Appendix D: Breakout Group Notes
STAKEHOLDERS
WANT TO KNOW?
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT
THE CONCERN? WHAT IS UNCERTAIN?
WHAT ARE AREAS OF
DISAGREEMENT?
WHAT THINGS COULD BE
KNOWABLE IN THE FUTURE? HOW CAN CONCERNS BE ADRRESSED?
What baseline information exists?
baseline
information short term
ESI, GRP, Mussel watch, Bay
watch, Hillsbourgh EPC,
Fisheries Ind. Monitoring
(FWC, Southwest Florida
Age of the data, special
resolution, seasonality of the
data, migratory populations
impacts,
Access to sample sites, Origin of data,
competing interests, chain of
evidence, jurisdictional challenges
Focused research on effects oil
spills,
There is a lot of information. This area is a highly
studied. For more information …..
Do we need more research to inform
baseline?
baseline
information short term We need more!
Sample for toxicology, Habitat
mapping, abundance
mapping,
Shifting baselines, research needs,
funding, SOPs, Site specific environmental effects,
More information will help to minimize the impacts of
the spill. Research capability used to collect initial
information to inform NRDA, response and long term
research
What is the plan for protecting birds? birds both
Audubon, Save All
Birds
ESI, GRP, ACP, Breeding bird
atlas, wildlife recovery grp.,
Population dynamics,
uncertainty of bird movement,
nesting, long term fate, long term fate, recovery,
Monitoring of long term and short
term impacts
We have a wildlife management plan in place and we
are coordinating with wildlife rescue organizations. If
you are interested in volunteering or supporting the
effort… What are impacts to historical/cultural
resources?
cultural/histo rical
resources short term preservation societies ESI, GRP, ACP, SHPO, THPO,
specific locations,
preservation techniques,
cleanup techniques,
prioritization of value, jurisdictions,
access,
appropriate cleaning, appropriate
cultural representatives, They are one of the highest priorities for protection.
What is plan for ESA listed species of fish? fish both
critical habitat, endangered
species, Is it present, abundance Were protection efforts sufficient Abundance and distribution
There is a plan available with conservation measures in
place to avoid impacts to these species. (For
example…). However, this is a plan that is available for
your review at…. You can also contact NMFS @ 800‐
What is the plan for protecting recreational
important fish fish both CCA, BTT
size classes and abundance in
Tampa Bay, who's fishing, Population movement Economic arguments, Economic impacts of the spill
We recognize this is an important area for recreational
fishing and we are working hard to remove the oil so
we can oil get back to fishing. Fishing opportunities are
still available…
Will there be a fisheries closure? fish short term
CCA, BTT, Commercial
fishing industry,
recreational industry Yes, possible Where and duration, species Where, duration and species
Monitoring contamination levels,
reopening of the fishery
There are likely to be a few areas of closure based on
testing that ensures the health of the seafood. These
areas will be open as it is safe. What is the impact to the commercial
fishery? fish short term commercial industry Yes, possible Where and duration, species Where, duration and species
Monitoring contamination levels,
economic impacts
There are likely to be a few areas of closure based on
testing that ensures the health of the seafood. These
areas will be open as it is safe. What is the threat of oil and dispersant
tainted fish to birds? fish, birds short
public; natural
resource trustees; bird
lovers
ESI, GRP, ACP, Breeding bird
atlas, wildlife recovery grp.,
Population dynamics, uncertainty of
bird movement, nesting, long term
fate, long term fate, recovery,
The Florida Shorebird Alliance will monitoring birds for
years to come.
What is the impact to sea grasses?
(mangroves, beaches, marshes) habitats both Impacts acute and chronic,
Effectiveness of restoration
and recovery time, Cleanup and restoration techniques
Level of impacts, Type of recovery
and restoration techniques
We have made great strides over the last thirty years
with sea grass in Tampa Bay and it is a high priority for
protection. We have a similar focus on all sensitive
habitats in the Bay. There is significant knowledge on
how oil impacts these resources and it is being used to
guide the response.
Will response actions impact the resources
and in what ways?
habitats, fish,
mammals,
reptiles,
invertebrates
, plants both
We know it will, will disturb
wildlife , habitat destruction, Levels of impact, Levels of impact,
Level of impacts, Effectiveness of
type of recovery and restoration
techniques
Past experience has taught us how to implement
response actions in a manner that causes minimal
impacts to resources.
habitats, fish,
mammals,
Vary based on species and
habitat, based on chemistry
crowdsourcing) ons both lovers command for volunteer or donating, veracity of information, briefings, public perspective www…. What about the plankton? Is this oil adding
to the bay's nutrient problem?
plants/invert ebrates
DEP has been doing water quality monitoring for… They
will continue to monitoring throughout the spill and
beyond. both
What about recreational opportunities?
recreational
resources short term
industry groups,
tourism councils,
travel industry
We will provide them with information on where to
recreate.
What is the plan for protecting sea turtles? reptiles both STSSN
ESI, GRP,ACP, critical habitat,
monitoring programs,
stranding network
Limited knowledge on long
term effects, cumulative
effects, movements
acute and chronic effects, stranding
rates, NGO differences, was
protection sufficient, effectiveness of
rehab,
acute and chronic effects, stranding
rates, was protection sufficient,
effectiveness of rehab,
There is a plan available with conservation measures in
place to avoid impacts to these species. (For
example…). However, this is a plan that is available for
your review at…. You can also contact NMFS @ 800‐
Do we have the facilities to process the
samples? other USF, IDEP, Newfields /Alpha, We don't know capacity
Certifications, turnaround time, cost,
logistics, holding times ,sampling
methods, Yes when it happens
We are working on identifying additional facilities if