Anchoring Conflicts on Florida s Waterways

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1 Slide 1 Anchoring Conflicts on Florida s Waterways A Case Study Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Boating and Waterways Section

2 Slide 2 Anchoring in Florida some recent history

3 Slide 3 Economic downturn More boats Population growth

4 Then comes bad weather Slide 4

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7 Slide 7 Florida s Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program

8 Slide 8 Florida s Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program Selected sites: St Augustine Stuart/Martin County Monroe County (Key West and Marathon) Sarasota St Petersburg

9 Anchoring Conflicts on Florida s Waterways Engaging the Public to Explore Potential Options for Regulation of Anchoring Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Boating and Waterways Section Slide 9

10 Slide 10 Timeline Possibility of anchoring legislation during 2015 Desired the opinions of full range of stakeholders Scoping workshops during summer of 2014 Identification of recurring discussion points (concepts) Stakeholder survey implemented during Nov & Dec 2014 Results to Legislature & Stakeholders due Jan 2015

11 Concepts for Regulation of Anchoring 1) Geographic Application of Regulations State-wide Consistency (All In) State-wide Consistency (Opt-Out Provision) Local Choice (No State Level Coordination) 2) Authority to Regulate Anchoring Authority Remains Solely with State Authority at County Level Authority at County and Municipal Levels Authority Only at Municipal Levels Slide 11

12 Slide 12 Concepts for Regulation of Anchoring 3) Setback from Public Access Infrastructure 4) Setback from Waterfront Residences 5) Condition of Stored Vessels 6) Time Limit for Stored Vessels 7) Provision for Extraordinary Restrictions 8) Central Publishing of Regulatory Information

13 Slide 13 The Survey Tool 25 Questions Demographics 5 questions Concepts 19 questions Open Ended - 1 Implemented Online (with narrated explanations) No Restrictions on Participation Advertised through Stakeholder Groups Open for 17 Days (Fri Nov 21 thru Sun Dec 7) 80% of Response within 8 Days

Number of Responses Demographics Application Concept One Written Comments Concept Two Written Comments Concept Three Written Comments Concept Four Written Comments Concept Five Written Comments

14 Number of Responses Demographics Application Concept One Written Comments Concept Two Written Comments Concept Three Written Comments Concept Four Written Comments Concept Five Written Comments Concept Six Written Comments Final Written Comments Slide 14 Engagement Throughout the Survey Number of People Answering Each Question Question #1 through Question #25 Note: Colors indicate the dif ferent topical sections of the survey.

15 Distribution of the 11,693 Participants U.S. Response = 10,731 people (9) Canadian Response = 162 people (1%) Top 15 States WA OR ID NV CA MT WY UT CO AZ NM ND SD NE KS OK MN IA MO AR WI IL VT MI NY PA IN OH WV KY VA TN NC NH ME MA CT RI NJ DE MD State Responses Percent Florida 6, % Virginia % North Carolina Maryland New York Pennsylvania % TX LA MS AL GA Georgia % SC Massachusetts % FL Michigan % 1 6 responses 7 15 responses South Carolina % responses responses responses HI AK PR VI New Jersey % Ohio , 733 responses Connecticut Texas % Illinois % Slide 15

Slide 16 Distribution of Florida Residents Florida Response = 6,733 people (6 of U.S. response) (58% of total response) No response 1 27 responses 28 174 responses 175 321 responses 322 467 responses 468-594 responses Top 15 Florida Counties County Responses Percent Pinellas 594 8.

16 Slide 16 Distribution of Florida Residents Florida Response = 6,733 people (6 of U.S. response) (58% of total response) No response 1 27 responses responses responses responses responses Top 15 Florida Counties County Responses Percent Pinellas % Charlotte Lee Broward % Palm Beach Brevard Monroe Miami-Dade Clay Sarasota % Hillsborough % Collier Manatee % Martin % Duval

17 Stakeholder Categories Cruising Boater Waterfront Waterfront Stakeholder NOT Resident Resident Group Waterfront Resident AND Cruising Boater NOT Cruising Boater Not Determined Slide 16

Demographics Question #1 - Check each of the following which reflect who you are: 8,000 6,000 Multiple Responses from Each Individual are Possible 41% Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT

18 Demographics Question #1 - Check each of the following which reflect who you are: 8,000 6,000 Multiple Responses from Each Individual are Possible 41% Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 2 4, % 2,000 11% 0 9% Full-time Florida resident 1 Occasional visitor to Florida 1 Waterfront resident Part-time Florida resident Waterfront/ water related business Local, state, federal government official Slide 18

19 Slide 19 Demographics 8,000 6,000 Question #3-57% Do you boat in Florida? Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4,000 30% 28% 8% 11% 2, Yes, I am a Florida resident boater. 1 Yes, I reside in another state or country & visit or cruise to Florida by boat. 8% 7% Yes, I reside in another state or country & store & use my boat in Florida. No, I do not boat in Florida.

20 Slide 20 Demographics Question #4 - How do you use your boat(s) most often? 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4, % 2, % Overnight trips of moderate to long duration 21% Mostly day trips with occasional overnight trips of short duration 18% 1 Day trips only 11% 10% 11% 7% As a residence or domicile Do not boat in Florida

21 Demographics Question #5 - Where do you primarily keep your boat(s)? 8,000 6,000 Multiple Responses from Each Individual are Possible Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 3 4, % 18% 2, Docked at a Marina 9% Docked at a Residence 7% 11% At Anchor 1 10% On a Trailer 9% At a Managed Mooring Field Stored in a High & Dry Facility On a Private Mooring Slide 21

Application of Regulations 8,000 6,000 Question #6 In the event Florida s legislature chooses to address the regulation of anchoring on state waters, which of the following alternatives best

22 Application of Regulations 8,000 6,000 Question #6 In the event Florida s legislature chooses to address the regulation of anchoring on state waters, which of the following alternatives best describes your thoughts on how anchoring should be regulated? 5 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 40% 4, % 2, % Anchoring restrictions should be consistent and would apply everywhere in the State, regardless of whether or not local governments are interested in restricting anchoring within their jurisdictions. 1 Local governments that choose to adopt anchoring restrictions may only adopt specific state-authorized standards on waters in their jurisdiction. In those jurisdictions where the local government chooses to not regulate anchoring, anchoring would be unrestricted. 8% Local governments should have the ability to regulate anchoring on state waters in their jurisdiction in any manner they choose. Slide 22

Slide 23 Question #7 Application of Regulations If the State granted limited authority to local governments to regulate anchoring, that authority should be granted to: (Select One) 8,000 6,000 6 31%

23 Slide 23 Question #7 Application of Regulations If the State granted limited authority to local governments to regulate anchoring, that authority should be granted to: (Select One) 8,000 6, % Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4, , % None - authority to regulate should remain with the State 1 8% County governments 1 8% Both county, city and other similar political subdivisions City governments and other similar political subdivisions

Concept #1 - Setback from Public Access Infrastructure Question #8 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of a potential setback distance (150 feet was proposed) from public

24 Concept #1 - Setback from Public Access Infrastructure Question #8 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of a potential setback distance (150 feet was proposed) from public boating access infrastructure. 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4, % 17% 2, % 10% Strongly Somewhat disagree disagree 8% Neutral 10% Somewhat agree 17% Strongly agree 2 disagree vs. 6 agree Slide 24

Slide 25 Concept #1 - Setback from Public Access Infrastructure Question #9-5,000 4,000 What do you feel is the most appropriate setback distance from public boating access infrastructure?

25 Slide 25 Concept #1 - Setback from Public Access Infrastructure Question #9-5,000 4,000 What do you feel is the most appropriate setback distance from public boating access infrastructure? 4 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 3, ,000 1, % 10% 11% 9% 7% 7% <1% <1% <1% <1% <1%

Concept #2 - Setback from Waterfront Residences Question #11 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of a potential setback distance (150 feet was proposed) from waterfront

26 Concept #2 - Setback from Waterfront Residences Question #11 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of a potential setback distance (150 feet was proposed) from waterfront residences. 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4,000 30% 28% 2, % Strongly disagree 1 Somewhat disagree Neutral 1 7% Somewhat agree 2 1 Strongly agree 4 disagree vs. 51% agree Slide 26

Slide 27 Concept #2 - Setback from Waterfront Residences Question #12-5,000 4,000 3,000 What do you feel is the most appropriate setback distance from waterfront residences?

27 Slide 27 Concept #2 - Setback from Waterfront Residences Question #12-5,000 4,000 3,000 What do you feel is the most appropriate setback distance from waterfront residences? 3 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 2,000 1, % 21% 18% 9% 8% 7% <1% <1% <1% <1% 1% 8% 17% 7%

Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 69% 3 4,000

28 Concept #3 - Condition of Stored Vessels Question #14 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of restricting storage of vessels at anchor while in a condition of disrepair: 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 69% 3 4,000 2,000 7% 17% 8% 18% 0 Strongly disagree Somewhat Neutral disagree Somewhat agree 1 Strongly agree 11% disagree vs. 8 agree Slide 28

29 Concept #4 - Time Limit for Stored Vessels Question #16 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of restricting storage of vessels at anchor in excess of 60 days: 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4, , % 9% Strongly disagree 10% Somewhat disagree Neutral 2 1 8% Somewhat agree 20% 11% 8% Strongly agree 28% disagree vs. 6 agree Slide 29

30 Slide 30 Concept #4 - Time Limit for Stored Vessels Question #17 - What is the maximum timeframe you feel would be most appropriate for storing a boat in one location on Florida waters? 3,000 2,000 31% 1 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 1 1 1, % 11% 10% 10% 1% 1% <1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

Slide 31 3,000 2,000 Concept #4 - Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser Time Limit for Stored Vessels

31 Slide 31 3,000 2,000 Concept #4 - Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser Time Limit for Stored Vessels Question #18 - What is the relocation distance you feel would be most appropriate for storing a boat on Florida waters? 17% 20% 27% 1 1, % 9% 1 7% 7% 1% 1% 1% 1% <1% <1% <1% <1% <1% 1%

32 Concept #5 - Provision for Extraordinary Restrictions Question #20 - Please identify your level of agreement with the concept of a provision to allow for extraordinary anchoring restrictions in justified situations. 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 4, , Strongly disagree 1 Somewhat disagree 10% Neutral 2 1 Somewhat agree 18% 10% Strongly agree 48% disagree vs. 4 agree Slide 32

Slide 33 8,000 6,000 Concept #5 - Provision for Extraordinary Restrictions Question #21 - What degree of need should be demonstrated before a local government should be allowed to regulate anchoring

33 Slide 33 8,000 6,000 Concept #5 - Provision for Extraordinary Restrictions Question #21 - What degree of need should be demonstrated before a local government should be allowed to regulate anchoring beyond the specific, limited ways described in Concepts 1 through 4? Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 81% 37% 4,000 2,000 0 Low Degree 1 8% Moderate Degree 2 7% 11% High Degree

34 Slide 34 Concept #6 - Internet Publishing of Information Question #23 - Please identify how important you feel it would be to create a statewide interactive, online mapping program or application to assist the public in knowing where and what type of anchoring restrictions are in place. 8,000 6,000 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser 78% 38% 4, ,000 0 Unimportant 1% Somewhat Unimportant 10% Somewhat Neutral Important 1 Very Important

Additional Written Comments Question #25 - Please provide any additional comments you have related to the anchoring of vessels in Florida (limit 500 characters): Do not desire any regulation of

State waters should be managed for the benefit of the public Any regulation should be uniform across the entire state 215 182 Regulation of anchoring is highly needed and strongly desired Designated

35 Additional Written Comments Question #25 - Please provide any additional comments you have related to the anchoring of vessels in Florida (limit 500 characters): Do not desire any regulation of anchoring 8% 885 Attention should be directed to derelict vessels Anchoring should be regulated only by a State level authority Some form of limited regulation is acceptable or inevitable State waters should be managed for the benefit of the public Any regulation should be uniform across the entire state Regulation of anchoring is highly needed and strongly desired Designated locations for anchoring would be helpful 1% 123 1% 110 Stakeholder Group Not Determined Cruiser NOT Waterfront Resident Waterfront Resident AND Cruiser Waterfront Resident NOT Cruiser ,000 Slide 35

36 Summary of Stakeholder Opinion 1) Geographic Application of Regulations State-wide Consistency (All In) 5 State-wide Consistency (Opt-Out Provision)40% Local Choice (No State Level Coordination) 8% 2) Authority to Regulate Anchoring Authority Remains Solely with State 6 Authority at County Level 1 Authority at County and Municipal Levels 1 Authority Only at Municipal Levels Slide 36

37 Slide 37 Summary of Stakeholder Opinion 3) Setback from Public Access Infrastructure 6 Agree 4 Suggest 150 Distance 4) Condition of Stored Vessels 51% Agree 3 Suggest 150 Distance 5) Time Limit for Stored Vessels 6 Agree 31% Suggest 60 Days 6) Provision for Extraordinary Restrictions 4 Agree 81% Suggest High Need 7) Central Publishing of Regulatory Information 88% Agree

38 The survey questions, detailed results, written comments received, and an executive summary of results are available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website. Thank You

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