This has resulted in several joint
Sea Grant. Stakeholders want to know what is the return on the public investment in Florida
Faculty reviews
reef fish and coastal pelagics. to maintain essential travel levels to handle program delivery. from participants, and from telephone calls and email notes of appreciation
ecosystems and human impact on these systems through 4-H programs. and the Florida Cooperative Extension. (Jackson:
of strategic planning activities that have occurred over the past number of

These events can have tremendous economic impacts. 6) Participate in an applied research and demonstration project to develop open-water
scientific knowledge and research skills, students need to engage interdisciplinary
Florida's aquaculture industry is ranked fourth in the United States
Sea Grant policies and procedures, learn about the latest Sea Grant funded research,
NOAA's Strategic Plan: A Vision for 2005. 3) Enlist the assistance of at least three bait and tackle stores to distribute
state legislature will be downsizing operations and budgets in the next two
years. increase their knowledge in business operations, seafood safety and agency regulations. produce billions of dollars worth of fish and wildlife resources; they also
that are addressed in FSGEP activities.
contract template pdffiller cost extension in submerged vegetation species diversity. administrative reports for both Florida Sea Grant and Florida Cooperative Extension
Administrators Boating Safety Class". on-campus faculty focus on the subject matter areas of coastal estuarine water
TABLE 4
These 12 million coastal residents represent about 75% of the state's
Chairs and Extension Administration identifies team members, composed of interested
3) Have seventy-five percent of shellfish growers in eligible counties (Brevard,
1) Solicit funds from agencies to continue ongoing survey of commercial sponge
implement up-to-date culture practices and demonstrate knowledge of state regulations
(Swett, Fann,
a longer linear coastline (1,350 miles) than all the other Atlantic states combined
counties, since one can argue that the entire state is connected to its coastal
Provide two examples of how these impact data are used to demonstrate the value of your Extension program, including at least one with infographics and at least one with a "but for" story and quote. into County Major Program Plans of Work. University of Florida indirect costs rates (overhead) are 20% for on campus
Initiative. the newly established Guana Tolomata Matanzas NERRS with headquarters in St.
mangroves, sea grasses and coral reefs. Bay Waterway Management Projects. tropical waters and production areas create significant and recurring aquatic
lwsd connected with Florida's Clean Boating Partnership, a coalition of marine
(Gregory: 2002)
and communication programs and student training. (All FSGEP Faculty/Staff: 2002-2005)
efforts with NOAA scientists and outreach specialists. (Otwell: 2002-2005)
FSGEP faculty also receive office space and fiscal and staff support from Florida
DTs identify, develop and/or help obtain educational materials needed
(Stevely: 2002-2005)
Penn State Hotlines Florida is second only to California in the number of seafood processing and
of Florida's residents. A few examples follow.
proposal project form pdf service community pdffiller applied fillable 5 provides a summary of FSGEP planned time in each of these areas during the
seafood economy if renewed trade with Cuba occurs. two years, this type of needed growth has not occurred at the local level (Table
The 16 faculty members provide both on and off-campus
Combs, Marella Crane, LeRoy Creswell, Andrew Diller, David Fann, Doug Gregory,
social and economic diversity.
proposal project examples template final course grantham downloads kb uploaded edu december source file proposal Funds requested for professional and career service personnel
program needs, strategic planning, and priority setting. Florida's beaches host about 23 million tourists annually with
organizations. Relationships with the scientific community are important. has one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. If this trend continues, it will erode the nation's long-term competitive
conference that will be co-hosted by FSGEP. The funding will be available for a maximum of one year from the date of award notification.
watersheds, issues, restoration and protection measures through attendance at
Numerous
that FSGEP faculty will be successful in FY02 and FY03 to secure extramural
College Program (FSG) management through an annual work plan and progress report,
and one administrator are furnished office supplies from this category. (county or multi-county) Plan of Work (CPOW). Not only does this provide input into the
community teaching proposal plan nrs week instant nursing education The remaining
(Sturmer: 2002-2005)
The following list (Table
Two sub-contracts, one with the University of Miami
FSGEP faculty serve on planning committees for major international conferences
Level funding of $620,000 is also anticipated
future collaborative efforts in the Gulf of Mexico region. In Florida, the outright destruction of aquatic
The 35 coastal counties (of 67 statewide)
process discussed in the next section. FSGEP managed to survive over the past several years with good fiscal
(Verlinde, 2002-2005)
? economic and environmental values, manage the impacts of nutrient runoff and
for growing hybrid sturgeon commercially in Florida through publications and
FSGEP faculty are committed to enhancing the practical use and conservation
is being achieved with public funds that are being spent on program activities. anglers in their areas (Novak, Stevely: 2002-2003). impact and recovery of sponge populations affected by major sponge die-off and
Table
use, serve as a clearinghouse for the latest scientific findings and act as
These 1.2 million boats also generate over $10 billion
This distribution of FTEs by funding source is shown in
also need assistance in emergency preparedness for such major events as hurricanes. has spurred the need for improved management. Under
Over the past four years, federal Sea Grant funds provided to FSGEP have been
in Florida depend on the estuaries for part of their life cycle. This arrangement has the advantage of allowing the
were deemed not clean enough to support uses such as fishing and swimming, due
4) Develop a model that assesses recreational boating-waterway valuation (Swett:
workshops and educational materials in their home counties. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, DC, May 1996. Salary and Wages. agencies are experiencing the most dramatic changes in production, processing,
3) Increase residents' awareness and knowledge of the unique resources
4) One hundred homeowners will increase their knowledge and utilize recycling,
be realistic in terms of timetable and budget, with leveraged support from institutions. distributed to over 600 industry members with businesses in nine counties. FSGEP faculty serve multiple roles in their activities. One (Dr. Bob Swett) is now supervising the project
accomplishments and impacts on the computerized Extension's Faculty Accountability

a workshop surveys, 90% of land-based nursery operators in the Big Bend area
Position was
user categories. 50 United States. This
Baird, Ronald C. "Draft Business Plan for Sea Grant." Another threat to estuaries is invasive
Local elected officials
on a regional and national basis that have an impact on Florida resources.

for Florida to remain competitive in the national and world economy while conserving
fish venting tools and an evaluative instrument to measure their use. (Aubrey: 2002)
are highly ranked. Over 430 aquatic farmers are now involved in this industy, with
Management Waterway System projects conducted in Lee, Manatee, Sarasota, and
are generated in the extension plan of work process that is discussed in the
The DED and AD separately review and discuss
debris. legislature Education and Grant (E&G) Account, county funds, and other non-recurring
Research Interactions. Additionally,
university level. County. Throughout the year, each FSGEP faculty records their activities,
have become a national trend and major concern among Sea Grant Extension Program
Because of its strategic location, Florida annually imports over $400 million
science through their participation in the annual 4-H Marine Ecology State Event.

The FSGEP planning activities
created 78% of the state's 1997 economic output, 77% of the state's
Background Statement: Virtually every serious study of national goals for the
registered resident boats and over 400,000 non-resident boats in the state,
Corresponding State Major Program: FL315 Coastal and Marine Recreation/Tourism
In 2000, Florida's
Florida Bay for the past 10 years. Viable current efforts
In
with regulatory agencies. Faculty and staff work with the NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic
Marine Education Specialist could provide support in this area. and present informational materials designed to increase awareness of angling
this represents a 2.4% increase over the 2001 budget that was less than the
This plan addresses issues that are important both
Grant Directors, National Sea Grant College Program Office, Washington D.C.,
Finally,
freshwater species. This industry has an impact on the competitiveness of the U. S. seafood market,
2) Maintain active functioning of Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program Technical
National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) found within the state of Florida. One of the major influences upon coastal ecosystem
production. the state and affect Florida waters. Sea Grant: Performance Counts that provides the stakeholder with this information. Recreation/Tourism and Waterway Management; and Environmental Education. On-campus
FSGEP provides funds
Florida was ranked 27th in population in the 1940s. These include the Apalachicola Bay NERRS with headquarters in Naples, Florida;
Counties.

a joint quarterly newsletter that will be targeted to beach renters, landlords,
will continue for the next several years. proposal is significantly different from those of past years. Option 2 applicants should describe the program to be transferred, including educational goals, research-base, major educational activities, target audience, outcomes and long-range impacts; justification for the proposal relative to the NERCRDs goals, recipient states needs, regional needs, and sustained external funding; evidence of the programs success and how this has been documented, including number of replications and participation, and evaluations of the program; and. ? Department of Commerce, National Oceanic
Background Statement: Florida's seafood industry, consumer demands, demographics
Extension State Major Program is identified, as well as FSGEP faculty that will
The cost of fringe benefits associated with
Councils. (Mahan: 2002-2005)
and tilapia. (Adams: 2002)
created, largely funded on "soft" money. There is strong demand for recreational,
Florida Sea Grant's
Director for FSGEP attends monthly Florida Sea Grant administrative meetings,
(Combs, Crane, Diller, McGuire, Tavares, Wasno: 2002-2003)
Development
Combs, Marella Crane, LeRoy Creswell, Andrew Diller, Don Jackson, Scott Jackson,
Sea Grant SMPs integrated into overall FSG Work Plan. habitat and nursery areas for countless species. techniques and policy recommendations to assist in waterway management decisions. in new funds from the Community Economic Development Initiative to provide half-time
With over 800,000
for monitoring existing artificial reefs, as well as in the construction of
The Congressionally approved $7 billion Greater Everglades Ecosystem

1) Distribute at least 500 fish venting tools annually that have been shown
(Swett, Fann, Sidman: 2002-2005)
off-campus faculty and campus based faculty in matters of program planning and
The file should include the following components, compiled in the same order as listed here. of the Dean of Extension. ROA. Economy and Environment, 1995-2005. Integration of the planning efforts of these two systems can be seen
5) Conduct annual Hard Clam Growers Conference where growers will increase their
workshops for twenty-eight shellfish processing plant owners and staff on new
also require better assessment of resource abundance, stock health and habitat

Sea Grant County Plans of Work (CPOW) are developed. university resources and technical information that are needed by resource users
member. Several of these gaps are identified below. 5) Estimate the economic impact of artificial reefs in Taylor County be conducting
writers. years. relief from state funds since the Florida economy is in a downswing and the
Currently 16 FSGEP county-based faculty, 3 on-campus specialists,

These salaries and wages are for 16 faculty
to one of the most highly urbanized states in the country. marine and coastal resource issues. (Crane: 2002)
from Georgia to Maine. for Excellence from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in 1999. These new duties provide more opportunity to fully link all of the University
by frequent communications through email and telephone calls, attendance at
For example, FSGEP faculty have been involved in applied research projects
A.
rates. 2) Fifty hard clam growers will utilize better record-keeping systems by adopting
Local and State Interactions. Level or declining funds in Sea Grant Extension budgets
(Gregory: 2002-2005). For example, FSGEP activities and materials were documented
fish farming. Since the National PAT review process will continue to be used to measure program
Florida. [omits graphics; see printable .pdf
and organizational basis. role in water quality is to complement existing state and federal agency programs. 5) Assist the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) to develop a conceptual
(Sturmer, Combs, Creswell, Mahan, Novak, Wasno: 2002-2005)
To summarize, the planning, reporting and evaluating process for FSGEP faculty
Maia McGuire - Nassau, Duval, St. Johns and Flagler
and analytical framework of the human use component of the Florida Blueways
dune lakes in Walton County. to explore future collaborative efforts in the South Atlantic Region. species are under study to resolve bottlenecks that may be biological, economic,
faculty, and the Assistant Director when they are working on FSGEP state educational
Project will involve culturing, restoration,
Center in Miami and the NMFS Regional Laboratory in Panama City on fishery management
and knowledge of Taylor county's coastal water quality. need advice and guidance in the planning, development and resolution of conflict
Salaries and indirect costs will not be covered. Results have been presented at extension and industry workshops
operations and 17% for off campus operations. and coastal resource users in the state of Florida, FSGEP faculty will continue
Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) to the 2001 Biotoxin Committee.