Coastal Tech enters a 3 year agreement with Indian River County, FL to assist with restoration of the Prange Islands Conservation Area
Trash pickup, trail clearing and campsite repair.
The second trip to Prange Islands Conservation Area was originally scheduled for March 21, 2009 but was postponed until April 4, 2009 due to heavy rain.
Work Day #3 occurred on May 30th, 2009. Many trees and brush were collected in large burn piles. However, due to recent rains and wind direction, these piles could not be ignited due to the thick dense smoke that would be created and blown towards nearby homes.
Work Day #4 occurred on August 29th 2009. It has been a while since we've been to the island.
Work Day#5 occurred on October 10, 2009. Conditions are ripe for burning, but the heat is excessive.
This Work Day had a singular mission. Burning the remaining piles of debris.
Work Day #7 occurred on March 27, 2010. The successful burn from January left us the opportunity to resume work on other tasks.
Our last trip to the Island generated yet more vegetation piles that will need to be burned. Progress is being made and it is clearly noticeable that our efforts are paying off.
The first image shows the Island in 2008 prior to the commencement of Work Days. The next photo shows that parts of the Island have been cleared on the northwestern tip (approximately 1 acre in size) with a well defined trail between the camp ground and picnic area.
This is our 9th Work Day and do we have a lot of work to catch up on.
Work Day #10 occurred on March 24, 2012. It's been a very long time since we've been to the islands and is time to get back to work.
Coastal Tech continues to assist the County with execution of the Management Plan for the Prange Islands Conservation Area. Specifically, Coastal Tech assists with removal of exotic vegetation, installation of educational signage, clearing & maintenance of trails, and repair of the primitive camping area through employee and community volunteer labor. Coastal Tech is currently engaging Indian River County for a renewed Adoption Agreement. In November 2008, Coastal Tech entered a 3-year Adoption Agreement with the County and looks forward to continuing restoration and preservation of the Prange Islands Conservation Area.
Vero Beach High School Environmental Club provides assistance with latest Work Day.
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