Volusia Countys Island Management Plan Partners of the Island Management Plan
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRL NEP)
Canaveral National Seashore
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Tomoka State Park
St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
City of Daytona Beach
City of Daytona Beach Shores
City of Edgewater
City of Holly Hill
City of New Smyrna Beach
City of Ormond Beach
City of Port Orange
City of South Daytona
Town of Oak Hill
Town of Ponce Inlet
Stetson University
University of Central Florida
Flagler/Volusia Audubon Society
Marine Discovery Center INTRODUCTION
The Volusia County Intracoastal Island Management Plan is a comprehensive management plan covering the spoil islands and natural islands found within the Halifax River and Mosquito Lagoon. Within Volusia County the Halifax River encompasses a 23.86 mile portion and the Mosquito Lagoon encompasses a 21.7 mile portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The two systems are divided by Ponce Inlet. The purpose of the plan is to provide biological data of the islands and to classify best use practices for each island. After an accurate count of islands located within Volusia County was acquired, some of those islands were classified into three management categories: active recreation, passive recreation, and conservation. Criteria used in classifying the islands include ecological importance, physical structure, historical and current use.
MAPPING
A numbering system was created for identifying the individual islands on aerial maps using the United States National Grid Overlay System.
BIOLOGICAL SURVEYS
As a component of the Volusia County Intracoastal Island Management Plan, biological surveys have been conducted for all islands. This was accomplished by visual surveys of the islands and the aid of 2006 aerial photos. The methods used for the biological survey were compatible to the methods used in the Indian River Lagoon Spoil Island Management Plan to provide consistency. The Volusia County Island Management Plan will only provide a list of species found on each island, rather than a count. BEST USE CATEGORIES
Some of the islands located within the intracoastal waterway of Volusia County have be classified to one of three general usage categories based on results of the biological surveys and including ecological importance, physical structure, historical and current uses. The three usage categories are: active recreation, passive recreation, and conservation. Passive recreation has a subcategory of an education island. Islands that are classified as active or passive recreation would not contain threatened or endangered species and no breeding bird populations.
Active Recreation. Islands designated for active recreation could support the development of docks, picnic shelters, brick fireplaces, barbecue grills, sanitary facilities, and primitive overnight camping facilities.
Passive Recreation. Islands designated for passive recreation would contain no structures but could be used for picnics, fishing, swimming, and sunbathing. No fires would be permitted on the island.
Educational. Those passive recreation islands that have both moderate species diversity along with a good representation of native plants could be used as educational islands. School children, scout troops and other children’s groups with the desire to learn more about the environment would be encouraged to visit these islands. These islands could also have nature trails with educational signal.
Conservation. Islands designated for conservation would contain a high percentage of native plants and high species diversity. Those islands that are home to threatened or endangered species and/or bird breeding populations would be classified as conservation islands. Public use of conservation islands for recreational purposes will be discouraged and conservation signage could be posted at later dates.
FUNDING
Funding for the surveys and the development of the Volusia County Island Management Plan was provided by the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) and the St. Johns River Water Management District Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program through the Snook License Plate Grant Program. Tomoka Basin Section of Volusia Island Management Project
Legend 0120.5 Miles Potential Island Survey Sites Marsh Areas · Ponce Inlet Section of Volusia Island Management Project
Legend 0120.5 Miles Island Survey Sites Marsh Areas · New Smyrna Section of Volusia Island Management Project
Legend 0120.5 Miles Island Survey Sites Marsh Areas · Edgewater/Canaveral Section of Volusia Island Management Project
Legend 0120.5 Miles Island Survey Sites Marsh Areas · Canaveral Section of Volusia Island Management Project
Legend 0120.5 Miles Island Survey Sites Marsh Areas · ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-B3-4
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 114140/2.62
GPS LOCATION: 29.42623o N, 81.109303o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: In Land We Trust LLC Etals.; Johnson Donald N.
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 401 • US No.: 269 • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Bubo virginianus (Great Horned Owl) Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge Bluestem) Cnidoscolus stimulosus (Stinging Nettle) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Redcedar) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-Pear Cactus) Pinus elliottii (Slash Pine) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Spartina bakeri (Sand Cordgrass) Near edges: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Batis maritima (Saltwort) Juncus roemerianus (Black Rush) Salicornia spp. (Glasswort)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Low human use; northern most spoil island in Volusia County. HR-B3-4
0500250 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-B4-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 78517.5/1.8
GPS LOCATION: 29.41971o N, 81.106990o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: N/A
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 403 • US No.: 272 • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted
PLANT SPECIES: Callicarpa americana (Beauty Bush) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Near edges: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Batis maritima (Saltwort) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Juncus roemerianus (Black Rushes)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: Strange pipes protruding from the ground with makeshift coverings to keep out debris.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Moderate to low human use with a campsite and shelter present. HR-B4-1
0500250 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-B4-2
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 108348/2.49
GPS LOCATION: 29.41773o N, 81.10656o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: Schmidtke William T. & Jean D.
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Callicarpa americana (Beauty Bush) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Pinus elliottii (Slash Pine) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Yucca aloifolia (Spanish Bayonet)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Low human use. Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) dominant with significant amounts of Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) coming up beneath the cedars. HR-B4-2
0500250 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-B4-3
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 80593/1.85
GPS LOCATION: 29.41566 N, 81.10599 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 405B • US No.: 278 • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted
PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Baccharis hamifolia (Saltbush) Birrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Mrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Smilax auriculata (Dune Greenbriar)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dense population of Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly), Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedars), and Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree). Low human usage. HR-B4-3
0500250 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-B5-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 104470/2.4
GPS LOCATION: 29.41357 N, 81.10587 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: Board of Trustees (Internal Improvement Trust Fund)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 405B • US No.: 278 • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Sylvilagus aquaticus (Swamp Rabbit)
PLANT SPECIES: Callicarpa americana (Beauty Bush) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Some trash present, but otherwise low human usage. Moderate Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) growth. HR-B5-1
0500250 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-C6-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 2009890/46.14
GPS LOCATION: 29.40364o N, 81.09968o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF) / Rec. & Parks
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: TIIFT/ Rec. & Parks • FIND No.: MSA 412 • US No.: 286 • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Xanthoxylum clava-herculis (Southern Prickly Ash)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hammock-like with an open understory and mature vegetation. HR-C6-1
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-C6-3
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 2009890/46.14
GPS LOCATION: 29.40189 N, 81.09804W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: N/A
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted
PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Batis maritima (Saltwort) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Iva frutescens (Marsh Elder) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Sesuvium portulacastrum (Sea Purslane)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Very small, but densely covered island with very low human use. Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) and Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) more dominant on northern end with Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) and Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) more dominant on southern end. HR-C6-3
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-C6-4
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 2007500/46
GPS LOCATION: 29.394427o N, 81.095527o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: Florida Inland Navigation District
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: A portion of the area mapped is in private ownership, see maps for FIND limits.
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Gopherus polyohemus (Gopher Tortoise)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Quercus virginiana (Live oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Yucca aloifolia (Spanish Bayonet)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hammock-like areas surrounding open areas. There is little groundcover in open areas. Possible deer tracks, along with other animal tracks. Gopher burrows present at the following coordinates: 29.39299 N, 81.09526 W; 29.39277 N, 81.09502 W; 29.39314 N, 81.09542 W; 29.39309 N, 81.09534 W; 29.39297 N, 81.09528 W; 29.31158 N, 81.09437 W. HR-C6-4
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-D9-2
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 3407810/78.23
GPS LOCATION: 29.36735 N, 81.08376 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA V-1 • US No.: 306 • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)
PLANT SPECIES: Ambrosia hispida (Coastal Ragweed) Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Batis maritima (Saltwort) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Distichlis spicata (Saltgrass) Helianthus debilis (Dune Sunflower) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Lantana camara (Lantana) Muhlenbergia capillaries (Muhly grass) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus virginiana (Live oak) Salicornia bigelovii (Glasswort) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Smilax auriculata (Dune Greenbriar) Spartina bakeri (Sand cordgrass) Verbesina encelioides (Skunk Daisy) Yucca aloifolia (Spanish Bayonet) Marsh Areas: CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES Juncus roemerianus (Black Rushes) ON ISLAND: A rudimentary shelter. Salt bush (on western marsh side), Spartina bakeri (Sand cordgrass) HR-D9-2
0500 1,000 2,000 3,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-D11-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 1803940/41.41
GPS LOCATION: 29.33616o N, 81.00861o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: TIITF/ Rec. & Parks • FIND No.: MSA V-2 • US No.: 307 • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Juncus roemerianus (Black Rushes) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Lantana camara (Lantana) Muhlenbergia capillaries (Muhly grass) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Moderate human use. Lantana camara (Lantana) dominant. HR-D11-1
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-E13-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 466685/10.71
GPS LOCATION: 29.33733 N, 81.07286 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA V-2 • US No.: 307 • Additional: ICW Right of Way
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Ajaia ajaja (Roseate Spoonbill)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Callicarpa americana (Beauty Bush) Gailardia pulchella (Fire wheel) Limonium carolinianum (Sea Lavender) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Spartina bakeri (Sand cordgrass)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) dominating the northern tip. HR-E13-1
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-E14-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 148138/3.4
GPS LOCATION: 29.3368 N, 81.07129 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA V-2 • US No.: 307 • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Distichlis spicata (Saltgrass) Juncus roemerianus (Black Rushes) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Limonium carolinianum (Sea Lavender) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Spartina bakeri (Sand cordgrass) Vigna luteloa (Cowpea
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Limonium carolinianum (Sea Lavender) and Solidago sempervirens (Seaside Goldenrod) more prevalent on northern and western sides. High human usage. HR-E14-1
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-K26-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 8239.34/.189
GPS LOCATION: 29.220700o N, 81.015910o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: N/A
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA V-4 • US No.: 310 • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Distichlis spicata (Saltgrass) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Spartina bakeri (Sand cordgrass)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Very small island. Some trash present. HR-K26-1
0125 250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-K26-2
COMMON NAME(S):
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 23787/.55
GPS LOCATION: 29.219578o N, 81.015602o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: N/A
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA V-4 • US No.: 310 • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Distichlis spicata (Saltgrass) Iva frutescens (Marsh Elder) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) Limonium carolinianum (Sea Lavender) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Solidago sempervirens (Seaside Goldenrod)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Moderate human use (camping), eastern side has beach-like area dominated by Solidago sempervirens (Seaside Goldenrod). HR-K26-2
0125 250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-N33-1
COMMON NAME(S): Pelican Island
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 794562/18.24
GPS LOCATION: 29.155676o N, 80.982950o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA V-7 • US No.: 313 • Additional: Easement only affects southern tip of island.
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Southern end: Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Northern end: Ardisia escallonioides (Marlberry) Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Northern end is thick and overgrown but has human made trails; high human use with lots of trash, camping, it was observed that erosion is killing the Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm), Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) and Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak). HR-N33-1
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O34-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 182994/4.2
GPS LOCATION: 29.149156o N, 80.978516o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) Lantana camara (Lantana) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATiON: It was observed that Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) in hammock-like stands with very little understory, and little Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) populate the area. Moderate to high human use, very accessible. Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) and Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) dominating marshy edges, especially on northern end. HR-O34-1
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O34-2
COMMON NAME(S): Rookery Island
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 52178.7 / 1.198
GPS LOCATION: 29.146544o N , 80.975402o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Pelecanus occidentalis (Brown Pelican) Phalacrocorax auritus (Double-crested Cormorant) Ardea alba (Great Egret) Egretta thula (Snowy Egret) Egretta tricolor (Tricolored Heron) Egretta caerules (Little Blue Heron) Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret) Haematopus palliatus (American Oystercatcher)
PLANT SPECIES: N/A
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Island not surveyed because of active breeding season. HR-O34-2
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O35-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 919416/21.1
GPS LOCATION: 29.142967o N, 80.976639o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION(best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Island is very dense and overgrown with vegetation. HR-O35-1
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O35-2
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 721716/16.57
GPS LOCATION: 29.142284o N, 80.974753o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Coccloba uvifera (Sea Grape) Lantana camara (Lantana) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) Smilax auriculata (Dune Greenbriar) Tradescantia ohiensis (Spiderwort)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vegetation dense and overgrown with limited open areas. Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) dominant species. HR-O35-2
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O35-3
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 691022/15.8
GPS LOCATION: 29.14.026 N, 80.97180 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Commelina diffusa (Common Dayflower) Croton punctatus (Beach Croton) Helianthus debilis (Dune Sunflower) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Smilax auriculata (Dune Greenbriar) Xanthoxylum clava-herculis (Southern Prickly Ash)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Heavy Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) presence, most of the island’s vegetation is fairly thick with some open sandy areas on eastern edge. Low human use. HR-O35-3
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O35-4
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 393694/9
GPS LOCATION: 29.1325213o N, 80.969776o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Gopherus polyphemus (Gopher Tortoise) Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Coccloba uvifera (Sea Grape) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Lantana camara (Lantana) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Physalis pruinosa (Ground Cherry) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Smilax auriculata (Dune Greenbriar) Spartina bakeri (Sand cordgrass) Xanthoxylum clava-herculis (Southern Prickly Ash)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Gopherus polyphemus (Gopher Tortoise) burrows present. Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) and Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) dominant. HR-O35-4
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O36-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 726179/16.67
GPS LOCATION: 29.131570o N, 80.9689777o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Gopherus polyphemus (Gopher Tortoise)
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Callicarpa americana (Beauty Bush) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Pinus elliotti (Slash Pine) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Gopherus polyphemus (Gopher Tortoise) burrows present on Southern end of island. Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar), Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle), Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle Oak) and are the dominant species in center of the island. HR-O36-1
0250 500 1,000 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P36-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 164058/3.77
GPS LOCATION: 29.02737 N, 81.30446 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: LHI Ponce Inlet Corp.
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Morus spp. (Mulberry) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Very thick vegetation around the relatively small open center. HR-P36-1
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P36-2
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 125501/2.88
GPS LOCATION: 29.02737 N, 81.30446 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIIFT)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Batis maritima (Saltwort) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Iva frutescens (Marsh Elder) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Lantana camara (Lantana) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Salicornia bigelovii (Glasswort) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Small camp, lots of trash. HR-P36-2
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P36-3
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 72245.8/1.66
GPS LOCATION: 29.12631 N, 80.96799 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: In Land We Trust LLC
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Sylvilagus aquaticus (Swamp Rabbit)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Iva frutescens (Marsh Elder) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Tradescantia ohiensis (Spiderwort) Xanthoxylum clava-herculis (Southern Prickly Ash)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For Sale Sign “Northern Acre Island” (386-290-3983) HR-P36-3
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P37-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 149257/3.43
GPS LOCATION: 29.12700 N, 80.96714 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: Law, Marjorie W.
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Lantana camara (Lantana) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Salicornia bigelovii (Glasswort) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Solidago sempervirens (Seaside Goldenrod) Xanthoxylum clava-herculis (Southern Prickly Ash)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A HR-P37-1
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O37-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 16625/.38
GPS LOCATION: 29.121886o N, 80.970404o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Coccloba uvifera (Sea Grape) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Based on island classification (best use category) additional survey may be required. HR-O37-1, HR-O37-2, HR-P37-7, HR-P37-6, HR-P37-5 from left to right
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-O37-2
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 15649.6/.36
GPS LOCATION: 29.121879o N, 80.970404o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIIFT)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Coccloba uvifera (Sea Grape) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle Oak)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Difficult access, island surrounded by salt marsh. HR-O37-1, HR-O37-2, HR-P37-7, HR-P37-6, HR-P37-5 from left to right
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P37-7
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 22354.2/.51
GPS LOCATION: 29.121815o N, 80.969084o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIIFT)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Difficult to access because of the surrounding salt marsh. HR-O37-1, HR-O37-2, HR-P37-7, HR-P37-6, HR-P37-5 from left to right
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P37-6
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 17533.4/.4
GPS LOCATION: 29.121815o N, 80.969084o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Coccloba uvifera (Sea Grape) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Very difficult to access because of surrounding salt marsh. HR-O37-1, HR-O37-2, HR-P37-7, HR-P37-6, HR-P37-5 from left to right
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P37-5
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 23452.2/.54
GPS LOCATION: 29.121651o N, 80.967729o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIIFT)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None
PLANT SPECIES: Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A HR-O37-1, HR-O37-2, HR-P37-7, HR-P37-6, HR-P37-5 from left to right
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P37-4
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 199728/4.59
GPS LOCATION: 29.12167 N, 80.96604 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIIFT)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Zenaida macroura (Mourning Dove)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A HR-P37-4
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P37-9
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 106412/2.44
GPS LOCATION: 29.117585o N, 80.961890o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Lantana camara (Lantana) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Edges Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Seemingly low human use. HR-P37-9
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-Q37-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 188766/4.33
GPS LOCATION: 29.118094 N, 80.957986 W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION: N/A
OWNED BY: N/A
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: Volusia County Ponce Inlet
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Ardea herodias (Great Blue Heron)
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Very thick and tangled vegetation, difficult to access. HR-Q37-1
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-P38-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 220392/5.06
GPS LOCATION: 29.115228o N, 80.960588o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Recreation
OWNED BY: State of Florida (TIITF)
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS GIVEN TO: • FIND No.: MSA 434A • US No.: 314 • Additional: Dedicated to the Audubon Society
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird) Columbigallina passerina (Ground Dove)
PLANT SPECIES: Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge) Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Myrica cerifera (Wax Myrtle) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree) Spartina bakeri (Sand Cordgrass) Edges Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) Borrichia frutescens (Sea Daisy) Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Little visible human use: fire rings present. HR-P38-1
0250 500 Feet ³ ISLAND INDEX CODE: HR-Q38-1
COMMON NAME(S): N/A
ISLAND SIZE (sq ft/acres): 201096/4.62
GPS LOCATION: 29.114793o N, 80.954944o W
ISLAND CLASSIFICATION (best use category): Conservation
OWNED BY: Cougle, E.W. Rick & Joy, Co-trusts
MANAGED BY OR EASEMENTS: • FIND No.: N/A • US No.: N/A • Additional: N/A
ANIMAL SPECIES LOCATED: None Sighted.
PLANT SPECIES: Baccharis halimifolia (Saltbush) Cnidoscolus stinulosus (Stinging Nettles) Croton punctatus (Beach Croton) Juniperus silicicola (Southern Red Cedar) Opuntia humifusa (Prickly-pear Cactus) Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle oak) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Pepper Tree)
CURRENT STUCTURES OR FACILITIES ON ISLAND: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Based on island classification (best use category) additional survey may be required. HR-Q38-1
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