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Land Purchases Approved by County Commission
 
On July 8, 2008, the Brevard County Commission voted unanimously (4-0) in favor of purchasing 295 acres adjoining the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.  Funding for these purchase is provided via the Environmentally Endangered Lands(EEL) Program.   When these purchases are completed, 1200 acres of public conservation lands adjoining Sykes Creek will be linked - ranging from a short distance from Highway 520 to the Beachline (528) and Barge Canal.
 
More than thirty people who supported this purchase attended the meeting, including many Friends of Ulumay.  Eighteen people spoke in favor of the purchase while only one voiced opposition.  After a few questions and remarks, Commissioner Nelson made a motion and Commissioner Bolin seconded the motion.  A unanimous vote followed quickly.
 
Jim Egan of the Marine Resources Council provided some thoughtful remarks about the importance of protecting wetlands adjoining the Indian River Lagoon.  Jim Durocher and Doug Sphar spoke about the recreational and birding attractions of Ulumay and the adjoining properties.  Maureen Rupe expressed her strong support for these purchases.  Paul Schmalzer did an outstanding job of explaining how the EEL Program Selection and Management Committee locates and evaluates properties.  Thirteen others added their personal perspectives in support of these purchases.
 

 
 
Commission Approves Scottsmoor Purchase

The purchase of 1523 acres by the EEL Program was approved unanimously (5-0) by the Brevard County Commissioners on August 5th.  Strong public support was clearly demonstrated to encourage the commissioners vote in favor of this purchase.  <more>
 
Florida Today Visits Ulumay
 

Sarah Okeson, reporter, and Rik Jesse, photographer, visited the Ulumay site to view the Boyd and DiChristopher properties. Sarah's article was published on June 29th. <more>
 
Commissioners' Staff Visited Ulumay
  
Staff members representing the Commissioners from Districts 2 and 4 visited Ulumay on Saturday, June 28th.  They visited the Ulumay observation tower and continued North to see the Boyd property. <more>
 
 
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