The document summarizes the state of natural resources in the City of Naples. It discusses the Naples Bay watershed size and stormwater runoff as the number one pollutant. It also mentions efforts to improve water quality such as the Golden Gate Canal Diversions, ASR wells, a new landscape/fertilizer ordinance, habitat restoration projects, and educational outreach including rain gardens. The goal is to better manage stormwater and restore seagrass beds and oyster reefs that have declined significantly since the 1950s.

1. City of Naples Natural Resources City of Naples Michael R. Bauer, Ph.D. Natural Resources Manager

2. City of NaplesNatural Resources Division Management ● Science ● Restoration● Outreach STATE OF THE BAY REPORT

3. Naples Bay Watershed 10 square miles 120 square miles

4. Golden Gate Canal Diversions ASR 200 mgd Henderson Creek ASR

5. STORMWATER RUNOFF “The Number One Pollutant in Florida is Stormwater.” Florida Department of Environmental Protection

7. Start of Rainy Season Wet Month Chlorophyll a (Nutrients) Annual Mean < 11ug/l Naples Bay Annual Mean= 4.7 ug/l

9. Extension Toxicology Network Comprised of Cornell University, Michigan State University, Oregon State University, and UC Davis Copper is very toxic to fish. Small amounts can have damaging effects May cause significant decreases in populations of aquatic invertebrates, plants and fish

10. Copper

21. New Landscape/Fertilizer Ordinance 1. Landscape City Certification Best Management Practices (BMPs) For landscape professionals Learn BMPs for fertilization, pesticides, irrigation, plant selection Environmental component Become “City-Certified”

23. Freedom Park X Gordon River Greenway Park X Conservancy X Riverside Filter Marsh X

24. Historic Habitat Comparison Pre Development (1950’s) Seagrass: approx. 68 acres (27 ha) Oyster beds: approx. 51 acres (21 ha) Post Development (2005) Seagrass: approx. 4 acres (2 ha) Seagrass only in lower region Oyster beds: approx. 12 acres (5 ha)

25. 1 2 Reef Sites 1. Naples Landing 2 . Windstar

33. Riprap and Seawalls

35. RIPRAP An Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Seawalls An Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Seawalls

41. Seagrass Beds "The Rainforest of the Estuary"

42. A single acre of seagrass… Can produce 10 tons of leaves Support 4,000 fish and 50,000,000 invertebrates Provide food, habitat, and nursery grounds

46. Bathymetric Mapping

52. WHAT IS A RAIN GARDEN? A landscaping feature planted with native perennial plants Used to manage stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces Roofs, sidewalks, and parking lots

53. Why build a rain garden? Beautify Your Yard Conserve Water Improve the water quality of Naples Bay

54. How do you build a rain garden?