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This unique ecosystem is a blend of saltwater entering
From The Desk Of from page 1 Business Development Board through two ocean inlets and freshwater discharged from
Additionally, we had a deep dive into transportation and Gala flood control canals that drain over 305,000 acres of land.
planning with the North Central Texas Council of The Lake Worth Lagoon is home to hundreds of marine
Governments (NCTCOG). Their Transportation The Business Development Board (BDB) hosted a species, all influenced by both natural and human activities
Department at NCTCOG, much like our own Transportation luncheon to highlight Palm Beach County as a premier within a watershed over 40 times the size of the lagoon itself.
Planning Agency (TPA), works tirelessly to improve business destination. The event started with a lively photo op Since the late 1990s, Palm Beach County’s Department
mobility and address the growing transportation demands featuring the Moke (retro-styled vehicle) and models from of Environmental Resources Management has focused
of their region. Their strategies to reduce vehicle the BDB’s Profile magazine cover. on protecting and restoring the lagoon’s health through
emissions and enhance public transit options a e closely During the luncheon, the BDB unveiled several key initiatives aimed at improving water quality and enhancing
aligned with the goals we share for Palm Beach County. updates, including a new economic development website, habitats.
I’m excited to bring back the ideas and lessons learned from rebranding under “Wall Street South,” and new strategies A key effort includes maintaining and expanding seagrass
this incredible experience. I look forward to continue to make for business retention, talent optimization, and airport habitats through projects like Snook Islands Natural Area and
our community an even better place to live, work, and play! expansion. Bonefish Cove Restoration.
The event marked the start of a new fiscal year, energized Seagrass serves as an important indicator of water quality
Bonefish Cove Update by forward-looking initiatives. I also attended the BDB’s 4th and overall ecosystem health. Since 2007, the county has
Annual Gala, where we celebrated these achievements and conducted surveys every five years to monitor seagrass
As construction continues on the northernmost island an exciting future for Palm Beach County. presence.
at Bonefish Cove Restoration, the site has become a From April to October 2023, scientists documented 1,269
bustling hub of bird activity. Observers have noted flocks Nonprofit Spotlight points and mapped a total of 2,079 acres of seagrass—a gain
of up to 60 birds, including several species of shorebirds, of 528 acres since 2018 and the largest area recorded since
roosting and feeding on the newly added sand. The George Snow Scholarship Fund is a local nonprofit mapping began. This is fantastic news for our ecosystem!
Among the many feathered visitors, 13 American dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their career The resurgence of seagrass in Lake Worth Lagoon
Oystercatchers, 3 Black Skimmers, and 1 Royal Tern have goals through higher education. highlights the effectiveness of ongoing conservation efforts
been identified by their unique banding combinations. By providing financial assistance and support services, we and the importance of environmental stewardship.
Banding, a common practice in wildlife research, ensure scholarship recipients have the resources they need to If you require assistance, please contact our office at
involves attaching small metal or colored bands to a bird’s thrive. 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.
legs. These bands allow scientists to track individual birds Founded in 1982 in memory of George Snow, a Boca
over time, gathering valuable information about their Raton developer, the Fund continues his legacy of community
migration patterns, lifespan, and habitat preferences. impact.
A Look at the Birds: Fun fact: I live in a George Snow home, and it’s still Please Be Courteous
• Royal Tern: Banded on July 7, 2018, in Hampton standing strong after all these years!
City, Virginia. Congratulations to Tim Snow on receiving the Pedestrians
• Black Skimmer: Banded on August 4, 2024, in prestigious M.J. “Mike” Arts Award of Excellence at
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. the Boca Chamber Gala—a well-deserved honor for his have the
• Black Skimmer: Banded on July 16, 2024, near leadership in making the Fund one of South Florida’s
Atlantic, North Carolina. most respected nonprofits. right of way!
• Black Skimmer: Confirmed to have been banded in For more information, visit scholarship.org.
either Martin or Collier County, Florida.
• American Oystercatchers: 11 birds banded in Palm Did you Know?
Beach County between 2021 and 2024, with an additional
2 banded in Martin and Brevard Counties in 2020. DYK Seagrass is on the Rise in the Lake Worth Lagoon,
For more information, visit discover.pbc.gov/erm/ Palm Beach County’s Largest Estuary?
Pages/Lake-Worth-Lagoon.aspx. The Lake Worth Lagoon, stretching 20 miles along the
coast from the Village of North Palm Beach to the Town of
Ocean Ridge, is Palm Beach County’s largest estuary.
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