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1 Conservation 20/20 Projected and Expended Costs Costs updated as of Funding Year 2013/2014 Aerial Photos for maps from either January 2011 or January 2014

2 2 Alva Scrub Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 2010 (second edition) Addendum Approved: November 2013 SUMMARY Total Acres: 1, Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 873 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $829,196 Estimated future expenses: $184,400 Estimated annual maintenance: $122,686

3 3 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 801 Costs: $257,155, $166,738, $19,251 Acres needing treatment: 282 Projected Cost: $113,950 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $45,763, 3,831, $875 Projected Annual Cost: $97,234 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 682 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 42% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $22,300 ($1,639 reimbursement) Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 287 Costs: $8,813, $19,179, $33,230 Acres needing brush reduction: 125 Projected Cost: $31,250 Pasture Plantings Restoration Completed: 10 acres Costs: $25,870, $4,208, $1,050 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 285 Costs: $1,050, $75 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 56,871 Costs: $132,828 Annual Maintenance Projected Cost: $600 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 76,039 Costs: $56,933, $403, $27,152 Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,300 Projected Cost: $4,550 Annual Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Car parts and appliances Costs: $98, $840 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $600 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

4 4 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $21,000, $175 (both editions and addendum) Public Use Amenities Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough on site 357 Costs: $500 Future Plans: Primitive trailhead, trails and signs Projected Cost: $34,650 Other Notes: Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $576 With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned in 2009 on 250 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $24,520.89, which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment. In 2014, the slash pines were thinned from an additional 52 acres and the $12,747 raised was also used for invasive exotic plant treatment. Some restoration work has been, and will be funded through a WHIP grant from USDA, FWC s Invasive Plant Management program, FWC s Gopher Tortoise grant program and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. The City of Cape Coral will be funding restoration work on approximately 100 acres, for scrub jay mitigation. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

5 Over 200 acres of Site 163 were covered with a thick Brazilian pepper monoculture that was removed by heavy equipment and pile burned. 5

6 6 Buckingham Trails Preserve Acquired: 2008 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 10, 2012 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $218,109 Estimated future expenses: $800,516 Estimated annual maintenance: $47,648

7 7 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 182 Costs: $121,206, $100, $4,134 Acres needing treatment: 142 Projected Cost: $81,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $37,500 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 281 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $8,300 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 208 Costs: $52,000 Pasture Restoration Restoration Needed: 241 acres Projected Cost: $664,196 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 10,210 Costs: $33,000 Annual Maintenance: Projected Cost: $300 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 15,954 Costs: $22,148, $3,971 Feet of Firelines Needed: 7,050 Projected Cost: $24,675 Annual Maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Debris Removal Conducted Costs: $2,100, $280 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $300 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

8 8 Public Use Amenities Future Plans: Primitive trailhead and walkthroughs, kiosk, interpretive signs, standardized Parks Department trail markers and preserve signs Costs: $15,210 Other Notes: Projected Cost: $79,000 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $560 Some restoration work has been funded by FWC s Invasive Plant Management program and FWC s Gopher Tortoise grant program. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

9 9 Although there the Preserve has plant diversity, including rare species, many areas have thick palmetto cover with very little plant diversity. In 2013 C20/20 Staff chopped 57 acres of heavy palmetto.

10 10 Buttonwood Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 5, 2014 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 166 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $8,400 Estimated future expenses: $88,262 Estimated annual maintenance: $11,600

11 11 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres needing treatment: 100 Projected Cost: $63,300 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $9,400 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 53 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,500 Fencing Feet of Fencing Needed: 7,132 Projected Cost: $24,962 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $500 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Cost: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

12 This berm separates Buttonwood Preserve from mosquito control property. This area has a much higher density of invasive exotics than most of the Preserve. 12

13 13 Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 16, 2007 (second edition) SUMMARY Total Acres: 1,295.3 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,030 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $4,164,112 Estimated future expenses: $852,840 Estimated annual maintenance: $124,928

14 14 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 804 Costs: $1,483,984, $169,276, $9,837 Acres needing treatment: 265 Projected Cost: $306,993 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $17,725, $8,627, $525 Projected Annual Cost: $79,934 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 165 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 13% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $7,660 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 68 Costs: $27,800 Acres needing brush reduction: 42 Projected Cost: $10,500 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 52 Costs: $400 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs, berm removal and geo-webbing on management access road. Costs: $3,810, $518,645 Restoration Needed: Additional ditch plugs & berm removal Projected Cost: $500,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,687 Costs: $21,730 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 22,951 Costs: $8,586, $33,753 Feet of Firelines Needed: 10,042 Projected Cost: $35,147 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $2,064 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Projected Cost: n/a Low Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

15 15 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Car parts, construction materials, etc. Costs: $1,798 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $150 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $22,400 (both editions) Public Use Amenities Available Now: Guided walks, trails, boardwalks, picnic pavilions, restrooms, parking, and interpretive signs. Costs: $1,775,660, $19,452 Other Notes Future Need: New trail markers Projected Cost: $200 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $16,381 Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $40,104 Projected Cost: $9,958, $8,581 With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned in 2009 on 52 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $5, which was used for trail signs and invasive exotic plant treatments. Some restoration work and public use amenities have and will be funded by grants from Florida Communities Trust, North American Wetlands Conservation Act, South Florida Water Management District, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails Program, USFWS Coastal Grants, Department of Environmental Protection, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, FWC s Invasive Plant Management program and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on Palm Creek. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

16 This year the East River Loop Trail (1 ¾ miles) was opened to the public. Hikers can enjoy a trail through restored portions of the Preserve along the shore of the Caloosahatchee River. 16

17 17 Carver Preserve Acquired: 2008 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: February 9, 2010 SUMMARY Total Acres: 189 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 189 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $52,800 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $3,935

18 18 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 27 Cost: $48,600 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $3,900 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a None Observed Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $35 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200 The mangroves on the coast of Carver Preserve have recovered from Hurricane Charley. The center of the Preserve where all the mangroves died remains an open saltern habitat. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

19 19 Cayo Pelau Preserve Acquired: 2007 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 14, 2008 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 123 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $10,222 Estimated future expenses: $4,500 Estimated annual maintenance: $2,600

20 20 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 3 Costs: $6,022 Acres needing treatment: 3 Projected Cost: $4,500 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $2,400 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a None Observed Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Dock Costs: $0 (done by volunteers) Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Boaters are welcome to visit the Preserve. Costs: $0 Although half of the Preserve is at a maintenance level for exotics, much of the coastline still has very thick Brazilian pepper. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

21 21 Charlotte Harbor Buffer Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Agreement Approved: June 3, 2008 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 171 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $111,352 Estimated future expenses: $474,450 Estimated annual maintenance: $41,921 This preserve is co-managed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

22 22 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 101 Costs: $18,270, $1,920, $4,188 Acres needing treatment: 62 Projected Cost: $214,000 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $350 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 145 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 61% Projected Annual Cost: $28,233 Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $12,600 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 105 Costs: $26,250 Acres needing brush reduction: 18 Projected Cost: $4,500 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch Plugs & berm breaks (site 262) Costs: $20,375, $15,000 Projected Costs: $250,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 1,237 Costs: $3,820 Feet of Fencing Needed: 700 Projected Cost: $3,500 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 10,504 Costs: $1,360, $13,897 Feet of Firelines Needed: 700 Projected Cost: $2,450 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Abandoned home, appliances, construction debris, etc Costs: $3,342, $1,680 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

23 23 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: FDEP Costs: $0 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Pedestrian walkthroughs for access to hike the fire breaks and Preserve signs. Costs: $900 Other Notes Some invasive exotic plant removal was conducted through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided funds to help pay for the hydrologic restoration on site #262. Site 400 had an abandoned home that was removed by Conservation 20/20 Staff. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

24 24 Columbus G McLeod Preserve Acquired: 1999 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 27, 2007 SUMMARY Total Acres: 8.7 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 8.7 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $93,183 Estimated future expenses: $7,500 Estimated annual maintenance: $2,560

25 25 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 8.7 Costs: $826, $26,600, $4,863 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $665 Projected Annual Cost: $2,250 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Shoreline erosion control Costs: $4,055, $30,789 Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Preserve sign, canoe/kayak landing, primitive hiking trail Costs: $10,485, $10,000, $700 Other Notes Future Plans: Rehab canoe/kayak landing Costs: $7,500 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $210 Shoreline restoration work was partially funded through a grant from the South Florida Water Management District. The public use amenities were partially funded through a grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District. Some exotic plant removal was conducted with assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

26 Staff leaving Preserve after a day of trail maintenance. 26

27 27 Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek Acquired: 2005 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 20, 2006 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through FY 2013/14: $221,228 Estimated future expenses: $508,887 Estimated annual maintenance: $29,536

28 28 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 243 Costs: $7,455, $37,600, $11,991 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $39,644, $175 Projected Annual Cost: $19,800 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 109 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $2,820 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 49 Costs: $9,025, $34,175 Acres needing brush reduction: 141 Projected Cost: $35,250 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $250 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Rehydrating cypress swamp and Spanish Creek. Creating littoral zones in borrow ponds. Inspection & refurbish bridge over Spanish Creek. Projected Cost: $450,000 (to be funded by Lee Co. Natural Resources) Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 11,375 Costs: $47,055 Feet of Fencing Needed: 3,400 Projected Cost: $17,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 12,860 Costs: $14,166, $4,918 Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,039 Projected Cost: $3,637 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 164 Costs: $5,740 Severity of Hog Damage: Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing Costs: $6,143 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50

29 29 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Future Plans: Primitive trails, kiosk and trail signs Costs: $481 (walk through & preserve signs) Projected Cost: $3,000 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $432 Other Notes Some restoration work was funded through grants from the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Some exotic plant removal was conducted with assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on Spanish Creek. The entrance to the Preserve now features an educational sign about the Conservation 20/20 Legacy Program. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

30 30 Deep Lagoon Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 28, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 192 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $484,311 Estimated future expenses: $175,050 Estimated annual maintenance: $38,585

31 31 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 192 Costs: $117,763, $204,856, $8,150 Acres needing treatment: 79 Projected Cost: $175,050 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $40,254, $1,138 Projected Annual Cost: $33,709 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 5 Costs: $1,250 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Ditch Plug Costs: $215, $10,744 Pasture Restoration Restoration Completed: Costs: $10,599, $27,076, $21,136 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 7,107 Costs: $18,592 Annual maintenance (mowing): Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a None Observed Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing, trash washing up from river Costs: $638, $13,380 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $3,500 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Preserve identification signs. Costs: $120 Other Notes Some restoration work has been funded through a grant from the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Forest Service. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

32 32 Deep Lagoon Pasture, June 2008 (before exotic plant removal, disking and hydrological restoration work) Deep Lagoon Pasture, July 2010

33 33 Estero Marsh Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 4, 2007 (revised first edition) SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through FY 2013/14: $70,186 Estimated future expenses: $28,535 Estimated annual maintenance: $34,076

34 34 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 243 Costs: LCDOT funds Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: LCDOT funds until 2013/14 then $25,500 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 132 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $7,500 Mechanical Brush Reduction Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $188 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Drainage ditch, culverts and filter marshes Costs: $1,640, LDCOT funds Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 1,772 Costs: $8,522 Feet of Fencing Needed: 3,010 Projected Cost: $10,535 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 6,956 Costs: $31,820 Feet of Firelines Needed: 5,000 Projected Cost: $17,500 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Medium Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Wilson Miller Costs: $19,304 C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

35 35 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Pedestrian Walk Through Other Notes Future Plans: Kiosk & trail sign Costs: $500 Costs: $500 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $50 Estero Marsh Preserve was selected by LCDOT as a mitigation site for County projects including the Three Oaks Parkway road widening project (Island Park Regional Mitigation Project) which is providing funds for exotic plant removal, plantings of native plants and hydrologic restoration. Occasionally, contractors are hired to remove hazardous trees. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

36 36 Flag Pond Preserve Acquired: 2003 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 27, 2007 SUMMARY Total Acres: 66.9 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 66.9 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $30,644 Estimated future expenses: $18,082 Estimated annual maintenance: $15,288

37 37 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 67 Costs: $26,264, $140 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $13,400 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 6 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,500 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 10 Projected Cost: $2,500 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs Projected Cost: $10,000 Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $0 Firelines Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,309 Projected Cost: $4,582 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $288 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Needs: Rock & Concrete Projected Cost: $1,000 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Preserve Sign Costs: $40 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

38 The center of Flag Pond has invasive exotic grass species, as well as some native (but invasive) cattail that continues to need treatment. 38

39 39 Galt Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 16, 2007 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through FY 2013/14: $1,273,021 Estimated future expenses: $611,933 Estimated annual maintenance: $42,272

40 40 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 265 Costs: $22,160, $13,361, $3,713 Acres of melaleuca logging: 69 Costs: $2,450 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $38,620 Projected Annual Cost: $19,310 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $6,564 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 10 Projected Cost: $2,500 Spoil Restoration Plantings: Costs: $1,662, $52,122 Hydrologic Improvements Powerline easement culverts: Costs: $52,412, $40,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 7,427 Costs: $38,002 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 8,100 Costs: $19,586 Feet of Firelines Needed: 2,000 Projected Cost: $7,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Hurricane debris removal Costs: $560 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $150 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

41 41 Public Use Amenities Signs, parking, restrooms, formal entrance, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, picnic pavilion, wildlife observation platform and marked trails. Costs: $2,488, $977,485 Other Notes Projected Cost: $583,123 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $3,360 Annual Facility Maintenance: Projected Cost: $12,000 A portion of the exotic plant removal, some of the spoil plantings and hydrologic restoration has been funded through Gulf of Mexico Foundation grants. Additional tree plantings for the spoil, was provided by Lee County s Environmental Services Tree Fund. Some restoration work and the majority of public use amenities have been funded through a grant from the Florida Communities Trust. Construction of the public use facilities began in the summer of Here is the beginnings of the wildlife viewing platform on the west bank of the pond. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

42 42 Gator Hole Preserve Acquired: 2000 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 30, 2006 SUMMARY Total Acres: 175 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 175 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $248,543 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $17,183

43 43 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 175 Costs: $205,449, $3,660, LCDOT funds Acres of melaleuca logging: 81 Costs: $324 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $6,357 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 147 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 100% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 112 Costs: $580, $9,250, LCDOT funds Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 35 Costs: $280 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 12,172 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time Costs: LCDOT funds Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $400 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 4,976 Costs: LCDOT funds Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Total Trapped: 364 Costs: $18,250 Severity of Hog Damage: None Observed (due to previous trapping and buried chain-link fence) Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Old hog traps, temporary tortoise fence. Costs: $2,030 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Preserve is occasionally used for requested field trips for FGCU students. Preserve identification sign. Costs: $40, $280

44 44 Other Notes Some restoration work has been funded through FWC s Invasive Plant Management program and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Gator Hole Preserve was selected by LCDOT as gopher tortoise relocation site for road projects where the tortoises must be moved off-site. This partnership has included exotic plant treatments, pine tree thinning, brush reduction and installation of firelines and fencing. Gator Hole is completely on target for burn rotations. C20/20 staff has prioritized burning on this site since it is used for gopher tortoise mitigation.

45 45 Hickey s Creek Greenbriar Connector Preserve (C20/20 Portion) Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: pending SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $432 Estimated future expenses: $18,200 Estimated annual maintenance: $3,232

46 46 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres needing treatment: 14 Projected Cost: $14,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $2,800 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires, construction debris, etc. Costs: $432 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $432 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $4,200 Other Notes The C20/20 parcels are part of a 450-acre conservation area that is owned and managed by Lee County Parks and Recreation and East County Water Control District Very little restoration work has taken place at this Preserve to date. Gates have been installed by Lee County Pollution Control which has reduced problems with illegal dumping while still allowing visitors to enter and hike.

47 47 Hickey s Creek Mitigation Park (C20/20 Portion) Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 2003 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $75,545 Estimated future expenses: $37,690 Estimated annual maintenance: $18,644

48 48 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 31 Costs: $6,085, $2,764 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $4,291 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 45 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 64% Projected Annual Cost: $8,000 Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,400 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 37 Projected Cost: $9,250 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 31 Costs: $280 Pasture Restoration for Scrub Jays Restoration Completed: Plants and prescribed burn Costs: $5,500, $4,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 5,649 Costs: $38,661 Feet of Fencing Needed: 5,648 Projected Cost: $28,240 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $600 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 5,579 Costs: $2,869 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344 Hog Trapping Severity of Hog Damage: Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior Fencing and vehicle Costs: $6,173, $200 Large Debris Removal Needs: Appliances Projected Cost: $200 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $300 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

49 49 Other Notes Some restoration work has been funded through a grant from The Nature Conservancy. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned in 2009 on 31 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $3, which was used to purchase herbicides. The C20/20 parcels are part of an 862-acre conservation area that is owned and managed by Lee County Parks and Recreation and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. As part of the pasture restoration work for scrub jays, C20/20 staff participated in a prescribed burn at the Preserve in February 2012.

50 50 Hickory Swamp Preserve Acquired: 1999 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 17, 2006 Amended and Approved: September 15, 2009 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $59,207 Estimated future expenses: $660 Estimated annual maintenance: $5,186

51 51 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 66 Costs: $8,450, $990 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $4,912, $1,080 Projected Annual Cost: $1,498 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 39 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 55% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $2,080 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 4 Costs: $1,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 4,899 Costs: $22,880 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 5,694 Costs: $8,505 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted Costs: $200 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Primitive trailhead, kiosk and preserve sign Costs: $2,390 Future Plans: Standardized Parks Department trail markers and preserve sign Projected Cost: $660 Annual Trail Maintenance Cost: $400, $864 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

52 52 Hickory Swamp Preserve is one of the many Preserves that is utilizing prescribed burns as a management tool. This photo was taken one year post-burn.

53 53 Hidden Cypress Preserve Acquired: 2009 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 8, 2013 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through FY 2013/14: $180,693 Estimated future expenses: $79,093 Estimated annual maintenance: $49,278

54 54 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 428 Costs: $87,520, $71,795 Acres of melaleuca logging: 208 Costs: $6,370, 350, $4,908 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $44,940 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 80 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $3,000 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Possible berm breaks and plow line restoration Projected Cost: $35,000 Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $500 Firelines Feet of Firelines Needed: 12,598 Projected Cost: $44,093 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing (1.7 miles) Costs: $1,350 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $150 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Other Notes: Some restoration work has been funded through FWC s Invasive Plant Management program. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

55 After the pine tree thinning and invasive exotic plant removal, staff was excited to see Big Cypress fox squirrels on the Preserve. This is a listed species in Florida and they live in habitats that are open to allow them to forage while keeping an eye out for predators. 55

56 56 Imperial Marsh Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: April 28, 2009 (second edition) SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 56 Total costs through FY 2013/14: $670,963 Estimated future expenses: $770,233 Estimated annual maintenance: $82,003

57 57 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 172 Costs: $4,033, $140,979, $3,503, LCDOT funds Acres of melaleuca logging: 40 Costs: $160 Acres needing treatment: 753 Projected Cost: $487,500 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $29,275 Projected Annual Cost: $60,000 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 382 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 5% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $20,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 168 Costs: $106, $16,275, $4,500 Acres needing brush reduction: 181 Projected Cost: $45,250 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 63 Costs: $500 Acres in need of thinning: 59 Projected Cost: $450 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs and water control structure on site 93 Costs: $31,875 Pasture Restoration Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs, berm breaks, water control structure, exotic and pasture grass removal on site 93 Costs: $321,824, $47,415 Restoration Needed: Continuing restoration work on site 93, as well as pastures on sites 288, 321 and 344 (53 acres) Projected Cost: $108,650 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 9,523 Costs: $45,944 Feet of Fencing Needed: 5,178 Projected Cost: $25,890 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $50 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 2,196 Costs: $3,271, $228 Feet of Firelines Needed: 29,119 Projected Cost: $101,917 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,728 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

58 58 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 5 Costs: $175 Severity of Hog Damage: High Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Deer stand, interior fencing Costs: $4,199 Large Debris Removal Needs: Appliances, tires, construction debris, etc. Projected Cost: $576 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $16,800 (both editions) Public Use Amenities Available Now: One of the tracts has a primitive trailhead and is frequently used for Lee County Bird Patrol guided walks. Costs: $76 Other Notes With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned and dead pines (resulting from a wildfire in 2007) removed in 2009 on 63 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $14, which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment. Some restoration work has been funded through FWC s Invasive Plant Management program, SFWMD, HSBC melaleuca removal service project and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. A portion of Imperial Marsh Preserve was selected by LCDOT to be used for wetland, wood stork and panther mitigation for the Corkscrew Curve, Corkscrew Road and Estero Parkway widening projects which is providing funds for exotic plant removal on site 93. Other portions of Imperial Marsh site 93 restoration work will be partially funded with monies from the T & T funds. Details on the history of this fund can be found in the IMP Stewardship Plan. LCDOT is exploring the possibility of using the Galloway Tract for future mitigation. The Lee County Port Authority is exploring the possibility of using portions of the Preserve as mitigation for the airport runway expansion. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

59 Twice a year staff must visit 16 different monitoring stations to record plant diversity to help monitor the success of the pasture restoration. 59

60 60 Imperial River Preserve Acquired: 1998 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 5, 2007 (second edition) SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $16,663 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $626

61 61 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 7 Costs: $3,255, $5,000, $800 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,278 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Projected Annual Cost: $426 Costs: n/a None Observed Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $6,300 (both editions) Other Notes Some exotic plant treatment was conducted through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

62 Although the Preserve is on the edge of an urban area, it still provides habitat for wildlife. 62

63 63 Koreshan Preserve Acquired: 2005 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 2012 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $50,739 Estimated future expenses: $10,000 Estimated annual maintenance: $5,588

64 64 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres treated: 38 Costs: $4,185, $421 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $7,018, $805 Projected Annual Cost: $3,800 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 36 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $800 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 38 Projected Cost: $9,500 Pine Tree Thinning Acres in need of thinning: 33 Projected Cost: $500 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,541 Costs: $16,920 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 8,408 Costs: $17,150 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Cost: $4,200 Public Use Amenities Preserve identification sign. Cost: $40 Other Notes Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal along the drainage ditch that bisects the Preserve. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

65 Koreshan Preserve is at a maintenance level for exotics. The majority of exotics were treated in place instead of using mechanical equipment. You can see the downy rose myrtle that is quickly decomposing in the flatwoods. 65

66 66 Matanzas Pass Preserve (C20/20 Portion) Acquired: 2006 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: addendum pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 1.05 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1.05 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $31,264 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $2,170

67 67 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: <1 Costs: $684, $16,000, $2,445 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $2,940 Projected Annual Cost: $980 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: Gate Costs: $50 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: partially buried cables Costs: $250 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Primitive trail & guided tours Costs: $449, $8,446 Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,140 Additional amenities are adjacent to the Preserve and are maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. There is regularly scheduled ethnobotany tours led on the Preserve by Parks and Recreation volunteers. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

68 68 Mullock Creek Preserve Acquired: 2007 Mini Stewardship Plan Approved: April 8, 2008 SUMMARY Total Acres: 4.3 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 4.3 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $4,908 Estimated future expenses: $180 Estimated annual maintenance: $1,022

69 69 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 4 Costs: $650, LCNR funds Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,558 Projected Annual Cost: $600 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 2 Costs: $500 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $250 Firelines Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $172 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires Costs: $100 Large Debris Removal Needs: Some assorted dumped construction debris. Projected Cost: $180 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $2,100 Other Notes Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on Mullock Creek. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

70 70 August 2011 the overgrown hydric flatwoods & scrub was bush hogged. By opening the understory, smaller herbaceous plants began to grow again and C20/20 staff saw their first gopher tortoise (a threatened species) on the preserve. (Burrows had been documented before, but this was the first tortoise)

71 71 Orange River Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 21, 2006 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $112,437 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $5,395

72 72 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 38 Costs: $28,620, $30,100, $13,700 Acres of melaleuca logging: 10 Costs: $105 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $9,280, $2,657 Projected Annual Cost: $3,093 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 33 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 73% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,200 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 23 Costs: $16,000 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 5,596 Costs: $3,350, $4,425 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,032 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $70 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Numerous paddlers and boaters enjoy the undeveloped shoreline on Orange River. Costs: $0 Other Notes Some restoration work was conducted through assistance from the Florida Forest Service and the Florida Department of Corrections. The adjacent Crossroads Baptist Church has been extremely supportive with providing access for staff and contractors conducting restoration activities. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

73 Invasive exotic treatment crews were able to treat all of the Brazilian pepper in the mangrove swamp on the shoreline of Orange River. 73

74 74 Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 20, 2006 Mini plan for Bayside Approved: February 14, 2012 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $621,690 Estimated future expenses: $250,152 Estimated annual maintenance: $74,134

75 75 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 309 Costs: $90,942, $108,065, $5,471 Acres of melaleuca logging: 110 Costs: $860 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $8,500, $700 Projected Annual Cost: $36,578 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 537 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 15% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $18,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 736 Costs: $21,729, $10,538, $180,100 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $12,500 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 189 Costs: $1,150 Longleaf Pine Planting Acres Planted: 19 Costs: $5,160, $5,950 Former Palm Grove Restoration Acres Planted: 30 Costs: $8,189 Annual Maintenance: Projected Cost: $2,000 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Abandoned shrimp farm restoration. Projected Cost: $50,000 Pasture Restoration Restoration Needed: 67 acres Projected Cost: $184,652 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 13,633 Costs: $82,443 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,500 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 39,686 Costs: $39,234, $33,660 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

76 76 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing, septic tank and assorted construction and other debris Costs: $790, $1,750 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $10,500 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Guided walks, trailhead, marked trails and educational kiosk Costs: $5,959 Future Plans: Standardized Parks Department trail markers Projected Cost: $500 Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,680 Some restoration work has been funded by the Calusa Land Trust, FWC s Gopher Tortoise grant program and FWC s Invasive Plant Management program. The Calusa Land Trust regularly assists with exotic plant treatment projects on the Preserve. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had a salvage pine tree removal of dead trees on 130 acres. No funds were received but hundreds of hazardous trees were removed, gratis, that could have injured County staff or visitors to the Preserve. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

77 In January 2014, crews planted slash pine seedlings in the former palm grove. 77

78 78 Pine Lake Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 6, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 135 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $365,097 Estimated future expenses: $949,376 Estimated annual maintenance: $24,488

79 79 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 131 Costs: $293,000, $600 Acres needing treatment: 39 Projected Cost: $19,500 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $42,098 Projected Annual Cost: $14,200 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 78 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 27% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,000 Pine Tree Thinning Acres in Need of Thinning: 92 Costs: $700 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs and enhancements to Kehl Canal and borrow pond. Projected Cost: $900,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Needed: 2,411 Projected Cost: $12,055 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 13,639 Costs: $20,459 Feet of Firelines Needed: 4,403 Projected Cost: $15,411 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough with access to hiking the firelines and preserve sign. Costs: $40, $500 Future Plans: Marked hiking trails and standardized Parks Department trail markers Projected Cost: $1,710 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

80 80 Other Notes Some restoration work has been funded through grants from the South Florida Water Management District. Pine Lake Preserve is one of several that have pedestrian walkthroughs to allow visitors to enjoy a quiet hike.

81 81 Pop Ash Creek Preserve Acquired: 2003 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 31, 2006 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $418,313 Estimated future expenses: $1,580 Estimated annual maintenance: $32,041

82 82 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 307 Costs: $57,509, $306,150, $13,433 Additional removal paid by Lee County Division of Natural Resources Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $25,092, $350 Projected Annual Cost: $18,128 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 245 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $12,000 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 126 Costs: $1,000 Fencing New Gates: Costs: $396 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 1,000 Costs: $1,800 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 1 Costs: $35 Severity of Hog Damage: Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Needs: Tires, plywood, etc Projected Cost: $630 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $250 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

83 83 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Primitive trailhead, trails and fishing opportunities Costs: $4,183 Future Plans: Standardized Parks Department trail markers Projected Cost: $950 Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $840 With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned and dead pines removed in 2009 on 126 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $11, which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment. Some restoration work has been funded through grants from FWC s Invasive Plant Management program and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on the Preserve, including Pop Ash Creek, restoring sheet flow on the preserve, connecting the existing ponds through several shallow flowways and installing a weir. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

84 The Extreme Equine Club built and donated mounting blocks for horseback riders this fiscal year. 84

85 85 Powell Creek Preserve Acquired: 2003 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 31, 2006 SUMMARY Total Acres: 77.2 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 77.2 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $171,956 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $16,559

86 86 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 25 Costs: $48,414, $14,750, $4,048 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $20,195, $263 Projected Annual Cost: $13,065 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 37 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,500 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 50 Costs: $350 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Rip-rap wetland edge that was eroding Costs: $23,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,073 Costs: $24,486 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 12,182 Costs: $2,350, $8,087 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Hurricane debris Costs: $1,400 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough & preserve sign Costs: $20,413 Annual Facility Maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,050 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

87 87 Other Notes Some restoration work has been funded through a grant from FWC s Invasive Plant Management program. In partnership with C20/20, Lee County Division of Natural Resources is using this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through the creation of filter marshes on disturbed portions of the Preserve and enhancing the flow of Powell Creek. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned and bark beetle killed pines removed in 2009 on 50 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $6, from the timber sale which was used for purchasing herbicide and hazard tree removal at this Preserve. The filter marshes have increased the variety of wildlife that utilize the Preserve. These wood ducks were observed by a volunteer in the summer of 2013.

88 88 Prairie Pines Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 14, 2004 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,449 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $3,779,637 Estimated future expenses: $1,015,600 Estimated annual maintenance: $165,056

89 89 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 2,684 Costs: $22,819, $1,809,743, $9,599 Acres of melaleuca logging: 2,072 Costs: $770 Acres needing treatment: 444 Projected Cost: $288,600 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $48,616, $46,451, $6,402 Projected Annual Cost: $110,138 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 2,165 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 1% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $10,500 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 454 Costs: $31,141, $37,500 Acres needing brush reduction: 508 Projected Cost: $127,000 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 1,150 Costs: $1,050 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs and berm breaks. Projected Cost: $600,000 (LCNR may fund part or all) Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 34,724 Costs: $73,704, $157,850 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 48,128 Costs: $25,693, $4,900 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 214 (site 194) Costs: $6,420 Severity of Hog Damage: High Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing, tires hurricane debris and drum of hazardous waste Costs: $3,106, $126, $112,500 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $1,000 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

90 90 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $14,000 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Guided walks, parking, restrooms, ADA accessible trails, 20 miles of marked primitive trails, standardized Parks Department trail markers & signs, and a wildlife observation blind. Costs: $1,161, $1,307,468, $1,995 Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $5,005 Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $63,043 Projected Cost: $10,507, $19,110 Some restoration work and public use amenities have been funded by grants from Florida Communities Trust, the Land and Water Conservation Fund and FWC s Invasive Plant Management program as well as through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned in 2009 on 1150 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $73, which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment, fence installation and repairs to in-house exotic removal heavy equipment (Fecon mower). In partnership with C20/20, Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on waterways within the Preserve. If planned restoration projects can help to meet LCDNR s needs, C20/20 will continue the partnership on future projects. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

91 91, Prairie Pines has become a popular hiking spot for groups on the weekends.

92 92 San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Acquired: 2001 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 5, 2013 (second edition) SUMMARY Total Acres: 706 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 706 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $791,703 Estimated future expenses: 0 Estimated annual maintenance: $35,643

93 93 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 706 Costs: $266,166, $23,280 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $122,000, $294,619, $1,698 Projected Annual Cost: $7,700 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 1,518 Costs: $13,697 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: coastal clean ups that pick up debris that has been washed up during storm events Costs: $161, $43,008 Future workdays for coastal clean ups: Projected Cost: $4,725 Average Smaller Debris workdays: Projected Cost: $23,118 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 & Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $16,800 (both editions) Public Use Amenities Available Now: 1-mile of pristine beach front property, preserve signs, interpretive programs Costs: $2,364, $7,910 Other Notes Some restoration work and public use amenities have been funded by grants from Florida Communities Trust, Lee County Tourist Development Council, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, USFWS Partners for Wildlife and FWC s Invasive Plant Management program. Amenities are adjacent to the Preserve and were constructed with grant funds and are maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

94 This Preserve continues to be a must visit spot for anyone who is interested in birding. This year, Staff and volunteers spent over 1,500 hours in fiscal year 2013/14 making sure the beach was safe and clean for visitors (including the wildlife) to enjoy. 94

95 95 Six Mile Cypress Preserve North Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2012 SUMMARY Total Acres: 1,219 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 163 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $386,157 Estimated future expenses: $3,701,442 Estimated annual maintenance: $70,514

96 96 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 163 Costs: $4,184, $12,600, $2,018 Acres needing treatment: 1,056 Projected Cost: $693,092 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $60,950 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 433 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $6,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 200 Projected Cost: $50,000 Pine Tree Thinning/Melaleuca Removal Acres thinned: 80 Costs: $1,505 Acres in need of thinning: 700 Projected Cost: $4,300 Pasture/Hydrological Restoration Restoration Needed: 200 acres Costs: $157,850, $100,000, $27,898 Projected Cost: $250,000, $2,500,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 25,060 Costs: $21,774 Feet of Fencing Needed: 11,400 Projected Cost: $57,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 33,500 Costs: $50,250 Feet of Firelines Needed: 30,500 Projected Cost: $106,750 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Medium Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

97 97 Trash Removal Debris Removal Conducted Costs: $28, $1,050 Large Debris Removal Needs: interior fencing Projected Cost: $300 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 and Land Stewardship Staff Cost: $7,000 Public Use Amenities Future Plans: Primitive trailhead, walkthrough, preserve signs and trails Projected Cost: $40,000 Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,376 Some restoration work will be funded by the SFWMD. Some exotic plant removal was conducted by the Florida Department of Corrections. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned and melaleuca removed in 2014 on 839 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $32, from the timber sale which was used for permitting and design of the hydrological restoration project. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

98 98 Before melaleuca removal 4/2014. Same location later that month.

99 99 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (C20/20 Portion) Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2012 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $213,654 Estimated future expenses: $113,681 Estimated annual maintenance: $31,899

100 100 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 236 Costs: $93,810, $8,240, $8,442 Acres of melaleuca logging: 47 Costs: $245 Acres in need of melaleuca logging: 86 Projected Cost: $500 Acres needing treatment: 50 Projected Cost: $71,825 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $28,529, $9,135 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 107 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Projected Annual Cost: $22,400 Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $7,500 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 12,724 Costs: $57,870 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Needed: 11,726 Projected Cost: $41,041 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 43 Costs: $1,505 Severity of Hog Damage: Medium Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Boat Costs: $35, $348 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 and Land Stewardship Staff Cost: $7,000 Public Use Amenities Available Now: 3 primitive trailheads Costs: (part of fencing costs) Future Plans: Walkthroughs & signs at primitive trailhead Projected Cost: $315 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

101 101 Other Notes These parcels are additional acreage to the already existing Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve which features amenities such as 2.1 mile boardwalk, interpretive center, paved parking, restrooms and picnic pavilions. Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used portions of this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on an interior canal. Wild hogs continue to be a management challenge at many of our preserves.

102 102 Smokehouse Bay Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: February 9, 2010 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $441,050 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $14,479

103 103 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 253 Costs: $11,800, $422 (rest is lumped with pasture restoration/ hydrologic improvements) Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $53 Projected Annual Cost: $11,250 Pasture Restoration/Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Exotic removal, leveling furrows, filling mosquito ditches and plantings Costs: $54,357, $344,538 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,564 Costs: $21,480 Annual maintenance (mowing): Projected Cost: $344 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 81 Costs: $2,835 Severity of Hog Damage: High Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Other Notes Most restoration work has been funded by grants from the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and USFWS with American Recovery and Restoration Act funds. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

104 104 This former palm grove has quickly filled with a wide variety of native herbaceous and woody plants. This photo was taken in the same area in 2007.

105 105 Telegraph Creek Preserve Acquired: 2009 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: April 19, 2011 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 818 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $201,189 Estimated future expenses: $1,423,246 Estimated annual maintenance: $317,037

106 106 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 199 Costs: $37,000, $7,438 Acres needing treatment: 440 Projected Cost: $220,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $143,437 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 1230 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 2% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $36,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 101 Costs: $7,724, $14,526 Acres needing brush reduction: 372 Projected Cost: $93,000 Pine Tree Thinning Acres thinned: 296 Projected Cost: $2,800 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs, berm breaks, prevention of erosion into Telegraph Creek Projected Cost: $25,000 Pasture Restoration Restoration Needed: 361 acres Projected Cost: $994,916 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 23,123 Costs: $70,819 Feet of Fencing Needed: 3,570 Projected Cost: $17,850 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 29,199 Costs: $12,000, $3,000, $25,664 Feet of Firelines Needed: 13,137 Projected Cost: $45,980 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 19 Costs: $665 Severity of Hog Damage: High Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

107 107 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Construction debris Costs: $144 Large Debris Removal Needs: Phone books, appliances, old cow pens. Projected Cost: $1,500 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $14,000 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Two Primitive trailheads, walkthrough, preserve signs and marked trail. Costs: $59,612, $60,910, $1,400 Other Notes Future Plans: standardized Parks Department trail markers and preserve signs and additional fencing Projected Cost: $25,000 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,728 Some restoration work was funded through a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. C20/20 partnered with Babcock Ranch Preserve staff to clear the north fenceline and installed a new fence, saving C20/20 several thousand dollars. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned in 2014 on 296 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $60, from the timber sale which was used for design of the public use amenities. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

108 Part of the preparation work for the new entrance to the Preserve included repairing portions of the old road which had deteriorated and was unsafe. 108

109 109 Wild Turkey Strand Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 10, 2010 (second edition) SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,484 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $3,074,213 Estimated future expenses: $6,575,492 Estimated annual maintenance: $164,723

110 110 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 2,753 Costs: $41,825, $586,313, $7,407 Acres of melaleuca logging: 962 Costs: $3,850 Restoration plantings: Costs: $11,223 Acres needing treatment: 383 Projected Cost: $636,441 Annual maintenance Current Cumulative Costs: $95,271, $46,970 Projected Annual Cost: $109,000 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 1,118 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $32,400 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc: 195 Costs: $51,548, $5,250 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 512 Costs: $393, $3,850 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs, ditch removal, berm removal, culvert installation, culvert replacement and low-water crossing with geoblock on FPL access road. Costs: $40,246, $96,406 Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs and culverts for management access roads, backfilling or plugging drainage ditches, possible geowebbing. Projected Cost: $3,164,375 Pasture Restoration Restoration Needed: 110 acres Projected Cost: $2,362,655 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 75,583 Costs: $15,800, $49,403 Feet of Fencing Needed: 42,200 Projected Cost: $211,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $500 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 37,801 Costs: $56,702 Feet of Firelines Needed: 56,063 Projected Cost: $196,221 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

111 111 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 13 Costs: $455 Severity of Hog Damage: High Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires, interior fencing, vehicles, farm equipment, appliances, construction debris, etc (over 17,000 lbs!) Costs: $2,226, $5,338 Large Debris Removal Needs: Construction debris, small appliances, interior fencing, vehicle parts, etc. Projected Cost: $4,800 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $22,400 (both editions) Public Use Amenities Available Now: Preserve identification signs, parking, ADA and primitive trails, boardwalk, picnic pavilion, restroom, signs, wildlife observation areas. Costs: $7,603, $1,914,205 Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $9,100 Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $9,984 Projected Cost: $4,967, $6,825 Some restoration work and public use amenities have and will be funded by grants from Florida Communities Trust, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, South Florida Water Management District, and FWC s Invasive Plant Management program as well as through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. Audubon of Florida may provide funds for pasture restoration. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned on 122 acres, slash pines thinned and melaleuca removed on 325 acres and 65 acres of pine salvage (dead pine removal) as a result of a wildfire that burned through the Preserve in The C20/20 management fund was given $64, which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment. The Lee County Port Authority is exploring the possibility of using portions of the Preserve as mitigation for the airport runway expansion. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

112 Regular guided walks are provided at 6 Conservation 20/20 Preserves. They have been very popular, even during the wet season. 112

113 113 Yellow Fever Creek Preserve Acquired: 2001 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 7, 2007 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $292,397 Estimated future expenses: $307,679 Estimated annual maintenance: $29,981

114 114 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 339 Costs: $33,976, $42,610, $4,381 Acres of melaleuca logging: 133 Costs: $2,450 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $32,385, $420 Projected Annual Cost: $16,193 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 253 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $12,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 90 Projected Cost: $22,500 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs, creek culvert and borrow pond restoration Projected Cost: $250,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 17,504 Costs: $70,505 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 17,504 Costs: $32,067 Feet of Firelines Needed: 10,051 Projected Cost: $35,179 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: none Severity of Hog Damage: Costs: n/a Low Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires, construction material, etc. Costs: $323 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Johnson Engineering, Inc. Costs: $71,700 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

115 115 Public Use Amenities Available Now: 3 pedestrian walkthroughs for access to hiking on fencelines, powerline easements and historic jeep trails. Costs: $1,580 Future Plans: Kiosk and marked hiking trails. Projected Cost: $1,000 Other amenities are pending on the City of Cape Coral s development of their adjacent Major Park. Other Notes Funds for some exotic plant removal were provided by FWC s Invasive Plant Management program. Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish their mission of protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County through exotic plant and debris removal on Yellow Fever Creek. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

116 116 Before melaleuca removal (March 2010) After melaleuca removal (June 2010)

117 117 Yucca Pens Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2007 SUMMARY Total Acres: 234 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 234 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $441,003 Estimated future expenses: $264,425 Estimated annual maintenance: $32,245

118 118 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 234 Costs: $24,695, $183,003, $5,392 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $32,485, $10,000, $3,308 Projected Annual Cost: $11,819 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 218 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 35% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $18,900 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 61 Costs: $15,250 Acres needing brush reduction: 20 Projected Cost: $5,000 Pine Tree Thinning Acres Thinned: 62 Costs: $1,190 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs and berm removal. Costs: $49,081, $45,000 Restoration Needed: Additional ditch plugs and borrow pond enhancement. Projected Cost: $250,000 Fencing Feet of Fencing Installed: 7,725 Costs: $28,954 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100 Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 42,754 Costs: $30,396 Feet of Firelines Needed: 2,607 Projected Cost: $9,125 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 0 Severity of Hog Damage: FWC lands Costs: n/a Low due to adjacent hunting on Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

119 119 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Drums of hazardous waste, vehicles, construction debris, etc Costs: $1,913, $1,436 Large Debris Removal Needs: Projected Cost: $300 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough for hiking access on firelines and Preserve identification signs. Costs: $500 Other Notes Some restoration work has and will be funded by grants from FWC s Invasive Plant Management program and South Florida Water Management District as well as through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections. With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned and dead pines removed in 2009 on 62 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $5, which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

120 120 One of C20/20 first exotic removal projects. The former melaleuca monoculture was mulched in This photo was taken in the same location in June 2013.

121 121 Billy Creek Preserve Acquired: 2008 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: pending SUMMARY Total Acres: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $0 This preserve is managed by the City of Fort Myers. C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections and coordinates management with the City of Fort Myers staff.

122 122 Bob Janes Preserve Acquired: 2006 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: July 2008 SUMMARY Total Acres: Total costs through 13/14 FY: Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: $47,601 (Bob Janes Loop Trail) $175,812 (Hydrologic restoration) $225 (Preserve Sign) $741,300 (Hydrologic restoration) $1, 864 (mowing trails) This preserve is managed with the Babcock Ranch Preserve by the Babcock Ranch Management LLC with oversight by Babcock Ranch Inc, Lee County, Florida Forest Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Foundation. C20/20 is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Bob Janes Loop hiking trail. $100,00 of the Hydrologic restoration was paid for through a grant from SFWMD

123 123 Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Acquired: Land Stewardship Agreement Approved: September 8, 2009 SUMMARY Total Acres: 30.5 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $79 (pedestrian walk through) Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: (trash pickup and fence repair) $150 This preserve is managed by the C.R.E.W. Trust and SFWMD. C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.

124 124 J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Preserve Acquired: 2014 Land Stewardship Agreement Approved: January 1, 2014 SUMMARY Total Acres: Total costs through 13/14 FY: $500 Boundary Survey Estimated future expenses: $0 This preserve is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.

125 125 Oak Creek Preserve Acquired: 2009 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 7, 2014 SUMMARY Total Acres: 3.93 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 3.93 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $0 This preserve is managed by the City of Bonita Springs. C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.

126 126 Pineland Site Complex Acquired: 2000 SUMMARY Total Acres: 8.59 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 8.59 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $670 (exotic maintenance treatment) Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $0 This preserve is managed by the University of Florida. C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.

127 127 West Marsh Preserve Acquired: 2008 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 14, 2013 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs through 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $28,200 (fencing) $700,000 (public use amenities) Estimated annual maintenance: $15,660 This preserve is managed by the East County Water Control District. C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.

128 128 Big Hickory Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 5, 2013 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FYs: $29,403 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $6,981

129 129 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,451, $1,120 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Conducted: Culvert Repair Costs: $5,827 Trash Removal Dumping Fees: Costs: $2,903 Projected Annual Cost: $12,273 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $4,410 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Other Notes The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the preserve area. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

130 130 Big Shell Island Preserve Acquired: 2003 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 12 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown

131 131 Bocilla Preserve Acquired: 1990 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 197 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 197 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $564 Estimated future expenses: $16,700 Estimated annual maintenance: $6,000

132 132 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Treatment needed: Projected Cost: $12,500 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $144, $420 Projected Annual Cost: $5,000 Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $1,000 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $4,200 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

133 133 Bowditch Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 22, 2008 SUMMARY Total Acres: 17.9 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 17.9 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FYs: $21,007 Estimated future expenses: $32,000 Estimated annual maintenance: $17,570

134 134 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,013, $7,560 Trash Removal Dumping Fees: Costs: $13 Projected Annual Cost: $2,520 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $15,050 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: 10 acre restoration/preserve area. Costs: $4,021 Other Notes Future Plans: Information kiosk, educational markers and trail guides. Projected Cost: $32,000 The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the preserve areas. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

135 135 Caloosahatchee Regional Park Leased: 1989 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 21, 2011 SUMMARY Total Acres: 768 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 299 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $8,400 Estimated future expenses: $2,707,468 Estimated annual maintenance: $31,436

136 136 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres needing treatment: 469 Projected Cost: $259,468 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $14,000 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 345 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,060 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Fitcher s Creek Restoration and shoreline stabilization. Projected Cost: $2,448,000 Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200 Firelines Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 40 Costs: $1,400 Severity of Hog Damage: High Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $1,000 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Other Notes Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $4,400 The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the preserve areas and trail system. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

137 137 Cayo Costa Island CARL Project #1673 Acquired: 1990 Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved: December 9, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: 2.1 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated Future Expenses: Unknown This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

138 138 Cayo Costa Preserves Acquired: 1996 Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved: December 9, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: 9.3 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Unknown This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

139 139 Cow Slough/Deep Lagoon Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 28, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $12,247 Estimated future expenses: $537,000 Estimated annual maintenance: $8,000

140 140 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 131 Costs: $12,247 Acres needing treatment: 131 Projected Cost: $12,000 Annual maintenance Projected Annual Cost: $4,000 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: Part of DLP Plan Public Use Amenities Proposed: 0.3 mile boardwalk and overlook. Projected Cost: $525,000 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,000 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

141 141 Eagle Lake Preserve Acquired: 1995 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 14, 2013 SUMMARY Total Acres: 41 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 41 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $29,700 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $10,100

142 142 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $25,800, $3,900 Trash Removal Projected Annual Cost: $10,000 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: Included in SMCSP plan Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

143 143 Flint Pen Farm Parcel Acquired: 1995 Land Stewardship Agreement Approved: September 8, 2009 SUMMARY Total Acres: Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $0 This preserve is managed by the C.R.E.W. Trust and SFWMD.

144 144 Flint Pen Parcels Acquired: Land Stewardship Agreement Approved: September 8, 2009 SUMMARY Total Acres: Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $0 This preserve is managed by the C.R.E.W. Trust and SFWMD.

145 145 Flint Pen Strand Section 33 Acquired: 1992 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $7,500 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $1,376

146 146 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: Costs: Lee Co. Public Works Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $7,500 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: Lee Co. Public Works Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 358 Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: Lee Co. Public Works Firelines Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376 Other Notes At this time Lee County is using this Preserve for mitigation purposes and the majority of expenses for management are paid by other County Departments. Lee County Public Works oversees the management of this Preserve, with the exception of maintaining firelines. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

147 147 Heron Pond Preserve Acquired: 1989 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 5, 2014 SUMMARY Total Acres: 5.4 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics:.4 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $1,600 Estimated annual maintenance: $230

148 148 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres needing treatment: 5 Projected Cost: $1,600 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $230 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: Included in BP plan Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

149 149 Hickey s Creek & Greenbriar Connector Preserve Acquired: 1997 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 73.8 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $73,200 Estimated annual maintenance: $14,900

150 150 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres needing treatment: 73 Projected Cost: $73,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $14,600 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Needed: Asphalt Average Smaller Debris Removal: Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $200 Projected Cost: $300 Projected Cost: Will be included in HCMP plan Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

151 151 Hickey s Creek Mitigation Park Acquired: 1994 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 2003 SUMMARY Total Acres: Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $39,364 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $10,928

152 152 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $339, 30,625 Prescribed Fire Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $6,125 Projected Cost: Conducted by FWC Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000 Firelines Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: Conducted by FWC Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $400 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: 5 miles of trails and special request programs Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $3,430 Other Notes The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducts fireline maintenance, prescribed burning and any other fuel reduction activities on the Preserve. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

153 153 Iona Cove Preserve Acquired: 1984 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 1.4 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown

154 154 Managed with Spanish Creek Acquired: 2008 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 20.2 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown

155 155 Matanzas Pass Preserve Acquired: 1993 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 2, 2006 SUMMARY Total Acres: 58 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 58 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $87,245 Estimated future expenses: $43,900 Estimated annual maintenance: $46,339

156 156 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $5,100, $14,700 Projected Annual Cost: $4,900 Native Plantings Projected Cost: $40,500 Trash Removal Annual Dumping Fees To Date: Costs: $14,636 Average Smaller Debris Removal (Fees): Projected Cost: $2,400 (Time): Projected Cost: $6,930 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Public Use Amenities Available Now: Trails, guided walks, self-guided walks, educational signs. Costs: $7,944, $7,490 Other Notes Future Plans: New trail Projected Cost: $1,000 Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $10,570 Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $28,975 Projected Cost: $4,829, $19,110 The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the preserve areas and trail system. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

157 157 Misc. Land Stewardship Preserve N CCP Acquired: 1985 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 16, 2007 SUMMARY Total Acres: 2.5 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $1,800 Estimated annual maintenance: $188

158 158 Invasive Exotic Plant Control (based on rest of CCP) Acres needing treatment: 3 Projected Cost: $1,800 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $138 Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: Part of CCP Plan Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

159 159 Morse Shores Preserve Acquired: 1989 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 28.4 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown

160 160 Murdock Point Cayo Costa Preserve Acquired: 1969 Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved: December 9, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Unknown This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

161 161 North Captiva Sands Preserve Acquired: 1985 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 0.1 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0.1 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown

162 162 Old Bridge Preserve Acquired: 2003 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 47.9 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $6,500 Estimated future expenses: $67,200 Estimated annual maintenance: $11,400

163 163 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres treated: 5 Costs: $6,500 Acres needing treatment: 48 Projected Cost: $62,000 Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $5,900 Mechanical Brush Reduction Mangrove trimming every 3 years Projected Cost: $15,000 Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Needed: Homeless camp Projected Cost: $1,000 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $4,200 Other Notes Disturbed portions of this Preserve are being used by the Division of Natural Resources to deposit soil from dredging projects. They have also planted native plants in the spoil areas and plan to create a filter marsh to treat water from the Powell Creek drainage area before it enters the Caloosahatchee River. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

164 164 Persimmon Ridge Preserve Acquired: 1961 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 5, 2013 SUMMARY Total Acres: 38.5 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0% Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $8,400 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $7,950

165 165 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres needing treatment: 23 Projected Cost: $12,724 Annual maintenance Projected Annual Cost: $1,050 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 5 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $2,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 17 Projected Cost: $4,250 Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200 Firelines/Trail Mowing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $4,500 Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

166 166 Preserve Area Mangrove Donation Acquired: 1993 Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved: December 9, 2005 SUMMARY Total Acres: 3.9 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Unknown This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

167 167 Punta Rassa Preserve Acquired: 1956 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 7.2 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown

168 168 St. James Creek Preserve Acquired: 1995 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 120 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 120 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $11,400 Estimated annual maintenance: $12,188

169 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $8, Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 45 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $3,000 Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 12 Projected Cost: $3,000 Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $50 Firelines Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344 Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $8,400 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

170 San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Donation Acquired: 2005 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 5, SUMMARY Total Acres: 12.1 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 12.1 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: $0 Estimated annual maintenance: $132

171 Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $ Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 and Land Stewardship Staff Costs: Included in C20/20 SCBBBP plan Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time

172 172 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Acquired: Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2012 SUMMARY Total Acres: 1,868 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,520 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $1,471,833 Estimated future expenses: $312,171 Estimated annual maintenance: $175,827

173 173 Invasive Exotic Plant Control (Based on rest of SMCSP) Initial treatment: Costs: $995,601, $38,000 Acres needing treatment: 348 Projected Cost: $171,800 Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $10,358, $325,270, $70,572, $9,135 Prescribed Fire Acres of fire dependent communities: 194 % of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0% Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Costs: $44,058, $85,070, $41,965 Projected Cost: Unknown, burn units not established Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 20 Projected Cost: $2,600 Hydrologic Improvements Restoration Needed: Ditch filling and wet walk repair. Projected Cost: $55,000 Fencing Fence Repairs: Costs: $22,685 Feet of Fencing Needed: 11,877 Projected Cost: $75,271 Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $300 Firelines Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,500 Projected Cost: $7,500 Annual maintenance: Hog Trapping Annual Average Trapped: 123 Costs: $4,300 Severity of Hog Damage: Projected Cost: Unknown, burn units not established. High Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Costs: $212 Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $134 Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time Costs in purple are from mitigation

174 174 Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship and C20/20 Staff Projected Cost: Combined with C20/20 portions of Preserve Other Notes The SFWMD owns 849 acres of the Preserve. The management is paid for and conducted by Lee County Land Stewardship. Mitigation has provided funding for stewardship activities on 804 acres of the Preserve. Lee County Parks and Recreation programming and maintenance staff maintain the public use facilities. Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time Costs in purple are from mitigation

175 175 Upper Captiva Preserve Acquired: 1987 Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending SUMMARY Total Acres: 1.2 Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1.2 Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0 Estimated future expenses: Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown Unknown