FY 2017-2018 Accomplishments

• Managed 11 permitted artificial reef sites, including the newly-permitted Casino Beach Snorkeling Reef site. Fifty-six new artificial reefs were deployed in FY 2017-18.
• Worked with the Engineering Division to complete the design and submit permit applications for a new public boat ramp on Perdido Bay. Worked with the Parks and Recreation Department to manage six public boat ramps, 11 paddle-craft launch sites, and the Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge.
• Completed numerous waterways management projects, including lionfish management, marine debris removal and prevention, water monitoring for Red Tide and micro-plastics, Navy Point Living Shoreline, and derelict vessel removal/disposal. Also served as a representative on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Area Committee to maintain the Area Contingency Plan for oil spills.
• Managed 12 Vessel Safety/Restriction Zones and navigation channels.
• Completed numerous special projects, including serving as weigh-master for seven local fishing rodeos and participating in fishing and outdoor recreation events for youth, military and under-served segments of the community. 
• Worked with Santa Rosa County to revise and update the "Boating and Angling Guide to Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties."
• Managed the volunteer and intern program, providing experience in marine resources management to local college and university students and graduates. Provided staff support for the Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee.