Project Summary

2. Habitat Restoration/Protection
Wetlands
River systems
Beaches/Dunes
Offshore areas
Mangroves
Assisting Species at Risk
Pollution Mitigation
Non-Point Source Pollution
Other (describe)		Develop database of information on "health" of bay

3. Project description (100 words or less)

Description of the Issue to be Resolved by the Project

The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has developed a general information website, and is in the process of designing a linked technical website to assist with dissemination of scientific information and data to local scientists and managers as we reevaluate goals and targets for bay restoration. To date, however, TBEP has not provided this more technical information in a summarized format, easily accessible and understandable to interested citizens and media.

The challenge of providing technical information in a timely, interesting and useful format continues to be a major one for all coastal management programs. Many programs, including TBEP, attempt to focus on tracking "indicators" of coastal conditions, which may include measures of environmental conditions, human health, and recreation activities.

Description of the Proposed Project

The objective of the proposed project is:

• To provide relevant information, in a timely, interesting and interpretable format, on specific indicators of the "health" of Tampa Bay. Indicators may include, but not be limited to, seagrass coverage and condition, water clarity, beach closures, air quality, fishing reports and real-time wind direction and speed. This project would also examine the possibility of developing an overall "Bay Quality Index".

4. Goals/Benefits (quantify where possible using measures of success list) Was a cost-benefit study conducted for this project? yes/no If yes, provide a summary of findings.

5. Partners (include each participant's responsibilities - funding, permitting, etc.)

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

Tasks and estimated costs include:

1. Identification and data management of accessible data sources for selected indicators: $10,000
2. Development of presentation graphics and formats: $10,000
3. Design, implementation and maintenance of website: $15,000

Cash

Federal

Non Federal

State government
Local government
Private industry
Public interest groups

Total

In-Kind Services (hours, equipment, or other forms of assistance and estimated dollar value)

Volunteers (number of people and hours, and estimated dollar value)

7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

8. Value added by Coastal America Partnership including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals achieved through this collaboration (500 words or less)

9. Project Status

Schedule:

Task 1: completion within six months from project initiation
Task 2: completion within nine months from project initiation
Task 3: completion within one year of project initiation; maintenance ongoing

• Initiation date:
• Completion date:
• Current stage: (Initiated - I, Underway - U or Completed - C)

10. Contacts

11. Any additional information/comments