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(SR 3) Number 46 - Seabrook EcoTourism Complex (3rd Ed. 1993)
L{ZLLLlewelvmDaviesSahniInSeabrookEcoTourismComplex(3rded.)1iiCopyrightCityofSeabrook,Texas1993 Liewelyn-DaviesSahniInc.SeabrookEcoTourismComplex(3rded.)CopyrightCityofSeabrook,Texas1993 DISCL’\IMERThisdocumenthasbeenproducedaspartofaseries.Itssolepurposeistoreviewexamplesofeconomicdevelopment-orientedrealestateprojectswhich,undercertainbutunspecifiedcircumstances,maybebeneficialtotheCityofSeabrookTheauthorsdonotrepresentnorwarrantthattheinformationcontainedhereinhasbeenreviewedand/orapprovedinanywaybytheCityofSeabrook.Further,thisdocumentdoesnotrepresentanoffertosell,purchase,exchange,joinorinanyothermannersolicitcommitments,agreementsorotherresourcesfromthirdparties.[ TABLEOFCONTENTSSectionOneProjectSummarySectionTwoProjectHighlightsSectionThreeProjectParametersSectionFourProjectDescriptionSectionFiveMarketOverviewSectionSixFinancialProjectionsSectionSevenFundingSourcesSectionEightCityofSeabrookEDCSectionNineProjectExamplesSectionTenImplementationSectionElevenAppendix REVISIONSANDADDITIONSTO2NDEDITIONBOOKSGROUPIIEcoTourismComplex•CoverRevised•TableofContentsRevised•Page5Revised•Page14-17Revised•Page24Revised•ProjectExamples:NewMaterial-EnvironmentalEducationPavilion-OregonCoastAquariumIntroduction-VirginiaMarineScienceMuseum-TheMaritimeCenter-TexasStateAquarium-ArcataMarshandWildlifeSanctuary-TexasGeneralLandOffice-MarineEducationCenter-GalvestonBayFoundationIntroduction-Environmental,PoliticalandCommunitySupport•ImplementationSectionNewSectionNote:Somepagenumbershavechanged,butunlessnotedabove,theinformationonthesepageshasnotchanged. PROJECTSUMMARY PROJECTSUMMARYProjectData:•GrossLandArea435,600SF•GrossBuildingArea40,000SF•NumberofSlips5•ParkingSpaces175LandCostTobedeterminedConstructionCost$7,844,980TotalProjectCost$14,000,000TotalAnnualBudget$2,160,000ProjectRevenue$3,485,000PublicIncentives(SeeSectionSix)Tobedetermined1 LPROJEc-j-HIGHLIGHTS PROJECTHIGHLIGHTSProjectEcotourismComplex40,000GSFdevelopmentStyleWaterfrontVisitorsCenterMarketingTobedeterminedManagementTobedeterminedArchitectTobedeterminedConsultantsTobedeterminedFinancingTobedeterminedProjectPromotersCityofSeabrookLocationTargetAreas2,3or42 PROJECTPARAMETERS PROJECTPARAMETERSMarketingProgramTobedeterminedDesign/ConstructionScheduleTobedeterminedCityParticipationTobedeterminedOperatingBudgetTobedeterminedIncomeIncreaseTobedeterminedMaintenanceIncreasesTobedeterminedOtherExpensesTobedeterminedContractsTobedeterminedFundingGrants(Seed)TobedeterminedFundingGrants(Operating)Tobedetermined3 PROJEaDESCRIPTION EcotourismComplexPROJECTDESCRIPTIONMISSION:ToeducatethepubliconthefragileecosystemswithinGalvestonBayandtheGulfofMexico.ToprovidetoursandmaterialonecotourismfacilitiesandeducationprogramsintheGalvestonBayBasin.Toserveasaclearinghouseforenvironmentalorganizationsandconcernedcitizenstocoordinatetheirefforts.Toconducton-goingresearchonwaystomitigateenvironmentaldamageandmethodsofpreventionoffutureenvironmentaldamage.ProjectDescriptionVisitorsCenter40,000SF‘Ecotourismareaexcursionsreferral-ArmandBayouNatureCenter-SeabrookNature&BirdSanctuary-AnahuacNationalWildlifeRefuge-WallisvilleHeritagePark-MoodyGardens•RainForestPyramid•SeasideSalari-HoustonMuseumofNaturalScience-SmithPoint-PelicanIslandTrinityRiverDelta-Birdwatchingguide/locations•GalvestonBayModelScalemodel•HurricaneAwarenessPrograms•ExhibitCenter(demonstratingthedynamicsofGalvestonBaymarinelifeandeco-systems)-Tidalaction,waveaction,windaction-Saltwatervs.freshwater-Boat&Shipactivities(ShipChannel)-ImpactsofHoustondrainageonBay-Typesofmarinelifefound-Navigation-marine-SpaceCentercontributiontoenvironment•Demonstrationexhibits-wetlandsecosystem(1ac.exterior)-shoreline-dunes-inlandecosystem-aquariumtanks-variousmarineenvironments-reeftank(todemonstratehowsinkingashiporoilplatformcancreatereefs)EducationalFacilities-lecturehall-seminarrooms-demonstrationlabs•Offices-administration-organizations(orcentralphonebank)•GalvestonBayFoundation•GulfCoastConservationAssociation•TexasA&MandUofH•TexasParksandWildlife•PetrochemicalExhibit(optional)-devotedtoeducatingthepubliconhowthepetrochemicalindustryisworkingtopreserve,restoreandworkwiththemarineeco-systems-devotedtoeducatingthepublicastohowoilexplorationisconductedintheGulf-devotedtohowoilandgaswascreatedmilesundertheGulffloor4 ProjectDataGrossLandArea10AcresGrossBuildingArea40,000SFLandscapeArea(10%ofGLA)43,560SFParkingRequirement(1/300)175SpacesNumberofSlips5SlipsTargetAreas3or4InfrastructureChecklistAccess•StreetsideArterial•WaterfrontageYesElectricTBDVoltsGasTBDCubicFt./Min./DayWater•PotableTBDGallons/Day•FireTBDGallons/MinutesSewerTBDGallons/DayTelephoneTBDLinesCableT.V.TBDLinesTBD=Tobedetermined5 MARKETOVERVIEW MARKETOVERVIEWLocationSeabrookissituatedashort22milessoutheastofdowntownHoustonontheshoresofGalvestonBayandClearLake.TheCityislocatedinthesouthcentralportionoftheseven-countyHoustonMetropolitanRegion,whose1990populationof3,742,200rankedittenthamongthenation’slargestmetropolitanareas.AlsolocatedwithintheClearLakeArea—homeofNASA’sJohnsonSpaceCenter—theCityofSeabrookcomprises12.5squaremilesoflandareaofwhich5.7squaremilesislandareaand6.8squaremilesiswaterarea.Thelandareaissurroundedonthreesidesbywaterprovidingapproximately10milesofwaterfrontage;GalvestonBaytotheeast,ClearLaketothesouthandTaylorLaketothewest.With1,250boatslips(18%oftheClearLakeAreamarket)andahistoryofmaritimeindustry,SeabrookhasbecomeacenterformaritimeactivitieswithvisitorsfromthroughoutTexasandthenation.6 Seabrookisanidealsettingtolive,workandplay.Accessibilitybyroad,railandairfromaroundtheHoustonregionisatveryhighlevelsandstillundergoingmajorimprovements.Thishighlevelofaccessibilityexplains,inpart,Seabrook’sattractivedemographics.TheresidentsofSeabrookaretypicallywelleducatedwith73%oftheadultpopulationwithsomeuniversityexperienceandwithamedianhouseholdincomeover$40,000.Theaveragepriceofanewhomeis$130,000.Seabrookisservedbythehighly-regardedClearCreekIndependentSchoolDistrict.TheUniversityofHouston-ClearLakeisjustminutesaway.Seabrook’slibraryisamongthemostcomprehensiveinthearea,andforcity-providedrecreation,residentsenjoybeautifullymaintainedparks,pool,tenniscourtsandacommunitycenter.Seabrook’spopulationof6,685is4.6%oftheClearLakeArea’spopulation.Up43%since1980,Seabrookhasseenanannualgrowthof3.6%.Giventhatonly40%ofthecitieslandareaisdevelopedandtheexpandingeconomicclimateintheClearLakeArea,Seabrookispoisedforcontinuedgrowth.TheClearLakeAreacontainsanapproximatetotalpopulationof146,690.TheeconomyintheClearLakeAreahasdiversifiedgreatlyinthepasttwenty-fiveyearsduelargelytoNASA’sJohnsonSpaceCenterandthepetrochemicalindustry.TheaerospaceindustrythrivesonresearchconductedattheJohnsonSpaceCenter.TheHoustonShipChannelandtheBayportIndustrialComplextothenorthofSea-brookhavecontributedpetrochemicalindustries.Tourism,thethirdlargesteconomiccontributortothearea,isspurredinpartbytherecreationalamenitiesofClearLake,oneofthelargestcollectivemarinasontheU.S.GulfCoast.NASA,ashortfiveminutedrivefromSeabrook,rankedasthesecondlargesttouristattractioninthestatewithannualvisitationinexcessofonemillion.Itispredictedthatthiswillgrowbyupto3millionannuallywiththerecentcompletionoftheNewSpaceCenterHouston,adevelopmentofDisneyImagineeringinconjunctionwithNASAandtheMannedSpace-flightEducationalFoundation.Thenew83,000squarefootfacilityoccupiesfiftyacresoflandadjacenttotheJohnsonSpaceCenter,some3milesfromSea-brook.Thiseventalonewilldrasticallyreshapethelocaltourismindustryand,therefore,affectthecharacterandgrowthoftheareaandinturnSeabrook.Withthedevelopmentofanewcomprehensiveplan,Seabrook2010,newzoningordinancesandaneconomicdevelopmentactionprogram,Seabrookstandsreadytomanagethisgrowthinthebestinterestsofbothprivateandpublicsectors.,7 EcotourismComplexSeabrooktodayfindsitselfinthemiddleofarapidlydevelopingvisitordestinationarea.WiththeopeningofSpaceCenterHouston,GulfGreyhoundPark,andoneoftheGulfCoast’slargestconcentrationsofsailing-relatedactivities,over3millionpeoplewillvisittheareaannually.Atpresent,however,Seabrookhasnoclearlyidentifiableattractionwithwhichtocaptureitsshareofthevisitormarket.OncesuchpossibleactivityforwhichtheirappearsbothamarketandthecapacityforSeabrooktocapitalizeonthatmarketisecotourism.Thereasonsarenumerous.First,SeabrookisperfectlysituatedonGalvestonBay.Withitsattendantwetlandsandcloseproximitytoothermajortouristfacilities,ithasthepotentialtocaptureaportionofthevisitorstotheGalvestonBayregion.Second,ecotourismisoneofthefastestgrowingtouristactivitiesinthenation.Third,thetypeofvisitorattractedtoSpaceCenterHouston,namelyindividualsinterestedinscienceandtechnology,isalsomostlikelytobeinterestedinitsapplicationtomanagingandprotectingtheenvironment.Finally,withthepresenceoftheGalvestonBayFoundation,theTexasParksandWildlifeDepartment,andTexasA&MUniversityatGalveston,aswellasotherentitiesinthearea,allofwhichmightbepersuadedtoheadquarterpartoftheoperationsand/orresearchfacilitiesinthecomplex,thereexistsalocalknowledgebasewithwhichtobegin.Further,thefacility,inadditiontoprovidingneededresearchandofficespacefortheseandotherorganizations,willalsoserveasameansinwhichthesegroupscanshowcasetheiractivitiesandgarnerfurtherpubicsupport.Asmentionedearlier,3millionvisitorsareexpectedintheimmediateareaonanannualbasis.IfSeabrookweretocapturejust3percentofthatmarket,orinotherwords,attract100,000visitorstotheecotourismcomplex,theeconomicimpactonthecitywouldtotalover$2millionannually.Salestaxcollectionswouldbeincreasedby$15,000annuallyaswouldeconomicdevelopmenttaxrevenues.Isanannualattendanceof100,000arealisticfigure?Toputthenumberinperspective,thereareover600,000schoolagechildrenintheHouston-Galvestonareaalone.Theschoolfieldtripmarket,whilewithaconsiderablylessdirecteconomicreturnthantheadultandfamilyday-visitormarket,neverthelessexposesSeabrookandtheecotourismfacilitytoanewmarketsegment.Aportionofthatmarket,however,willreturnforafuturevisitaccompaniedbyadultswhichwillhaveaconsiderableeconomicimpact.Fromanotherperspective,visitorstoSpaceCenterHoustonwillbeattractedtothefacility,notonlybecauseofinterestinsimilarsubjectmatter,butalsobecauseofconvenience.SpaceCenterHouston,formostvisitors,isahalfdayexcursion.Theproximityoftheecotourismcomplex(about15minutesdrivingtimefromSpaceCenter8 Houston)makesitmucheasiertomakethesamecommitmenttotheecotourismcomplexwhileinthearea.Insum,acombinationofseveralfactors,availableresources,subjectmatter,andproximitytootheractivitiesmakeapotentialecotourismcomplexinSeabrookaviablealternativetoattractfirst-timevisitors.Takenbyitself,theecotourismcomplexisunlikelytobeaneconomicboon.However,itislikelytobeaviableeconomicalternativetoattractadditionalvisitorstoSeabrookwhothen,inturn,availthemselvesofotheramenities.9 TargetAreas1.IndustrialAreas2.NASAOneCorridor3.SeabrookShipyards4.OldSeabrook&The“Point”5.SH146Corridor6.ResidentialAreaInordertoprovideageographicalstructureforSeabrook’seconomicdevelopmentinitiatives,theEDCidentifiedsixdistinctareascomprisingtheCity.Ofthesesix,threeareasweretargetedashavingexceptionaltourismvalue.Theyare:TargetAreasTwo,ThreeandFour.Asreinforcement,theCityofSeabrookhasrecentlyundertakentoestablishaspecialincentivezoneforalargeportionofthesethreeTargetAreasasisdenotedontheTargetAreaenlargementsonthefollowingpages.ItistheCity’sintentiontoattractappropriateprojectstotheseTargetAreas.10 B121,CIZCCBrTi£7CIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIII/7/TARGETAREATWQIncentlZone—TorgeAreoBouridar1ClearLakeNTS /TARGETAREATHREE___ __ __11111ProposedIncentiveZone—TargetAreaboundaryNTS TARGETAREAFOUREEIIIPropoiedIncenHy.Zone—T0r9.tAreaBoundaryNTS13 I11FINANCIALPROJEaIr--F EFINANCIALPROJECTIONSSummaryofAssumptionsPrivate,non-profiteducaProjecttionalfacility•PhaseILandArea5Acres•Phase&IILandArea10Acres•LandCost(Inftialpurchaseisfor$12.00/sfbothPhaseI&II)•PhaseICompletion1996•PhaseIICompletionTobedetermined•PhaseIBuildingArea40,000SF•PhaseIIBuildingAreaTobedeterminedSummaryofAssumptions.BondIssuerCityofSeabrookBondFinancing•BondAmount$14,000,000BondTerm20years•BondInterestRate7.00%•InterestPaidQuarterlySummaryofAssumptions.OperatingExpenses$47/SFOperatingExpenses•Advertising/Promotional$8/SF•ExpenseEscalationAssump-4%tionSummaryofAssumptions•FirstFullYearofOperation1997Pro-formaAssumptions•ConstructionSchedule15months14 •Revenues:-ContributionsandGrants$1,000,000/yr-MembershipDues$25/person/yr-Admissions$5/personavg.-RetailSales$100/SF/yr.-Other:•ConcessionTobedetermined•ParkingTobedetermined•Visitations/Paid400,000/yr.•Memberships5,0001styr.•Lease(OfficeandLab)10,000SF$12/SF DevelopmentCostSummary40,000SquareFeet(Gross)38,500SquareFeet(NetUsable)%ofTotalTotalCostPerSFCostProj.CostLandCosts(10acres)$5,227,200$130.6839.99%DirectConstructionCosts:•BuildingConstruction4,320,000108.00233.05%•ContingencyCosts78,4001.96.60%TotalDirectCosts4,398,400109.9633.65%OtherConstructionCosts:•TenantImprovement(10,000126,0003.15.96%SFOffice,Admin.)•Testing/Inspection36,000.90.27%•SiteDevelopment/Exhibits2,744,28068.6020.99%Cost(1.5Acres)TotalOtherCosts2,906,28072.6622.23%TotalConstructionCosts7,304,680182.6255.88%OtherDevelopmentCosts:•Architectural292,0007.302.23%•Engineering91,3002.28.70%•LegalandAccounting32,000.80.24%•Administration125,0003.13.96%TotalOtherDevelopmentCosts:540,30013.514.13%TotalConstructionCost(Exduding7,844,980196.1260.00%Land)TOTALPROJECTCOSTS(Indud-$13,072,180$327.00100.00%ingLand)*LandtobepurchasedbytheCityofSeabrook Income/ExpenseProformaIncomeRevenuePhaselSupportandRevenue:•ContributionsandGrants$1,000,000•MembershipDues125,000•Admissions2,000,000•RetailSales240,000•Leases120,000•OtherIncomeTobedeterminedGrossIncome$3,485,000Expenses:•OperatingExpenses@100%$1,880,000(40,000SF@$47/SF)*•Advertising/Promotion(@280,000$7/SF)TotalOperatingExpenses$2,160,000NetOperatingIncomeAvailable$1,325,000forDebtServiceAnnualDebtService**$1,295,000CASHFLOWAFTERDEBT$30,000SERVICE*operatjngExpenses:Administrative:-Salaries,payrolltaxesandben-$1,159,000efits-ContractualSer’iices129,500-Insurance65,000-Education12,000-ProfessionalDues3,500Subtotal(@$34.23/sf)$1,369,000•Operation:-Telephone$20,000-Supplies292,000-MaintenanceandRepairs36,000-Utilities25,000-Other17,000Subtotal(@$9.75/sf)$390,000•Other:-Costofmerchandise$112.000Subtotal($2.8/sf)$112,000TotalOperatingExpenses$1,880,000**DebtServicecouldbepaidmonthlyreducingdebtservicecost. FUNDiNGSOURCES FUNDINGSOURCESFederalPrograms•DepartmentofAgriculture10.062WaterBankProgram10.212SmallBusinessInnovationResearch(‘SBIRProgram’910.901ResourceConservationandDevelopment10.904WatershedProtectionandFloodPreventionNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration11.405AnadromousFishConservationActProgram11.407lnterjurisdictiona!FisheriesActof198611.417SeaGrantSupport11.420CoastalZoneManagementEstuarineResearchReserves11.426FinancialAssistantforOceanResourcesConversationandAssessmentProgram11.427FisheriesDevelopmentandUtilizationResearchandDevelopmentGrantsandCooperativeAgreementsProgram11.429MarineSanctuaryProgram11.432EnvironmentalResearchLaboratoriesjointInstitutes11.433MarineFisheriesinitiative(‘MARFIN”)11.439MarineMammalDataProgram18 •U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers12.100AquaticPlantControl12.101BeachErosionControlProjects12.102EmergencyRehabilitationofFloodControlWorksorFederallyAuthorizedCoastalProtectionWorks•DepartmentoftheInterior15.605SportFishRestoration15.607EnvironmentalContaminant15.608FishandWildlifeManagementAssistance15.611WildlifeRestoration•NationalParkService15.919UrbanParkandRecreationRecoveryProgram•InstituteofMuseumServices45.301InstituteofMuseumSeivices•NationalScienceFoundation47.073ScienceandTechnologyCenters•EnvironmentalProtectionAgency66.461WetlandsProtection-StateDevelopmentGrantsStateandLocalPrograms•TheCorporationforEconomicDevelopmentofHarrisCo.,Inc.-SmallBusinessRevolvingLoanFund(SBRLF)19 •SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter-UniversityofHouston•HarrisCommunityDevelopmentAgency-CDBCfunds-HOPE2-EconomicDevelopment•EconomicDevelopmentSalesTax•StateofTexas,DepartmentofHighways&PublicTransportation,MaintenanceandOperationsDivision-LandscapeSection-“LandscapeCost-SharingProgram”•TexasSmallBusinessAssociationPublicSectorCredit•RevolvingLoanFunds(RLFs)EnhancementTools•TaxConcessionsandIncentives•Tax-DeferredExchanges•Government/PublicPurposeBonds•GeneralObligation(G.O.)Bonds•IndustrialDevelopmentBonds(lDBs)•IndustrialRevenueBonds(lRI3s)•TaxIncrementFinanceRelatedPublicSectorTools•LandAssembly/LandBanking•ZoningandDensityBonuses20 •Infrastructure•LeaseIncentivesCorporate/Foundations•MatchingPrograms•Grants•Gifts21 CITYOFSEABROOKEDC CITYOFSEABROOKEconomicDevelopmentCommissionSections4Aand4BInanefforttogivecitiesgreaterabilitytodeveloptheirlocaleconomies,theTexasLegislatureamendedtheDevelopmentCorporationActof1979.Thisnowgivescitiestwodifferentlocaloptionsalestaxprogramstobeusedforeconomicdevelopmentactivities.InJanuary1992,theCityofSea-brookproposedbothprogramstothevoters,eachunderaseparateproposition.Eachprogram,undercurrenttaxcollections,wouldleavethecapabilityofleveraging$6-$7million.EachprogramisadministeredbyanEconomicDevelopmentCorporation.Sea-brookistheonlycityinTexaswhichpassedbothsalestaxoptionsandhassetuptwoseparatecorporationstoadministertheprograms.LocalOption1:Levy:1/2%SalesTax•Payingtheprinci(Section4A)palandinterestonAdministeredby:AnEconomicdebtDevelopmentCorporation1consistingoffive(5)membersap-‘MunicipalwaterpointedbytheCityCouncilforsupplyprojectsandtwoyearterms.relatedtreatmentfacilitiesconnectedUses:Thesalestaxmaybeusedwithacity-ownedbythecorporationforanumberoroperatedwaterofbroadusesrelatedtoeconom-orsewersystem.icdevelopmentincluding:•Acquiringbuildings,landandequipment22 LocalOption2:Levy:1/2%SatesTax(Section4B)Administeredby:AnEconomicDevelopmentCorporation2consistingofseven(7)membersappointedbytheCityCouncilfortwoyearterms.Atleastthree(3)directorsmustbepersonswhoarenotemployees,officers,ormembersoftheCityCouncil.Theremainingfour(4)membersmustbepersonswhoaremembersoftheCityCouncil.Uses:Thesalestaxmaybeusedbythecorporationforanumberofbroadusesrelatedtoeconomicdevelopmentincluding:•Professionalandamateursportspurposesandevents•Athleticpurposesandevents•Entertainmentpurposesandevents•Touristpurposesandevents•Conventionpurposesandevents•Publicparkpurposesandevents•Eligibleprojectsareparkandpark-relatedfacilities,openspaceimprovements,municipalbuildings,ballparks,stadiums,auditoriums,amphitheaters,concerthalls,learningcenters,museums,exhibitionfacilities,relatedareatransportationfacilities—relatedstore,restaurant,concessionandautomobileparkingfacilities,etc.23 HowTexasCitiesAreUsingSalesTaxRevenuesforEconomicDevelopmentBy.BillR.Sheltcoand--GeorgejBarlow,f_I).n1989,theTexasslanireauthorizedcertainclassesofTexastitiestoholdeleceonstoallowthosecitiestocollectuptoahalf-centsalestaxanddedicatetherevenuestoeconomicdevelopment.programsdesiedtoassistInthefinancingofprivateenterprises.Inthepast,privatebusinessfinancingwasnoarrangdbypnesectorinstimfions.Inrecentyears,publicinstimtionshaveenteredthepictureto(1)lowerthecostoffinancing,(2)acceptriskerthanprivateinstitutionsareabletobear,or(3)providefundsunavailablefromtheprivatesector.Thisstudyof64citiescollectingeconomicdevelopmentsalestaxrevenueswasdesiguedtoshowthekindsofbusinessfinanceprogramsavailableorbeingplannedandtheconditionsbeingplacedontheusesofsalestaxrevenuestofinancebusiness.Theconcludingportionofthearticlecontainsspecificexamplesoffinancialprograms.LegalIssuesOvertheyears,theinterpretationoftheStateConstitution’sprohibitionsagainstapoliticalsubdivisionlendingitscredithasbeenthesubjectofmanycourtdecisionsandAttorneyGeneralopinions.OnOctober4,1990,theAttorneyGeneralreleasedOpinionNo.JM.1229,reviewingprioropinionsonthesubject.OpinionNo.JM-1229concludedthatthegoverningbodyofapoliticalsubdivisionhasdiscetiontolendcceditwheresuchact(1)accomplishesapublicpurposeand(2)isaccompaniedbyconarolsthatensuretheuseofpubliccreditforapublicpurpose.TheIegisIature,InenactingtheDevelopmentCorporationActof1970,haLl‘foundanddeterminedthatpromotionofcertainnewandexpandedbusinessenterprisesIsapublicpurposeofthestate.InOpinionNo.DM-80,releasedJanuary30,1992,theAttorneyGeneraldeterminedthatafor.proflthospitalorclinicisnotalegalprojectforaSection4ADevelopmentCorporationbondissue.Consultationwiththedsownlegaladvisorshouldbemaderegardinganyproposedusageoftheproceedsfromaneconomicdevelopmentsalestax.Section4AprogramfinancingdoccimentsarenotsubjecttoreviewbytheTexasDeparunentofCommerce.TheAttorneyGeneralhaspreviouslyopinedthatitsapprovalisnotrequiredpriortoissuanceofbondsofDevelopmentCorporations(OpinionNo.MW-85,November16,1979).ScopeofStudyThisstudydescribeseDustingprogramsanddoesnotattempttoaddresstwoimportantandoftenaskedquestions.Thefirstis,shouldpublicmoniesbeusedtofinanceprivatesectoractivities?Thesecondquestionconcernscompetition.Arefirmspittingonecommunityagainstanotherandreceivingeconomicbenefitsthatexceedthesocialandeconomicbenefitsthecommunitydesiresfromtheproject?Thesequestionscouldprovidethebasisforfuturestudiesandmoredetailedanalysis.StudyMethodAmailquestionnairewassenttothelocaldevelopmentcorporationortothemayorsofthesixty-fourcities.Forty-onecities(or64percentoftherecipientsofthequestionnaire)responded.Follow-uptelephonecallsorpersonalvisitswereusedtoclarifyanswerstothequestionnaireandtodeveloptheInformationusedintheexamples.TheTexasLeverageFundTheTexasDeparunentofCommerce(TDOC)hasestablishedaloanfundthatisavailableto$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ESixty-fourTexascitieshavesuccessfullyheldelectionsundertheprovisionsofthat1989legislation.Eachhasappointedafive-memberEboardtocharteralocaldevelopmentcorporationwiththeresponsibilityofdevelopingprogramstoutilizethesalestaxrevenues.Thelawprovideslimitedguidelinesorprohibitionsastotheusesoftherevenuesandallowsthelocalboardsgreatlatitudein-usingthetaxrevenues.FTheultimatesuccessofthelocaldevelopmentcorporationtoretainandexpandlocal•businessesandtoattractnewbusinesseswillhingeonmanyfactorsthatinfluencejob[]developmentandcreation.OneofthemostsignificantfactorsisthesuccessorfailureofAscompetitionforeconomicdevelopmenthasheightened,stateandlocalgovernmentrprogramstostimulatedevelopmenthaveexpanded.Historically,suchactivitiesas1marketing,promotionandprovidingtaxincentiveshavebeenbasicelementsofmost[governmentprograms.Ascompetitionforeconomicdevelopmenthasincreased,however,manygovernmentprogramshaveincludedsometypeofbusinessfinancinginadditiontothebasicelements.T.xaaTown&City•10 citiesthathtvepassedthesalestaxforeconomicdevelopment.Thefund,entitledtheTexasLeverageFund,providesuptoS4millioninloansforellbleprojects.Salestaxrevenuescanbecommittedtocoverprojecteddebtserviceoftheloanatarequiredratio.Thisfundallowsotiestoleveragetheirsalettaxrevenues.Atthetimethecitiesweresurveyedforthisarticle,theTexasLeverageFundwasnotavailable.UsesofSalesTaxRevenuetoFinancePrivateBusinessAsnotedInChai-t1,themostprevalentuseofsalestaxrevenuesIstoprovideflnandngforbuildingpurchases,followedcloselybylandacquisitionandbuildingrehaborexoansion.FinancingforrealestazeisconsideredtobelessriskythanotherusesoffundsandIsutilizedbymostlocaldevelopmentcorporationsasanacceptableformofsubsidy.Providingfinancingforequipmentor[machinery,workingcapital,andinventoriesreqinresmoreknowledgeabouttheinvestmentandisconsideredmoreofariskthanrealestate.AsnotedinChartI,someoftheEorganizationswillconsiderfinancingequnmencmachinery,workingcapital,orinventories,butothershavedefiniteprohibitions.Twenty-onepercentofthecitiesindicatedtheywouldprovideeqintyorventurecapitaltoafirm,while33percentwouldnot.Sinceequityfinancetrailitionallyinvolvesan-onsferofpartialownershipinanenterprisetotheinvestorinexchangeforcapital,therearemanycitiesthatdonotdesireorwantdirectpublicownershipofaprivatebusiness.?lotsurprisingly,nolocaldevelopmentcorporationwouldprovidesalestaxrevenuesforpersonalloans.TypesofProgramsUsedtoAssistPrivateBusinessRevolvingloanfundsarethemostpopularicypeofprogramsreported,asshownthChaitL2.RevolvingloanfundsnormallyprovidedirectloanstobusinessandwhentheloanIsrepaid,theprincipalandinterestarereturned[toapooltobelenttootherbusinesses.Many-citiesarefamiliarwiththistypeofprogrambecauseofitsusebyfederalsourcesoffunds,eitherblockgrantfundsorUrbanDevelopmentActionGrants.“Directloanstobusinesses”waslistedasthesecondmostfrequentlyusedprogram.Directgrantstobusinesses,withoutprovisionforrepaying,isconsideredthefifthmostpopular.Loanguaranteesorsubordinateloansarebeinginaeasinglyusedprimarilybemusetheseprogramsallowthelocaldevelopmentcorporationtoleverageitsfunds.Surprisingly,atthetimeofthissurvey,noneofthecitieshailusedSmallBusinessAdministrationLoanGuarantees.Examplesofspecificcitiesandhowtheyarcusingeachoftheseorogramsfollo.ConditionsandTermsPlacedonUsesofFundsThereislittleuniformityintheconditionsandtermstidesplaceontheusesofsalestaxrevenuestofinanceprivatebusiness.Themostfrequentlyusedelibllitychteriontosaeenapplicantsisthenumberofpermanentjobscreatedorretained,asshownInChart3onpage20.Continuedonpage20[F[ChartiUsesofSalesTaxRevenuestoFinancePrivateBusinesses(PercentageofUsesMentioned)-%WillFinance%WiltNotFinanceBuildingPurchases770Land740BuiIdingRehaborExpansion740EquipmentorMachinery565WorkingCapital4118Inventory3321Equity(Venture)Capital2133PersonalLoans049pChart2TypesofProgramsUsedtoFinancePrivateBusinesses(PercentageofCitiesUsingStrategy)%NowUsing%PlantoUseTotalRevolvingLoanFunds621880DirectLoanstoBusinesses283159LoanGuarantees232144(toFinancialInstitutions)SubordinateLoanstoStateor102636FederalProgramsDirectGrantstoBusinesses211334SubordinateLoanstoLocal151833FinancialInstitutionsLoanGuarantees02828(WithS8AProgram)Bondedindebtedness10182811•Decmber1992 Sat..TixR.b.nv.aoondnu.dfromp11Thesecondmostwidelyusedcriterionestablishesafixedamountthatwillbeconsidedforeachjobcreated.Selectioncriteria,subsidylimitsandotherrequirementsLsshownthn3arednedbysomedties,buttherearenocommonlyacceptedtermsto,-,qualifyforassistance.ThedegreetowhichajcommunitydefinesthetermsandconditionsdependsonhowwelldefinedthedevelopmentneedsareandhowdearlyItsobjectiveshavebeenestablished.PerformanceStandards•Althoughthissurveydidnotaskspecificquestionsaboutbusinessperformancerequirements,itwasevidentindiscussionwiththerepresentativesthatmanycitiesarenowrequiringperformancestandardsfrombusinessesthatreceiveassistance.MoststandardsarebaseduponjobcreationcriteriaLandprovidepenaltiesifcertainlevelsarenotreachedandmaintained.Inafewcases,awardsaregrantedifthecriteriaareexceeded.Mostprogramsthatprovidefinancinghaveavarietyofgoals.Onlysomeofthemareexlidt.Asgoalsbecomemoreexplicit,itisanticipatedthatperformancestandardswillbecomemoreofafactorindeterminingwhichbusinessesreceivefinancingandatwhichlevels.PuttingItAllTogetherPresentedhereareexamplesofhowspecificcitiesareuduitingsalestaxrevenuestofundprivatebusinessactivities.RevolvingLoanFund-EdlnhurgTheEdinburgEconomicDevelopmentCorporationisbeginningthethirdyearofooerationofarevolvingloanfund.Fortheflrsttwoyears,therewasnospecificamountoffundsdedicatedtothefund-thecapitalizationofthefundoccurredwhenloanrepaymentswerereceivedfrombusinesses.Asthethirdyearbegins,considerationisbeinggiventodirectlyinvesting5700,000inthefund.Conditionsplacedonloansfromthefundincludeamaximumof$250,000perprojectwhichisexpectedtocreateonejobforeach$l0,000toSl5,000invested.Aflloansbutonehavebeencollateralized.Termsaregenerallytwo(2)pointsbelowtheprimerateasquotedintheWa.USfreetJournalandwillmatchtheexpectedlifeoftheasset.DirectLoanstoBusinesses-BigSpringFreecarn,inc.,amanufacturerofceramicpaint,hadtheopportunitytopanadvancedpieceofequipmentwhichwouldinsurecontinuingoperationandthejobretentionof26employees.MooreDevelopmentofBigSpring,Inc.,madeadirectloanof530,000tothecompanytowardthetotalpurchasepriceoftheequipmentof$60,000.MooreDevelopmenttookasecondlienontheequipmentThefirstlienof$30,000washeldbytheselleroftheequipmentandwouldberetiredintwo(2)years.RepaymentofthesecondlienwouldbeginintwoyearsandwouldbeamortizedintwoyearsatsixpercentinterestLoanGuaranteestoFinandalInstitutions-CopperasCoveOursurveyreflected23respondentsusingloanguaranteestofinancialinstitutions.CopperasCove’sEconomicDevelopmentCommissiondidn’twanttobecomeanon-bankbank,’accordingtoJimFrench,ExecrnveDirectoroftheWededdeLtoletthebanksbebanks,’Frenchsaidoftheirloanguaranteeprogram.Toillustrate,CopperasCove’sChoSewingCompanyutilizedanEDCloanguaranteetocompletea$260,000capitalexpansion.Mr.DukHwanChohadbeenoperating.asewingcompanyforDallasgarmentmanufacturers,bringingcutpiecestoCopperasCoveandzzdistributingcutworkandpressingandcontrollingqualityforthemanufacturersthroughhisnetworkofindependentcontaaors.OneofCho’saistomerswantedChotouogradeandtaketheworkhewasprovidingin-house.CopperasCoveNationalBankwaswiningtounderwrite$202,000ofbuildingcostand$50,000ofworngcapitaliftheEDCwouldprovidea550,000loanguarantee.Justunder$100,000ofequipmentwasinternallyprovidedbyCho,whoalsoprovidedthelandfortheexpansion.AdditionalfinancingwasprovidedbytheTexasCapitalFund.financingoftheprojectresultedInthecreationof72additionaljobsforCopperasCove.Frenchreportsthat25percentofeachloanguaranteeissetasideinareservefund,andthazastheygainexperiencewiththeprogram,theyintendtorevisetheamountofreserveneededtosecuretheloans.SubordinateLoanstoStateorFederalPrograms-SweetwaterSweetwater’sEconomicDevelopmentCorporationassistedlocalmanufacturerindiumMeasurements,ageigercountermanufacturer,witha$300,000bridgeloan,indiumhadanopportunitytoacquiretheassetsofa—_,_ __ __—.——__r-——___—.1*—q--‘‘----_—-------‘-nSomeTermsandCondltlons.PlacedonUsesofSalesTax.RevenuestoflnancePrivateBusinessBasedonnumberofperrnanentjobecreatedorretained.,—Z-MaximumJoan.arnountperjob.createdthreeexampies).—-s44’S15O’.)O-20O(Eenpent(1Oeeqtyreq‘r”—--rLJIMaximumodnañ,oun(tidamoies):*‘:.Nottoexceed8O%ofvalue-DNottoexeO0ofthecostofthiprojcNoLnsecJredbar’s-_-.-—‘a—, - --- -----——-.:.Envronmenta1impactassessmentrequired:1..-.•-.-...‘----•.•..TexasTownCity20 Conneccutmanufacturerofphotomuitipllertubes,amaorcomponentofLudlum’sproduct.LudiurnwantedtomovetheConnecticotmanufacturersKoreanoperationtoSweetwater.Thetotalcostoftheacquisitionflwas5635,000withIndiumprovidingS135000Lofitsfunds,borrowingS200,000fromaloca.LbankandusingaTexasDepartmentofCommerceloanforthebalance.Tocompletetheacquisition,SweetwateradvancedS300,000toLudlumtoberepaiduponfundingoftheTOOCloan.TheloanissecuredbythefactoryequipmentandbearsIinterestattheprimerate.rSweetwaterwasthusabletoassistLudluminLquicklyclosingitsdealwiththeConnecticutmanufacturer.Theresultwas18newhigh-techmanufacturingjobsaddedtothelocalpayroll.SubordinateLoantoLocalFinancialInstltuilon-AblleneEInthesummerof1990,HighlandIndustriesbegannegodmionstopurchasetheclosedGoochPaddngplancfromtheCullumCompany.TheCityofAbilene,worngwiththeIndustrialFoundation,broughtseverallocallenderstogetherwithHighland’smanagementandassistedinnegothiingflnandngofS1,450,000fortheacquisition.TheCityprovidedthepartidpminglendwithaS500,000guaranteeusingCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantsandSalesTaxrevenues.Highland’sorinaIloanwasrefinancedwithadditionalfundsa4vancedlnJulyof1991.Thenewloan,Intheamountof$2.2million,inchidedan84peritguarantee($1,848,000)fromtheTexasAgriculturalFinanceAuthority(‘TAM).TheCity’soriginalguaranteewasconvertedtoaparddpadonintheloan.HIghlandcommittedto250employ‘withineyearsandoirrentlyhas75to100employees.TheatyalsoaibmlttedanEnterpriseProjectappilcationonbehalfofHighlandtotheTcasDepartmentofCommercewhichapprovedthedesiguadoninDecemberof1990.DirectGranttoBusiness-TerrellAdivisionofButlerCorooration,VlstwailmanufacturesaluminumstorefrontsinTerrell.ButlerwantedtoconsolidatetwooperationsofitsNaturalightdivision,amanufacturerofskylights,andrelocatetoTerrell.TheemploymentpotentlaiwasapproxImately125newjobs.InordertoattractthenewdIvision,anexistingbuildinghadtoberehabilitated.TheTereflEonomlcDeveloptnentCorporazlonprovidedagrantof$150,000andanadditionalloanofS150,000tothecompanyat4percentforfIveyears.Thegrantandloanwere50percentofthecostoftheprojectandthecompanywasresponsiblefortheremainder.ForgivenessorWrite-DownofInterest-LongviewInordertoattractthe:hotairballoonmanufacturer,ThunderandColtBalloonCompany,toLongvlewfromMichigan,the.InngviewEconomicDevelopmentCorooranonhadtodevelopacompetitiveproposal.Thecompanywantedanew10,000squarefootbuildingtobeconstroctedattheGreggCouncyAirport.For25newjobsandthepotendalof25morejobs,theCorporationagreedtoleasetwoactesfromthecountyandconstructthebttildlng-atacostofapproxImately$180,000.TheCorporanonagreedtoleasethebuildingtothecompany,interest-free,for12yearswithnoaa.-.T,xfl.v.nu.aconth,u.dfrompug.11paymentsdueuntilthetwenty-fourthmonth.Attheendofthepayout,thecompanycouldexerciseanoptiontobuythebuilding.ThepaymentsreceivedfromthecompanywouldamortizethedirectcostsincurredbytheCorporation.BondPrograms-AmarilloAmarillo’sdesiretoenhancemarketabilityofitsairportledtotheissuanceofbondstoconstnicta100,000squarefoothang&,largeenoughtohandleaBoeing747.InJanuaryof1991,theAmarilloEconomicDevelopmentCorporationIssued$6,500,000ofsalestaxrevenuebondstoprovideconstructionfundsforthehanger,costsofIssuanceandadebtservicereservefund.Thebondsarepayablesolelyfromapledgeanddedicationoftheone-halfcentsalestaxleviedandcollectedunderSection4AoftheAct.Amarillo’sInternationalAirportwasaUSAFStrategicAirCommandbaseuntil1968.Its13,500footlong,300footwiderunwayandnavigationfasiuitiesarecomparabletomilitaryContinuedonpage23andmajorhubairoorts,makingitanideallocarionforheavymaintenanceonthenation’sfleetoflargeraircraft.AccordingtoMichaelR.Bourn,theExernttveDirectorofAEDC,Amarillo’sEDCpreferstofinancepmjeoutofcashwherepossibleandprefersshortrepaymentterms.However,theopportunitytoleveragethetaxtocapturealargerprospectwasthegoalofusingthebondapproach.’Thebonds-wererazedthetopinvestmentgraderaringbyMoody’sandbyStandard&Poor’s,twonationalraringagences,asaresultofbondinsuranceobtainedfromAMBACIndemnityCorporation.AlthoughtheoriginaltenantforthehangerdIdnotachievetheemploymentimpactoriginallyforecasted,BourncontinuestoworkwithprospectsInterestedinthefadlityandexpectsthattheproject,whenfullyoperaring,willproduce400new,highly-skilledaircraftmaintenancejobsforthecommunity.“ *PROJECTEXAMPLES PROJECTEXAMPLESCaseStudies•ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATIONPAVILIONBaltimore,Maryland•OREGONCOASTAQUARIUMNewport,Oregon•VIRGINIAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUMVirginiaBeach,Virginia•THEMARITIMECENTERATNORWALKNorwalk,Connecticut•TEXASSTATEAQUARIUMCorpusChristi,Texas•ARCATAMARSHANDWILDLIFESANCTUARIESArcata,California•TEXASGENERALLANDOFFICETexasCoastalManagementProgram•MARINEEDUCATIONCENTERPalacios,Texas•COASTALEDUCATIONANDTOURISMCENTERLakeJackson,Texas•GALVESTONBAYFOUNDATIONLeagueCity,Texas•ENVIRONMENTAL,POLITICALANDCOMMUNITYSUPPORT24 Contacts•CitizensEnvironmentalCoalition•GalvestonBayFoundation•GulfCoastConservationAssociation•TexasParksandWildlife25 ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATIONPAVILIONBaltimore,MarylandIntheJune1993issueof“Architecture’magazine,“GreenArchitecture”orenvironmentallyconsciousprojectsareshowcased.Interestingly,thisprojectinMarylandpossessessomeofthesamecharacteristicsastheSea-brookEcologyCenter.ThenumberofresentandupcomingEcology-orientedprojectsthroughoutthecountryisevidencethatthisprojectistimely.TheproceedingprojectexamplesprovideanexcellentsamplingofwhatispossiblefortheSeabrookEcologyCenter. UntheBoardsEnvironmentalEducationPavilionBaltimore,MarylandRTKLAssociatesForawaterfrontsiteoverlookingBaltimor&sInnerHarbor,RTKLAssociatesdesignedanenvironmentallearningcenterwherechildrenfromthroughouttheregionwilllearnabouttheChesapeakeBay.DesignedonaprobonobasisforanonprofitorganizationcalledtheLivingClassroomsFoundation,theS9O,OOOcomplexwillcompriseaneducationpavilioncontainingaclassroom,library,kitchen,gallery,andofficespace;aship’schandleryforinnerHarborboaters;anda65-foot-tallobservationtower.Thebuildingwillbeconstructedoftimberframing,woodsheathing,andlocalstone.Tomakethebuildingasenergyefficientaspossible,RTKIwillincorporateawindmillandsolarcellstogenerateelectricpower;low-emissivityglass;andadoublyinsulatedmetalroof.Passivecoolingwillbeachievedthroughceilingfans,operablewindows,andbreezesoffthewater.Constructionisexpecredtobeginin1994. OREGONCOASTAQUARIUMNewport,OregonTheOregonCoastAquarium(OCA)istheconceptualmodelfortheEcologyCenter.ThescaleandarchitectureoftheOCAaretestamentstoarespectfortheindigenousenvironment.Thisisafacilitywhichunderstandsthatitisnotabigcityaquarium,butauniqueenvironment.ACenterdedicatedtoecologyshouldmakethenaturalenvironmentitsfocus,notthemanmadeenvironment.ThereisanintimacywithnatureevidentintheexhibitswhichshouldbethegoaloftheEcologyCenter.QualityexhibitswillbeacallingcardashasbeenprovenbythelikesofSeaworidandDisneyProductions. OREGONCOASTAQUARIUMFACTSHEETTheOregonCoastAquariumisanew$24millionfacilityinNewport,Oregon,thatopenedtothepubliconMay23,1992.Itisaprivate,not-for-profiteducationalfacility.ItsmissionistoexposeabroadspectrumofthevisitingpublictoOregon’suniqueaquaticresources,sothattheycanactasresponsibleenvironmentalstewards.$24million.Fundedbyfederalandstateagencies,foundations,corporations,andprivateindividuals.AdditionalfundingprovidedthroughbondanticipationnotesissuedbytheStateHousing,EducationalandCulturalFacilitiesAuthorityandunderwrittenbyU.S.Bank.Concept:Showcasestheseabirds,marinemammals,fish,invertebratesandplantsnativetotheOregonCoastbyfollowingadropofrainfromtheuplandCoastRangeforeststotheopenPacificOcean.Attendance550,000visitorsinourfirstyear;450,000annually.15,000ofthesewillbeEstimates:Oregonschoolchildren.FacilityTheOregonCoastAquariumoccupiesa29-acresiteinNewportonYaquinaThumbnail:Bay,adjacenttotheOregonStateUniversityMark0.HatfieldMarineScienceCenter.Aquariumexhibitsarehousedina40,000square-footbuildingandontwoandahalfacresofelaboratelyrockedpools,caves,cliffsandbluffs.Indoorexhibitsincludefourgalleriesreplicatinghabitatsfoundinthewetlands,sandyandrockyshores,andjustoffOregon’scoastindeeperwaters.Alsoindoors:ademonstrationlab,USWESTWhaleTheater,children’sinteractiveexhibitarea,cafe,andgiftshopandbookstore.Outdoorexhibitsincludeseaotters,harborsealsandsealions,wave-pummeledtidepools,acoastalcavefeaturingagiantPacificoctopus,andthelargestwalk-throughseabirdaviaryinNorthAmerica.Facilitymayberentedforafter-hourreceptionsandspecialevents.TwomilliongallonsofseawaterarepumpedfromYaquinaBayeachdaytosupporttheAquarium’sexhibits.Thankstoanelaboratefiltrationsystem,thewaterreleasedbacktothebayiscleanerthanthewateroriginallyimportedfromit.NumberofspeciesattheAquarium:171Approximatenumberofspecimens:6,650Poundsoffishneededtofeedourbirdsforonemonth:1,500Costoffeedingoneseaotterforayear:$10,000-$15,000(dependingontheweightoftheotter)MilesofpipeattheOregonCoastAquarium:8Thicknessofthewindowsintheaquarium’soutdoorexhibits:from1.25”to4”Milesofelectricalwiring:37Cost:1OREGONCOASTAQTJAPJUM2820SE.FerrySlipRd.PostOfficeBox2000Newport,OR97365Phone:503867-3474Fax:503867-6846FacifityFacts:OregonCoastAquarium-October1992Page1 EducationalEachyear15,000OregonschoolchildrenfromkindergartenthrougheighthPrograms:gradetakeadvantageofon-site,interactivelessonstaughtbyAquariumeducators.Visitingteachersareprovidedwithpre-andpost-visitlessonplanstomaximizetheexperience.On-goingprogramsforthegeneralpublicincludedailydemonstrationsattheCoastLabonvaryingtopics;announcedfeedingsforseaotters,seals,sealionsandseabirds;andpre-announcedspecialevents,Staff:55full-time,11part-timepaidemployees;about200volunteersHoursand9a.m.-6p.m.dailyMay15-October15.Admission:10a.m.-4:30p.m.dailyOctober16-May14.ClosedChristmasDay.$7adults$5seniorsandstudents$3children4-12Under4freeGroupratesavailable.Annualmembershipsavailable.Individual,$25;familyandgrandparent,$45.Corporateandupper-levelcategoriesalsoavailable.Formoreinformationcall(503)867-3474.FuturePlanninghasalreadybegunforfuturephasesoftheAquariumthatwillenhancePhases:andexpandtheAquarium’sexhibits,especiallythoserelatingtofreshwaterhabitats.Afundraisingandconstructiontimelinehavenotyetbeendeveloped.DesignandProjectarchitect:SRGPartnership,P.C,Portland,ORConstruction:Exhibitdesigner:BIOSInc.,Seattle,WAOutdoorexhibitdesigner:FultonGaleArchitect,Seattle,WALifesupportsystems:ENARTEC:SanDiego,CALandscapearchitect:WalkerMacy,Portland,ORGeneralcontractor:MountainStatesConstructionCompany:Sunnyside,WASpecialtycontractor:TheLarsonCompany,Tucson,AZOregonCoastAquarium-October1992Page2 October12,1992NEWSRELEASEFORIMMEDIATERELEASEForMoreInformationContact:DianeHammond,OregonCoastAquarium,(503)867-34742820SE.FernSlipRd.PostOtliceBox2000Newport.OR97365OREGONCOASTAOUARJUMMEETSANNUALVISITORPROJECTIONSPhone:503S673474INFIRSTFOURMONTHSOFOPERATIONSFax:503867.6546NEWPORT,OR-InjustoverfourmonthsofoperationtheOregonCoastAquariumhasexceededitsentirefirstyear’sattendanceprojections.Morethan550,000visitorshavealreadycometotheneweducationalfacilityinNewport,whichopenedMay23,1992.“Needlesstosay,we’reverypleased,”saysPhyllisBell,Aquariumexecutivedirector.“OurmissionistohelppeopleunderstandtheabundantbutfragileresourcesoftheOregoncoastsothattheycancherishandconservethemnowandinthefuture.Potentially,everynewvisitorwhocomesthroughthesedoorswillspreadtheword,sothemore,thebetter.”FromthetimeOregonschoolsreconvenedfortheyear,theAquariumhasbeenhostingnotonlygeneral-admissionvisitorsbutschoolgroupstalcingpartinclassroomlessons,Anextensivepre-schoolthrougheighthgradecurriculumisofferedbytheAquarium’seducationdepartment,andgroupsareflockingtherefromalloverOregonandsouthernWashington.Self-guidedtourmaterialsareavailableforstudentsofallages.Sincemid-September,theAquarium’saverageweekdayattendancehasbeen2,056visitors;weekenddaysseemorethan3,400atthefacility.AtthesummerOREGONCOASTAQUARIUM OregonCoastAquarium-October12,1992Page2touristseason’speak,thefacilitywashostingmorethan4,750onweekdays,andanaverageof5,128onSaturdaysandSundays.Ademographicanalysisshowsthatvisitorshavecomefromall50statesand45countriesaroundtheworld.Only60percentoftheAquarium’svisitorsareOregonians;21.7arefromCaliforniaandWashington.Another15.5percentarefromotherstates,andnearly3percentarefromothercountriesincludingCanada.Aquariumstaffhavebeengratifiedtodiscoverfromexitsurveysthatmorethan88percentofitsvisitorsarealreadyplanningtoreturn.Theynotethatattendancecontinuestoexceedexpectations.TheAquariumplanstoaddmorephasestothefacility.Existingdesignsmaybeextensivelyrevisedsothattheymorecloselymeshwithactualvisitors’interestsandexpectations.“Somuchofourearlyplanningwasdoneinavaccuum,whenwehadtocomeupwithahypotheticalvisitorgroupfromasetofdemographicassumptions,”commentsBell.“Nowit’smucheasiertoplan,sincewecanseewhoourvisitorsareandaskthemwhattheylikeandwanL”TheOregonCoastAquariumisaprivate,not-for-profiteducationalfacilitylocatednexttotheOSUHatfieldMarineScienceCenteronYaquinaBay.TheAquariumwasfundedthroughgrantsfromfederalandstateagencies,corporations,foundationsandprivateindividuals. September24,1992NEWSRELEASEFORIMMEDIATERELEASEForMoreInformationContact:DianeHammond,OregonCoastAquarium,(503)867-3474oSE.FerrySlipRd.PostOfficeBox2000Newport,OR97365OREGONCOASTAOUARIUMWELCOMESFIRSTSCHOOLGROUPPhone;)L386-34i4Fax:503S676S46NEWPORT,OR-Inanotherlandmarkevent,theOregonCoastAquanumwelcomeditsfirstschoolgroupintothefacility’sclassroomonThursday,September24.Thearrivalof18second-andthird-gradestudentsfromtheFrenchAmericanSchoolinPortlandkicksofftheAquarium’sextensive,hostedpreschoolthrougheighthgradeprograms,whichstresshands-onandinteractivelearning.SchoolgroupsusingtheAquarium’sself-guidingmaterialshavebeenvisitingtheAquariumsincelatelastspring.TheneweducationalfacilityinNewportexpectssome15,000studentstotakeadvantageofitsuniquecurriculuminthecomingschoolyear.-“ThismorningmarksasignificantlandmarkinthelifeoftheOregonCoastAquarium,”saysPhyllisBell,OregonCoastAquariumexecutivedirector.“Ourmissionistoeducatepeopleaboutourabundantbutfragilecoastalresources,sopeoplewillconservethemnowandinthefuture,WhodoweneedtoreachmorethanOregon’schildren?”TeachersbringingstudentstotheAquariumchoosefromacatalogof18differentcourseofferingsandself-guidedprograms,designedbytheAquarium’seducationstafftoaccomodatearangeofgradelevelsandgroupsizes.Classescanworkineitheraclassroomorauditoriumsetting,ingroupsassmallas15oraslargeas80.LessonstaughtbytheAquarium’sfulltimeeducatorslast30to45minutes.Teachersalsoreceiveapacketofpre-visit,on-siteandpost-visitactivitiesandmaterialsthathelpextendtheirstudents’learningopportunities.AlltheAquarium’scurriculumhasbeenspeciallydesignedbyitsPublicProgramsDepartmenttofocusontherichandfascinatingmarineanimallifenativetotheOregonCoast.Topicsrangefromthesurvivaladaptationsmadebyseals,sea OregonCoastAquarium-September24,1992Page2ottersandsealions,totheelaboratefeedingbehaviorsemployedbyanimalsupanddownthefoodchain.TheOregonCoastAquariumisanot-for-profiteducationalfacilitythatopenedtothepubliconMay23,1992.Nearlyahalf-millionvisitorshavealreadycomethroughitsdoors. j4August3,1992(1NEWSRELEASEFORIMMEDIATERELEASEOREGONCOASTForMoreInformationContact:AQUARfUMDianeHammond,OregonCoastAquarium,(503)867-34742820S.E.FerrySlipRd.PostOfficeBox2000OREGONCOASTAQUARIUM’SECONOMICHARVESTNewport,OR97365ALREADYBEINGREAPEDINNEWPORTPhone:503867-3474EarlyEvidenceIsThata10-YearPromiseWillBeFuifliJedFax:503867-6846NEWPORT,OR-AdecadeagotheOregonCoastAquarium’splannerspromisedNewportthattheirproposedfacilitywouldnotonlybeself-supportingbutwouldalsomakeaprofoundeconomicimpactonthecoastaltownof8,900.Theyknewtheyweregoodfortheirword,buttheyneverimaginedhowquicklytheirpromisesmightbegintocometrue.BythisJuly31thenew$24million,non-profitfacilityreportedthatmorethan300,000visitorshadalreadypassedthroughitsdoors.TheAquariumopenedMay23,1992.Projectionscalledforonly550,000visitorstheentireopeningyear.Morethan88percentofthe300,000visitorsenteredthefacilitybygeneraladmissions;thebalancevisitedwithschoolgroupsandgrouptours,orweremembersoftheAquarium.TheAquariumreportsthatitsmemberrollshavesoaredfrom250lastOctobertoover6,200thispastJuly31.“Weknowthatattendancewillslowdownoncewintercomes,”saysPhyllisA.Bell,executivedirectoroftheOregonCoastAquarium.“Butevenso,we’realmostcertainlygoingtoexceedourtargetfigures.Andthatmeanswe’llmorethanmeetourrevenueprojections.”VisitorshaveflockedtoOregon’sfirstfully-developedaquariumnotonlyfromacrossthenation,butfromaroundtheworld.ByJuly31theOregonCoastAquariumhadhostedvisitorsfromall50statesandmorethan30countries,includingCanada,Germany,England,Switzerland,Australia,Japan,ChinaandthePhilippines. August3,1992Page2Inthissmallcoastaltownthecreationofnewjobsisanimportantcomponentofeconomicdevelopmentsuccess.AsofJuly31thenewfacility’semployeerosterincluded54full-time,eightpart-timeand11seasonalemployees.Atthisemploymentlevel,thegreaterNewportareareceivesatotalannualpayroll-plus-benefitsreturnof$1.9million.OtherdirecteffectsoftheAquarium’searlysuccessareregisteringthroughoutthetown.“There’snoquestionbutthattheAquarium’simpactonNewporthasbeenphenomenal,”saysPhilHutchinson,executivedirectoroftheGreaterNewportChamberofCommerce.“Hotelbookingsarewayahead,restaurantbusinessisupconsiderably,andbusinessesarehavinganoutstandingseason.”Hutchinsonnotesthatthesedayssome200peoplestopbytheChamberofficeseachday--farmorepeoplethanusual.Between50and60percentofthemaretheretoaskspecificquestionsaboutthenewOregonCoastAquarium.“AndwemakesurethattherestofthemknowabouttheAquariumbythetimetheyleave!”hesays.CityofNewportMayorMarkCoilsonagreesthattheAquariumhashadasignificantimpactonNewport’seconomyinthecoupleofmonthsit’sbeenopen.“Mostallofourretailandhospitalityindustryintownarefindingthatbusinessiswayabovelastyear,”hesays.“ClearlyalotofpeoplearesettingouttomaketheAquariumtheirdestination.”TheOregonCoastAquariumwasconceivedasaneconomicdevelopmentstrategyin1981,whenNewport’seconomyslumpedfollowingadownturninthetimberandcommercialfishingindustries.Tobroadenthecity’seconomicbaseitstownleaderslookedtothegrowingtourismindustry.OutofensuingdiscussionscametheconceptofafullydevelopedaquariumthatwouldshowcasetheOregoncoast’srichnaturalresourcesinaneducationalsetting,benefitinglocalresidentsandvisitorsalike.IfNewportwouldsupporttheideaofsuchafacility,plannersvowed,theywoulddeliverthelocaleconomyalastingshotinthearm.WhenthenewOregonCoastAquariumopenedonMay23,1992itboasteda40,000squarefootbuildinghousingfourlargeexhibitgalleries,classroomanddemonstrationspaceandspecialexhibitopportunities,aswellasafullhostof August3,1992Page3visitorservicesandamenities.Outdoorsanothertwoandahalfacresofpainstakinglyconstructedrockypools,cliffsandcavesreplicatethelargetidepoolsanddeeper-waterhabitatsoftheOregoncoast.Futurephasesofthefacilityarealreadyintheplanningstage.ItwillbeyearsbeforetheOregonCoastAquarium’sfulleconomicimpactonNewportandthestateofOregoncanbemeasured.Butearlyindicationsarethatthisfacilitywillmorethanfulfillthepromisesitmadeitshometownmorethan10yearsago. /May23,1992NEWSRELEASEFORIMMEDIATERELEASEOREGONCOASTForMoreInformationContact:AQUARILThv4DianeHammond,OregonCoastAquarium,(503)867-3474SE.FerrySlipRJ.RitOmeeBoxC’OREGONCOASTAOUARJUMOPENSINNEWPORTNeportOR97365Small-TownPerseverancePaysOffAfterADecadeofP!anningPhone:53S67-3474Fux:53,o7-6S-6NEWPORT,ORE--Withasimplesnip,awovenkelpribbonpartedonMay23andtheOregonCoastAquariuminNewportwaspronouncedopen.Thehistoricmomentfollowsadecadeofplanningandconstructionforthiscoastaltownof8,900.The$24millionfacilityonYaquinaBayshowcasestheaquaticanimalslivingalongtheOregoncoast,andpainstakinglyreplicatesthehabitatsinwhichtheythrive.ThreedaysofcelebrationwereusheredinwithbriefmorningaddressesbyOregonGovernorBarbaraRoberts,U.S.SenatorMark0.Hatfield,U.S.RepresentativeLesAuCoin,CityofNewportMayorMarkColison,andAquariumofficials.Weekendeventsincludechildren’sactivities,speciallecturesoncoastalmarinebiologyandgeology,musicanddanceperformancesandareadingandbooksigningbynotedOregonartistKenKesey.Thenewfacility’sprimarygoalistoeducate.AccordingtoAquariumexecutivedirectorPhyllisBell,“WewantpeopletocomeawayfromherewithabetterappreciationforwhatOregon’sgotinitsnaturalresourcebank,sotheycanworktoconserveintheyearstocome.”Becausepeoplelearnbestbyexploring,theAquariumshunstraditionalfish-in-a-boxdisplaysandincludesexhibitswithinteractiveandsensoryappeal:atidepoolwithadrivablevideocameramountedinside,indoorandoutdoorexhibitsrakedbycrashingwaves,cavesofferingrareunderwaterviewsofmarinemammalsandseabirds,achildren’sinteractiveexhibit.Acorpsofover200highlytrainedvolunteersguaranteesthatvisitorscanfindimmediateanswerstotheirquestions.TheAquarium’s40,000buildingoffersfourgalleriespresentingtheanimalsthatthrivealongsandy-bottomedbeaches,onwave-pummeledrockyshores,indeeperoff-shorewatersandinsaltmarshwetlands.Awhaletheaterpresentsamovieaboutgraywhalemigrationandbiology;theinteractiveCoastLaboffersstaffeddemonstrationopportunitiesandhands-on OregonCoastAquarium-May23,1992Page2experiencesforadultsandchildren.InDiscoveryBay,achildren’sexhibit,youngvisitorscandonlifevestsandclimbaboardthefishingboatPhyllisB.,or“wade”inmake-believetidepools,exploringstuffedintertidalanimalsclingingtoclothrockswithvelcro.Outdoors,twoandahalfacresofelaboratelyconstructedrockycaves,cliffs,bluffsandlargepoolsrecreatetherockymajestyoftheOregoncoast,Withinthisexquisitelyrealisticsettingliveseals,sealions,agiantPacificoctopus,andtheseaottersthathavebeenextinctontheOregoncoastsince1911.Awalk-throughseabirdaviary,thelargestinNorthAmerica,ishometonativeseabirdsliketuftedpuffins.TheOregonCoastAquariumwasfirstconceivedin1981asaneconomicdevelopmentopportunity.Thesmallcoastalcommunitywasheavilydependentonthevolatiletimberandfishingindustries,andsoughttodiversifyitseconomy.“Weknewthattourismwasagrowingindustryalongthecoast,”recallsDonDavis,retiredmanageroftheCityofNewportandchairmanoftheOregonCoastAquariumboardofdirectors.“Wefeltstronglythatweoughttoencouragethatkindofgrowth,butmakesureitwouldalsobeofrealandlastingeducationalvalueforthoseofusrighthereathome.”TheAquariumhasbeenunderconstructionsinceAugust1990.DesignteamleaderwasSRGPartnership,P.C.,ofPortland,andgeneralcontractorwasMountainStatesConstructionCompanyofSunnyside,Washington.Thecostoftheprojectis$24million.Twofuturephasesarealsoplanned,onetopresentmorefullythefreshwaterhabitatsfound•fromOregon’sCoastRangetoitsestuaries,andanothertoexhibitthelargerfishthatliveintheopenPacificoffOregon’sshores.Morethan550,000visitorsareexpectedtovisitthenewattractionthisyear,morethan15,000oftheminschoolgroupsfromkindergartentoeighthgrade.TheOregonCoastAquarium’ssummerhoursare9a.m.to6p.m.,daily.Motorhomeandmotorcoachparkingisavailable.Admissionpricesare$7adults,$5studentsandseniors(60andover),$3childrenfourthrough12,andunderfourfree.Annualmembershipsareavailable.FormoreinformationabouttheAquarium,call(503)867-3474. I—OREGONCOASTAQUARIUMFactSheetSeaOtterExiubitOREGONCOASTSeaotters,extinctontheOregoncoastsincetheearly19Xs,havenowreturnedtoAflJU4thestatethroughtheOregonCoastAquarium.ThreeAlaskaseaottersliveintheAquarium‘slargeseaotterexhibit.TheAquarium‘sexhibitwillallowvisitorstolearnaboutthesemarinemammals’naturalbehaviorsbothfromanimalhusbandiy2SOEFern’ShpRddemonstrationsandfromAquariuminterpretersstationedattheexhibit.PostOfficeBox2000TheAnimals:CurrentlylivingattheOregonCoastAquariumarea55-poundmaleNewport,OR97365seaotter,Cody;a50-poundfemale,Kiana;anda45-poundfemale,Phone:503667-3474Sitka.Allareroughlythreeyearsold,andwererescuedaftersustaininginjuriesduringthe1989ExxonValdezoilspillinPrinceFax:503867-6846WilliamSound,Alaska.Theanimalshavesincebeenfullyrehabilitated,butarenotconsideredreleasablebecauseoftheextentoftheircontactwithpeople.TheOregonCoastAquariumwillallowitsotterstobreed.TheExhibit:Themainseaotterpoolholds70,000gallonsofseawateratroughly50degreesFarenheit.Atotalof2.6milliongallonsarefilteredandrecirculatediiitheexhibitdaily.Therockypoolis12feetdeepatitsdeepest.Surroundingitarehaul-outbeacheswheretheotterscanleavethewaterforareasbothaccessibleandinaccessibletotheviewingpublic.Swim-throughtunnel,nooks,cranniesandlogsprovidetheotterswithexplorationopportunities.Fivevantagepointsofferthepublicbothabove-waterandbelow-waterviews.Anadditionalholdingpoolinanon-publicareabehindtheexhibitholds7,000gallons.Thispoolisusedwhenthelargepoolisbeingcleanedormaintained,andforwellnesscare,medicalattention,andspecialfeedings.TheCareDiet:Theseaotters’dietConsistsexclusivelyoffresh-frozenfoodfitforhumanReceived:consumption,andincludessquid,shrimp,crab,andclams.Annualfeedingcostperotter:$10,000-$15,000.Waterquality:Everyhalf-hour,alltheexhibit’swaterrunsthroughasophisticatedhigh-pressuresandfilterandozonefiltrationsystem.Waterqualityismonitoreddaily,andweeklybacteriacountsaretakentoensurethatbacteria,ifany,iswithinstringentgovernmentguidelines.Medicalandweilnesscare:Animalsareroutinelyweighedtomakesuretheyaremaintainingidealbodyweight,animportantelementintheiroverallhealth.Throughenvironmentalenrichmentdevices(toys)andhumaninteraction,greatcareistakentokeeptheseexceedinglycuriousanimalsmentallyaswellasphysicallyfit.ToysincludePVCpipefittings(goodtomanipulate);iceblocksandcubes(goodtochewandmanipulate);extra-sturdyplasticballs,plasticmilkcratesandtrashcanlids(goodformanipulation);astreamofwaterfromahose(goodtoplaywith,swimthrough);andperiodicfeedingfromthepoolbottomratherthanhand-feeding(allowsforagingandcollectingbehaviors).October1992OregonCoastAquarium SeaOtterFactSheetPage2AboutSeaotterswereoncefoundalongthePacificcoastfromCaliforniatoSeaOtters:Alaska.AnimperiledpopulationstillexistsinCalifornia;amorevigorouswildpopulationcanbefoundinAlaska.Theanimalsrangefrom50to100pounds,andhavealuxuriantpeltaveraging600,000hairspersquareinch--morethanexistsonahumanhead.Seaottersaretheonlymarinemammalsthatdonotsportalayerofblubberforwarmth;theirfurtrapsalayerofairthatkeepsthemfrombecominghypotherrnic.Becauseofthevitalroletheirfurplays,groomingisacriticalnaturalbehavior,andonethatoccupiesamajorityoftheirtime.Rolling,combingandblowingairintotheirfurareallincludedintheseaotter’sgroomingmethods.October1992OregonCoastAquarium OREGONCOASTAQUARIUMFactSheet:SeabirdAviaryTheOregonCoastAquariumoffersvisitorsachancetowalkthroughthelargestseahirdaviaryinNorthAmerica.Theopen-airexhibitshowcasestuftedpuffins,rhinocerosaukiets,commonmurresandpigeonguillemots--seabirdscommonlyfoundinOregon.AviaryDimensions:100feetindiameter;7,850squarefeettotalCenterpoleis34feettall,supportsoverheadflightnet29,000gallonsofwaterintwopools20nestingburrowsavailableNorthPool:SouthPool:FlightNet:BirdPopulation:AboutSeabirds(Alcids):Holds12,000gallonsReplicatesacliff-sidehabitatMaximumdepthof9feet,topermitbirdstodivefromcliff-topsOffersunderwaterviewingwindowoutsideexhibitHolds17,000gallonsReplicatesasandybeachhabitatMadeofonecontinuouswebofnylonfishnetApproximately100adultsandjuvenilesTuftedpuffins,commonmurres,rhinocerosaukietsandpigeonguillemotsarecommonlyfoundofftheOregonCoast,Alcidstypicallyspendtheirlivesatsea,returningtorookeriesalongtherockycoastonceayeartobreed.Clumsyfliersbutveterandivers,alcidsswimwithgraceunderwaterinpursuitofsmallfishlikeherringorsmelt.Theyfrequentlydivetodepthsof30-40feet.OREGONCOASTAQUARLUM2820SE.FerrySlipRd.PostOfficeBox2000Newport,OR97365Phone:503867-3474Fax:503867-6846October1992OregonCoastAquarium VOLUME91R1iN1ES‘NUMBER4•AUTUMN,1992IndoorStargazingByJonathanMee,SeniorAquaristOregonCoastAquariumThefive-leggedimageofastarfishconjuresupthoughtsoftheseawhetheryou’vegrownupontheOregoncoastorathousandmilesinland.Butthisuniversallyrecognizediconisonlythestartingpointforamyriadofstarfishshapesandformsfoundineveryoceanontheplanet.Oregonisrichwithsuchstarfishdiversity,fromtheslenderserpentlikearmsofthebrittlestartothemulti-coloredandmulti-armedbulkofalargesunflowerstar.(PerhapsIwasimprintedtooearlywithtidepooltrips,butIstillrefertotheseanimalsasstarfish.Seastarisalsoaperfectlyacceptabletermwhichcorrectlyavoidsthe“fishconnotation,”sincetheanimals‘A..•.Si..’,:‘‘.‘•r..aren’tfishesatallbutmarineinvertebrates.)Starfisharemembersofaworldwidephylumknownasechinoderms.Thewordechinodermliterallymeans‘spinyskin’Contiiuiedonpage $1,000,000andUpMeyerMemorialTrustOregonLotteryRevenueFundsrOregonSpecialPublicWorksU.S.Fish&Wildlife$500,000to$999,999EconomicDevelopment[Administration,U.S.Dept.ofCommerceM.J.MurdockCharitableTrustOregonDepartmentofTransportation$100,000to$499,999AnonymousBeardsley,AlanJ.&[SharonCollinsFoundationGray,John&BettyRiedel,Arthur&JanetU.S.NationalBankofOregonUSWESTCommunicationsWinningstad,Norm&Dolores$50,000to$99,999Cheatham,AlyceR.BenB.CheneyFoundationDepartmentofLandConservationWilliamG.GilmoreFoundationKem,DianePacifiCorpFoundationStarkerForests$25,000to$49,999ARCOFoundationErnst&YoungFirstInterstateBankFisher,Barry&CarolHolmes,Judith1-lawesJacksonFoundationNewportNewsTimesOregonCommunityFoundationSummervilleFundPortlandGeneralCorporationReesman,Pat&BillSafecoSilverman,AliceRoseE.TuckerTrustUnionPacificFoundationYaquinaBayEconomicFoundation$10,000to$24,999AterWynneHewittDodson&SkerrittTheAutzenFoundationBankofNewportCameron,ElizabethStarkerCapitalConsultantsHall,JoyceHamstreet,ClydeHamstreet,RhondaHennings,Jeanette&EdKaul,R.W.&MaryKPTVMaveety,Dane&PatrickMeier&FrankMo’sRestaurantNationalSecurityBank(Land)NorthwestNaturalGasRondys,Inc.StandardInsuranceCompanyStewart,LoranTektronixFoundationVickers,Jim&CleoWeyerhauserCompanyFoundationWheelerManufacturingYaquinaBayBankOREGONCOAST[AQUARIUM2820S.E.FerrySlipRd.PostOfficeBox2000Non-ProfitOr.U.S.PostagePAIDPermitNo.42Newport.Oregon97365r’OregonCoastAquariumDonors(1O,OOOandOver)Newport,OR97365 OREGONCOASTAQUARIUMStorybyDianeHammondPicturelowtideonacold,damp,Cblnswiyday1(1stOctober.ThreepeoplepicktheirwayovertherocksIi)(1titlepoolnearSealRock,Oregon.TheyarefromtheOregonCoastCAqwirittm500111(5openinNeit’port.TheyhavewiththemaStatecieti_liecolhfCtiiigl’enitnbberbootstIiicetctLso(ais,iiialaplasticbncket.Iheyretiiiitailhotiikiteri.Vithtcoldhi.sitds,wetknees,andfifteenhoeseaamtemnones—OilirioIsoftenfortiiclontherocksnearrtdepoIs.1ifteendown,1485togo.Theyagreei/mttheirtechiituitieneedssonicwork.OnMay23,1992—MemorialDayWeckend—thenew$24millionOregonLCoastAquariuminNewporiwilloiliciallyopenitsdoorswithathree-day,city-widecelebration.IntenyearsthiscoastaltownCoi8700litsbroughttofruitionaprojecttypicallyreservedlotbigcities,Visitorswillfindthatthenewaquariumhasnotbeenbuiltonasmall—townscalesimplybecauseit’stheproductofsmall-towndetermnation.Thesix-acrehicilityincludestwoandahalfacresofspectacularoutdoorrockypools,cliffs,andcaves.Seaotters,seals,sealions,tuftedpuluins,andotherseabirdslivehere.Nearby,wavescrashovertidepoulsoutsideacoastalcave.LA40000-square-footbuildingoffersvisitorsaleisurelylookatthethousandsoffishandinvertebrateslivinginfourexhibitLgalleries(completewithcrashingandsurgingwavesoftheirown).Alsoinsidetheaquariumatheaterfeaturesavideoongraywhales,andademonstrationlabwherespecialprogramsareconductedthroughouttheday.Inall,theOregonCoastAquariumintroducesvisitorstothehabitatsandanimalsofthecentralOregonCoast’swaters,fromtheuplandCoastRangeforeststotheopenPacificOcean.“WeofferpeopleachancetoseetheOregonCoastinawaytheycouldn’totherwise,unlesstheygotintowetsuitsandscubagear,”saysPhyllisBell,theaquarium’sexecutivedirector.“WewantpeopletocomeawayfromherewithabetterappreciationforwhatOregon’sgotinitsnaturalresourcebank,sotheycanworktoconserveintheyearstocome.’BylateNovertther,dieteaspoonsusedtogentlypryaiteniortesfrortttherockshavebeentradedforfktt-bktdedsandwichspreaders;they’refaster.Onepersoncartnowcollectfiftyanemonesanhour.Backattileaquarium’sholdingarea(inspacedonatedbytheOSUHatfieldMarineScienceCenter),kiddywadingpoolsdecoratedwithcowboysandittermnaidsarefillingUI)withdozensdincidozensofartemones.Anetandcliffwallsprovidetileonlyrestrictionsforthe151)seabirdslivingintheOregonCo..stAqrurrurriisLargewcilk-tlirouglraviary.42April/May1992Nowuttwt;si’Ttcvti f!fyou’veneverthoughtaboutitbefore,younughtassumethatthereis,somewhere,awholesalerordirect-mailiiitlitfrimwhichIcilitiesliketlieOregonCoastAquariumsimpiboyorordertheiinliualstheyexhibit.Notso.AILtIie()reguuCoastAqii;iriiiirisfishesandinveriebriites—roughly170species—wereciIlectedbytheaquarium’sanimalhusbandrygroup.Fromlasthillthroughthisspring,Cingenuityandquickresponsebecamebywordsfortheseworkers.Sandwichspreadersbecameanemone—gatheringtoils.Laundrybasketsdoubledastemporaryfish-holdingdeviceswhentheywereequippedwithstyrofoamfloatsandnettops,andsubmergedinlargerbodiesofwater.Bylatehill,staffmembersnewlyarrivedfromotherzoosandaquariumsquicklylotindtheinsciyesheadingintothechillyOregonwaters.Whenthewinterbroughtdangerousseasalongthecoast,thegroupmoveditsoperationstoPugetSoundin\Vimshington,wherethewatersarerelativelyshelteredbutmanyoftheanimalsarethesame.There,thegrouplivedinatwenty-nine—footmotorhome,divingbydayandseining—collectingfronshorewithlongnets—bynight,asiidsallowed.Meanwhile,downattileOregonCoast,tidepoolingcontinued.InNewportextensivetemporarytankswerebuildinspacedonatedbytheOSUHatfieldMarineScienceCenter,aseparatefacilirylocatedrightnexttotheaquarium’sNewportsite.hlaborateinventorysystemsantirecordsweresetup.Andthentherewercthebirds.InearlyJantony,awomaninyellowfoul—weathergearciossestheMarineScienceCenterparkinglotWitIiaPlottelpiledlugliwithsiIversIcfish,receutlythawed,andiriilivoluol!uiffcclwithiitlailyflub—vitaluimic’u1tie.SheapfnmicliesalargeconeicIC01idplywoodcnclostoeuvitlianetovertimetu.iuiitwitJunconespliisiuiignioises,littieinutteringsoumdsThesearethesoitudsofdieaicaritousyoungseabirds:tuftedpuffins,rhinocerosanklets,pigeunguilleuiots,ConIiiuoimInurres.TheOregonCoastAquarium’soutdoorexhibitsincludealargeopen-airaviarythroughwhichvisitorsctiiitviilkfreely.fhcaviaryiscompletewithcliffs,rockypools,andnestingburrows.Amongtheroughly150residentsarerhinocerosaukletsandpigeonguillemnots,birdsrarelyinotherzoosandaquariumsbecausetheyhaveneverbeenbredincaptivity.ExlubitingthesenativespeciesattheOregonCoastAqtmariummeantcollectingthenifirst.SolatelastAugust,attheendofthebirds’breedingseason,veryyoungchickswerebroughtbackfromMiddletonIsland,aremotestretchofrockandscruboffthecoastolAlaska.Ingenuityplayedaroleintheaviary-under-construction.Atfirstihebirdslivedinboxescraftedbytheaquariumtomimicdark,close,quietburrows.Oncestrongenough,thefledglingsweremovedtoanearbyroomoutfittedwithkiddywadingpools—thesameonesthatwouldlaterliotiseaIwniones—sotiicycotmLIlearnto5\Vifli.Onlyalterthejtivcuileshadconqueredtheirwadingpoolsweretheytakentothelarger,deeperoutdoorpoolattheMarineScienceCenter.Therttheycouldspendmoretimefloatingonthewater’ssurfaceandswimmingunderwater,astheywouldnaturally.Nowadult—sized,althoughwithoutadultcoloration,theseabirdsmovedintotheirI)eriniunentaviaryseveralmonthsago,andliveinquartersthataretheilvianequivalentoftheRitz.Theaquariumwillestablishabreedingcolonywhenthebirdsreachtheirsexualmaturityinanothertwoyears.Bykitespring1991,consinicnonisgoinglikegaugbitsters,especiallyontheaquarwusoutdoorexhibits.Aseaotterexpertstandsatthepartiallycoinpletedseaotter1)1)01,lookingfortroublespots.InaninstantlieponiEstoalowureainthepool’srockyperimeter.“Otterleak,”hesays,meaningdiattheinunenselycuriousseaotterswouldsItj)overiimelowwallandomitoftheircxliibitiiino“WewantpeopletocomeawayfromherewithabetterappreciationforwhatOregon’sgotinitsnaturalresourcebank.”tinme.ThewallisquicklymnoLlijicdtoiiiduricauotter-proofoventang.Unlikeitsfishes,invertebrates,andmanyofitshirds,theOregonCoastAquarium’smarinemammalshavenotbeencollectedfromtilewild.Allwereeitherbornincaptivityorrehabilitatedafteranaccidentorinjury.Theaquarium’sthreeseaotters,h)rinstance,wereallvictimsofthe1989ExxonValdezoilspillinAlaska.Alltheresidentmammalsareconsideredmmnreleasable,withlittleornochanceofsurvivafifleftontheirown.Likethebirds,theseaotterswillbeallowedtobreedoncetheyhavebecometllorotighiyaccustomedtotheirnewhome.Theaquarium’smarinemammalswillliveinaccommodationsasdeluxeasthenearbyaviary.Largerockypoolsreplicatenaturalhabitatsdowntolinedetailssuchasstrewnbeachrock.Thepoolsalsohavefeaturesbuiltinthatevennatturedoesn’talwaysprovide.Specialtransitionalareashavebeendesignedatthesealandsealionpooltoallowtheharborsealstohaul1)ciaiL,bothvmiisuleantliuiodcthisseaflicrjiX)lwmmllslauilevendiscscully.M,ltlsfurilicumum—ialeivcrctakenatnearbyI)evilsVimnclelxmwlinOmmerRock.NownlwEsrTltvrLApril/May199243 iileJliSclvCsoutofthewatereasily.(SeaIuiisIiave01)trtIihIcleapingfromwaterJirceilyuntorock.)Distinctandseparatehaul—outaicaswillletIIWj1(lp1(lItl1)flsortiselliinoseveralgroupsruledbydifferent,ii;iiiim;ils.Inilieseaoilerpooi,arockySpitiliestowardthecentersothatanimalarestallcandescribeforvisitorssome(iftheaillinalSvialoralbehaviorsduringleeditigsanditoilicrtimes.‘lunnels,swim—ilinnigharches,andspecialnooksthatgivetiianimalsprivacywerealsoincorporated.IiasMarch.l:xecutiveDirectorPhyllisIhellliilk.sfilltlILp/unICIllheriICtVoffice(it’CTlO(lkiIigtile111(10111!1111’SL’litiyPiLlZfl.Sitehasbeeiwithi/icOregoiicoast/\1jliilroiluforl1t’l1LitLiLiIiiffyezis—yeLlis1/tillhavetotallIreeiisi,ooth.OnIicrfirsttidyofSUOIk,die(ILJOLIIII17113orlgiltatofficebuntedtothegroundcittilehandofciiiarsonist.Untilseveralweeksago,I3L’liand111051ofherstaffworked10(71111)tICSt0)10111iCUulItiailcr0511igbOlro)weduitldiniatedofficefunutttremidal<ltClieli/restlvolIicircathatdoubledasaconferenceIIIOIIL.ilieselneinoriesarealreadythingsoftilLBelllktth1veryhitlotitnetoref/ect—rig/ItnowtlieieisanacjLlariiiIllIt)open.Nearlyahalf-millionpeoplewillvisittheOregonCoastAquariumeachyear.Atagoal—settingconferenceinlate1991BellJourney\1ithustotheO1EGoNLOASTAQUARIUM,ff‘scIi.\(F(it:\\(NI)t.RandherstaffmadeaConimitment:togiveeveryvisitorthebestpossibleeducationalopportunitiesfurhiscrherlevelandstyleofleariling.AttheOregonCoastAqoarium,ediie;inoiiisking.ThestafftakesitsCuiflitlit—lielliscrioosly.Everyonefromgruonds—Educationisking.Everyone,fromgroundskeeperstobirdkeepers,ispreparedtoanswervisitors’basicquestionsabouttheaquariuniandtheanimalsthatlivethere.some,itwillmeantouchingaseastarattheaquarium’stouchpool.Forothersitwillmeanwatchingademonstrationaboutkelpbiologyattheaquarium’sdemonstrationlab.Itmightmeanaskingavolunteerwhyaflounderhasbotheyesonoiwsideofitshead.OrittniglitmeansimplystandingbeforeanobservationwindowatthegiantPacificoctopusexhibitandwatchingforawhile.Theaquariumhastriedtotakethatallintoaccount.“Ourjobisn’ttotellourvisitorswhatorhowtolearnwhilethey’rehere,”Bellsays.‘Ourjobissimplytogivetheniirresistibleopportunities.Andtomakethoseopportunitiesfwi”shesmiles.‘Becausereally,isn’tthatwhatpeoplewillwanttocuirieherefor?”InkiteAprilanaquariumbiologistleansovertheaquLiriwnsindoortidepoolandgentlyplacesaclosedanemonecmtherocksjustbelowthewave-crashline.Severalhour.slaterhereturnsTheatwinoiiehasattacheditselfsecurelytociterock,andi105openeditstentaclesuiahcwnoirsdisplay.Itishome.0DianeHanin,nd.apublishedlicUonwriter,isPublicA//aim0111cc,atOiegonCoastAquiwiunl.keeperstobirdkeepersispreparedtoanswervisitors’basicquestionsaboottheaquariumandtheanimalsthatlivethere.Avolunteercorpsoftwohundredmeanspersonalcontactsareavailabletoeveryone.Learningisanindividualbusiness.ForAdditionalInformationThreedaysofspecialeventshavebeenplannedthroughoutNewporttocelebratetheOregonCoastAquarium’sGrandOpeniog.Checklocalnewspapersfordetails.Theaquarium’snormalhoorsarefrom9am.to6p.m.dailyuntil-October15.FromthenuntilMay15,winterhoursbecomeeffective,10am.to4:30p.m.Thereisanadmissioncharge,andindividual,family,andgrandparentmembershipsofferayear’sfreeadmission.Aplaceofsaltairandrushingwaves,ofrockypoolsandsandyshores,ofswayingkelpandseaotters,offishandbirds.On29acres.TheOregonCoastAquariuminNewport,Oregon.Fir.,l,cci’m-hun,.,vOlr-Clr,’g,ii(‘,,.islAtLl.lriunl,I),‘lU.I’().itx2000.Ns’1’ml.(Ill9731,5GettingThereNewportisOiltheCentralOregonCoast,atthejtolctIonofU.S.20andI-highway101.TheuL/wariullcislocaecljustoffIiighiway101otithesouthtaidof1(4BayBridge.Sigi5aref)107110WiIt.d(-50ILzIDC00z0)UC)44i\p01/1.4:1y1992NtWitiWtsrFRAvFL J.8SundayMay31,IY92———1heSeattle1lines‘4—Jew‘OregonCoast’•;:mákësabigsplasb.IANbWbrtbyNancySo!tonSpecialtotheTimes‘Anypublicaquariumworthitssaltismorethanarandom•collectionofseacreaturesse4edupbehindglasstoprovidelthrlllsforcurioussight-seers.Theb1itaquariunjseducate.while,..1ieêntertairi.I‘.‘.:heOregonCoastAquarium,vhlcho1enedlastSaturdayVInNéwport,’succeedsinbothentertamingandeducating:itsdazzling:Idislaysprovidevisitorswithabaianced,informedunderstanding‘of‘theNorthwest’svastmarineVreàurces.‘WithtouristsflockingtotheOregoncoastallyeararound,thecentraily-locatedtownofNewportwasanaturallocationforthe24-imilliondollaraquarium.iBorderedonthreesidesbysaltwater,thetownr’fNewporthostsasizablefishingfleet,publicclockspopularwithvagrantsfromthenarbysealcolonies,,andwide‘beaches.ItcannowaddtheOregonCoastAquarium,anattractiveshowcaseonthesea.I‘Theaquariumwas10yearsin‘tlmaking;it’sadministeredbyakrCate,non-profitgroupandis1çlesigned.tofiroadenthereaion’s,eonomicbaseoffishinganItimbr;.V.!Ontheaquarium’s29-acreiite,avisitorcanembarkonaspcialjourney:followingthemeànderingcourseofadropoffresli.J.‘ 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.Seaottersroll.andtumbleInaarefuilyarrangedaquariumthechillofcoastalfog.”.’.‘:mnraLhon’ofplaying,groomingtanks,habitatsandaviariescarryCollectorsforthenewaquar-andfeedine,observablefrombothtirevisitoralongajourneyofiumroamedthePacificNorthwest.aboveannbelowthesurface.ecologicaldiscovecoast,includingPuget,Sound(HuntedtoextinctionofftheOre-Thesequenceeginsadjacentr’atheringspecimensofthemostoncoastby1910,seaottershavetotheparkinglot.Fromthemain,.geautiful..andfascinatingnear-railedtomakeacomebackhere.)‘gate,abobblingstreamwinds..shoremarinespecies,nowassern-Allmarinemammalsatthenewthroughstandsoftypicalmountainbled.inone,place(orvisitorstofacilitivereeitherrescuedfromflora,guidingvisitorstotheen-appreciateincomfort.thewiidorbornincaptivity.tranceoftIre40,000.sgypre.foot;Seaanemones,’searstars;ç,sea‘cdmptexofbuildings.cucumbers,’spInyurchlns’nbdiNearlyeveryfeatureoftheSuspendedfromtheceilingjustbrancirsandahoatofotherinver-OregonCoastAquariumunder.Inside,astartlinglyrealisticschooltebrateanimals,aswellasfish,.scoresthestate’scommitmenttoo(1’.fiberglasssalmonpointstheglowlikelivingjewelswithinthe’environmentalpreservation,fromway.Andthesihts,soundsandcrystal-likewatersofthe..aquar-theWhalel’heaterdowntothesmeltsofOregonscoastinfusetIreiuinslargesttank.-‘-VDiscoveryLabwheretinyseafourlargeindoorgalleries.VManyofthesmallera9uariacreaturescanbeviewed,andapinthewetlandsexhibit,thehavebeenpositionedatchilds-eyepredated,withtheaidofspecialq’.z-rivermeetsthesea’andcreateslevel,ashasthetouchpool.Heremac’nifiers.-.‘ 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,.wonderfulthatthrivealongPacificpilingsthatwearencrustedmarineTovieWtheoutdoopxhibits,.shores.Vnnimaislikealivingskin.‘vlsitoriwahdertlirbugiia.lab-n1‘VAsaveteranprowleroftiderinthofminiatureseacliffsandMor4Informatloespinnacles.Around”eachcornerTha’,’OregonCoastAquariumIslocatedonthesouthernedgeotpàliis,Ifoundmyselfirresistiblysomethingnewiswaiting....NawrtoilFairySlipRoad.It’sopend?niwntotherockyshoredisplays,Vfeaturingatouchpool,kelpforestWavespoundagainstarockydaiiytrom9am,to6p.m.untilhabitatandoffshorereefexhibit,shore,sprayingcolorful.marineOctober15,winterhoursare10am.toToviewafractionofthePad-creaturesexposedatlowtide,‘.,,4:30p.m..AdmissionIs$7(adults).$5tic’sinterti(lallifeinanaturalTuftedpulfinsandrhinoceros,(soniors)nd$3(childrenages4—‘cLIing,oneurnstobeattherightnuldetsplungeInrindoutoftIre,‘II).Childrenunder4aretree.Formorei,rioninaiion,phone1503-placeatpreciselytherighttime(asea”insidetheworld’slargest1167-3474orforrecordedlnlormatlonniinustide),thenbepreparedtoopen-airseabirdaviary...‘..phone1-503•867-3t23.slipandslideoversharprocksandSealsandsealionsslidelike‘‘Vboulderscoveredwitlrseaweed.toqedoesthroughthewater,thenNancySettonisaSealtietieeiarice‘And,becauseminustidesusuallyhaulthemselvesouttosnoozeonwriterandphotographer.3ccuratinconvenienttimes,onetInerocks. •Fromcoasttocoast,theylurearisingtideofvisitorseachyearBy.JEFFBARNARD,Aociate1PreaThisisthespawningoftheAgeofAquariums.FromblightedEastCoastwaterfrontstothesalmon-starvedcoastofOregontoLaJollaShoresDrive,new-stylemarinemuseumsmixingfamilyentertainmentwithenvironmentaleducationarebecominganchorsofeconomicdevelopment.“Peopledon’tgobowling;theyliketogotoaquariumsthesedays,”saidJimPeterson,presidentofBiosInc.inSeattle,whichdesignsmuseumexhibits.InSanDiego,aquariumshavebeenbigbusinessforyears.Lastyear3.5millionpeoplevisitedSeaWorld,comparedto2.18millionattheJohnG.SheddAquariuminChicagoand1.9millionattheMontereyBayAquarium.SeaWorldownerAnheuser-BuschThemeParkshaspouredmoneyintocapitalimprovements‘-—-‘er”th&la*feW’yearsr-Thëparks’SharkEnCbU1ft’-exhibitopenedthissummer,andotherimprovementsareunderway.ThenewStephenBirchAquariumatUCSD’sScrippsInstitutionofOceanographyistoopenSept.16.Scripps’existingaquarium,whichhasbeeninoperationsincetheearly1950s,drawsabout350,000visitorsayear.Scrippsexpectsthenewaquarium,whichwasbuiltaàrossthestreet,toattract500,000.‘The$10nillionfacilitywillbe50,000squarefeet,threetimesaslargeastheexistingaquariumonLaI.JollaShoresDrive.Itwillhave33marinetanks,in-chidinga70,000-gallonkelpforesttankdisplayingwhatyouwouldseeunderwateratLaJollaCove,Aquariumfeverhasspreadnationwide.AquariumsopenedthisyearinChattanooga,Tenn.;CorpusChris-•ti,Texas;Camden,NJ.;andNewport,Ore.The$14.5millionOregonCoastAquariumisthelatesttofillitsfishtanks,turnonitswavemachinesandwatchtheriverofpeopleflowin.Withinthelasttwoyears,theNationalAquariuminBaltimorebuiltadolphinpavilionandthevenerableSheddAquariuminChicagodoubleditssizewiththeopeningofamarineexhibitthatincludesdolphins.•ThelandmarkMontereyBayAquariumplansa$60•millionexpansion.MaretocomeAquariumsareplannedinTampa,Fta.;Charleston,S.C.;andinCleveland,andarebeingconsideredinDuluth,Minn.,andBuffalo,N.Y.•“Whatyouareseeingisanincreaseinthenumberofprojectsthatarelargelyfundedbytaxdollarsinanumberofcities,”saidMikeCross,generalmanagerofSeaWorld.‘Anywhereyoucangivepeoplealotoffunina--‘familycontext,provideacolorfulentertainmentexperiencealongwithalittleeducation,it’ssomethingtothinkaboutifyouareoneofthetownfathers,”saidHarrisonPriceofTorrance,whodoesfeasibilitystudiesformuseumsandthemeparks.AbigdrawattheexistingScrippsaquariumisaman-madetidepoolwherevisitorscanhandlestarfish,horseshoecrabsandotherseacreatures.Visitorsaredrawntoaquariumsbecausetheirinterestinther.iarineenvironmenthasbeenpiquedby•JacquesCousteautelevisionspecials,andtheywanttoseefishupcloseandpersonal.TheygobecausenewtechnologyletsaquariumsbemorelikeDisneylandandlesslikeDavyJones’locker.Butenvironmentalismandentertainmenthavenotbeenforemostinthemindsofmanyaquariumadvo‘.‘AqiaruAisexhbithew.gopularity“isitorsatthefontereyBaylquariuin,above,leanforwardtotouchaysinapettingool.Right,seauttersswiminarockypoolatthecivOregonoustAquariumiiNewport,Ore.SeeAquarLumonPage1-2 1-2THESANDIEGOiAquariumMarineexhibitssurgeinpopularityContinuedfromI-Icates.Thesecivicofficialsseetanksandfishasbuildingblocksforurbanrenewal.Itallstartedin1981withtheNationalAquariuminBaltimore,thecenterpieceofamassiveredevelopmentofthecity’sblightedwaterfront.?““Theextraordinarysuccessofültimorewasthetrigger,”settingoffanaquariumboomthatiscomparabletothegrowthofthemeparkstriggeredbyDisneyland,Pricesaid.InNewport,theideawastoboosttourismafterenvironmentatconstraintsdepressedlogging,andsalmonfishingwentintodecline.Newjersey’spoorestcity,Camden,turnedtoa$52millionaquariumafterwatchingitsindustrialbaseebbafterWorldWarII.Thenation’sfirstmajorfreshwateraquarium,inChattanooga,isa$45millionkeystonetoarevitalizedMississippiriverfront.VisitorsflowinAndifyoubuildanaquarium,theywillcome.The2-year-oldAquariumoftheAmericasinNewOrleanspulledin2.2millionpeoplelastyear,Pricesaid,andtogetherthetopnineaquariumsdrew9million.ThelureoftheseaisevenstrongerinJapan,wherethenewaquariuminOsakaattracted5.5million.“ThosearedamnnearDisney-stylenumbers,”saidPrice.ShowmanP.T.Barnumrecognizedpeople’sfascinationwithcreaturesofthedeepwhenheopenedoneofthenation’sfirstaquariumsin1861,saidLeightonTaylor,authoroftheupcomingboàkonaquariums“WindowsonNature.”‘Thereissomethinglikeasenseofcommunion,thechurchkindofunion,whenpeoplemakeeyecontactwithananimal,evenifitisanoctopusoraseaurchin,”hesaid.NovelistKenKeseyreadhischildren’sstory“TheSeaLion”fortheMemorialDayweekendopeningoftheOregonCoastAquarium.Hefindspeoplearetiredofcraningtheirnecksatthespaceshuttleandaregettingexcitedaboutwhatliesunderthesurfaceoftheocean.:‘lbelievewe’vebeenledastraybylookingup.Allwedoisbumpintostuff,”saidKesey,adding:“There’sanoldquotefromThoreau,whichis;‘Inwildnessisthepreservationoftheworld.’•Abouttheonlywildnessleftisinthesea.Ii’salwaysbeensucharomanticfantasy,fromJulesVernetoMelvilletoConrad.“There’ssomethingabouttheoceanthatputsyouinyourplace.Weneedtobeputinourplace.”Petersonislesslyrical.“Majorcitieshaveseenade.creaseintheabilitytorunoutintothecountryside,”hesaid.“WeallthoughtwecoulddriveOutandfindariversomeplace,butguesswhat?They’reallfencedoffandfullofrustingcarbodies.”AplaceofescapeThenewaquariumsserveasanescapefromthedespoiledearthandareminderofit.“Thenewkindofaquarium...admitsthatthereasonwehaveaquariumsisnottocelebratehumandominationofnature,butrecognizesthatweallhavetolearnaboutit,torespectitandsaveit,”saidTaylor.WhentheMontereyBayAquariumopenedin1984,itbecamethemodernprototype.DesignersthrewOuttheVictorianideaofbuildingacivicmonumentstackedfullofwater-filledboxesbfexoticspeciesandfocusedonlocalwaters.WhenSeattlearchitectFultonGalebegandesigningtheOregonCoastAquarium,heapproacheditlikeamovie.Duringadesignretreat,hehungstoryboardsonthe,sideofacottagedescribingthejourneyofaraindropasitfallsintheforest,seepsintoariver,flowsthroughanestuaryintoVaquinaBayandfinallybecomespartofthePacificOcean.“Entertainmenthappensalsotobeeducational,”Galesaid.Visitorscrossacreekbyabeaverdamtoenter.Theyaredirectedbyfiberglasscohosalmonhangingfromtheceilingtoaban!of16televisions,whichalternatelycombinetofox-rnoneimageandbreakupintoindividualshotstotellthestoryoftheraindrop.Galeturnedthetraditionalaquariuminsideout.PeoplewalkthroughanoutdooraviaryfilledwithcolorfultJNlONTRIBuNEtuftedpuffins,rhinocerosauklets,pigeonguillemotsandcommonmurres.Visitorsduckunderarockyledgetowatchsealslandsealionsswimunderwater.Kidsdropontheirhandsandkneestopeerintotidepools.Motherspushingstrollerswheelintoagrottotowatchanoctopus,Amongtheindoorexhibits,aremote-controlledvideocameraletskidsraisedonNintendozoominonatidepoolfilledwithchalk-lineddirorias,orangecupcoral,linechitons,shagrugnudibranchesandCaliforniamussels.Saltwaterislifetoseacreatures,andoldaquariumsconstantlydealtwithcorrosion.Nomore.“Since1974or1975,thehugeincreaseintheavailabilityofplasticpiping,slottedpipe,fiberglassgridsandgratings,fiberglass-structuralanglesandnon-corrosivepumpshavecomeoutofthepetrochemicalindustry,”Petersonsaid.“Allofasudden,wehavethesenon-rustingaquariums.”Acrylicplasticsallowhugepicturewindowsratherthanlittleportholesofglass,saidTaylor.Forthekindofrealismpeopleexpectinmovies,GaletookmoldsfromnearbyrockycliffstobuildtheOregonattraction’soutdoorexhibits.-,“Weverymuchbelieveincapturingpeopleinanaturalhabitat,”Galesaid.“Youcan’tdothatbyputtingyourthumbupintheairandsaying,‘That’saboutright.’Itworkedfortwo13-year-olds,ChadMartinandNathanKiser,onafieldtripfromMcMinnvilleMiddleSchool.“Itlooksjustrealandnatural,”Chadsaidashewatchedpuffinsflyunderwaterandstrutonacliffledgesculptedsotheywon’twearouttheirwings.“Youdon’thavemuchchancetoseethingslikethis,”Nathanagreed,Staffwrite,RodRiggscontributedtothisstory.LOPiUSAQUI1RIUMSJo’nG.SheddAquarium(Chicago)2.18million4.MontereyBayAquarium1.78million6.SteinhartAquarium(SanFrancisco)1.42million’8.VancouverPublicAquarium810.00010.SeattleAquarium630,000), VIRGINIAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUMVirginiaBeach,VirginiaTherearealotofsimilaritiesbetweenthisfacilityandtheEcologyCenterbeingproposed.Fromitsoverallsizetothebreadthofitsfocusandemphasisoneducation,theVirginiaMarineScienceMuseum(VMSM)willbeagoodmodelfromwhichtogleanideas. VIRGINIAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUM VIRGINIAMAKINESCIENCEMUSEUMContactPerson:JeriJohnsonC.MacRawis(804)437-4949VIRGINIAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUMHASHANDS-ONANDLIViNGEXHIBITS[VIRGINIABEACH-VisitorstotheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseumcancomenose-to-nosewitha75-poundreddrumfishintheMuseum’sChesapeakeBay[Aquariumandpickupagiantprehistoric-lookinghorseshoecrabattheTouchTank.TheycanwalkwithlivebirdsandturtlesamongtheplantsintheCoastalRiver[Roomandtheycanexaminethemagnified,razor-shmouthofahorseflyintheSaltrMarshRoom.LTheycantakeajourneyofwaterthroughVirginia,followingaraindropfromrthemountainstothesea,andtheycanexperienceman’srelationshiptothemarineLenvironmentbyworkingtheirmuscleswithapairofoystertongsandbytestingtheir[‘pollutionsolutions1’withacomputer.VirginiaBeach,theonlycitylocatedonboththeAtlanticOceanandtheChesapeakeBay,wasdestinedbynaturetobecomethesiteofthisMuseumwhichfocusesexclusivelyonVirginia’smarineenvironment.SincethedoorsopenedinJune,1986,overtwomillionvisitors,residentsandschoolchildrenhavetouredthefacilityforaclose-uplookatthisuniqueworld.717GENERALBOOT[1BOULEVARD,VIRGINIAI3EACII,VIRGINIA231S1RO1I37l94ORFAXR04.47•lq7 -2-TheMuseumislocatedat717GeneralBoothBoulevardontheOwlsCreeksaltmarsh.Aone-fifthmilelongoutdoorboardwalkprovesanidealsettingforafirsthandviewofthemarshanditsbirds,fiddlercrabsandotherwildlife.“We’refirstandforemostaneducationalinstitution,”saysMuseumDirector,C.MacRawis.“We’reveryexcitedabouttheMuseum’spotentialforteachingthroughseeingandexperimentation.”TheimpetusforthislookatVirginia’smarineenvironmentbeganmorethanadecadeagowhenVirginiaBeachCityCouncil,theschoolboardandagroupofinterestedcitizensdeterminedtomeettheneedformarineeducationinthestate.E.VernerJohnsonandAssociatesofBoston,afirmthathasparticipatedintheplanninganddesignofmorethan50museums,includingtheBostonMuseumofScienceandacomplexfortheSmithsonianInstitution,washiredtocreatetheMuseum’smasterplan.[Theplancalledfora41,500square-footfacilityhousingnearly100,000gallonsoffreshandsaltwateraquariumsincombinationwithnumeroushands-onexhibitstoinvolvethevisitorineveryaspectofthestate’smarineenvironment.Thelargestaquariumisthemagnificent50,000gallonChesapeakeBaytank[whichrepresentstheareafromtheChesapeakeBaybeachtothefirstislandoftherChesapeakeBayBridge-Tunnel.AtouchtanksimulatestheshallowwatersofthebayLwherevisitorscanpickupthehorseshoecrabandotherharmlessanimals.Thefloor[ofthehailslopesdownwardastheaquariumgetsdeeper.Visitorsdescend,asthoughtheyarewalkingunderthewaves,andcomeface-to-facewiththereddrumandotherChesapeakeBaycreatures.Specialtemporaryexhibits,suchas“ChesapeakeBayDiscoveryLab”and“Sea[Stars”aremountedyearly.ThepasttemporaryexhibitshavefocusedontopicsrangingfromVirginiaseaturtlestoChesapeakeBayjellyfish. -3-Morethan30majorexhibitsalsousehands-ontechnologytoinformandchallengeMuseumvisitors.Theseexhibitsincludeamarineweatherroomandseawaterchemistryexperiments.Throughouttheyear,publicprogramsoffermanyadditionaleducationalopportunitiesforMuseumvisitors.Dailyprogramsincludefishfeedings,filmsandspecialactivitiesindifferentareasoftheMuseum.Children’sprograms,fieldtripsandlecturesarealsopartoftheeducationprogram.EachyeartheMuseum’sEducationdepartmentschedulesprogramsformorethan45,000children.Specialcurriculahavebeendevelopedforstudents,kindergartenthroughgrade12,whocometotheMuseumonfieldtrips.Inaddition,theChesapeakeBayMarineLearningLabcarriesthewordaboutVirginia’smarineenvironmenttoschoolsacrossthestate.Groupratesareavailableforpre-arrangedvisits.TheMuseumisopendaily,exceptChristmasandNewYears,from9a.m.to5p.m.Generaladmissionfeesare$4.50foradults;$3.75forchildrenages4through12;$4.10forseniorcitizensandfreeforchildren3andunder.Call(804)425-FISHformoreinformation.-30-- VIRGINIAMARIN£SCIENCEMUSEUMContact:C.MacRawisJeriJohnson437-4949FORIMMEDIATERELEASE:VIRGINTAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUMEDUCATIONPROGRAMREACHES60,000SCHOOLCHILDRENVIRGINIABEACH--Morethan60,000schoolchildrenareexpectedtobein“touch”withVirginia’smarineenvironmentthisyearthankstotheeducationprogramattheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseum.Amongmanyhands-onactivities,studentsareabletotouch,literally,aliveprehistoric-lookinghorseshoecraborfeeltheroughfootofawhelksnail.Theycanpickupagangly-leggedspidercraborwatchhundredsoffiddlercrabsscurryaboutinthemarsh.UsingacombinationoffieldtripstotheMuseumandoutreachvisits,MuseumeducatorswillbringtheChesapeakeBayaliveforschoolchildrenfrompreschooltohighschool.Programsrangefromthe“SaltMarsh”forthirdgradersto“LifeintheChesapeakeBay,”aChesapeakeBayMarineLabprogramthatcarrieslivespecimenstoindividualschoolsandclassrooms.“ThegoaloftheMuseumistoincreasethepublic’sknowledgeofVirginia’smarineenvironment,”saidEducationCoordinatorLynnClements,“andtheeducationdepartmentbelievesit’simportanttostartwithyoungpeople.”TheeducationdepartmentoffersseveralchoicestoteacherswhowanttheirstudentsexposedtoVirginia’smarineenvironment.TheymaybringtheirclassestotheMuseumforateacher-ledtourcombinedwithinstructionintheMuseumclassroom.Lastyear22,000childrenparticipatedinthisfashion.-more-717GENERALBOOTHBOULEVARD,VIRGINIABEACH,VIRGINIA234515014371919ORFAX8044371975 Thesespecialprogramsaregearedtodifferentagegroups,beginningwithaprogramon“BeachTreasures”forkindergartnersandendingwithprograms,suchas“FishesoftheChesapeakeBay,”forgrades7-12.“Sharks!,”anewprogramthisyear,canbegearedforgrades2through12.Teacherswhochoosetheseclassroomprogramsreceivespecializedcurriculummaterialstoinsurethatthemaximumbenefitisgainedfromthiskindoffieldtripexperience.TeachersalsomaybringtheirclassestotheMuseumforteacher-ledtoursalone.TeachersreceiveaMuseumGuidewhichwillhelpthemprepareaheadoftimeforthetrip.TrainedvolunteersarestationedatkeyexhibitstoanswerquestionsasstudentstourtheMuseum.Lastyear,morethan10,200studentsvisitedtheMuseumforteacher-ledtours.SchoolsmayalsorequestavisitfromtheMuseum’snewChesapeakeBayMarineLab.Thelab,amuseumonwheels,wasinauguratedlastspring.The26-foottruckisoutfittedwithaquariumsandlabequipmenttocarryliveanimalsaswellaspreservedspecimens,modelsandartifactstoschoolsthroughouttheChesapeakeBaywatershed.TheMarineLaboffersmanyofthesamecurriculumtopicsthatwereofferedbytheMuseum’stravelingChesapeakeBayprogramsinthepast.Inaddition,toursofthetruckitselfhavebeenaddedtotheoptionsofschoolassemblyprogramsandmini-labprograms.Lastyear,morethan23,200schoolchildrenreceivedtravelingprogramsandover500teachersreceivedin-serviceworkshops.TheeducationdepartmentoffersteacherrecertificationprogramsattheMuseuminbothgraduatebiologyclassesandprofessionaldevelopmentworkshops.Lastyearover700teachersfromacrossthestateparticipatedinofferingssuchas“SleepwiththeFish,”anovernighttrainingsessionontheChesapeakeBayenvironment,tograduatelevelcoursesonherpetologyandentomology.Forinformationonfeesandregistrationforfieldtrips,theChesapeakeBayMarineLabandteacherrecertificationopportunities,calltheMuseumat(804)437-4949andrequestschoolprogramsinformation.-30- VIRGINIAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUMContact:C.MacRawisJeriJohnson437-4949FORIMMEDIATERELEASE:MARINELABTAKESCHESAPEAKEBAYINTOTHECLASSROOMVIRGINIABEACH--TheChesapeakeBayMarineLab,aninnovativeeducationalprogramattheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseum,canbringtheBayalivetostudentsthroughouttheChesapeakeBaywatershed.Carryinglivespecimensinaquariums,preservedspecimens,models,andotherartifacts,the26-footmarinelabcantakeapieceoftheBaytostudentsinthemountainsofVirginiaorinthecoalminingregionsofPennsylvania.Fromtheirownschoolgrounds,childrencanwatchalivepufferfishblowuptoprotectitselforfeelthesandpaperyskinofashark.Theycantouchaprehistoric-lookinghorseshoecraborexamineminuteformsofsealifeunderamicroscope.Toprovideacomprehensiveextendedlearningexperience,theMuseum’stravelingteachersofferassemblyprograms,classroommini-labsandtrucktours.Programtopicssuchas“LifeintheChesapeakeBay”canbegearedtochildrenfrompreschooltograde12.TheMarineLabisanewadditiontotheMuseum’son-goingeducationprogramswhichareofferedtoschoolchildrenwhovisittheMuseumonfieldtrips.Althoughschools,especiallythosethatcannotvisittheMuseumbecauseoffinancialorschedulingconstraints,-more-717GENERALBOOTHBOULEVARD,VIRGINIABEACH,VIRGINIA234518041374949ORFAX804-1374975 asetheprimaryfocusofthelab,italsowillbeavailableforfestivalsandotherevents.Threedoors,oneonthesideandtwoattherear,canaccommodateasteadystreamofpeoplewalkingthroughthelab.TheportablelabishauledbyanIsuzutruckchassiswhichwasdonatedbyCheckeredFlagIsuzuandIsuzuTruckCorporationofAmerica.OtherfundingformarinelabprogramscomespartiallyfromCoastalZoneManagementfundsfromtheVirginiaCouncilontheEnvironmentandtheEPANonpointSourcePollutionProgramthroughtheVirginiaDivisionofSoilandWaterConservation.ForinformationonfeesandregistrationfortheChesapeakeBayMarineLab,calltheMuseumat(804)437-4949andrequestschoolprogramsinformation.-30- r-r ‘•—r-CD r LJ J ]E. GoTo Learn. Learn the delicate art of decoy carving.Meet the artist of an historic craft who carves,paints,and displays decoys and other wooden birds right here in the museum.It’s a learning experience that’s a lot of fun! Admission Rates The rates for admission of individuals and groups to the Museum are as follows: Individual Admissions Adults $4.50 Children (12 and under)375 Senior Citizens (62 and older)4.10 Rates subject to change. Group Rates available. Group admissions must be prearranged. Hours of Operation September through mid June:Monday—Sunday,9 am-S p.m. June 15 to Labor Day:Monday—Saturday,9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday,9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meeting rooms are available for rent.Cull for rates. Membership Program Subscriber $20.00 Family 40.00 Corporate Memberships are also available. Call 437-4949. School And Public Programs The Virginia Marine Science Museum oIlers unique educational programs to schools and communitygroups about Virginia’s marineenvironment.The Chesapeake Bay Marine Learning Lab brings live animals to those schools who can’t schedule a visit to the Museum,For more information call 437-4949. TheVirginia Marine Science Museum on Genvral Booth Boulevard,just south of the Rudee lnteE Bridooe. 717 General Booth Boulevard,Virginia Beach,Virginia 2,3-151 10/92 TheVirginia Marine Science Museum _:,).r— GoTo Hear. Hear about exciting shark stories.About the small fish that swim here in the salt and fresh waters of Virginia. And about the not so small fish.You’ll hear it all at the Virginia Marine Science Museum. GoToTouch. Touch a sea star.Hold a hermit crab’s home in your hand.Even round up a horseshoe crab.Our Touch Tank lets you hold and examine many live sea creatures.And get in touch with a whole new world. ,-_w •. GoTo Build. Build a fish and learn how the shape of a fish can determine its movements in the water.From needle nose to forked tail,our special computer creates a fish with the features you want.And a whole lot of fun. Lj J1 -4 Join the hundreds of thousands of people who go to see the Virginia Marine Science Museum.They go to see the tremendous 50,000 gallon aquarium. Touch live sea animals.Create hurricanes.Even design their own fish.And so can you.Join us in the fun and find out about the many fascinating creatures who make Virginia and its waters their home.With so many entertaining and educational hands-on exhibits,you’ll want to go to see again and again. -// We’ve hroughl the outdoors indoors.Take a walk along the ai iks of a river inside the museum.You’ll also enjoy a unique look at the turtles and freshwater fish that are right at home here in our Coastal Plains River Room. Find out how much salt is in a salt marsh and how a tiny grain ofsandcanmakeahugeimpactontheshorewhenyoulookdown into this exciting new world. 1 Do fish drink water?I-low was the Bay formed?Learn about our marine en’ironment with the help of friendly instructors. Get up close and personal with a live rattlesnake and copper head.And you’ll also discover [he other animals like rabbits and raccoons that make their homes near a coastal river. Take a journey to another world.Our outdoor boardwalk takes you a filth of a mile through a salt marsh where you can see graceful waterfowl and other marsh animals. IPretend youre a Chesapeake Bay waterman when you tong ffor oysters.It’s not as easy as it looks!And discover some inter- sting varieties of marine life from foreign waters. Make waves in our weather room when you forecast the weather or start a storm.And go for a voyage to the bottom oftheseawithourfascinatingexhibitsofunderwaterlife. Here’s a weighty issue.What’s the biggest shark caught off thecoastofVirginiaBeach?And what about a 1.900 pound Blue Marlin?Find out in our sportfishing area. BeautifulOwlsCreekisseenfroni(lieMuseumroofPhotobyMarkSwingleCOwlsCreek:CauseforCelebrationThenaturalwealthofOwlsCreekhaslongbeencelebratedFbythosewhoknowthebeautifulwaterwaybehindthe.MuseumandnowthecreekisgoingtobeofficiallyrecognizedwithanOwlsCreekFestival,April10-17.Allweeklongtherewillbeaneclecticmixtureofeventsforkidsandadultsalike,allfocusingonOwlsCreek.Activitiessuchasmusic,crafts,cookingdemonstrations,liveanimalFprogramsandcreekadventureswilltakeplaceeveryday.“SecretLifeoftheEstuary,”performedbyArmoftheSeaTheateronApril11and12,willbeoneofthehighlightsofthefestival.Performers,dressedinfantasticcostumes,willplaytheroleofmarinecreatures.KidsalsowillenjoybreakfastIwithMr.FishandalltheotherMuseumfishonApril17.“FatalSecretsoftheDeep,”amurdermysterynightoni\pril16,willbeanadultcelebrationwithcocktails,horsi’oeuvresandentertainment.Guests,undertheguidanceofStudioOneProductions,willbeaskedtohelpsolvethemysteryofasunkentreasurefoundofftheVirginiaBeachroast.Grown-upscanalsoparticipateinagolftournamentonApril12atOwlsCreekGolfcourse.ProceedsfromthesetwoeventswillgototheMuseum.SoplantospendspringbreakcelebratingOwlsCreek.ThecreekisaCauseworthcelebrating.ItisthelastremainingsaltmarshwithaccesstotheoceaninVirginiaBeachandprovidesauniquesettingfortheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseum.Hundredsofspeciesofnativeplants,marshgrasses,birds,invertebrates,fishes,reptiles,amphibiansandmammalsprovideanatural,livinglaboratoryforMuseumvisitors.Inthemorningsotterslidescanoftenbeseeninthemarshgrassesandtrackscanbefoundinthemudnearthewater’sedgewherearaccoonprobablyfeastedonmusselsfordinner.Inspringclapperrailsandtheiryoungcansometimesbespiedweavingthroughthegrasses.Heronsfishyearroundonthefarsideofthecreekandtheuplandman-madepondhasbecomeanaturalhometoturtles,bullfrogsandotherfreshwaterspecies.SocomejointhefunandsoakinthenaturalbeautyofOwlsCreek.VIRGINUSEUMSPRING1993VOLUME12/NO,3 FromTheDirector___TheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseumentersanewandterrificallyexcitingphaseofitsexistencethisyearasplansproceedforitsexpansion.InDecembertheCityCouncilofVirginiaBeachpassedafarthinkingcapitalbudgetwhichdesignatedcertaintaxestobeusedtoinvestinprojectsthathaveanimpactontourism.ItwasveryfortunatetimingforVMSM.WiththecompletionofboththearchitecturalmodelsoftheexpansionandafinancialimpactstudythatshowedtheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseumtobepotentiallyoneofthegreatesttouristattractionsofthestate,ourexpansionplansreceivedagreatdealofsupportinthebudget.Theexpansionisofconsiderablemagnitude.Itwilltripletheexistingfloorspaceforatotalof120,000sq.ft.andincreasesitesizefromeighttoforty-fiveacres.Parkingwillincreasefrom175to450spaces.ThethemeofthemuseumwillnotchangeinthatourexhibitswillcontinuetofocusonVirginia’smarineenvironment.Theexpansionwilladdtwomajorwingstotheexistingfacilityandasecondseparatebuildingattheextremesouthendoftheextendedsite.NaturetrailsborderingthesaltmarshesofadjacentOwlsCreekwillconnectthetwobuildings.Ouraquariumsystemswillbesubstantiallyincreasedtoincludeadeepoceantank,otterpoolsandpossiblyaseaturtletank.Hands-onparticipatoryexhibits,anIMAXtheatre,andlargertemporaryexhibitareasarealsomajorcomponentsoftheexpansion.Thecostoftheexpansionis$32.8million,ofwhichweplantoraise$5millionthroughprivatedonations.Completionwilloccurin1996andwillproduceoneofthelargerandmoreunusualmuseumsinthecountry.Bereadytobeapartoftheexcitement.—C.MacRawlsDirector[PAGEiWO*tPLpThefameoftheMuseum’smascotfish,thelookdown,isspreading.NowtheIookdownisalsothelogoforthecity’sstormdrainstencilingprogram.W.Q.(WaferQuality)Fish,asthelogolookdownisknown,andthemessage,“DumpingPollutes,”arebeingstenciledonstormdrainsthroughoutthecitytospreadthewordthatstormdrainsarenottrashcans.Whateverisdumpedintostormdrainsdoesiiotgotoawastewaterfreatmentplant.Itgoesdirectlyintothewateiways.Tovolunteertostencilstormdrains,calltheVi,i,iiaBeachCITY-LINE,427-3580andpress#826. SPRINGI993PROGRAMSGUIDE••:••,I.•‘..4’•i—-:..:‘-:.•‘—:.••.•—•_•4••.•--•.—--••.“•I‘S-•..-...,‘..‘•SikadeerliveatChuicoteagueNationalWildlifeRefuge.VIRGINIAMARINESCIENCEMUSEUM [Spring1993ProgramsGuideAfter-SchoolSc/enf/st.Grades3andUpAfter-SchoolSc/enfist:GradesK-2FishyFunforPreschoolersProgramInformation•Programsmayfillupquicklybecausespaceislimited.Wesuggestyoumakeyourplansassoonaspossible.•Ourdecisiontoholdaneventdependsonthenumberofparticipantsregisteredsevendaysinadvance.•Childrenunder16mustbeaccompaniedbyanadultonfieldtrips.Findoutwhatit’sliketobeanaquarist,anoceanographer,orafishermaninthisprogramfocusingonmarinecareers.Monday,March22;4:30to6p.m.Fee:$4,Members;$6,Non-membersYouryoungscientistwilllearnaboutthebabyanimalsseeninourwoodsandwatersinthespringtime.Monday,April19;4:30to6p.m.Fee:$4,Members;$6,Non-membersChildren,ages3-5,willenjoythisprogramaboutbabyanimals.Activitiesincludeacrafttotakehome.Wednesday,May5;2to3:15p.m.or3:45to5p.m.Fee:$4,Members;$6,Non-membersChildren‘sPrograms: SpringBreakSpecialOceanCollectionsAboardthe“MissVirginiaBeach”AdultandFamilyActivitiesFishermanIs/andHikeBikingatChincoteagueHaveyouthoughtaboutactivitiestodoWithyourchildrenduringspringbreak?WhynottreatthemtoanOceanCollectionsboattriplWehavetripsplannedfortheweeksthatVirginiaBeach,Norfolk,Portsmouth,andChesapeakeschoolsareclosed.Trawlformarinefishandinvertebrates.Towforplankton.Watchfordolphins,pelicans,andothersealife.Theseboattripsaboardthe“MissVirginiaBeach”withMuseumstaffandboatcaptainsfromtheVirginiaBeachFishingCenterareahands-onexplorationofourmarineenvironment.TripsleavefromtheVirginiaBeachFishingCenteratRudeeInlet,200WinstonSalemAve.Thursday,April8orThursday,April15;12:45to2p.m.(Pleasespecifydateonregistrationform.)Fee:$9,Adults;$7,Childrenunder12FishenmmIslandatthesouthernmosttipofEasternShoreliesatthemouthottheChesapeakeBay.Participantswillhikeacrosstheislandtoobservetheplantsandanimalsonthisbeautilulundevelopedbarrierisland.Saturday,March13;8:30am,to3:30p.m.Fee:$15,Members;$20,Non-membersWe’lltakeyouandyourbiketoChincoteagueandAssateagueislands.ThepedallingiseasyonthepavedroadsandtrailsintownandintheNationalWildlifeRetugeThisareaisoneofthebestplacesinVirginiatoobservewildlife.Saturday,April3;8a.m.to7p.m.Fee:$20,Members;$25,Non-members‘,A/ildJ)Qi1ICSIVilillJiCL’atChi,,coteac,iiiz’a!1vVHi1lif’“HerbsGalore”atMaymontVisitMaymont,anoldestateinRichmondontheJamesRiver,foritsspecial“IlerbsGaloreDay.”‘toii’lItakepartinherbprograms,exploretheVictorianhomeandMaymontNatureCenter,andenjoyaboxlunchontheestategrounds.Saturday,April24;8a.m.to6p.m.Fee:$20,Members;$25,Non-membersRcfiie. B/kingatWe’lltakealeisurelyridearoundChippokesStateParkinSurryCounty,oneofthehiokesoldestcontinuouslyfarmedplantationsinthecountry.TheparkistheperfectsettingtolearnaboutthehistoryandecologyoftheJamesRiver.Participantswillalsohuntforfossilsalongtheshore.Saturday,May1;8a.m.to6p.m.Fee:$15,Members;$20,Non-membersOceanCollectionsTrawlformarinefishandinvertebrates.Towforplankton,Watchfordolphins,Aboardthepelicans,andothersealife.Theseboattripsaboardthe“MissVirginiaBeach”with//MuseumstaffandboatcaptainsfromtheVirginiaBeachFishingCenterareaIvlissVirginiaBeachhands-onexplorationofourmarineenvironment.TripswillleavefromtheVirginiaBeachFishingCenteratRudeeInlet,200WinstonSalemAve.Sunday,May2;12:45to2p.m.Fee:$9,Adults;$7,Childrenunder12SolorflonsIslandl-lavelunchonscenicSolomonsIslandandvisittheCalvertMarineMuseumandfeaturingexhibitsonthehistory,geology,andecologyoftheChesapeakeBay./.LearnaboutlifealongtheBayintheseventeenthcenturywhileexploringhistoricSt.MarysCi/i,’,MarylandSt.Mary’sCity.Saturday,May15;7a.m.to9p.m.Fee:$20,Members;$25,Non-membersFreeAiI+•SCUBAdemonstrationsIVVII11a.m.onSaturdaysandSundaysAdmission•Fishfeedingsdaily•Interpretedmarshwalkfl:30am.dailyCallthemuseumforinformationaboutspecialactivitiestakingplaceduringtheOwlsCreekFestival,April10-17,andduringMemorialDayweekend,May29-31.Captain’sCourseTheMuseumsponsorspreparationcoursesfortheCoastGuardCaptain’sLicenseExam.CallChrisMast,EducationSpecialist,at437-4949formoreinformation.RegistrationInformat/onChecks,payabletoVMSM,mustaccompanyregistration.•WewillnotiIy’vouiftheprogramisfilledorcanceledandwillTomakeourbookkeepingeasier,pleasewriteseparaterefundyourpayment.checksforeachprogram.•ReturnformtoEducationDept.,VMSM,717GeneralBoothYoumustcancelsevendayspriortoaneventtogetaBlvd.,VirginiaBeach,VA23451.refund.•Formoreinformation,calltheEducationDept.at437-4949.RegistrationFormENameChild’sNameAgeChild’sNameAgeLiAddressCityStateZipPhone(Home)_________________________________________________Work_________________________________________________MembershipNumberNon-MemberFieldTripsandActivities_____________________________Date_ __ __ __ _NumberofPeopleTotal$_ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _2.______________________________Date_ _ _ _ _ _ ___NumberofPeopleTotal$I3.__________________________________Date_ _ __ _ _ _ __ _NumberofPeople@$__ __ _ _ _ __ __ __ _Total$4.____________________________________Date_ _ __ _ _ _ __ _NumberofPeople@$____ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _Total$_ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _GrandTotals$___________________________ PAGETENEDUCATIONCHRONICLESTouch&LearnAfteraprogramwhenI[answeredthequestion,“Dofishdrinkwater?,”anadultvisitorsaidhewishedherhadpaidmoreattentionduringhishighschool-.biologyclass.Theexplanationofosmosis,themove[mentofwaterintoandoutoflivingthings,isofgreaterinteresttohimnow,espe•ciallysinceitissetagainstthebackdropofamuseuminteractiveexhibit.Museumreducatorslikemyselfare-tryingtoreachstudentsofallages.MostmuseumshaveeduEcationatthecoreoftheirmissions.You’llnoticeoureducationalmissionstateEmentonthebackcoverofthisnewsletter.Museumsprovidethebestenvironmentforstimulatingin[quiry-basedanddiscoverylearning.Moreandmore,allkindsofmuseumsare[movingtowardsinteractivedisplays.Theearliesthands-onexhibitswereintroducedduringworldfairs.Researchareeffectiveinremovingphysicalworld.Theyarethevehiclethroughwhichwesetthestageforattitudinallearning.StrongimpressionsareleftEbehindafteravisittoamuseum.Astudyin1988discoveredthatrecollectionsofmuseumvisitswereextremelyvividevenaftermanyyearshavepassed.EInformalmuseumlearningoffersvisualstimuli,briefexposureanddirectaccesstorealobjects.“Object-basedexperiences”arehowmuseumsdescribetheabilitytobringvisitorsface-to-facewithprimaryresourcematerials.Forexample,attheVirginiaMarineScienceMuseum,students-cantouchtheslimy,moistskinofawhelk,tongforoystersandseeChesapeakeBayfishsomewhereotherthanonarhook!LA1992reportoftheAmericanAssociationofMuseums,Excelk’nceandEquity:EducationandthePublicDimensionofMuseums,statesthat“Thepublicdimensionofmuseumsleadsthemtoperformthepublicserviceofeducation-atermthatinitsbroadestsenseincludesexploration,study,observation,criticalthinking,contemplation,anddialogue.”HowardGardner,authorofTheUnschooledMind:HowStudentsThinkandHowSchoolsShouldTeachsuggeststhatschoolsbemorelikemuseumsbygivingstudentsdirectexperiencewithobjects.Hesaysthat“Museumshaveretainedthepotentialtoengagestudents,toteachthem,tostimulatetheirunderstanding,andmostimportant,tohelpthemassumetheirresponsibilityfortheirownfuturelearning.”Museumseducatorsarealsotryingtoincreaseawarenessofthepowerofthemuseumlearningexperience.Onceteachersareawareoftheopportunities,itishopedtheywillinvolvestudentsinmorethanjustacursorytourofourfacilities.Museumcurriculumcancomplementschooldistrictcurriculum,butitalsocanbecreatedindependentlytobringmoretotheeducationallivesofourchildren.Thefinancialrealitiesofeducationalprogramscreatesaneedforschoolsystemstooptimizeuseofexistingresourcestosupplementtheirin-houseactivities.Schoolsneednotincurtheexpenseofelaborateclassroomaquariawhentheycanusetheresourcesofalocalaquariumtostudyanimaladaptationsandecosystems.Museumsareinterestedineducationtrends,aswellastrendsinmulticulturalism,specialaudiences,underservedpopulationsandadultlearning.Futurechallangesareinstoreforthemuseumcommunity.Telecommunications,technologyanddemographicswillshapethetrendswemustrespondto.Wehopewearemakinganimpactbeyondthefirstvisittoourinstitution.Wehopethatvisitorswillreturnformorelearning.Ourultimategoalistotakethemuseumlearnerfromrecipienttoparticipant.(Oh,andbytheway-Icouldn’tresisttheteachablemoment-saltwaterfishdrinkwater,freshwaterfishdon’tneedto!)—LynnClernents,EducationCoordinatorVolunteerCoordinatorKathleenReedgiveschildrenthe’Opporttilliti/totouchahawksbillturtlespecimen.hasshownthattheseexhibitserroneousbeliefsaboutthe THEMARINECENTERATNORWALKNorwalk,ConnecticutTheMaritimeCenterisalarger,moreurbanfacilitythanthatbeingenvisionedforSeabrook.TheattractiontothisCenterisitspackaging.TheyhavedoneagoodjobinthepresentationandpromotionoftheirCenter.TheNewsletterisgraphicandprofessional,thebrochureprovidesanicecut-awayofthefacilitytoenticethepatron,andtheschoolbrochureissimpleandeasytoread.Buttheawardgoestothehand-outforfundraising.TakingadvantageofthemailordercataTogshoppingcraze,hundredsofitemsandservicescanbepurchasedonbehalfoftheCenter.Thisisacleverideaandoneeasilyadapted. 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THEMARITIMECENTERATNORWALKFORIMMEDIATERELEASECONTACT:DaveSigworthJan.5,1993852—0700,ext.2321992ATTENDANCESETSNEWRECORDATTHEMARITIMECENTERATNORWALKNORWALK,CT--Anexciting“Sharks!”exhibitandfourpowerfulIMAXfilmshelpedattractmorevisitorsin1992toTheMaritimeCenteratNorwalkthaninanypreviousyear.Finalattendanceforcalendar-year1992was435,634,breakingther’previousrecordof420,613in1991.That’sanincreaseof3.5Lipercent,inayearwhereanaggingrecessionespeciallypoundedtheNewEnglandeconomy.fl“TheeconomicconditionscreatedmanydifficultbutchallengingUsituationsthatTheMaritimeCenterstaffwasabletomeetwithinitiativeanddetermination,”saidPeterMarnane,presidentofThepMaritimeCenter.“Wecanlookbackon1992asayearofsuccessandLgrowth,andlookforwardtoournextmilestone--our2millionthvisitor--inMay1993.”ThenewattendancemarkextendsasolidpatternofgrowthforTheMaritimeCenter.Calendar—yearrecordshavebeenseteachyearsinceTheMaritimeCenter’sfirstfullyear,1989.(Totalsforrothercalendaryearsare419,058in.1990and384,295in1989.[Attendancein1988,afterTheMaritimeCenter’sdebutinJuly,was179,112.)“Sharks!”openedinlateJuneandimmediatelydroveupattendance.Theexhibit,whichexplainshowthesefascinatingpredatorsfunction,featureslivesharksandraysandmanyinteractive[displays.Visitorscaneventouchaliveshark!“Sharks!”willremainopenthroughApril1993.IMAXmoviesfeaturedthisyearinclude“Antarctica,”“RacetheLWind,”the90-minuteRollingStonesconcertfilm“AttheMax”andthefilmnowplayingontheeight-by-six-storyscreen,“ToFly!”TheMaritimeCenteratNorwalkisanaquarium/maritimemuseum/INAXTheatercomplexlocatedinhistoricSouthNorwalk,Connecticut.TheCenterisanon—profitinstitutiondedicatedtoencouraginganIawarenessofglobalecologybygivingvisitorsanentertaining,Lhands-onlookattheanimalsandhistoryofLongIslandSound.fl”\1t,’il‘!\\Ili‘— THEMARITIMECENTERATNOR’vVALKMONTHLYATTENDANCEFIGURES198819891990199119921993Jan.24,50417,58218,28228,77324,921Feb.28,78228,13542,23739,68927,786March24,97625,17536,87432,850April31,67034,61043,67534,569May28,75736,81939,32135,704June36,59837,83342,46235,785July31,14856,30664,30554,24963,074Aug.55,91867,05867,32750,28067,068JJ&A159,962169,465146,991165,927Sept.27,56724,78524,88420,19926,945Oct.22,79922,92030,84420,07125,546Nov.24,77822,85729,69624,07827,230Dec.16,90215,08221,84828,88518,401179,112384,295419,058420,613435,634FY89FY90FY91FY92FY93354,399389,162461,755405,132I)N\\‘.(•I LJ THE ARITIHE CENTER AT NORWALK OPERATING BUDGET 1/1/92 -6130/93 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB HAR APR HAY JUN YTD PEHSES ADMISSIOHS 45,516 31,566 32,646 33,422 31,218 29,813 30,013 31,466 31,813 35,982 41,040 35,514 422,129 FACIlITY RENTAl 900 900 1,350 1,125 450 1,125 450 450 150 900 900 900 9,900 GIFT SHOP 61,591 68,013 30,894 38,608 33,600 31,698 21,899 36,908 36,869 41,441 46,061 44,525 504,118 DEVEIOPEMENT 10,324 10,624 19,814 11,848 11,549 11,124 11,699 10,359 10,309 15,248 10,384 10,449 149,189 MEMBERSHIP 10,533 3,258 8,393 3,499 7,132 18,668 3,483 5,139 5,858 4,599 6,566 3,658 81,381 PROGRAMS 44,134 39,149 44,499 39,844 28,412 22,900 23,997 31,817 34,804 41,675 47,445 33,454 432,851 SPECIAL EVENTS 0 2,500 735 5,100 50 0 2,632 0 0 0 0 0 11,011 VOLU1flEERS 10,930 9,535 16,162 15,643 11,710 9,205 11,511 11,891 12,211 13,841 9,210 9,241 141,219 AQUARIUM 18,588 7,783 4,133 15,966 1,233 4,783 15,038 4,783 7,233 16,841 7,733 4,783 115,493 ADMIIIISIRATIVE 18,735 52,635 55,635 77,556 55,635 52,635 55,635 54,635 52,635 69,555 52,634 52,634 110,558 EXHIBITS 36,682 20,982 17,332 31,349 22,232 21,332 25,132 21,932 19,432 18,649 16,632 20,432 272,121 IMAX THEATRE 46,629 26,643 18,483 50,910 16,488 13,293 23,548 19,256 15,863 32,298 21,065 19,563 304,098 MAIHT/REPAIR SUPPL 39,661 35,837 34,268 36,540 34,938 32,968 33,214 32,343 36,893 35,176 34,393 38,028 424,261 MARKETING/ADVT 76,156 60,801 32,421 54,914 26,621 26,891 31,456 61,021 32,121 56,638 24,021 46,421 529,481 UTIlITIES 21,410 30,120 24,210 24,030 21,030 29,530 28,910 27,690 29,210 26,240 25,260 29,560 329,380 TOTAL EXPENSES 513,920 401,005 341,693 446,415 320,357 305,964 318,616 350,349 325,826 415,085 343,410 349,161 4,437,861 MONTH P/I 132,062 249,191 (42,741)(116,662)(4,895)(59,920)(109,476)(23,046)(44,043)(61,307)38,853 41,984 0ITOP)l 132,062 381,253 338,512 221,850 216,956 157,036 41,560 24,514 (19,529)(80,836)(41,983)0 _ tD tJ C TIlE MARNT0HORWfl1X 1/1/92 -6/30/93 REVENUES JUL AUG SEP DCI NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR HAY JUN lTD MONTHLY ATTENDANCE 61,500 67,500 25,000 31,500 30,000 22,000 18,000 40,500 35,000 40,500 42,000 40,500 ADMISSIONS 442,800 445,500 156,250 163,170 148,500 92,400 84,420 192,375 154,000 185,895 199,500 225,990 2,490,800 FACIlITY RENTAL 4,800 4,800 7,200 6,000 2,400 6,000 2,400 2,400 2,400 4,800 4,800 4,800 52,800 FOOD/REV 20,363 21,568 16,688 14,125 8,100 17,910 4,835 8,986 7,513 13,579 14,804 15,594 164,123 Gill SHOP 101250 104,625 31,500 47,250 42,000 38,500 20,700 48,600 49,000 60,150 63,000 60,750 673,925 GRANT/GIFTS 10,200 10,200 15,300 22,500 22,500 45,000 45,000 17,200 11,200 15,300 15,300 15,300 251,000 MEMBERSHIPS 37,500 35,500 26,500 35,000 37,500 33,000 33,500 29,500 27,500 31,500 30,500 36,500 400,000 PROGRAMS 23,244 27,979 28,465 30,258 20,312 9,824 9,495 14,092 14,721 31,454 49,609 26,661 286,114 SPECIAL EVENTS 0 0 0 0 25,000 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 0 30,000 VOlUNTEERS 1,800 1,800 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,800 -1,400 1,400 7,400 1,800 1,800 1,800 55,200 iNTEREST 3,100 3,300 3,100 2,800 1,100 900 950 1,000 1,350 2,000 2,200 3,000 24,800 OTHER INCOME 925 925 550 650 650 650 500 750 700 100 150 750 8,500 TOTAL REVENUES 645,982 656,197 298,953 329,153 315,462 246,044 209,200 327,303 281,784 353,718 382,263 391,145 4,437,862 YEARLY ATTENDANCE 61,500 135,000 160,000 191,500 221,500 243,500 261,500 302,000 331,000 317,500 419,500 460,000 NewsletterofTheMarttirneCenteratSpecialExhibitsSharks’- -ThroughAprilBaja:WhereBeautyMeetsiheBeasts’OpeningInJuneAttheIMAX‘ToFlyl’(throughApril91Weekdays-.11:15a.m.,noonand12:45,1:30&2:15p.m.Weekends&Holldavs11:15a.m.,noonand12:45.1:30.2:15.3&3:45p.m.Fridays&Saturdays7&8p.m.•Beavers’(openingApr1110)Everyhouronthehour11a.m.-3p.mdihiV:4pro.-showsonweekends&holidays:alsoat7&8p.m.Fridays&Saturdays.SpringVacationKeepbusyoverspringbreakApril12-16wIthavarietyoffun.edurattonaIprogramsatTheMaritimeCenter.Theyinclude:•CollegeforKids(grades2-3&4-5)•FlntastlcHolidays(ages4-6&7-9)•Boat-BuildingWorkshop•WonderfulWalk-InProgramsNewFoodPolicyBemuseofsafetyandsanitationconcerns.TheMaritimeCenterregretablycannolongerallowfoodandbeveragestobebroughtintothebuilding.Visitorsshouldplantoeatatthesnackbarorpacklunchesandeatattheircarsorbuses.MembershipMakethemostofyourMaritImeCentermembershipbytakingadvantageofdiscountsolTeredInApril,MayandJuneonavarietyofprograms,including:•SeaStarlectures.•SpringVhaleWatchWeekend.•SaltySessions,forpreschoolers.•WonderfulWalk-inPrograms.•FlntasllcHolidayprograms,forages4-6&7.9.•Theafier-sclioolSchoolsofThoughtsessions.TheJASONProjectbroadcastsinMarchopenedawindowonBajaCalifornia.InJune.TheMaritimeCenterthrowsopenthedoorsonthefascinatingregionwithanewexhibit.‘Baja:WhereBeautyMeetstheBeasts.’Thisambitious.7,000-square-lootexhibitwilltaketheplaceof’Sharksl.whichclosesApril30afteraten-monthrun.Like‘Sharksl,’Baja’willboastlivespeciesandconunueTheMaritime-CentertraditionofInteractive.hands-ondisplays.‘Baja’isthesecondlarge.scale,changingexhIbitproducedin-houseatTheMariCriticsareravingabouthowthestarsofTheMaritimeCenter’snewIMAXfilmreallychewupthescenery.Literally.‘Beavers.’openingSaturday,April10IntheiMJiXTheater,followsapairoftoothyengtneersastheygrow.sible.WhyBaja?BecauseHajasGuilofCalifornIadrawsnaturalcomparisonstoLongIslandSound--alargebodyofwater,surroundedonthreesidesbyland,withitspeopletryingtobalancerapiddevelopmentwithpreservationofIhespeclalnaiuralresources.BesidescomparingandcontrastingtheSoundandtheGulf,‘Baja’alsowillexploretheMexicanpeninsulasplay.raiseafamilyandbansforartheworldaroundthen,.Thefilmwillplaythroughsummerontheelght.by.six.storyscreen.Justas‘ToFlytonIMAXreplicatesthesensationofflight.‘Beavers’letsaudiencesseewhatitsliketowell,beabeaver.Butwhilevariedmar-Incpopulation- -fromwhalestoseaurchins--andhighlightculturalelementsofItshumanpopulation.Baja:WhereBeautyMeetstheBeasts’IsscheduledtorernalnopenthroughMay1994.sTheBeav’visitsTMCApril16Meetthestarofthe1960’sTVshow‘LeaveIttoBeaver’whenJerryMathershostsaMariUmeCenterSOsNightpartyonFriday,April16.‘TheBeav’willintroduceaspeclalscreenlngof’Beavers’thenmeetfansandsIgnautographsduringadanceparty.Fortimesandtickets.call852-0700.caL206.‘ToFlyl’soarsbroadly‘Beavera’uncoversacomplexworldInpondinCanada.MuchofthecredItforthefilmsbeavers-eyeviewgoestoabracketthatallowed500-poundIMAXcamerastobehand-heldsteInchesabovetheground.ProducUoncrewscalledit‘thebeaver-cam.-Thetwostarsof‘Beavers’werehand-rearedInanaturalsetting.Untrainedbutaccustomedtohumans,theyTheMaritimeCenterssccondfloorlsnowburstingwlththeunderwaterbeautyofBajaCalifornia,Mexico,thankstoSergioRamosphotographyexhibit,‘TexturasyColor,’RamosIsatechnicalassistantforresearchprojectsatCICESE,auniversityInEnsenada.Mexico.HehaslivedontheBajaCaliforniapeninsulafor14yearsanddivedallaroundItscoasiline.RamosIsatTheMaritimeCenterservingasguestcuratarofthenewexhibit,‘Baja:WhereBeautyMeetstheBeasts.’InMarch,healsogaveaSeaStarlectureandwasguestinlerpreterfortheJASONProjecLwhichexaminedBajaCalifornia.‘TexturasyColor’features26photographsfromcoralreefsintheSeaofCortezandkelpbedsInthePacificOcean.Amongthebrilliantsubjectsaresungrays.anenrones.aseaurchin,aspinylobster,severalnativetlslrspeciesandshell’Iessmolluskscallednudlhranchs.‘TexturasyColor,’whichreplaced‘DirtyWaterBlues.’remainsthroughJuly.CreatureFeature:ASpecialSealQuizFathersDayanttheonlythingtocelebrateonSunday.June20-Evetheharborsealalsoblowsoutthecandlesonherfourthbirthday.JointheMaritimeCenteratnoonthatdayforarenditionof’HappyE3lrtliday’andsomebirthdaycake.WeknowthedaieofEvesbirthdaybecauseshewasbornatTheMariUmeCenter.toSusie.Wealsoknowtheagesofourotherfiveharborseals,butnottheirspecificbirthdays.SoEvesbirthdayisalsotheirunofficialbirthdays:Susieturns20,PeteraridTillybecome7.andLeilaandNerowillbe5.[‘TexturasyColor’PhotosDazzleHours10am-Sp.m.daily.(Julyi-LaborDay.10a.m.‘6p.m.daily)WhereBeautyMeetstheBeasts’DueinJimetimeCenter.ExhibitsdirectorLarryFisherIsdesigning‘Baja’withthehelpofguestcuratorsergloRamos.atechnicalassIstantforresearchprojectsataunlversityontheBajapeninsula.(Ramos’photographicexhibitIsondIsplayatTheMaritimeCenter.Seeaccompanyingstory.)TheMexicanGovernmentOfficeofTourismhasalsoprovidedassistancetomakethe‘Baja’experienceascompleteandauthenticaspos’shoreA!cipfor-’,,,hitniu-itt!“var,[U,vf,,,’.urm,,J0:-no,,to[n111,[[7LIDCLi1[Gee,WallyIt’s‘BEAVERS’Iloip£v-v-i--b-nt”il,-avrrstwlq’w0ii’I’t.iXs’rr,.—,,!---oi,,,,i,’’,.Oo-ii10.1 Communewithnaturesgentlegiants- -andtheiryoungcalves- -duringTheMaritimeCentersSpringWhaleWatchWeekendMay7-9atProvlncetown.Mass.Reservationsarebeingtakennowfortheexcursionstoseehumpback.finbackandotherbaleenwhalesotTCapeCod.Thespringwhalewatchesareespeciallyexcitingfortworeasons:ThewhaleswlilbereturninglotheIrfeedinggroundsafterwinteringintheCaribbean.Theyhaventeatensincelastfail,sothesehungrybehemothsareexpectedtobeveryactive.AndthewhaleswillbebringingalongcalvesthatwerebornIntheCarIbbean,rs5wentabouttheirbusinesswhileapatientcrewwaitedfortherightmoments.•llcaversbeginswithourheroesleavingacrowdedcoionytomakeanewhome.SetungupshopIntheshadowsoftheRockyMountains.theheaversbegingnawingdowntreestobuildadarn.TheweekendinciudestwonightsattheProvincetownHoiidayInn,twofour-hourwhale-watchoutings,aspecialdoiphinandwhaleicctUre.anaturehikeandabeachbonfire(tideandweatherpennltting).Pricesarebasedondoubleoccupancy.MealsandtransportationtoandfromProvincetownarenotinciuded.CostforMaritimeCentermembersis$125foradultsand$80forchildren(non-members:$145foradults.$90forchildren).Spaceislimitedandreservationsaretakenonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Call852-0700.ext.206.tosignuporformoredetaIls..Theblockedstreambecomesapond,attractingdozensofnewcreatures.Thebeaversendurealongcoldwinterand.inIhespring.anewgenerationisborn.The31-minutefilmwasproducedanddirectedbyStephenLow,whoin1985caughttheeleganceofCanadageeseinflightIntheIMAXfIlm‘Skyward,.Creaturecarrel,TheharborsealsmaybethemostpopularresidentsofTheMariUnieCenter.buthowmuchdoyouknowaboutthem?TestyourknowiedgeinthefollowingspecialCreatureFeatureQuiz(answersbelow):1)SusieIsthemotherofEveandwhichotherMarlUmeCenterresident?2)Ofthesixseals,whichisthebiggest?3)WhIchisthesmallest?41Howlongcantheystayunderwater?5)Howfastcantheyswim?6)InthewIld,doesathlrstyCapt.GranviliewillbebacksingIngchanteyswithstudentsinGrades4to8whentheMlm.lmakesItsthirdannualvIsittoTheMaritimeharborsealdrinkthesaltyseawater?7)Harborsealsbelongtowhatorderofaquaticcarnivorousmammals?8)Istheirsenseofsmellbetterorworseunderwater?9)What’saharborseal’saveragelifespan?10)Howmuchfish(inpounds)doeachofTheMaritimeCenterssealseatinaday?Aniwera1)lilly,2)PeterandSusiebothweighabout225pounds.3)Leila.41Upto28minutes(butnormally5toiOminutes),CenterMay5-14,TheMimiisa72-footketchfeaturedInthehighlyacclaimededucutionalTVseriesTheVoyageoftheMimi.’5)UptoISmph.6)No.Theygetmostoftheirwaterfrommoistureandfatpresentinthefishtheyeat.(TheharborsealsatTheMarlUmeCenterilveInfreshwater.l7)Plnnlpeds.8)Muchworse--theyclosetheirnostrils,(ButtheireyesightIsbetterunderwater,)9)About25years.althoughthey’velivedupto40.101Peter.SusieandTillyeacheatup1010poundsoffishaday,whileLeila.NeraandEveeacheatupto7poundsaday..TheMimischoolcurriculumisamuiUmediaadventurethatteachesstudentsnavigallonandhowtoreadcharts,createecosystems,writecomputerprogriunsandmore.DuringtheMimi’svisit- -MimiFest’93--schoolgroupswilltourtheboat,hearseastoriesaridsingchanteyswithCapt.Granvlile(akaPeterMarston).StudentscanroundouttheirdaybyvisitingTheMaritimeCenter’sMaritimeHail,wIthitsfocusonboatbuilding,navigation,weather,knotlyingandInderwaterexploration.Costis$13.50perstudent.ProgramsareolTeredMondaythroughFriday.Also,teacherscanattendaspecialMimiFeatWorkshoponSaturday.May8tolearnhowtomakethemostoflIreMimicurriculum,ApplicationsbetweenMimiandTheMarltimeCeniersexhibitswillbediscussed,Call852-0700.ext.206.formoredetails.m---‘ . .--lhviIrisI,,,rvj’b,rrko’hoiei’rs-avhintiiostf,aU.SpringWhaleWatchPlannedforMay7-9MimiFestTheFunisKetchingiSv,‘fi,sidrakevgeri,,atThemaritimeCarterforrrludrrrmaeislcsMoy5-34.largewatk-th,00diiexhibitathatwouldremaintapOneyearCtioI,bxOethart,Or)a,eaOrrIlkSo,.h,nl,.,xrvSea1,0,,,IovgIIavdSosvdVolunteerProfile:TomAshwellTomAshwellwasspendIngtheinitialyearsofhIsreUrementvoiunteeringfortheLongIslandSoundTaskForceInStamford.Whenthetaskforce’sRJVOceaniccametoTheMaritimeCenter.sodidTom,AgraduateofthefirstVolunteerTrainingCourseInApril1988,Tomhsgivenmorethan1.700hourstotheCenler,HeespeciallylikesworkIngwithchildrenattheTouchTank.firmlybellevethatourmainfunctionIstoeducateandtogetpeopletoappreciateandnurtureourgreatasset:LongIslandSnund,’hesays.TheHarvardgraduateworkedasapublisherintheexportingtradeandasadvertisingmanagerofTheWallStreetTranscript,retiringin1985.HeandwifeCarolynliveinOldGreenwichandhavethreechildren.Tom,72,enjoystravelIng.birdwatching,hiking,gardeningandwoodworking..232323CDearMember,TheMaritimeCenterdoltiseoresidertsrganumberofpossiblenewexhibitsaridwouldiikctokrroo’whattopicsmouldbeoftheroostinteresttoyou.IOnthecohibitibisbelow,pleasecirclethenumberthatcorrespondstoyouricedofthierestineachlopie(I,2or3),sodwhetherthatexhibitwouldmakeyoudecidetovisitTheMaritimeCenter14or5).SwayyouIVerySomewhatRottovisit?IinterestingInterestingInteresitogYesNoII3ia45ISISI4SII45II45ItlebvlIedv.*5v.I45Smallertemporaryexhibit,thatwouldVerySomewhatNotremainsapalamoathaloleresuoginterestinginterestingYesNow.dO,r.raI2545IVerySowrwheatNotPermaneatx.ablbit,ireisresunginterestinginternstlsgYesNouoro,er,,Irr,oI2345IMI,,IaturehabItal.tllotrglImds0edI2345ILoogI.ldSs..,,dbIrd.00,7I2345Eod.aCr,00Wed,.,ve,,ygo,o.v.diaS45)co.qn’L,oo,thr.raiPleo,nclipasdmailihiscompletedformIaExhibitsSurvey.Thehiat-iUmeCenieratNorwoik.IHiN.iVoterSI..Norwalk,CT0(3854.ordropitinthesuggestionboobcnesttimeyourcoiTheCenter.LMARLIMESIsaqtworteriyprabibsoslarnofTheOfm-IiimeCeotter01Wot-uwikVewelcomeyourcomments.Pleaseaddressthemto:DaveSigworth,Editor,TheMo.tllbrtes.TheMar-litmeCenter10N.’tVaterSt.,CT06854DesignedbyDebbieThron2 SchoolsofThoughtTakepartIntheseafter-schoolenrichmentprogramsthatofferstudentsuniqueopportunitiestoIntegratescholasticskillswithcreativereal-lifesituations.SessionI:weeksofApril4-May9(nosessionstheweekofApril11).SessionII:theweeksofMay16-June13.Allclassesmeetonceaweekfrom3:45to5p.m.CostIs$45foreachlIve-weeksession($50fornon-members).Ailmitednumberofscholarshlpsareavailable.AmininvumenroUmentof5studentsperprogramIsnecessary.Call852-0700.eXt.206.tosignup.EnvironmentalQuiltProject(Forelementaryschoolpupils.MeetsnoTuesdays.)Let’smakeaquilttocelebratetheearth.Hlstorlrally,peoplehaveexpressedtheiropinlonsthroughqulitmaking.ExpressyourconcernforLongIslandSoundwithpaintandfabric.Learnhowtodyefabricwithpowderedsoft-drinkmixes.Makedesignswithfabriccrayonsandpaints.YourquiltblockwillbeIncludedInaquilttobedisplayedatTheMaritimeCenter.JuniorMariners(ForGrades5-2.MeetsonTuesdays.)ThisprogramIncorporatesanimalcareandbiology.nauticalactivitiesandsdentlllcInvestigations.ItwillIncludethenaturalhistoryoftheplantsandanimalsinLongIslandSound.Hands-onactivitieswillIncludecrafts,recyclinggamesandasafe.boatlngexercise.WetlandRangers(ForGrades3-fl.MeetsonThuisdays.)Discoverthewondersofthewetlandsasweexploretheanimals,plantsandspecialfeaturesofasaltmarsh.Learnhowtheseareasarebeingdestroyed,whytheyreImportantandhowwecanprotectthem.Throughclassroomandfieldstudies,wewillmakeakidtreekey,solveamarshmystery,observewetlandweirdosandmore.Argonauts(ForGrades6-8.MeetsonWednesdays.)Comeexplorethescienceandtechnologyofunderwaterexploration.Experimentanddiscoverhowroboticsandsatellitetechnologyhelpscientistsstudytheoceandepths.Learnhowgeologicforcesshapetheoceanfloorandaffectglobalconditions.Discoversomeofthespecialadaptationsofgraywhalestotheiroceanhabitats.Do-It-yourselfexperimentsbringscienceandtechnologytollfeiWoodenBoat-BuildingWorkshop(ForGrades6-8or9-12.MeetsonMondays,TuesdaysorWednesdays.)Buildan8-footpunterskifffromscratchusingtraditionalmethodsandmaterials.Learnhowboatdesignsarebasedonfunctionandtheenvironment.Limitedtosixstudentspersession.ThroughApril.‘SharkslThroughApril9.“ToFlyr- -IMAXTheater3Boats‘n’KidsProgram(ages7-10)3FamIlyMembersOrIentation-.11am.3’4WonderfulWalk-tnPrograms6SchoolsofThoughtstarts--EnvtronmenialQuiltProject(GradesK-6(andJr.mlorMarinerslGrades11-2).SessionOne.6Volunteers’MonthlyMeetIng..7p.m.7SchoolsofThoughtstarts--Argonauts(Grades6-8),SessIonOne.7SrrltySessionsstarts- .SessionOne:‘WowsofWater.’Forages3-5.8SchoolsofThoughtstarts--WetlandRangers(Grades3-Si.SessIonOne.10Beavers’opens..IMAXTheater,dailythroughsummer.10-11WonderfulWalk-inPrograms11HappyHastenSpecialholidaytreats.12-16CollegeforKidsSpringVacationProgram--atTheMarlUmeCenier&NorwalkCommunIty-TechnicalCollege.1216SpringBreakBoat-BuildingCourse--1-4p.m.daily.Ages15andup.Ahands-onworkshoponbuildingaplank-onframeboatusingtrmrdiUonaltoolsandtechniques.$400.Call852-0700.ext.240.iosignuporformoredetails.1216WonderfulWalk-inPrograms12FintasticHoliday(ages4-6)13FintastlcHoliday(ages7-9)13Boat.BuildingWorkshopstarts--TuesdayeveningsthroughJune15.Call852-0700,exL206,fordetails.14F’iniasilcHoliday(ages4-6)15FdntastlcHoliday(ages7-9116FintastlcHoliday(ages4-6)1718WonderfulWalk-InPrograms21Board&AuthoriiyMeeting-’5:30pro.2425WonderfulWalk-inPrograms24celebrateNorwalkDay!FreegeneraladmissionandguidedtoursforallNorwalkresidents.10a.m.-5p.m.25EarthDayCelebration3Spring1993TheMaritimeCenteratNorwalkSaltySessionsForpreschoolersage3to5.ProgramswillmeetonWednesdaysfrom2-3:30p.m.PriceIs$45foreachfive-weeksession)$50fornon-members).Session1:AprIl7-May12(nosessionApril14).SessionII:May19-June16.Call852-0700.ext.206.tosignup.SessionI:“wowsofWster”JoinusInthe‘Waterworks’ehiblttoexplorethewondersofwater.Hands-onacuviilesincludecrustaceancrawlday,IddyBiddyanimalsandalessononhowglaciershaveshapedourlandscape.Thissessionconcludeswithaleastofproductsconlainingingredientsfromthemarineworld.SessionII:‘Earthy£xperlmentsYoungsterswilllearnaboutfossilsandmaketheirownfossilImpressions.They’llalsodiscovertheuniquecreaturesofAntarcilcaandmineforresourcesInanAntarcticabrownie.Otherhands’onactivitiesincludegrowingcrystalsandmakingaminiaturelandfill.WaterSafety\CoursesforPrepareyouryoungstersforanothersummerin‘,-(andonlthewaterby(4,---=-=-:,signingthemupfor—water-safetycoursesofferedbytheU.SCoastGuardAuxiliary’sFloUlla72.QualifiedInstructorswilluseslides,coloringbooksandothermaterIals10teachsafelyontheboatandatthepoolandbeach.Theseone-timeclassesmeetfrom10-11:30am.atTheMaritimeCenler.CostIs$10perchild(Includesadmission).Thecoursesare:•Boat.‘a’Kids--April3(ages7-10)•Water‘a’Kid-s.-May1)ages5-61•Boat.‘a’Kids--June5lages7-10)SpaceIslimitedto15chIldrenpersession.Call852-0700.ext.206,tosignup.uFintasticHolidayForages4toGonApril12,14or16orMay31,Forages7to9onApril13or18.JoInourstaffforadayoffishyfunasweexploretheworldofwaterwIthplentyofhands-onactivities.arts&crafts,seastories,gamesandlIve-animalcloseups.Theprogramswillrunfrom10am.102p.m.Priceo($25($30fornon-members)includesadmissiontotheCenterandlunch.LInilIed1015pari.lclpants.Advanceregistrationrequired.Call852-0700,ext.206.BasicBoatingCourseBoatersgettingreadyforanewseasononLongIslandSoundcansignupnow. .-—foraBasicBoatingCourseatTheMaritimeCenteratNorwalk.-“-Theboating-safetycoursewillbeheldonWednesdaysforfiveweeks,beginningMay12.Thetwo-hoursessionswillmeetat7p.m.JackCohen.anInstructorcertifiedbythestateDepartmentofErrvlronmentaiProtection,willteachthecourse,Topicscoveredincludenavigation.rulesoftheroad,legalrequirementsandsafetyatsea,Thecoursewillserveasavaluablerefresherforveteranboatersandalsohelpsomenewboatersacquireasale-boatingcertificatefromthestaleDepartmentofMotorVehicles.(TofindoutIfyouwillneedthecertificate,railtheDEPsBoatingSafetySectionat434-8638.1AdultssuccessfullycompletingtheBasicBoatingCoursewillreceiveacertIficatethatsatisfiestheDMV’seducationalrequirements.Studentsunder18yearsofagewillreceiveaboating-safelycertificate.Costofil-reBasicBoatingCourseis$10.Aminimumof15pariiclpantsisrequired.Tosignuporformoredetails,call852-0700.ext.206.a r1Water‘n’Kidsam(ages5-6)1FamtlyMembersOrientation12WonderfulWalk-InPrograms4VolunteersMonthlyMeetIng--7p.m.5iraiji-iuitModelingWorkshopstarts—WednesdayeveningsthroughMay26.Call852-0700.ext.206.fordetails.5-14MImIFest--ChIldreninGrades4-8ranlearnaboutshipboardlifethankstoareturnvisItoftheMImI,a72-footketchfeaturediiitheacclaImededucationalsertesVoyageoftheMlntl.Call852-0700.cxi.206,fordetails.79SpringWhaleWatchWeekendatProvlncetown,Mass.,wIthTMCmarineeducalot-sJerry&VIckiSawyer.Call852-0700.ext.206.tosignup.8pji,nlWorkshop--TeachersworkshopdesignedtoaugmenttheMIMIcurriculum.Call852-0700.ext.206.formoredetails.89WonderfulWalk-InPrograms9HappyMother’sDay)SpecialentertaIners.12£153’BasicBoatingCoursestarts--7-9p.m.VednesdaysthroughJune9.1516WonderfulWalk-InPrograms18SchoolsofThoughtstarts--EnvirontitentalQuiltProject(GradesK-6(andJuniorMariners(GradesK-2(.SessionTwo.19SchoolsofThoughtstarts--Argonauts(Grades6-8).SessIonTwo.19SaltySessionsstarts--SessionTwo:EarthyExperiments.’Forages3-5.19Board&AuthorityMeeting--5:30p.m.20SchoolsofThoughtstarts--WeilandRangers(Grades3-5).SessionTh-.22-23WonderfulWalk-tnPrograms29-31wonderfulWalk-InPrograms31FintasticHoliday(ages4-6)EarthDayMarkEarthDay1993--Sunday,AprIl25--byhelpIngtobeauUfymeMarlUrneCentersgrounds.Dressinyourgardeningclothesandbringtoolsfaradayofp(antlngshrubsandfloweringplantsindigenoustotheCentersriverfrontlocaUon.Floursare9:30am,to2p.m.There’snocosttohelpwiththeoutdoorplantings.—WonderfulWalk-inProgramsPopulargalleryprogramsInvitemembers.fIrsttimevIsitorsandreturngueststoenjoyachoiceofactivitiesatTheMartUmeCenter,Programsareofferedonweekends,holidaysandmostschoolvarationdays.Cost15$1.50($2fornon-members)inaddlUontoMariUnceCenteradmission.Adultsaccompanyingchildreninchildren’sprogramsdonotneedtickets.Sharks,SharksandMoreSharks12:30and3p.m.AllagesSeparatefactfromflcUonaboutthesemagnificentcreaturesandvIewfootageofTheMaritImeCenter’sshark-collectingexpedition.VisittheCenter’sresidentsharksandenjoyhands-onfunwithartifactsandliveanimals.Behind-the-Scene-sTour1:45p.m.FaragesSandolderTravelthroughtheaquariumforthispopularlookattheInnerworkingsoftheCenter,includingtheaquarlsts’kitchenandtheOpenOceantank.Amarineeducatoralsowillexplainthecareandcollectionofanimals,fromseastarstoseals.BusyBeavers2:30p.m.Forages3-7-Becomeabeaver)Explorethewaysthatwebbedfeet,hugetolls,sharpteethandotherspecialadaptationshelpbeaverstoengineertheIrworldandchangeoursaswell.ExperImenttofindouthowtheykeeptheirhomeswarmanddry,eventhoughthedoorIsunderwater.Makeyourownbeavertalltowearhome)Camps&CruisesBackThisSummerMowstheitineivstartplanningforsummerfun,fromtheannualCollegefarKidsprogramstotheeye-openingcn,isesaboardTheMaritimeCentersresearchvessels.CollegeforKidsisaJoisteffortoftheCenterandNorwalkCornrre.tnity.TechnlcatCollege.ThebestofbothfacilitiesarcuUiizedbecauscyauegsicrsmeetaiternaiclyateachlocation.ProgramsareolferedforpupitsingrsdcsK-7.Activitiesfocusonscienceandart.Thewerkd,yCollegeforKidsprogramsrunintwo-weeksessions,withstartingdatesofJuly5,July19andAug.2.ForInformationsets-vglstcr.callNC1Tat857-7080.TheMaritimeCenterssummercruiseseasonspensinJuly.ChoosefromricerecologyorIslandecology/harborcruisesaboardtheti/VConscroaiorandmarine-lifecruisesaboardtheft/VOceanic.Childrenmusibeaccompaniedbyanadult.ForreservatIons,coil852.0700.cvi.206.aBirthdayPartiëéCelebrateyourchildsbirthdayatTheMaritimeCenter.andwellnotonlysupplythesharksandsealsbutalsothehotdogsandothergoodies.BirthdaypartiesattheCenteraresuitableforages4to12.Asmanyas25guests(Includingadults)wIllenjoyaguidedtouroftheCenter.aswellasgamesandactivitiesspecIallytailoredbyageforthebirthdayboyorgirl.The21/2-hourbirthdayprogramscost$150.Andwhat’sabirthdaypartywithoutrefreshments?TheMaritimeCentersfoodservIcewillprovidecornchipsandsalsafor25guests,plussodaorjuice,foranextra$25.Orcheesepizzaorhotdogsfor25.withsodaorjuice.costs$80.Paperproductsareprovided,butwesuggestyoubringyourowncake,Forreservationsormoredetails,call852-0700,ext206.aI,5Boats‘n’KIdsProgram(ages7-10)BaJa:WhereBeautyMeetstheBeaste’opens5FamIlyMembersOrientation--IIant.56WonderfulWalk-InPrograms1213WonderfulWalk-InPrograms16Board&AuthorityMeeting..5:30p.m.1920WonderfulWalk-InPrograms20Evetheharborseal’sfourthbIrthday--nooncelebration.20HappyFather’sDay2627WonderfulWalk-InPrograms“HowYourFamilyCanUseTheMaritimeCenter”Thesefreeorientationsessionsforfamilymembersletusansweryourquestionsaboutpublicprograms.SaltySessions,SchoolsofThought.FinlasticHolidayandcampprograms.‘fltlsorientationrequiresregIstrationandisavailableonthefirstSaturdayofthemonthat11am.Call852-0700,ext.206.tosignup.a[[NEW!College,forKidsSpringVacationS’froram7April12-16-‘Grades2-3and4-5(I1YoungsterscanspendiTrrtW,springbreakdabbllngiiinmarinescienceand1.multimediaartsinthis“.specialeditionofCollegeforKids.ajointprogramofferedbymeMaritimeCenterandEorwalkCoinmunity-TechnicalCollege.SessionswIllmeetImm9a.m.-4p.m.dolly,alternatelyatbothlocations.CostIs$185.Call857-7080tosIgnuporformoredetalls.•SeaHuntBackstayBoomB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HOURSRegular:10AM-5PMSummerHours:July1-LaborDay10AM-6PMTheMaritimeCenterisopeneverydayoftheyearexceptThanksgiving,ChristmasandNewYear’sDay.Dailyfeedingsoftheharborsealsat11:30AMand1:30and3:30PM.TheIMAXTheaterpresentsfilmsthroughoutthedayduringCenterhoursandon‘ridavandSaturdayevenings.(Checkforspecificshowtimes.)ADMISSIONTherearespecialadmissionpricesforchildren(2-12),[1seniorcitizens(62+),andactive-dutymilitary.Childrenunder2areadmittedfree.Membershipisavailable.Discountsavailableforgroupswithadvancereservations.FACILITIESSnackbarandOysterBar.GiftshopaccessiblewithoutadmissiontoTheCenter.Wheelchairandstrolleraccessible.BenchesarelocatedthroughoutTheCenter.TheCenterisavailableforprivatefunctions.AvarietyoffinerestaurantsandshopsarewithinwalkingdistanceinhistoricSouthNorwalk.FORMOREINFORMATION,CALL(203)852-0700.rDIRECTIONSTheMaritimeCentercaneasilybereachedbycar.Itisiocatedjustminutesfromexits14and15off1-95inConnecticut.ItcanalsobereachedonMetro-Northrailroad,onehourfromNewYorksGrandCentralStationandlessthan40minutesfromNewHaven.PARKING:AvailableatmunicipallotsadjacenttoTheMaritimeCenter.Thereisaparkingfeepayableuponexitfromthelot.TheMaritimeCenteratNorwalkF10N.WaterStreetNorwalk,CT06854(203)852-0700JWeekendParkingOnlyWeekdayParkingOnlyJEverydayParkingJTheMaritimeCenterTheMaritimeCenterisanot-for-profitinstitution.TheMaritimeCenterreceivesmajorfundingfromTheCityofNorwalk. 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1992-1993DearEducator:We[cometoTheMaritimeCenteratNorwalk,aone-of-a-kindeducationalresourcefeaturingamaritimemuseum,aquarium,andIMAXTheater.LocatedinhistoricSouthNorwalk,jjConnecticut,TheCenterisdedicatedtoeducatingandentertainingallofourvisitors,bothyoungandolcLAnimportantpartofourgoalhereistoinstillthevalueofournaturalresourcesintochildrenofallages.Throughhands-on,interactiveprorgrams,suchastheJASONProjectandtheMIMIFest,studentslearnaboutouren[vironmentandLongIslandSound.Inmanyofourpro,-grams,studentswillgainLconfidenceinmathandnaturalsciencesastheyapplytheseskillsinactualresearch‘studies.AvarietyofprogramshavebeendevelopedspecificallyfordfferentIgradelevels—frompreschoolersthroughadultlearners.Iffieldprogramsarewhat[youarelookingfor,ourharborandrivercruisesaboardTheCenter’stworesearchLvesseLsareidealforupperelementarythroughseniorhighschoolstudents.Fromseastoriestoourvideowetlab,toanafternoonontheR/VOceanicorR/VConservator,[you’llfindjusttherighteducationalprogramforyourstudents.WecanevenbringTheMaritimeCentertoyourclassroomthroughourTravelingTeacherprogram.[Pleasecallourreservationsdepartmentat852-0700,extension206,formoreinformationLontheadvantagesofusingTheMaritimeCenteratNorwalkasaneducationalresource.Sincerely,PamelaJ.SearsEducationCuratorj:PhotocredU:BobBcichond [ACenterForLearningTheMaritimeCenterinvolvesstudentsInexperiencesthatexciteandeducate.TheCenteroffersauniqueCparticipatorycurriculumthatbuildsanawarenessoftheecologyandmaritimecultureofLongIslandSound.OurobjectiveistoImpartanappreciationofthemarineenvironmentanditsrelationshiptocontemporarysociety.TheMaritimeCenterisintheforefrontofaLgrowingnumberofmuseumsthatleadstudentstoexamineasubjectfromavarietyofperspectives.LoçcatedInarestored19thcenturyfoundry,TheMaritimeCenter.a$30millionfacility,overlooksanactive‘waterfrontwheretugsandbarges,fishingboatsandrecreationalvesselscontinuetosailNorwalk’shistoricrharbor.AquariumTheAquariumpresentsapanoramaofLongIslandSoundhabitatsandthecharacteristicmarinelifethatlivefromthecoastalsaltmarshtotheopenocean.Seals,sharks,gamefishandavarietyofotherfishandinvertebrateanimalsaredisplayed.Studentsuseavarietyofinteractiveexhibitstolearnaboutsuchthingsashowafishseesorthelifecycleoftheoyster.Ahands-onexperienceatthe‘TouchTank”andaclose-uplookthroughamicroscopeintheWetLabmaketheAquariummorethanaviewingevent.[MaritimeCultureTheMaritimeHallhousesanactive,traditionalboat-buildingshop,anauthenticoysterhouse,aswellasmanyinformativevideoandinteractiveexhibitsrelatingtosailing,navigation,weatherconditionsandboatdesign.Historicandcontemporaryvesselsareexhibitedthroughoutthelargehail,alongwithreplicasofnavigationalaidsinusetoday.TheMaritimeGalleryoffersanexcitingvarietyofchangingeducationalexhibitions.“DirtyWaterBlues,”anenvironmentallyorientedexhibitfocusingonthevarioussourcesofpollutionthatcontaminateLongIslandSound,willbeondisplaythroughthewinter.TheIMAXTheater,shortforimagemaximum,offersaspectacularcinematicexperience.TheIMAXfilmisprojectedontoaneight-by-six-storyscreen.Thishighresolutionimagecombinedwithstate-of-the-artaudioechnologytransportstheviewerintoasensoryadventure.Aneducationalfeaturefilmrunsregularlythroughouttheday.Inaddition,specialarrangements,maybemadeforgroupstoviewanyofthefilmsinThe\‘IaritimeCenterslibrary.Aninfra-redsoundsystemisavailableforthehearingimpaired.“ToFly”willrunthroughMarch.SHARKS!Discoverthesefascinatingandmisunderstoodcreaturesofouroceans.Thisall-newexhibitincludeslivesharksandrays,aswellasmanyhands-oninteractiveexhibits.ItexploresthesurvivalofsharkssincetheAgeoftheDinosaur,andwhysomespeciesarenowthreatenedwithextinction.RunsthroughMarch‘93,newexhibitopensinApril.SpecialFacilitiesTheMaritimeCenterIsaccessiblebywheelchair.TheSnackBaratTheCenterisopenfrom10a.m.to4:30p.m.daily.Groupsmayeitherpurchaseorbringtheirownlunchandarewelcometoeatinsideoroutside,weatherpermitting.(Reservationsaresuggestedforgrouplunches.)TheGiftShopIsopenduringregularCenterhoursandoffersauniquevarietyofmarine-relatedtoysandgifts.Chaperonedgroupsarewelcome.Wedonothaverefrigerationorstoragefacilities.ChaperonesTheopportunityforfunandlearningisbestassuredwhenstudentbehaviorIssafeandorderly;thus,chaperonesareadmittedfreeofcharge(1:7students).Additionaladultsareadmittedattheregularadultgrouprate.Whenyouarriveforyourschoolprogram,PLEASEhavestudentsremainonthebusuntilyouhavecheckedin.ReservationsReservationsarerequiredandmustbemadeatleastthreeweeksinadvanceforallMaritimeCenterprograms.ThereservationsofficeisopenMondaythroughFridayfrom9:30a.m.to4:30p.m.Forfurtherinformationortomakeareservation,pleasecall(203)852-0700,ext.206.AUniqueLearningEnvironmentWeurgeyoutoconsiderTheMaritimeCenterasanextensionofyourclassroomasyouselecttheprogramorprogramswhichmostcloselyrelatestoyourin-schoolcurriculum. Programslastapprodmately45minutes,unlessotherwiseindicated.Allclasseshaveamaximumof28students,exceptforspecialprogramsandecoloTcruises.Beginningat9a.m..programsarescheduledeveryhouronthehour.Mostprogramsmaybeadaptedforallagelevelsandabilities.rPreschool-Grade2LSeaStoriesAshortstoryisbroughttolifethroughtheuseoffelt‘boards,crafts,artifacts,andliveanimalswhenappropriate.Choosefrom:Swimnzy:followalittlefishexploringthewondersof,theocean.AHouseforHermitCrab:HermitCrabmeetsmanyspectacularseacreatureswhilehuntingUfornewshell-houses.Jack,TheSealandtheSea:afishermanrescuesayoungsealfromafishingnetandv-helpscleanuptheocean.ASeaFullofSharks:studentsareintroducedtothefascinatingworldofsharksandlearnabouttheirroleintheocean.Ibis,ATrueWhaleStory:inthisbeautifullyillustratedbook.childrenfollowthetruestoryofthefirstwhaleevertoLberescuedfromentanglement.rSensingTheAnimalsLStudentsusetheirsensestosee.touch,taste,smell.andlistentosomeoftheplantsandanimalsofLongIslandSoundandlearnhowplantsandanimalsdothesame.rSaltMarsh[Thesaltmarshisalsoknownasthe“nurseryofthesea.”Avarietyofanimalscometothesaltmarshforfoodandshelter.Studentscreateasaltmarshinafeltrboardactivity,experienceliveanimals,andmakeaLmudsnail.WhoDirtiedtheWater?AdaptedfromNewEnglandAquariumspopularchildren’sprogram.UsingInteractivestorytelling,childrencreatethehistoricaldevelopmentoflifealongLongIslandSound.Childrenareintroducedtothemanywaysweutilizeourlakes,riversandoceans,aswellastheenvironmentaleffectonthoseresources.Grades3-5BetweenTheTidesTheplantsandanimalslivinginthisever-changingenvironmentaresurvivors.LearnhowtheyadapttoGrades6andupAllprogramspreviouslylistedforgrades3-5,aswellas:DockStationFLearnaboutwaterandwaterpollutionfirst-hand,byusingthetoolsoftheoceanographer.StudentspartJcipateinfieldworktocollectandanalyzethephysicalfactorsofwater,includingsalinity,temperature,tur—bidity.andmore.On-ShoreLabTheon-shorelabcombinesthevideowetlab(seepriordescription)andthedockstation(seepriordescription).Studentslearnaboutsomeoftheimportantaspectsofthephysical,chemical,andbiologicalInfluencesaffectingLongIslandSound.($100,28studentlimit,90minutes.)Navigationvs.MigrationNew!Earlyexplorersusedonlyacompass,thequadrant.stars,dead-reckoningandagreatsenseofadventuretoguidethemontheirvoyagesofdiscovery.Todaywerelyontoolssuchasmaps,detailedchartsandsophisticatedhigh-techequipment.Navigatorsoftheanimalkingdommakeuseofothersensesandnaturalforcesastheysearchforfood,breedinggroundsorshelter.TheAgeofDiscovery,thehomingabilityofthesalmon,theeight-monthjourneyoftheArctictern,whalemigrationandtheAmericaneelwillbeexamined.SCHOOLProgramsOfferedatTheCenter[L— IMimiFest‘93(May5-14,1993)CbaboardMIMI,the72-ft.ketchfeaturedinthehhlyacclaimededucationalseriesVoyageoftheMIMI,andlearnaboutshipboardlife.SingseachantTvsalongwithCaptainGranvilleandlistentoseasriesandbackgroundinformationontheMIMIandhL:crew.Don’tmissTheMaritimeCenter’sexhibitswithaMIMIfocus,includingtraditionalboatbuilding&‘esign.navigation,weather,underwaterexplorationaliknottying.CostforyourMIMIFest‘93dayisShi3.50perstudent,whichincludesadmissiontoTheMaritimeCenterandallMIMIexperiences.i’1IMIFestWorkshop(ay8,1993)C-rentandfutureusersoftheVoyageoftheMIMIwillbxefitfromthishands-onteacherworkshopdesignedtoaugmenttheexistingMIMIcurriculumanddemonteapplicationsbetweentheMIMIandTheMarlieCenterexhibits.HandoutswillincludeactivitiesievelopedbyteachersfromotherMIMIvisitationcitesiongtheEastCoast.Becomeamemberofournew.11UsersGroupandshareideasandactivitiesthatebeensuccessfulinyourclassroom.CallTheViaritimeCenter’seducationdepartment,ext.214,for.tailsondatesandtimes.Ctided&Behind-the-ScenesTours.dedtoursofferanoverviewofTheCenter’sAquariumi‘heMaritimeHistoryHall.Behind-the-scenestoursIslandEcology/HarborCruise-R/VConservatorTourtheNorwalkHarborandlearnaboutitscolorfulhistoryfromtheseaandtheshore.LandingonSheaIsland.discovertheuniqueecologyoftheislandwhileexploringthesaltmarsh.Activitiesmayincludewatersampling,seining,andtrawling.$250,(Off-seasonrate:$200.)15studentlimit,3hours,6thgradetoadult.Largegroups(30ormorecanbeaccommodatedwithadvancenotice)pleasecallforcharterprices.TravelingTeacherHaveTheMaritimeCentervisityourschool.ProgramslastapproxImately50minutes.Eachsessionincludeshands-onactivitiesand,whereappropriate,livemarineanimalsarebroughtintotheclassroom.ProgramsdesignedforgradesK-8.Cost:(Discountedratesavaflableformultiplesofthesameprogramschedtiledonthesameday.)Firstprogram-$100;Secondprogram-$75;Thirdprogram-$50;(totalcostfor3programsscheduledonthesameday-$225.)Additionaltravelfeesapplyforroundtripdistancesover100miles.Choosefrom:TheIntertidalZoneGetacrab’seyeviewoftheplantsandanimalsthatliveinthisever-changingenvironment.Learnhowtheseorganismsinteractandmeetsomecrittersfacetoface!Shark!Exploretheworldofsharksandtheirrelativeswhilelearningaboutthespecialadaptationsthatenablethemtosurviveinthewateryrealm.Theprogramconcludeswiththepiecingtogetherofalife-sizegreatwhitesharkpuzzle.WhalesandFriendsWhatdoyouandadolphinhaveincommon?Whatanimalislargeenoughtoholdanelephantinitsmouth?Learntheanswerstothesequestionsandmuchmore.Programconcludeswiththepiecingtogetherofa50-foothumpbackwhalepuzzle.SealorSeaLion?Howaresealsdifferentfromsealions?Whatdoyouandasealhaveincommon?Learnhowtheseanimalshaveadaptedtolifeinthewater.VideoWetLabSeetheprogramdescriptionunderGrades3-5.OGRAMSEnvironmentalIssues(GlobalApproach) ReservationInformation[Reservationsarerequiredforalleducationprograms.Weconfirmreservationsbymail.Attendanceforallprogramsislimited,sobookearly.flSchoolGroupAdmissionRates:(appliestoschoolgroupsonly)•Generaladmission:$5.50perstudent(IncludesSHARKS!exhibit)IMAXonly:$3.50perstudent•Combination(Generaladmission+IMAX):$8.00perstudent•Programs:$50eachunlessindicated(doesn’tIncludeadmission,whichIsrequired).[.Prograrns/off-season:$40eachunlessindicated(doesn’tIncludeadmission,whichisrequired).(Off-SeasonrunsDecember1,1992-March31,1993;July1,1993-September30,1993.)Specialoff-seasonratesapplyonlytoprogramsofferedatTheMaritimeCenter.[Ifyouneedtocancelyourreservation,pleasenotifyTheMaritimeCenterimmediately.r1992/93-SchoolPackagePlansNew!LThree-DayPackage(Basedonaclassof25)Two-DayPackage(Basedonaclassof25)DayOneDayOneflGeneraladmissionGeneraladmissionLiGuidedtourofTMCGuidedtourofTMCOneclassprogram(yourchoice)Oneclassprogram(yourchoice)FIMAXmovie(choicesavailable50+people)IMAXmovie(choicesavailable50+people)DayTwoDayTwoGeneraladmissionGeneraladmission-Ecolo,rcruiseTwoclassprograms[DayThreeIMAXmovieGeneraladmissionTwoclassprogramsIMAXmovierRegulargrouppriceperstudentRegulargrouppriceperstudentLgeneraladmissions$16.502generaladmissions$11.001tourofTMC2.001tourofTMC2.003programs6.003programs6.00Flecolo’cruise14.002IMAXmovieadd-ons5.002IMAXmovieadd-ons5.00$24.00$43.50[Packagepriceperstudent$33.50Packagepriceperstudent$20.00Savingsperstudent$10.00Savingsperstudent$4.00Averagecostpervisit$11.16Averagecostpervisit$10.00Customizedmultipledaypackagescanbedeveloped.ProgramsutilizedduringthemonthsofSept.,Dec.,Jan.,Feb.,orMarchcanprovideadditionalsavings.Callforinformation(203)852-0700,ext.206THE4BiTIMECENThR,TNORWALKION.WaterSt.Norwk.CT06854-2228NON-PROHTORG.U.S.POSTAGEPAIDPERMITNO.270NORWALK,CT06856 rj Join the Fun! As a Maritime Center member, you’ll join a family of thoughtful, active people who love the New England coast and are serious about preserving Long Island Sound.You’ll also enjoy special member privileges. To become a member,simply use the order form or envelope inside.For more information on membership benefits and prices,please call (203)852. 0700,ext.216. General Membership Categories Family $60 Individual Plus One $50 Individual $40 Student/Senior $35 Special MembershIp categories (Include special privileges at each level) Sponsor $100 Patron $500 Benefactor $1000 ThEMAfflTE CENTER AT NORWALK Have lunch with the seals The harbor seals are fed daily at 11:30,1:30,3:30 Snack with the sharks The sharks are fed daily around 1 PM Treat a shark to dinner and dozens of other delightful ways to help The Maritime Center at Norwalk fulfill its mission to educate as it entertains. 0 o0 0 00 ThEMATECENTER AT NORWALK —— —D r-r—r ———-I, How to Order To purchase a gift for The Center,simply use the order form and return envelope in the middle of this catalog.If you have trouble choosing between an ozone system,a seat In the MAX Theater,or underwriting a Sea Star lecture,you may wish to simply complete the pledge form on the flap of the envelope and return it to us with your checl or credit card number. Whether you select a specitic gift or make an unrestricted pledge,your contribution will go toward the same great cause—The Maritime Center at Norwalk Annual Fund Drive. Please calt the Development Department at 2031852.0700, ext.227,if you have any questions about this catalog. THE AT NORWALK Have lunch with the seals The harbor seals are fed daily at 11:30,1:30.3:30 Snack with the sharks The sharks are fed daily around 1 PM Treat a shark to dinner Sharks go a long time between meals,but when they eat,they really pack it in!It takes almost 10 pounds of herring and smelts to keep one shark well-ted for a week.Will you pick up the tab for dinner? Gift #155 A day of shark dinners $15 Gift #156 A week of shark dinners $105 Gift #157 A month of shark dinners $450 About This Catalog This catalog is our invitation to you to participate in the growth arid success of The Maritime Center at Norwalk with.a gift lii support of one or more of our exhibits,programs, services or activities. Rather than simply ask you for a donation to our Annual Fund,we thought it would be more tun to show you,in words and humorous illustrations,exactly what your contribution might buy. When you order from moat catalogs,a week or two later you receive a package in the mail.When you order from this catalog,you’lt have to visit The Center to enjoy your purchase.But its value is multiplied by the tact that hundreds of others ace enjoying it at the same timet THEMABIflME CENThR AT NORWALK Summer Hours (June 15 -Labor Day) lOam -6pm Daily Winter Hours 10 am -5 pm Daity Open every day except: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day Hoist the sail on a seaworthy craft The power of the wind is free;the sail to harness it is not. Every sailboat we build needs spars,a mast, rigging and sail.Your gift can help launch a sailing vessel. Gift #109 Gift #110 Gift #111 Gift #112 ‘.1 A message from our President Dear Friends, It was a stellar year for The Maritime Center at Norwalk.Staff and volunteers worked together to achieve greater levels of excellence in our programs and exhibits.Our school programs reached more of the region’s students than ever,and we made great strides in extending a message of cooperation to corporate and community leaders. Our proudest accomplishment,however, was becoming the 20th site in North America for the JASON Project.More than 11,000 students attended live JASON broadcasts,more than 300 teachers were trained in the National Science Teachers Association’s JASON curriculum and nearly $200,000 was raised for satellite equipment and other expenses associated with presenting the JASON Project. Membership and Admission fees alone are not sufficient to cover the special exhibits, programs and new aquaria.To help provide new features we rely on funding from foundations,corporations and special friends, like you. We hope you enjoy reading this catalog. Through your support,The Maritime Center will continue to flourish for you,your children and the generations to come. Cordially, Pete Marnane President ©1992 The Maritime Center at Norwalk Illustrations ©Roy Doty Small Dacron sail Rigging for a cat boat Sitka spruce cat boat mast Cat boat sail $250 $500 $1500 $3000 j Environmental Education 4 The Maritime Center Is not just a tourist attraction:its a center for Ceducation. School and community groups visiting Th Center may take part in more than unique programs I.. environmental education and marine science.-. From winter through mid Spring,our Sea Stars lecture series makes thought- provoking programs available to the entire community. THE AT NORWALK - Have lunch with the seals The harbor seals are fed daily at 11:30,1:30,3:30 Snack with: the sharks The sharks are fed daily around 1 PM The Maritime Center hosts as many as 2,000-3,000 school children in a week.Hundreds more would like to come,but their schools can’t afford a bus to get them here.Your donation of $200-350 will bring a busload of students to The Center for a day. Gift #127 Busload of Fairfield County kids $200est. Gift #128 Busload of kids from farther away $250300*est. •‘Phone 203/852-0700,ext.227 for the cost of a bus from your chosen location. Tapa keg of nails It takes a lot of screws and nails—and lumber—to build a working wooden boat.If you can help keep our boatwright and The Boat Works volunteers supplied,they can keep on building and launching authentic replicas of traditional New England working boats. Build ayoung boat builder Gift #196 Boat-building scholarship for one youngster (5 lessons)$60 Gift #197 Boat-building scholarships for 2 friends (5 lessons each)$120 J =F The Boat Works Occupying over 2,000 square feet of exhibit space,The Boat Works is a living history exhibit where people can not only see,but also take part in the construction of wooden boats through apprentice programs for beginners to master builders.The Boat is supported in part by a grant from The Woodworker’s Store of South Norwalk. Give a kid a lift Plot a course in marine science Gift #107 Gift #108 Gift #113 Gift#114 Gift #115 50-lb.keg of nails Gross of silicone bronze screws 100 board feet of cedar 1 x 8 100 board feet of pine 1 x 8 100 board feet of oak 1 x 8 $30 $270 $400 $575 $880 Contributions to The Fairfield County Fund for Environmental Education are used by our staff of marine educators to develop and implement exciting model programs in environmental education and marine science.Will you help turn a youngster on to science?You can make a general gift to the fund in any of the amounts listed below. The Fairfield County Fund for Environmental Education Our boat-building program does more than build boats. It builds talent.Under the supervision of our master boatwright,kids learn to follow complex instructions,to work in teams,and to see a project through from start to finish.Your donation of a scholarship will give a youngster the opportunity to learn a unique craft. Gift #137 Gift #138 Gift #139 Gift #140 Gift #141 Gift #142 $10 $25 $50 $100 $250 $500 THE AT NORWALK Summer Hours (June 15-Labor Day) loam -6pm Daily Winter Hours 10 am -5pm Daily Open every day except: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day L..J The JASON Project More than 11,000 students took part in the JASON Project during the winter of 1991-1992. Past JASON Project expeditions have explored historic shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea and the Great Lakes.The next expedition. scheduled for March 1993,will study the migration of the grey whales,and thea strange and beautiful marine life and underwater terrain oft Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. E AT NORWALK Have lunch with the seals The harbor seals are fed daily at 11:30,1:30,3:30 Snack with the sharks The sharks are fed daily around 1 PM Join our Skeleton Crew Marine research goes more than skin deep.Our students and scholars need a collection of bone samples from fish and coastal animals to study their biology more closely.Can you help them bone up? Gift #191 Desiccant (to keep specimens dry)$20 Gift #192 A bag of bones $50 Gift #193 A barrel of bones $150 Gift #194 Faunal supplies $200 Gift #195 Faunal cabinet $750 Be a Star Benchwarmer After a long day at The Maritime Center,our guests need a place to relax and take in the beauty and wonder of the river.A dozen wood-and-cast-iron benches would give our visitors a place to rest.Will you give our guests a break?We will put your name on a handsome plaque and mount it on the bench for all to see. Gift #205 River Plaza bench $650 ——-- Talk to an aquanaut under the sea In the JASON Project,a group of students in The Maritime Center’s IMAX Theater ‘talks’by satellite with researchers at oceanographic exploration sites on the other side of the continent—or the worldl Your gift will give a youngster a chance to loin these scientists on their adventures of discovery. Help us give a kid the thrill of a lifetime—and maybe even the use of the Project’s special joystick to “fly”the JASON robot thousands of miles away, beneath the sea. Gift #163 JASON individual scholarship (including visit to The Maritime Center)$9.50 Gift #164 JASON class scholarship (group of 28)$266 (Maritime Center admission and JASON Pro(ect Broadcast) Let a youngster look a sea star in the eye The JASON Project In December 1991,The Maritime Confer became connecticut’s 6rst and only JASON Prolect site. using state-of-the-art robotics and computer satellite communication technology,pastjci. pating students were able to communicate directly wrth Dr.Pobert Ballard and his team of scientists as they explored the land and ocean off the Galapagos stands. It costs $60,000 annually In program tees to present this exciting project. We are grateful to UST,General Re Insurance corporation, Marie G.Dennelt Foundation and others for helping support this program. THE AT NORWALK Summer Hours (June 15-Labor Day) loarn-6pmDaily Winter Hours lOam -5pm Daily Open every day except: Thanksgiving, Christmas. New Year’s Day ‘.“-‘,Ii ,,T1ç.,I !.ZS’r’y’’ Our “Touch Tanks give children a whole new feeling for marine life. Under a volunteer’s watchful eyes, a youngster can tickle a horseshoe crab,handle a skate egg case,let a sea star wrap itself around a chubby finger.Will you help us keep our “Touch Tanks”stocked? Gift #161 “Touch Tank” specimen $5 Gift #162 One dozen specimens $60 H6WYoñ,NYTImnNiw‘fttkCityMitiiiROl.LER-COASTEReconomyovertheElastdecadehastakentherehabilitationofSouthNorwalktotheheightsofthemid-80’s,thedepthsofthe90’sandtheoccasionalwhiplashstop.Ratherthancontinueatthemercyofsuchforcet,thecitydecidedIn1991toincludeInitscapitalbudgeta$1millionfundforwhatitcallstheFacadeImprovementProgram,whichcan—despiteitsnatne—includeotherexteriorworksuchaslandscaping.toyinjectingthisquick-fixinvnstrttentIntolaggingbusinessdistricts,theprogramhasinlessthantwoyearsbeensuccessfulenoughtowinanawardforoutslandingplanningfromtheAmerIcanPlanningAssociation,aprofessionalorganizationbasedinWashington.Todate,6retailandcommercialexteriorrehal,ililationprojectshavebeenprunedwithcitygrantsrangingfrom$6,50010$75,000.Whiteproperlyownersmustputupamittimuntof35percentofthetotal‘ehabilitalioncost,andseveralhaveinvestedagooddealmore,mostsaytheywouldnothavegoneaheadontheirowninthiseconomy.EdwardJ.Musante,Jr.,directoroftheNorwalkRedevelopmentAgency,whichadministerstheprogram,saidtherehadbeettasnowballeffect.C“WhenonebuildingIsImproved,othersontheblocktendtofollowsuit,”hesaid.Ilisagencyapptlesfornewfundsannually,subjecttoapprovalbythecity’sCommonCouncil.JosephCaiati,aWestchesterfurnitttrereLtouterwhohasownedawarehouseInSottthNorwalksince1995,calledtheprogram‘tnIncentiveandanInspiration.”Ihavenotacenanythingassertousasthisanywhere,”hesaid,Witha$75,000grantandL$tts,nOOofhisownmoneyheconvertetithesiloatMainandElizabethStreetsintoaretailfurniturestorewttha30-carland--scapedparkinglot.Norwalk’sbusinessdistricts,ruitittitgftontSouthMaitttoNorthMainStreetbelow1-95,[andontoWestAvenueandWaltStreetttorlhof1-95,havesufferedheavitysincethe1950’s-withthelossofittdustriesthatmovedsouth-andshopsthatmovedtosuburbanmalls.InaninitialattemptatrenewalinIlteearlygo’s,WashingtonStreet,nearthemouthoftheNorwalkRiver,wastransformedbytheCollinsDevelnpmentCorporationofStamford,withIltohelpofFederaltaxcredits,frontawastelandofderelict,burned-outbrickbuildlttgsshelteringjtinkiesandprostitutesintootree-linedtttoreughfareofshops,restaurantsandcondumittittms.RECLAIMINGitst9th-centurycharm,theStreetbecaitteamodelforsimilarreatorationsofhttulduttgstltrottghoutthecity.AprimeexampleIsthefour-yeareldMafljpgCentertitWalerStreet,convertedfromadefuttctfactory.Butwhentheeconomyweakened,dozensofplansforredevelopmettt,lttcludinga$40millionhousingandretailcomplextobebuiltbytheStarrettCoritorallonofNewYork.aroundanewSouthNorwalkrailroadstation,wereputonhold.NowNorwalkisredefiningliseIf“notasacitylikeStamford,”aaid.JohttL.Burritt,assistantdIrectorofcedevelopmenl,“notNewCanaattorDarien,althoughsomeresidentialaretslooklikethosetnwna.Wedecidedtoretainasmallcityflavor,attractomallmanufacturersandoiteof-aklitdretailers.’’Thatmaynotbeeasy.“Ition’thavemanytetlOnlsitileresletiInSouthNorwalk,especiallybelow1-95,”saIdPeterCorbctt,aretailbrokeratCliCommercialinStttmford.“Theydon’twant10bepioneers.”“ThereisstiltaperceplionofcrimesottthofI-OS,ofspacesittingfortilongtIme,olalotofturnoveronWoshtnglottStreetanduglypttblichottslngprojects,”hecontinued.“ButNorwalkIstakingarealpro-actIvestance,TheyaredoIngtherigitItIlingandIfanyottecan,theywillptttitolf.Nattomorrowornextyear,batevenlttalty,”Northof-95ottWestAvenue,TheGap/GapKidsstoreconslotttlybooties,andanewCVSPharmacyisexpandingby1,000squarefeel,bothwithootcityassistaltce.OnWallSIted,DavidHarveyJewelersspent$309,000inaddititttttoa$75,000citygt’atsttoexpattdattdrenovateandtheFairheldCounlySavingsBttnkisenlargingittloadjacentapacewithItclpfromthelacadeprogram,Lastsummerthecityspent$100,000en750linearfeetofnowtransientbeatdocksatVeteran’sPark,acrosstheriverfromWashInglonSIred,TheideaistolinkbeatersandMaritimeCentervisitorstoanetworkofstreetsthatwillevenittallyofferawiderangeofshtipping,reslaitrantsandentertaintstent,SoNoClttemttonWashingtonStreet,knownforforetgnhInts,isundergoingafaceliftwithIhehelpofthecttyprogram,anda24,000-square-foolbtockofdilapidaledNorthMatnStreetshopsbetweenMarsttallantiAnttStreetshasbeenrefurbisltedbyBruceBeinfield,theowner-architect,andhispartner,ClaytonFowler,witltacitygrttnt,Retttsforabout7,000sqttat’efeetremainitigrangetram$10to$12ttsquarefott.Therearofthebttilding,ablockandahalffromtheMttrititneCcttter,facestheNewVtSUALconttectionofthehttsiitcsstltstrictsnorthandsoutttofthehighva5istakingItlacewiththeinstttlltitiitttofbricksidewalks,‘,‘ictorianstreetlamps,landscaping,shclleredbtisstopsandbettt.ltes,roadrepairsandsomerelucolioitofutiliticsundergrouttdwilItacootltinaIiottofFederal.stateattdcitylitttds.ThesamecotttinuulyisbeingcarriedotttwilhIdettlicalstreelscapitlgsottlhwardaltiiigWalerStreetpastElizabethtttdTttllesSIteets,whereSoNoSquareisunderredevelopmentwithafacadegrant.The110,000-square-lootbuilding,covering‘astittareblock,has45lesunts,includinglieWtit,dworker’sStore,anew,innovativeshopIltatholdssetninarsencarpentryatsdcaterstoseekersofexoticwoods.Rentsin20,1100sqitareleetolretailspaceIhalwill.ltuciiiiicavailablewhentcitus’alionsarecomttleteiliii1993willbeabout$14asqiitiietoil.Twoyearsago,M.FDiScala,aNorwalkdevetopttscntfinn,builttthaitdsottii_’ap’,utntentandoflicebutlduitgat49l)ttySlicut,behindSoNoSquare,afterdentoltshtngaittiltibrickstructureonthesite.Theprojc’ctwascompletedhelc,netilefacadeprogramt,ecameavailable.“Maybewesttouldhavewailed,”saidMichadDiScata,thecompanypresident,gottenagrant”/SundsySUN1,699.916149129.1892r‘.icj_[‘jLSf.,(Il,[IntheRegion:ConnecticutSouth’NorwalkCommeréialPumpPrimedA$1MillionFundHeIpsRehabilitate[TroubledSectionL.ByELEANOBCHARLESTheapartment-officebuildingat49DayStreet,left,wasCompletedbeforefacadeprogramwasstartedinNorwalk.-DavidHarveyJewelershada$375,000renOvation,Plaaogr.phs5ySIccnCasiagnelotor1StNewYolk1EnglandBrewery,alocalbeerntaker,pith,andbeermuseumthatinlakitigadvatitageStthefacadeprograttttomakeimprevenlelils me. ...._MaritimeCenterintheblackipiec5ByjaneLernerStatlWriterEnoughpeoplevisitedTheMaritimeCenterlastyeartopushattendancefigurestoanewreeordandsplashthecenter’sfinanceswithblackink.With435,634visitors,thecentermarkedanincreaseof3.5percentoverthepreviousyear’sattendancefigures.Morevisitorsmeantmoremoneyforthecenter,whichhasbeenworkingtoovercomethefinancialwoesthathavedoggeditsinceitopenedin1988.Thecentershowedaprofitof$63,000initsoperatingexpensesfromJuly1,1992,toDec.31,1992.That’samarkedimprovementfromthesameperiodayearearlier,whenthecenterlost$236,000andendeditsfiscalyearlosingabout$100,000.MaritimeCenterofficialsare-hopingthatthestrongshowinginthefirstsixmonthsofthefiscalyear,whichrunsJuly1toJune30,bodeswellforthecenter.“Weexpectabreak-evenyearonouroperatingexpenses,”saidPeterMarnane,MaritimeCenterpresident.Hecreditssuchnewexhibitsas“Sharks!”andtheRol.lingStonesIMAXfilmwithbringingmorepeopletothecenter,whichwasoriginallybilledasbeingdevotedentirelytothefutureandhistoryofLongIslandSound.The$63,000profitinthefirstsixmonthsissolidproofthatthecenter’sfinancesareimproving,Marnanesaid.“Doesthatmeanallourfinancialproblemsareresolved?”heasked.“No.ButitdoesshowthateachyearTheMaritimeCentergetsstonger.”.CommonCouncilmemberStephenOrris,chairmanofTheMaritimeCenterAuthority,agreedthatthefinancialfiguresareencouraging.Norwalktaxpayershavefloatedabout$30millioninbondstopayforthecenter.“I’vealwayssaidthatTheMaritimeCenterwouldpayoffforthecityofNorwalkinthelongrun,”Orrissaid.“Butthepayoffwon’tbeimmediate.” n Norwalk’s big aquarium looks to happier days as flow of red ink ebbs to a trickle Maritime Center sees smoother sailing ahead By Seth Amgott Stati Writer NORWALK —At least the sharks circhng now are on exhibit, not critics of Maritime Center management. Two years ago,the $32 million centerpiece ofSouth Norwalk’s re development cost the city SI .7 million in operating subsidies and prompted political bloodletting. This scar,despite a decline in attendance to an estimated 410.000 from the peak of 461,000 a year before,the center came v ithin 2 percent —an estimated $130000 —of paying its $4.2 million operating budget in the fis cal year which ended Tuesday, said center president Peter Mar- nane. That means that for the secondconsecutiveyearthecombined aquarium,maritime and marine ecology museum is unlikely toweighheavilyonNorwalktaxpay ers.Even the The Rolling Stoneshelpedstanchtheredinkflowatthecenter,generating more than$120,000 in receipts from show ings ofa large format concert film.“We’re struggling like everyone else,but I think we’re doing wellundercurrenteconomicconditions,”Marnane said. And city government is satis fied with current center management,the third in the center’s fouryears.The Common Council hadbeenastrongcriticofthecenter management,but Marnane,a rettredNavycaptain,has won theirtrustinhisyearonboard. “1 have a lot of confidence inPeteMamane,and the way he’sbeenhandlingthecenter.If heneeds$130,000 and the financedepartmentbelieveswecanaffordthat,I’d probably go ahead and suppon it,”said Common CouncilPresidentJohnTobin. The Marttirne Center was notsupposedtostruggletopayoffitsoperatingexpenses.Initial cityprojectionswerethatthecenterwoulddrawmorethan600,000 people a year,and contribute to annual bond payments of morethan$3 million.The city hasmadeallthepaymentstodate. When the center ran into initialproblems,and worst-case project ions showed it losing more than$9 million over a decade,therewerecallstoshutterorsellthecenter.The center stayed open,andthecityhasweatheredthefiscalstomt The city’s total bonded debt isunder$100 million at the end ofitsfiscalyear,$5 million less thanwhenthe$32 million in MaritimeCenterbondswereissuedin1985.With the immediate questions about the center’s financial healthresolved,the city can look at theperformanceofitstnvestment, which was intended to draw newdevelopmentintoSouthNorwalk.“It’s an investment and we’ve certainly had to be a little patient with it.But we can’t turn our back on it.and 1 feeL very confident ith Peter Mamane there,”said Mayor Frank Esposito,who hascontributedhisowntimeinstead of ta.x dollars for the past year,accompanyingMamanetocorpo. rate boardrooms to solicitcontributions.“Without it,SouthNorwalkwouldnotbeexistingthe way it is right now.The center isbringingmorethan400,000 peopletoSouthNorwalkeachyear.” South Norwalk merchants saythecenterhasbeenterrificforthem.“It’s made the neighborhoodbetter,it’s been revitalized,and drawn a lot more people to Please turn to MARITIME.Page AS e. A Voc. A resIdent carnivore glides through the waters of the Shark Tank.Seals cavort In theIr tank at the MaritIme Center In Norwatk. ———p—,— z:J:, ¶A6 —The Advocate,Sunday,July 5,1992 • rMaritjme Continued from Page Al the area,”said Nancy Wall,ownerofBeadworks,a bead store on WashingtonStreet.“...There are peoplewhogottoknowusthroughit,andcomebacktousagainandagain.‘Also my children love it there.” City officials say that it is harderforthemtocalculateexactlywhateffectthecenterhashad,for two reasons:millions ofdollars in tax creditsitndinfrastructurerebuildingthatrlsodrewinvestmenttoSono,andtherecession. “It’s hard to say exactly what effectthecenterhashadinisolation,becauseofthealltheotherthingsgoing.on,”including tax credits for investnentonWashingtonStreetandintheSouthNorwalkEnterpriseZone,street upgrades,and the city’s facaderenovationincentiveprogram,saidEdwardMusante,director ofthe cityRedevelopmentAgency. But executives from New Yorkdevelopersplanninglargeinvestmentsintheareasaythecenterwasakey.“It was an important element forus”said Richard Bassuk,president of Starrett Housing Corp.,whichplansamixed-use development oftheareaaroundtheSouthNorwalkRailroadStation. “Norwalk is an attractive areaanyway.But it all was a consideration:the center,Washington StreetsaidHelmutSchoize,vice presi dent of the Fred F.French Co.,which is acquiring a block betweenReedStreetandWestAvenue.“Theplanfortheparkrightbehindthatwouldcreateaccesstothewaterisalsoafactor.” The proposed park just north oftheMaritimeCenteralongtheNorwalkRiverisanexampleofthecity’sinvestmentdrawingmorepublicmoney:it is one of two sites certifiedbythestateaseligibleformillionsofdollarsindevelopmentmoneyasaHeritagePark.“The proposed park isreallyplayingoffthefacttheMaritimeCenterisinplace,”said cityPlanningDirectorEdwardLeary.At current tax rates,the centerwouldpayforitselfifitattractedaround$135 million in new investmenttoSouthNorwalk.A 1990 citystudyfoundthatzoningapprovalshadbeengrantedfor$137 million inconstructionexpectedtobecompletedby1994.But the regional bankingcrisisandnationalrecessiongotintheway-prompting about $48 millioninprojectstobeputonhold.Also,the $70 million mixed-use Star-.rett project has been postponed andcutback. At the center itself,Marnane hashadtocutbackexpenses,but alsofoundnewprofitcenters.The six-month run (and counting)of thelarge-format Rolling Stones concertfilm.“At the Max,”contributedmorethan$120,000 in new revenue. most of it new money from eveningshowswhenthecenterwouldnototherwisehavebeenopen.A newfoodconcession,run for the first timebyBostonConcessionsGroupofCambridge,Mass.,contributed anothernew$100,000 to center coffersinfoodsalesandcatering.The kitchenwasawashin‘90-91,when thecentertriedtorunthebusinessitself:To pay the $130,000 budget gap,Mamane hopes to sell off a centertrolleybusfor$50,000 and pursuesomecommercialmeanstopaytheremainder,although he does not ruleoutseekingcitymoney. But he outpaced both new revenuesourceshimselfwitha20percentcutinoperatingcosts,cuttingthebudget$1 million from morethan$5 rnilliorr the year before byslicingstaffhours,much of it overtine. At current tax rates,the city wouldneedtohaveapproximately$135millionindevelopmentactivitynearthecentertomakeitsnearly$3 millionbondpayment. And although June attendance figuresranabout10percentbelowlastyear’s 40,000,Marnane has highhopesforthesummer. The “Sharks!”exhibition thatopenedlastweekend,was designedbythecenterwitha$100,000 grantfromU.S.Surgical Co.,sparing thecentertherentalcostofpreviousmajorexhibitions,and possibly al lowing it to rent out the show at aprofitafteritsNorwalkrunendsinJanuary.The center will also havethreeIMAXfilms,including sailing,the Rolling Stones and Antartica.Ithas$120,000 to promote the attractionsinlocalnewspapersandradiostations,as well as a costumed shark,who debuted at Grand Central Stationlastweek,working the comniutCrcrowds.- Marnane also plans to expand theeducationalaspectofthecenter.Heispursuingagranttorestorealocalsaltmarsh,and hopes to set up aLongIslandSoundmonitorinthebuilding,to display temperature andtheoxygenconditioninthewater. “That would absolute’y not packincrowds.But we have an educationalobligationinthatarea“Marnanesaid.“It’s a way to contribute to LongIslandSound. Although the Maritime Center isnowonarelativelysoundfooting,Nor-walk politicians do not recall theinitialphasesoftheexperiencefond ly.When the Common Council’sPlanningCommitteefirstconsideredabondplantofinancearedevelopmentprojectattheSouthNorwalkRailroadStationinApril,a plan thatwillnotcostthecityanymoney,Councilman Rollo Giannini,R-WestNorwalk,had this to say:“1 wanl tomakeonethingclear.This is nottheMaritimeCenter.” TEXASSTATEAQUARIUMCorpusChristi,TexasTheTexasStateAquarium(TSA)shouldnotbeviewedas“thecompetition”.ThefocusoftheTSAisabroaderonetakingintheenvironsoftheGulfofMexicoandtheCaribbeanSea.TheEcologyCentershouldcomplementtheeffortsoftheTSA,focusingonGalvestonBayandtheestuaryenvironmentswhichlinetheGalvestonBayshorelines.WhattheTSAcanprovideistheknowledgeofbeingthefirstonesontheblock.Ifthereisawillingnesstosharetheirsuccessesandfailures,thereisalottobelearned. IIIIIIjUI FACTS-AT-A-GLANCEGulfofMexicoExhibitBuilding2710N.ShorelineBoulevardCorpusChristiBeachCorpusChristi,Texas78402TexasStateAquariumAnnex4230RinconRoadCorpusChristi,Texas78402(512)881-1200--GulfofMexicoExhibitBuilding(512)881-1300—AquariumAnnex1-800-477-GULF—OutofTownInquiriesTexasStateAquariumPostOfficeBox331307CorpusChristi,Texas78463-1307Locatedon7.3acresonCorpusChristiBeach,theTexasStateAquariumisadjacenttoCorpusChristi’sdowntowndistrict,conventioncentercomplex,BayfrontArtsandScienceParkandshippingport.TheTexasStateAquariumisdedicatedtofosteringadeeperpublicunderstandingandappreciationoftheGulfofMexicoandCaribbeanSeathroughqualityeducation,recreationandresearchprograms.FocusingontheplantsandanimalsindigenoustotheGulfofMexicoandtheCaribbeanSea,theAquariumisdesignedasaninterpretivecenterofthemarinehabitatsoftheGulfofMexicoandCaribbeanSea.Thevisitorwillbetakenfromtheshoretothedeepwatersthroughexhibitsdesignedtouncoverthemysteriesoftheoceans.TheTexasStateAquariumisoperatedbytheTexasStateAquariumAssociation(TSAA’).TheTSAAisanon-profit.501(c)(3),self-supportingorganizationestablishedin1978tobuildandoperatetheTexasStateAquarium.Operationalfundswillbegeneratedthroughadmissionfees,giftshopsales,facilityrental,membershipsandphilanthropiccontributions. —__ _ __FACTS-ATA-GLANCEMonday-Saturday:10a.m.to6p.m.Sunday:Noonto6p.m.ClosedChristmasDayMEMBERSFREEAdults(18yearsandolder)$6.50Children(4to17years)$3.50under4yearsFREESeniorcitizens,activedutymilitarywithvalidIDcards$4.50SubjecttochangewithoutpriornotificationSpecialparkingandaccesstothebuildingareprovided.March19,1988July6,1990ThemasterplanfortheTexasStateAquariumincludesthe$31.5millionGulfofMexicoExhibitBuilding,whichhouses350,000gallonsofsaltwateraquaria;anEducationandResearchBuildingfeaturinga300seatauditorium,readingcenterandlibrary,wetlabsforhands-onclassexplorationsandateacherresourcecenter.RoundingouttheAquarium’seducationfacilitiesisShoreLab,amarinelaboratorylearningcenterlocatedonCorpusChristiBeach.AlsoincludedisaCaribbeanSeaExhibitBuilding,acomprehensiveexhibitofmarineplantandanimallifeoftheCaribbeanSea.Outdoorexhibitadditionsincludeaone-acremarshexhibit,are-creationofaTexascoastalmarsh:aseaturtleexhibit,toincludeendangeredKemp’sridleys;andanaturalisticTexasriverotterexhibit.600,000visitorspercalendaryear. FACTS-AT-A-GLANCETheTexasStateAquariumprovideson-siteandoutreachprogramsthatemphasizehands-onlearning.Family,studentsandteachersenjoyawidevarietyoffieldtrips,workshopsandlectures.TrainedvolunteerguidesarestationedthroughouttheAquariumtointerpretexhibitsandanswerquestions.FormoreinformationcontacttheEducationDepartment.Awidevarietyofrentalpackagesareavailable,withaccommodationsmadeforsmallandlargegroupsalike.TheAquariumwilltransformyoureventintoanaquaticadventure.MoredetailscanbeobtainedthroughtheFacilityRentalDepartment.Convenience-orientedfoodandbeverageserviceofsandwiches,saladsanddessertsareavailable.A$1.00discountperpersonisofferedtoreservedgroupsof10ormore.Thesegroupscanarrangeforaguidedtourofthefacility.Advancenotificationofthreeweeksisrequiredtoscheduletoursorspecialbriefings.Specialbirthdaypartyplansareavailable.MoreinformationcanbeobtainedthroughtheGroupSalesDepartment.MembershiptotheTexasStateAquariumisavailable.Benefitsincludefreeunlimitedadmissionforoneyear,invitationstoTSAactivitiesandeducationalprograms,aquarterlynewsletter,a10%discountonTSAgiftshopmerchandise,apersonalizedmembershipcardandcardecal.MoreinformationcanbeobtainedthroughtheMembershipDepartment.Handicapped-.-Aground-levelentranceislocatedattheMembers’Entranceelevator.Itisdirectlybelowthemainentranceramp,nexttotheGulfofMexicoplaza.Theentirefacilityishandicappedaccessible.StrollerCheck—Freestrollercheckserviceisavailable.Forsafetypurposes,werequirethatyoucheckallstrollers.Freebackpacksareloanedtohelpparentswithpre-toddlersunder25pounds.Forvisitorenjoyment,pleasenosmoking,food,drinksorgumintheAquarium. Thedreamofamaritimecenterbegantotakeshapeinthemid1970saspartoftheSouthNorwalkRevitalizationProjectinitiatedbythen-MayorWilliamCollins.MayorCollinsappointedataskforce[‘representingSouthNorwalkmerchants,propertyownersandresidentstoguidetherevitalizationeffortandhiredaconsultanttohelpdevelopaplanningstrategy.Thisresultedinarevitalizationplan,and,in1980,aFeasibilityStudyandDesignProgramwaspreparedbyJosephWetzelAssociatesofBoston.Fourcommunitygroupsmadeamajorcommitmenttothedevelopmentofamaritimecenter:TheCityofNorwalkanditsRedevelopmentAgency,theJuniorLeagueofStamfordandNorwalk,TheOceanicSocietyandtheSeaportAssociation.Thesegroups,andothers,sawTheMaritimeCenterasananchorfortheCity’srevitalizationeffortsinSouthNorwalk.ThedevelopmentofTheCenterwascloselylinkedtotherevitalizationofthehistoricdistrictaspartofatwo-foldattractionforvisitorstoNorwalk,creatingauniquelinkbetweenthehistoricdistrictandtheriver.TheCityofNorwalkcreatedTheMaritimeCenterAuthoritytoprovidefinancingforTheCenter,LIandsubsequently,theAuthorityandTheMaritimeCenteratNorwalk,Inc.,anon-profitcorporation,enteredintoanagreementfortheconstructionandoperationofTheCenter.In1984,publicimprovements,includingsidewalksandstreetlightingwerecompleted.RestorationofthehistoricwaterfrontLbuildingsonWashingtonStreetwasessentiallycompletedin1985.In1986,groundbreakingceremoniestookplaceonthecurrentsiteofTheMaritimeCenter.TheSiteconsistedoflargebuildingsontheNorwalkRiver,severaldatingbackto1865.ThebuildingsnowknownasFalconerHallandMaritimeHallwerebuiltaround1867.TheNorwalkironWorksmanufacturedcastingsforpropellersandboilerplatesaswellassteampumpsinthisbuilding.Attheturnofthecentury,whatisnowtheAquariumwingwasbuiltfortheassemblyofboilerpumpsandexceptionallyheavyequipment.RailroadtracksenteredthenorthendofthebuildingsothattrainscouldmovetheheavymaterialsinandOutofthebuilding.THEMARITIMECENTERAAAAREFERENCEMANUALPartI,Section2:BackgroundInformationI.History1-2.1TheMaritimeCenteratNorwalk DevelopmentoftheTexasStateAquariumproject:’TheDreamofaregionallyfocusedAquariumofthisareabeganin1969withtheJuniorLeagueofCorpusChristiandtheJaycees.TheseorganizationsappreciatedtheimportanceofCorpusChristi’smostcherishedresourceandenvisionedthepotentialimpactofamajorAquariumforthiscommunity.Thusbeganadrivetobuildabroadbaseofsupportandacquirefundingforthefacility.Amajorstepwasmadein1985whenthe69thSessionoftheTexasLegislatureproclaimedCorpusChristisproposedAquariumasthe‘OfficialAquariumoftheStateofTexas.’Duringthissameyear,severalfoundationsinvestedsignificantgrantmoniesintheproject.Inaddition,in1985,theTexasStateAquariumAssociationpurchasedsixacresoflandonthesouthendofCorpusChristiBeachasthefuturehomeofthenewlydesignatedTexasStateAquarium.TheBoardofTrusteesnegotiatedwiththePortofCorpusChristiAuthoritytolease11/4acresadjacenttoitssite,andborderingontheCorpusChristiShipchannel,aspermanentopenparkspace.In1986,thecitizensofCorpusChristiapproveda$4millionbondissueforthepurposeofsitepreparationsandpublicfacilitiessurroundingtheAquarium.TheAquariumAssociation’sgoalofraisingthephilanthropicresourcesneededtobeginconstructionofPhaseIofitsDevelopmentProgramwasstillalongwayoffuntilFebruary,1987,whentheCorpusChristiCityCouncilunanimouslyvotedtoinvest$10millionfromtheDowntownReinvestmentZoneTaxFund.— intheAquariumproject.ThispublicmoneyistobeusedintherconstructionofthePhaseIbuildingthatwillhousetheinitialexhibitsfocusingonthemarinehabitatsandfaunaoftheGulfof[Mexico.WithCityCouncilsupportandseveralmajorfoundationgrants,theTexasStateAquariumwasa“dream’nolonger.IiGroundbreakingceremonieswereheldonSaturday,March19,1988rwithaKeynoteaddressbytheFirstLadyofTexas,Mrs.RitaClements.TheAquariumprojectexemplifiesthebenefitsoftheprivateandpublicsectorworkingtogetherforthebenefitofeveryone.LLeadershipfortheAquariumprojectsince1969includethefollowingpresidents-Mr.DanWiley,Mrs.JimmyKing,Mr.ArthurW.Zeitler,Ms.LillianMurray,Mrs.DanE.Butt,Mrs.Ben[Donnell,andMr.JohnF.Dorn.[[[El[LiEl 1TRYWAYPLAZASFlVIIERFALLENTRANCEIXYCHEMTOWERGULFOFMEXICOEXHIBITBUILDINGHIGHLIGHTSThevisitorexperiencestartsthemomentvisitorsstepfootonthemosaicplazasthatleadtotheGulfofMexicoExhibitBuilding.Intricatewalkwaysdepictwhales,rays,dolphins,sharksandtheGulfofMexicoitself.VisitorsentertheunderwaterworldoftheGulfofMexicothroughawallofwatercascadingoverhugetransparententrytunnels.This120-foothighobervationdeckandtowerstructureislocatedonthe1southerncorneroftheGulfofMexicoExhibitBuilding.TheobservationtowerprovidesapanoramicviewofCorpusChristiBayandtheCorpusjChristishipchannelfroma48.5-foothighdeck.:1riI GULFOFMEXICOEXHIBITBUILDINGHABITATSOFTHEGULFOFMEXICOTheAquariumadventurebeginsintheestuaries,theever-changingborderbetweenseaandland.Visitorsexplorethevitalrolethatmarshesandseagrassbedsplayintheecologyoftheoceans,Adramaticslicethroughabarrierislandduneprovidesaclose-upviewofthenativeplantsandanimalsthatliveunderground.THESHORELINECOMESALIVE;ANIMALSOFTHETEXASCOASTVisitorsseeandtouchsomeofthegulf’smostinterestingcreaturesintheSeaStarDiscoveryPool,amajorfeatureofthisexhibitarea.Theareaprovidesalookatlifebeneaththesandthroughaninteractivevideopresentationthatthevisitorcontrols.ABeachcomber’sGuidepresentsadynamicdisplayofthetreasuresoftheislandswithdrawingsandphotographs.SHAPINGTHEBOUNDARIES:THEBARRIERISLANDSThoughtheyseempermanent,theBarrierIslandsareactuallyinaconstantstateofchange.Throughmanipulativeandinteractiveexhibits,visitorscapturethepowerofthewindandthewaves,andthroughaninteractivevideo,issuetheevacuationproceduresasasimulatedhurricanethreatenstheTexascoast.THENEARSHORETexas’nearshorewaterscoverthegentlysloping,mostlysandycontinentalshelf,andasurprisingnumberofhabitatsandspeciesliveinthisareabetweenthegulf’sestuariesandthedeepwaters.ExplorethecrowdedjettiesandtheSevenandOne-HalfFathomreef.Theuniqueinhabitantsofthisworldaredisplayedastheylive,fromtheperfectlycamouflagedbottomdwellerstoshyoctopiandendangeredseaturtles.Videopresentationsandgraphicsdemonstrateman’sinfluenceonthesenearshorespecies. Oilandgasplatformshavedramaticallychangedthegulf’sopenwaterbycreatingthrivingartificialreefcommunities.ThisphenomenonisrecreatedintheAquarium’slargestexhibit:the132,000gallonIslandsofSteel.A35-footviewingwindowdisplaysthecoloniesofplantsandanimalsflourishingonandaroundafull-scalesectionofanoffshoreoilplatform.Seethepredatorsandpreythatliveinthisdynamicecosystem.Inthishighlyinteractivearea,visitorsdiscoverthetechnologyofdeep-seaexplorationandresearch.Theytravelintospacethroughaninteractivesatellitevideostation.Awetlabpresentsa“wet”hands-onexperience.Theexhibitalsofocusesonemergingindustries,fishandshrimpfarming.Located115milesofftheTexascoastand60feetbelowthewaves,theFlowerGardensCoralReefisthenorthernmostcoralreefonthecontinentalshelfofNorthAmerica.TheFlowerGardensisararephenomenonknownforitsbeauty,flourishingcoralandmarinelife.Inthisexhibit,visitorsseegardensthatmarineexpertsconsidertobethemostecologicallycomplexandbiologicallyproductivereefontheTexas-Louisianaoutercontinentalshelf.AsyoucometothesurfaceintheSpecialExhibitsGallery,you’lllearnaboutthehistoryoftheAquarium’sdevelopmentormarinecommunicationorthelifeofaseaturtle.Seethedevastatingeffectsofredtide.There’salwayssomethingnewtoexploreinthisever-changingexhibit.GULFOFMEXICOEXHIBITBUILDINGHABITATSOFTHEGULFOFMEXICO ARCATAMARSHANDWILDLIFESANCTUARIESArcata,CaliforniaTheCityofArcataandseveralfederal,stateandlocalagenciesandorganizationsbandedtogeth-.ertotransformanunutilizedpasturelandintoanenvironmentalasset.TheArcataMarshandWildlifeSanctuaryisfirstaninnovativewastewatertreatmentplantandsecondaWildlifeSanctuary.However,thesuccessoftheprojectisthat,onthesurface,thepublicbenefitsbothvisuallyandrecreationally.TheSeabrookLagoon/SloughpossessessomeofthesamepotentialfoundinArcata.AlthoughtheamountofacreageinSea-brook’sLagoonismuchless,thepotentialforademonstrationprojectisthere.InkeepingwiththeconceptoftheEcologyCenter,thepurposeandrationalbehinda“naturaltreatmentprocess”exhibitmakesalotofsense.Fundingforthisprojecthasstrongpossibilities. rp000-4z— [jCi)-vCl),Cit 1.rcoberi.ucarhearL iviarsh:Leulpleteu in i981,uus marsh was built from pastureland and now uses treated wastewater as thesolewatersource. 2.George Allen Marsh:Also completed in 1981,this marsh was built on an abandoned log deck and is enhanced with wastewater. 3.Dan Hauser Marsh:The fmal marsh to be irrigated with treated wastewater before returning to the treatment plant and discharged to the bay.This marsh was once a leachate basin for the county landfill. 4.Mount Trashmore:This grassy hill has been reclaimed from a sealed sanitary landfill that operated during the 1960’s and 70’s. 5.Franklin Klopp Lake:This brackish lake,originally a leachate basin for the landfill,is now most popular for shorebird observa tion and sports fishing. 6.Old Arcata Wharf:California’s first railroad,the Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Company,was in operation from January 1855 until the depressionary period. 7.Arcata Boat Ramp:This is the only concrete boat ramp main tained in Arcata Bay.Be sure and check tidetables as this ramp is inaccessible at tides lower than +3.0. 8.Looking east from this point affords a great view of the headworks (green buildings)and the oxidation ponds of Arcata’s Was tewater Treatment Plant. 9.Wastewater Aquaculture Project:Fish hatchery and ponds where salmon,trout and other fish are raised in a mixture of wastewater and seawater. 10.Marsh Pilot Project:These ten 20’x 200’marshes were used to demonstrate the effectiveness of wetlands for treating waste- water. Chronology of selected events affecting the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Project: .1949 -Arcata builds first wastewater treatmentplant to discharge unchiorinated primary effluent to Arcata Bay. .1957 -Oxidation ponds built. .1966 -Chlorination added to treatment system. .1969 -Wastewater aquaculture project started by Humboldt S tate University Professor,George Allen. .1970 -Main parking lot and boat ramp constructed on South F StreeL .1974 -New State policy enacted which prohibited discharge of wastewater into Bays and Estuaries unless “enhancement”was proven. .1975 -Humboldt Bay Wastewater Authority (HBWA)proposes a regional wastewater treatmentplantataninitialcostestimate of$25 million dollars. .1978 -Citizens of Arcata rally for an integrated wastewater treatment plant which would utilize the natural treatment processes of marshes. .1979 -State authorizes Arcata to demonstrate “enhancement”with a two year pilot project consisting of a 12 cell pilot marsh which would treat 10%of Arcata’s wastewater. .1979 -Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary TaskForce formed to oversee public usage of Arcata’s wetland areas and plan new projects. .1981 -OriginalArcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuarycompleted and covers 75 acres along South I Street. .1983 -State Water Resources Control Board gives permission to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant,including wetland treat ment/enhancement units. •1986 -Integrated wetland wastewater treatment plant completed. .1986 -Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries expanded to cover 154 acres with the completion of Butcher’s Slough Wet lands Restoration Project completed. 11.Oxidation Ponds:These 45 acres of ponds,built in the late 1950’s,treat Arcata’s Wastewater to secondary standards. 12.Arcata Salt Marsh:Opened up to tidal flushing in 1981, these marshes are characteristic of the habitat around Humboldt Bay. 13.Butcher’s Slough (lower end of Jolly Giant Creek):The pilings once supported a plywood mill until the area was restored during 1985-86. 14.This fish ladder was constructed to aid in the capture of Coastal Cutthroat Trout.The ladder will be kept in this pond as part of a Humboldt State University/City of Arcata enhancement program. 15.Arcata Bay:This Bay produces more than half of the oysters grown in California and is home to a variety of other aquatic animals. 111I P1I AQUACULTUREPROGRAMArcala’saquaculturefacilityislocatedalongtheinsideoftheoxidationponds’westernlevee.Salmon,troutandotherspecieshavebeenraisedinthese5.3-acrepondssince1969.Since1977,theCityofArcatahasfundedaltlocalaquacultureprojectsfromsewerfees.Theaquacultureprogramhasalwaysbeencloselylinkedwithfisheriesundergradualeandpost-graduatestudentsfromHumboldtSlateUniversitythroughDr.GeorgeAllen,finheriesprofessoratHSUanddirectorofthinprogram.Sevenrearingpondsandanincubationfacilityareusedtoraisesalmon,sleetheadandcutlhroatlrout.Toraiseyoungfish,nitrogen-richwastewaterisequallymixedwithseawatertobeginthisunique,lowcostyeteffectiveformoffishculture.Aftermixing,animmediatealgalbtoemoccurs,Invertebrateeggspresentintheseawaterhatchandfeedonthealgae.Youngfisharethenreleasedinthepondswheretheyfeedonin,vertebratessuchasamphipoda.Usuallysamesupplementalfeedisaddedtoinsurefishofadequatesizeatrelease,howeverthepondshavebeenshowntobecapableofproducingtO,umCobsslamonsmoltsof20gramsaverageweightwithoutsupplementalfeeding.Fishareheldinthepondsfor3-18monthsdependingonthespecies.WhenthefishreachsmoltstagetheyarereteasedintoJollyGiantCreekwheretheyimprintonthecreek,thenmigratetotheoceanwheretheyspend2-4yearsbeforereturningtothecreekasadults.Thesw’vivatofyoungfishfromeggtosmolthascontinuedtoimproveovertheyearsuntil60-96%oftheeggstakestodaysurvivetobereleasedassmolta.Studieshaveshownthatapproximately0.3%ofthefishreleasedreturnasadults,whichincomparabletolocalcountyandstatehatcheryreturns.InadditiontoArcata’sfishcsltureprogram,thecityowns1,500acresoftidelandswhichishomeforsomeofIhelastremainingnativeoystersistheslate.Becauseoftheimportanceofthisspecies,Arcataisalsoactivelyengagedinoysterbiologicalresearchandcultivation.LXZLZURBANFISHERIESRESTORATIONTherestorationofArcata’surbanfisheriescurrentlycentersattheStsayParkfishreturnfacility.AtShayPark.adiversionchannelwascreatedinordertoroutereturningsalmonandsteciheadtoatrap.ThefisharetheneithertakentotheWaslewaterAquacullureFacilityandspawnedortheyareplacedabovethetrapandallowedtospawnnaturally.A“hatch-box”isalsolocatedusShayParkwhichallowssalmoneggstohatchanddevelopinthearesthattheywillbereleased.Thetrapisinoperationduringthefall—thehatchboxoperatesduringthewinterandspring.Inadditiontothefishculturalaspectsofthisprogram,sleamenhancementthroughtheplacementofscourstructures,sedimenttrapsandspawninggravelsaidsismeetingthecity’sgoalofrestoringself-sustainingrunsofsalmontoalllocalcreeks,ARCATASALTWATERMARSHThis17acreparcelalongSouthG.Streetisanexampteofthesaltwatermarshhabitatwhichoncesurroundedthebay.Itwasrestoredin1961bytheCityofArcatawithaCoastalConservancygrant.PriortothattimeadikeimpededwatercirculationfromHumboldtBay.Thedikewasbreechedtorestoretidalcirculationandallownaturalrevegationofthearea.AfoottrailstartingataparkingtotoutsideofArcata’scorporationyardwindspastArcatu’ssaltmarshandalsoprovidesvistasoftheMarshPilotPrsjecl,osidationpondsandtheFederalWildlifeRefugeatJacobyCreek.Tuftedhairgrass,egretsandmarshhawkscanbeseeninthisarea.StateofCaliforniaHumboldtStateUniversityEnvironmentalResourceEngineeringFishenevHumboldtStateUniversityFoundutionWildlifeCoastalConservancyDepartmentofFishandGameCoastalCommissionStateWaterResourcesControlBoardConservutionCorpsOfficeofAppropriateTachnotogyFoodondAgricultureHealthServicesFederalAgenciesEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyFishandWitdlifeServiceSeaGrantLocalRedwoodChapterAudubonSocietyNorthcoaatEnvironmentalCenterArcataRecyclingCenterNorthcoastWaterfowleroRedwoodCommunityActionAgencyBoyScoutsofAzoericaHumboldtWildlifeCareCenterCityofArcataPublicWorksDeportmentArcutaMarshandWildlifeSancturaryTankForceParksandRecreationDepartmentCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentDesignAssistanceCommitteeARCATAWATER’SEDGE736FSt.,Arcata,California95521(707)822-5951Overthepastdecade,theCityofAr-catshashadtheenthusiasmanduniqueopportunitytoengageinseveralwetland,aqsaculture,andtisheryprojecls.Suchenihusiasnihasgrownwiththeyearsuntiltoday,approximately154acresofwetlandshavebeenenhancedorrestored.Theseareasprovideafeeding,breedingorreslingstopforover200speciesofbirds;ahabitatfortheraisingafsalmonandtroutusedtostocklocalcreeks;aswellassnumberofrecreationalusesforaver100,000visitorsperyear.Agreatsourceofpride(orthecitizensofArcafa,theArcataMarshandWildlifeSanctuaryIAMWS>servesinmanycapacities.OneofitsmoreimpressivecapacitiesisasanintegralpartofArcata’swastewatersewageIreatmentsyslem.NotonlyisthisapopularprojectbecauseofthebroadrangeofusesbutalsobecauseoftheeconomicsavingsthecitizensatArcatahaveandwillenjoyduetomanyofIhesedifferentapplies-lions.Thisbrochuredelailseachofsixelementsthat,together,havebecomeknownastheArcaiaWaler’sEdgeRenewal.CONTRIBUTINGAGENCIESANDORGANIZATIONS‘vuiiliccossimviisawialils4nodanoR(c’,isaoIl)i1iPiiCitAliCatolmdsddisin,.t,.iv. OXIDATIONPONDANDMARSHPILOTPROJECTTheOxidationpondcoven55acresandwasbuiltin1957tofarthertreatArcata’sdomesticwaslewater.Throughouttheyears,thispondhasprovidedanimporlastsourceoffreshwatertowildlifeutilizingthebay.Approximatelytoospeciesofbirdsandmanyspeciesofinvertebrateshavebeenoightedintheopenwateroratthemarshyedgeofthispond.tnthelate1975’s,Arcatawasfacedwithlegislationthatrequiredhelterwantewatertreatmentthantheoxidationpondsatonecouldachieve.Theonlymeansofcomplyingappearedtohetheconstructionofalargeregionaltreatmentplant.EncatatiogcostsandquestinnahteenvironmentaleffectstedArcatatoporsueanalternativetotheregionalplant.Thisalternativeconsistedofaddingawetlandorestotheexistingoxidationpond.TheMarshPilotProjectwascrestcdis1079todemonstratethatwetlandscouldfurthertreatwastewaterfromtheoxidationpondandthatthewastewatercouldenhancefreshwalerwetlands.Itislocatedonthenorthsideoftheoxidationpondconsintsof12artificialwetlands,each20feetwideand2405feettong.TheprojectwasfundedbytheEPA/StateWaterResourcesContratBoardanddirectedbyOr.RobertGearheartoftheEngineeringDepartmentatHumboldtStateUniversity.ttconsistedofmonitor-logtOwaterqualityparametersovertwoyearn.AnotherphaoeoftheMarshPilotProjectinvotedexploringthefeasibilityofharvestingaquaticplantsfromwustewatertreamentmarshesandutilizingthemasanenergysource.TheCaliforniaDepartmentotFoedandAgricultureprovidedagrantforthisstudywhichconcludedthattherhimmesfromcattailscouldyieldmorealcoholperacrethansugarcaneandtheleavescouldbeusedtoincreasemethaneproductionintheCity’sanaersblcdigester.Themethaneproducedcouldbeusedtohealthedistillationprocessforthealcoholwhichcouldthenbeusedbycityvehicles.AttheconclusionoftheMarshPilotProjectin1002,thedataindicatedthatwetlandtreatmentwasoneffectivealternativetoacostlytraditionalregionaltreatmentplant.Addingthewetlandtreatmentprocesswouldnotoulyenhancetheareawhiteachievingthedesiredead,batwoulddosoathalftheorigistatcapitalexpense,Maintenancecostawerealsocatinhalf,savingahouseholdanaverageof$0.00parmonth.TheMarshPilotProjectwassosuccessfulthatitiscreditedwithpavingthewayfortheinclusionofawetlandtreatmentprocessinArcata’snewtreatmentplantandthecreationoftheArcataMarshandWildlifeSanctnary.ARCATAMARSHANDWILDLIFESANCTUARYInthetate10700,thesiteoftheSanctuaryconsistedof20acresinprivateownershipand40acresofactosedlandfillandabandonedtogdump.ThankstoagrantfromtheCaliforniaCoaotalConservancy,theArcslaMarshandWildlifeSanctuarynowcontainsthreefreshwatermarshestotalling3%acres,soda22-acrerecreationaltake.Theformerlandfillisnowcoveredwithgrassesandshrubs,andcontainstrails,birdblinds,benches,interpretativedisplaysandasmallremnantsaltmarnh.Trailstobank-fishingsitesrimaportionoftherecreationtake.Smallislandsinthemarshesandtakeprovideprotectedrestingareasforbirds.TheentranceinthesanctuaryislocatedjustsevesblocksfromthecenteroftownwhichallowsvisitorstoentertheparkoxtheedgenftheArcataBayattheonlycoastalaccessinthecityofArcata.TheArcataMarshandWildlifeSane-lustyinahomeorreststopfornearly200speciesofbirds.Theareaisasuccessfulbreedingareaforducksandotherwaterfowlandisafoodsourceforfishestisgbirdssuchasmpreyssodbrownpelicans.Watchingthisvarietyofbird-lifehasbecomeamajorformoflow-restrecreationfornaturelovers,fisherman,walkersandjoggers,boatersandmodelbeaters,picnikersandtoorists.MothermoreactiveuseoftheareahasbeenmadebystudentsfromHumboldtStaleUulversityandotherschootswhohaveusedtheareaasaresearchfacilityorfield-tripdestination.Widecommunitysupportforthesanclustyisdemonstratedbytheincreasingnumbersofvisitorsitreceives.Morethantos,oeopeoplemadeuseofthisaresin1984,whichis0,000morethanin1982.ThesanctuaryisacontinuingsourceofprideforthecitizensofArcata,especiallythosewhoseeffortshelpedtomakeithappenandthosewhoconlinoetoassistwithinuseandimprovements.Thrssghosttheentireslate,thissanetoaryisknownasamodelwetlandsrestorationprojectandasanexampleofapeacefulconflictresolutioninwhicheseryviewpointwanheardandmostofthemwon.BUTCHER’SSLOUGHHistorically,Butcher’sSloughlthetidallyinfluencedportionofJollyGiantCreek)meanderedthroughthin28-acresitewhenitwasprimarilyasaltmarsh.Itremainedrelativelyustoncheduntilthelate10405whentwolumbermillschannelizedtheslough,bulttanine-acrelogpond,andplacedthreefeetoffillovertheremainderofthesiteandthencovered3.7acreswithconcreteforlumberstorage.Themillsoperateduntilthetalebeeswhentheywereclosedduetopooreconomicconditions.Thesitegrsdoaltydeteriorateduntil1078whenageseralclean-upwasordered.Thecleanupconsistedoftearingdowntheremainingbuildingsanddrainingthetogpond.lx1080,theCityofArcstsandtheCaliforniaCoastalCommissionstartedlookingatthepotenlialofresinringthearestoasaltmarshsodmeanderingslough.Is1083,theArcotaMarshsodWildlifeSanctuaryTaskForcewasformedIncomeupwitharestorationptsnthatwouldoptimizethediversityofwildlifehabitats.BySeptember1004,theplanwascompletesodfnodinghadbeesnbtsinedfromtheCaliforoisCosutsiConservancytoimplementit.ThisareahasaddedaneatsarinecomponenttotheexistingfreshwatermarshessodbrackishtakeoftheadjacentArcataMarshandWildlifeSanctuary.Invertedredwoodstumpsprovidevaluablemicro-habitatforsmallfishandprovidecoverfordownstreamsmoltmigration.ThisestuaryservesasnurseryforfishsodinvertebratescammoulyfoundinHumboldtBay.Thenine-acrelogpondwasrecontouredtoproducefouracresofupeswater,threeacresoffreshwatermarsh,andtwoacresofswamphabitat.TheBombedpondallowsforwalerdepthofuptoninefeetinthedeepestarea.ThepondisusedtoenhanceanadromousfinheryresourcesaugmentingArcala’sWastewaterAquscultureProgrambyholdingcoastalcotthrnstbroodsteck,whmeprogenywillbestockedinArcata’srecrestioosttakesodlocalstreams.TraitsallowaccesstotheButcher’sSloughareafromIStreetandHStreettothedikesarnuodthepond.Thesetrailsallowforelevatedvantagepointsofthepond,theestuary,HumboldtBay,sodtheArcataMarshsodWildlifeSanctuary. TEXASGENERALLANDOFFICETexasCoastalManagementProgramTheStateofTexasiscurrentlypreparingtheCoastalManagementProgram(CMP)forState-ownedcoastalwetlands.Oneoftheproductsofthisprogramwillbeawetlandspubliceducationprogram.AstheGeneralLandOffice(GLO)formulatestheCMP,theEcologyCentershouldbecomeapartoftheprocess.EducationisatthecoreoftheEcologyCenterand,thus,anaturalplayerintheCMP.ThefollowinginformationwastakenfromamonthlynewslettersentoutbytheGLO.ThesubjectmattercouldeasilyhavecomefromtheEcologyCenterNewsletter. TEXASCOASTALMANAGEMENTPROGRAMNEWSLE’rIERMAY1993PROGRAMUPDATESCOASTALMANAGEMENTPROGRAMAmericanWetlandsMonth:AmericanWetlandsMonthisanationaleventcelebratedeachyearinMaytoincreasepublicawarenessoftheimportanceofwetlandsandtoencouragepeopletoLenjoyandprotectthesenaturalresources.Tocommemoratethisspecialevent,GovernorRichardshasproclaimedMay1993AmericanWetlandsMonthinTexas.PROCLAMATIONOF,ICIALMOANOco.4STATEOTEXASormEGovnoWetJand.earerecognizeda.Ice.Oftheicatuniqueandzportantnaturalira..onearth.Wetlandaocc,.irineveryetat.nnenation,andallA.ericen.hav,awetlandare.iecat.dnearWetlandsprovideawidevarietyofbenefits:floodcontrol.•ro.ioncontrol,tiedandwildlifehabitat,boating,inspirationforfin.artsandliterature,waterqualityandquantity,oe..rcialfiedinq,huntingandtrapping,andrecreation.Deepit.theireanyvalue.,wetlandshavelongbe.neiewrderstoodandhaveeufferedgreatde.tructionandabuse.tncr.aeadindar.tandinqandappreciationofwetlandvalue.andfunction.Cr.essentialforincreaaedwetlandaenagesentandprotection.A.s.ricanWetland.(onthwas•.tabii.heda.anannualnationaleventtodrewpublicattentiontothei.p.ortanc.ofk.erica’ewetland,andourre.pon.ibilitytoprotectthe..Asweotre..th.isportanceofconeereingournaturalenvironsant,itiscrucialthaweappreciatethei.portanCaofpretecinqournation’swetlanda.Therefore,I,AnnW.Richerda,GovernorofTease,doherebyprociaiathe.onthofXay,i93,aex).AI*015TItthSDSOIinTexasandurgetheappropriaterecognitionthereof. [1DuringthemonthofMay,theGLO’sCoastalManagementDivisionwillexhibitawetlandsdisplayinthelobbyoftheStephenF.AustinBuildinganddistributeanewpublicinformationbrochureentitledCoastalWetlandsinTexas.JoinusincelebratingAmericanWetlandsMonth![Formoreinformation,calltheWetlandsProtectionHotilne,1-800-832-7828.ThehotlinewasestablishedbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency’s(EPA’s)WetlandStrategiesandStateProgramsBranchinthespringof1991andisthecentralclearinghouseforwetlandoutreachinformationfromEPAheadquartersandregionaloffices.Thehotlineprovidesinformationonstatewetlandprogramsandalsogivesfederalprogramcontacts.COASTALWETLANDSINTEXASBackground:WetlandsinTexaswerelongconsideredwastelandswithlittleeconomicvalue.TheU.S.FishandWildlifeServiceestimatesthatTexaslostapproximately8,400,000acres(52[1percent)ofitswetlandsbetweencolonialtimesandthe1980s.ThislosswasprimarilyduetoIdredgeandfillactivities,certainagriculturalandlanddevelopmentpractices,erosion,andsubsidence.OnlyrecentlyhavethepeopleofTexasrealizedtheimportanceofwetlandstoboth[theecologidalandeconomicvitalityofthestate.ValuesandFunctions:WetlandsareimportantareasofgreatbiologicaldiversityandLproductivity.Itisestimatedthatmorethan95percentoftheGulfofMexico’srecreationalandcommercialcatchoffish,oysters,shrimp,andcrabrequireswetlandsforspawning,nursery,andfeedinghabitat.Three-fourthsofNorthAmerica’sbirdspeciesdependuponwetlandsforLfoodandforbreedingandwinteringgrounds.Welloverone-thirdofthe564plantandanimalspecieslistedasthreatenedorendangeredintheU.S.utilizewetlandhabitats.Coastalwetlandsprovidemanybenefitstosociety.Theyfilterpollutantsfromsurfacewaters,maintaingroundwatersupplies,dissipatefloodwaters,andprotectshorelinesfromerosion.1’Wetlandsalsoofferavarietyofoutdoorrecreationalopportunitiesforfishermen,hunters,canoeists,andnaturalists.[1StateInitiative:In1991,inresponsetotheneedtopreserveandprotectthecoastalwetlandsLiofTexas,GovernorAnnRichardssignedSenateBill1054,“TheCoastalManagementPlanforState-ownedCoastalWetlands,whichdirectstheTexasParksandWildlifeDepartmentandtheTexasGeneralLandOfficetodevelopastatecoastalwetlandsconservationplan.2 Theconservationplanwillcallfor:••Aninventoryofstate-ownedcoastalwetlands•Freshwaterinflowstudies•Acoastalwetlandacquisitionplan•Awetlandspubliceducationprogram•Long-rangenavigationaldredgingand•Examinationofboattrafficimpacts•Sealevelrisestudies•Anevaluationofsedimentbypassingfrom•Reductionofnonpöint-sourcepollution“Alongthe...coastofNorthAmerica...tenaciouslyholdingthelandtogetherwithatangleofroots,liesagreenribbonofsoft,salty,wet,low-lyingland,thesaltmarshes.”“Theribbonofgreenmarshes,partsolidland,partmobilewater,hasadefinitebutelusiveborder,nowhidden,nowexposedasthetides...fluctuate.-JohnandMildredTealLifeandDeathofaSaltMarshdisposalplanningreservoirstowetlands3 TEXASCOASTALWETLANDSBYCOUNTY(Acresx100)(modifiedfromFieldandothers,1991)SaltandFreshMarshForestedandTidalFlatsCountyCountyBrackishScrub-ShrubTotalMarshAransas25418610109559Bra.zoria536274205411,056Cathoun3382752750690Cameron312198175311,058Chambers4592568028823Galveston35137780475Harris1285398144Jackson10544425196Jefferson629888121441,682Kenedy244921471,1202,332Kleberg474695148669Liberty01367590895Matagorda5632065887914Nueces52951781245Orange3183760‘190Refugio1123128621531SanPatricio120601140231Victoria151501571323Willacy13926021358778TOTAL4,3194,9351,7852,75213,791[Field,D.W.,A.J.Royer,.P.V.Genovese,andB.D.Shearer.1991.Coastal.WetlandsofrKeV,utedStares:AnAccountingofaValuableNationalResource.StrategicAsses8mentBranch,NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration,59pp.4 WETLANDRESOURCESiTESGulfofMexicoWetlandReso4ateSitesNmdcwIWfldf.R.lug.o’7S(.WddW.Mn.m.t,tAr.aSqCcPM.5 PROTECTEDCOASTALWETLANDHABITATS(modifiedfromMoulton,1990)AREANAMECOIJNTYTOTALACRESWETL&NDACRESTexj.sPointNWRJefteraoo8.9528.057McFaddinNWRJeffer4295640,804An.a.bu.acNWRCb.amberi2824325419MoodyNWRChambera3,5173.342Brazori.aNWRBrazocia12.19911,589SanBeruirdNWR.Brazcna24,45423.231BigBoggyNWRMatagorda4,3714,371Mstagord*IilandNWRCalhoun55.39522,158AraiuasNWR.Aranaa.i67,06533533LaguxiaAt.ucoaaNWRCacron45.18740,668S.D.MurphzccWMAJefferson13,26412.601LowerNeelteaWMAOrange6,1515,536SeaRimSPJefferson15,10913,598OaJve.ston1slasdSPGalveston1,950975BryanBeach5?Brszoqi*878439Christn.a.sBaySPBrazoeia501376PeachPointWMABrs.wci.a11,3779,102SheldonW?.{AHarris2,5031,2.52Madt,iandWMAMatagords5,7005.415GuadalupeDeltaWMACaflsoun4,2624,049MatagordaPen.SPMatagocda6,2554,379MustangIulsndSPNuecea3,7031,852DavisHillSPLiberty1,682841Chri,tnsj.aBayC?Brazoria4,8382,416WelderFlatsC?Ca1b15001.500SouthBayC?Ceeon3,4203,420ArmandBayouC?Harris29024PadreIslandNSKlcbcrg130.69665,348Konedy.WillacyTOTAL346,299Moulton.D.W.1990.ThzasWaterfowlHabitat,’StansAisdNe.x.Specialstaffreport.WildlifeDivision,TexasPsraandWildlifeDepartment.20pp.6 TEXASCOASTALMANAGEMENTPROGRAMNEWSLE’rI’ERAPRIL1993PROGRAMUPDATESCOASTALMANAGEMENTPROGRAM:AmericanWetlandsMonth:AmericanWetlandsMonthisanationaleventcelebratedeachyear[inMaytoincreasepublicawarenessoftheimportanceofwetlandsandtoencouragepeopletoenjoyandprotectthesenaturalresources.Tocommemoratethisspecialevent,theTexasGeneralLandOffice(GLO)hasaskedGovernorRichardstoproclaimMay1993AmericanWetlandsMonthinTexas.DuringthemonthofMay,theGLO’sCoastalManagementDivisionplanstoexhibitawetlandsdisplayinthelobbyoftheStephenF.AustinBuildingandtodistributeanewpublicinformationbrochureentitledCoastalWetlandsinTexas.JoinusincelebratingAmericanWetlandsMonth.Formoreinformation,contactAdrianaGutierrez,TexasGeneralLandOffice,TexasCoastalManagementProgram,StephenF.AustinBldg.,Room735,1700NorthCongressAvenue,Austin,Texas78701-1495,orcall512-475-1468.InternationalMigratoryBirdDay:WewouldliketoremindyouthatonMay8,thenationwillbecelebratingitsannualInternationalMigratoryBirdDay.Thisdateisalsothe75thLAnniversaryoftheMigratoryBirdTreatyAct.TheGLO,incooperationwiththe“PartnersinFlight-AyesdelasAmericas”conservationprogram,encouragesyoutoparticipateinactivitiesdedicatedtotheconservationofallmigratorybirds--songbirds,shorebirds,raptors,andwaterfowl.OnMay8,acensusofmigrantbirdswilltakeplaceacrossthecoastalareaandthroughoutTexas.Thiscensusprovidesinformationabouttrendsofmigrantbirdspeciesthatdonotbreedlocallyandarenotmonitoredbybreedingbirdsurveysandbreedingbirdatlases.TheMaycount[providesaone-daysnapshotofthestatusofnationwideandinternationalbirdpopulations.Manymigrantbirdsarenotmonitoredbyothersurveys,andthiscensusisoneoftheeasiestwaystoobtaindata.Besides,birdinginthespringisfun!TheMaybirdcountissimilartotheChristmasbirdcount,exceptthatbirdsarecountedwithinanentirecountyduringonespecificday.Groupsofparticipantscountallbirdsandthenrecord,Ubycounty,thenumberofparticipants,theirhours,totalmiles,andspeciestotals.Aftercountytotalsaregathered,theyaresenttoBrentOrtega,whowillcompilethedataforthestate.Formoreinformation,contactBrentOrtegaat202Camino,Victoria,Texas77901,orcallhimat1’512-575-9848.WorkingwithBrenttoorganizeTexasAudubonChaptersacrossthestateisBryanHale.Bryancanbecontactedat512-443-2709or512-444-3626.Let’sgivethebirds somethingtosingabout!TexasCoastalManagementProgramContacts:BelowisalistofCoastalManagementProgramareasalongwithappropriateGLOnamesandnumbers.GeneralAdministrationJanetFatheree463-5385CCCSecretaryDevelopment/PolicyLoreHantske475-1394Organization,NonpointSourcePollution/WetlandsTomCalnan463-5100CynthiaJennings463-9215Wetlands,LocalPlanning,PeterSamuels463-5047SpecialManagementAreasDune&BeachMgmt.KimMcKenna463-5057FlocxlplainsOil&GasDianeHyatt475-1395Ports&Harbors,BruceSmith463-5055Dredging,GISConsistency,GrantsDianaAguilar463-5058PublicEducationAdrianaGutierrez475-1468PublicInvolvementLegalAshleyWadick463-5019NaturalResourceDamageTomNuckols463-5054Assessment,LocalGovernmentsLiaison,State&FederalLegislation2 LEGISLATIONThefollowingarebillsrelevanttocoastalmanagementthathavebeenfiledinthe73rdLegislature.BillNumberSponsorPurposeHB227Rep.MartinEstablishestheCenterforTexasBeachesandShoresatTexasA&MUniversity.RB891Rep.T.HunterAuthorizescountiesborderingtheGulfofMexicotouse50%ofhoteltaxrevenueforpromotionoftourism.SB574Sen.TruanAddsthechairmanoftheTexasWaterDevelopmentBoardtotheCoastalCoordinationCouncil(CCC).SB998Sen.PattersonAddsthecommissioneroftheTexasDepartmentofNB2612Rep.TallasAgriculturetotheCCC.SB502/503Sen.SimsPlacesauthorityintheStateSoilandWaterConservationBoardforallagriculturalandsilviculturalelementsofstatenonpoint-sourcepollutionprograms.SB750Sen.ArmbristerRequirestheTexasDepartmentofCommercetoconductaformalassessmentofstateagencypermittingprocessesandrecommendchangesforthenextlegislativesession.SB1174Sen.BarrientosEstablishesanenvironmentalreviewfeeforvariousHE2035Rep.Oakleystatepermits.RequirestheTexasParks&WildlifeDepartmenttoperformanenvironmentalreviewpriortoissuanceofapermitbyastateagency.SB999Sen.PattersonRequirestheGLOtotakecertainmeasuresprescribedbytheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersrelatedtoerosion.Requiresdredgingprojectstomeetcertainstandardsrelatedtoerosion.SB1226Sen.BivinsDirectsgovernmententitiestoavoidunnecessarySen.Armbristerrestrictionsontheuseofprivatepropertyandtoexpeditedecisionsaffectingtheuseofprivateproperty.Requirestheattorneygeneraltodevelop3 guidelinesonconstitutionallimitsaffectingprivateproperty.Requiresgovernmententitiestoassessimpactsofproposedactionsonprivateproperty.MEETINGUPDATESTexasCoastalManagementProgramStateAgencyTaskForce:TheStateAgencyTaskForce(SATF)metonFriday,March12,1993,tocontinueevaluatingusestobemanagedundertheCoastalManagementProgram(CMP).AdraftlistofmanagementissuestobeaddressedintheCMPwasproduced.Managementprioritieswillbebasedon(1)theextentofadverseenvironmentalimpacts,(2)whetherornotanissueisofnationalsignificance,(3)thefeasibilityofmanaginganactivity,and(4)thepotentialformanagementconflicts.TheSATFwillrefinethisprocessatitsnextmeeting.ExecutiveCommitteeoftheCoastalCoordinationCouncil(CCC):TheExecutiveCommitteeoftheCCCmetonFriday,March19,1993.Thecommitteereceivedstatusreportsontheprogressoftheinteragencycoastalareaboundaryworkgroup’sevaluationofcoastalareaboundaryalternativesandontheSATF’sworktoidentifyusesthatwillbemanagedun4ertheCMP.ThecommitteecontinuedtoworkonthepolicyadoptionprocessandalsodiscussedtheproposedelevationoftheKennedyCausewayinCorpusChristi.PresentationsaboutthecausewayweregivenbyNinoGutierrezoftheTexasDepartmentofTransportationandBobWallaceoftheCoastalBendBaysFoundation.TentativeagendaitemsfortheApril16meetingincludethefollowing:CoastalareaboundaryReportonactivitiestobemanagedundertheCMPCriticalAreaProgramPublicoutreachstrategyProcessforadoptionofCMPgoalsandpolicies.PleasecallJanetFathereeat512-463-5385formoreinformation.CALENDAROFUPCOMINGEVENTSAPRIL8.19939:00a.m.-Austin-CMPStateAgencyTaskForcemeetingStephenF.AustinBldg.,1700NorthCongressAve.,Room119.APRIL16.19939:00a.m.-Austin-CCCExecutiveCommitteemeetingStephenF.AustinBldg.,1700NorthCongressAve.,Room831.4 MAY1419939:00a.m.-Austin-CMPStateAgencyTaskForcemeetingStephenF.AustinBldg.,1700NorthCongressAve.,Room618.MAY21,1993fl9:00a.m.-Austin-CCCExecutiveCommitteemeetingStephenF.AustinBldg.,1700NorthCongressAve.,Room831.MISCELLANEOUSNEWSGreatTexasBeachTrash-Off:OnSaturday,April24,theTexasGeneralLandOfficeAdopt-A-BeachProgramandKeepTexasBeautiful,Inc.willsponsorthe7thAnnualGreatTeiasBeachTrash-Offfrom9:00a.m.tonoonallalongtheTexascoast.Bringafriend,orbetteryet,bringagroupoffriendsandenjoythebeachwhilehelpingtokeepourcoastalenvironmentclean.Formoreinformationortorequestbrochuresand/orposters,callRoxanneRouseat1-800-85-BEACHor512-475-1584.Thisyear,JantzenInc.ismakingdirectgrantstoorganizationsthatpreserveandcleanourbeachesandwaterways.Thecompanyhasdesignedandtaggedproductsthat,whenpurchased,(jwillgenerateadditionalfundingfortheseprograms.Jantzen’sCleanWaterProgramrecentlymadeitsTexaspremierinFoley’sstoresthroughoutLthestate.ForeveryspeciallytaggeditempurchasedfromMarch15toMay1,Foley’sandJantzenwillmakeafinancialcontributiontotheTexasGeneralLandOfficeAdopt-A-BeachTrashforArt’sSake:TheTexasGeneralLandOfficeAdopt-A-BeachProgram,theCorpusChristiArtsCouncil,theTexasStateAquarium,KNCNFMC-101,andCoorsPureWater2000inviteyoutoenterthe5thAnnualTrashforArt’sSakesculpturecontest.ThecontestwillbeSaturday,April24,onNorthPadreIslandnearCorpusChristiatthesouthendofJ.P.LubyStatePark.EnthesmustbecomposedofrefusecollectedfromTexasbeaches.Naturaldebrismaybeincorporatedintoasculpture,butitsmaincomponentsmustbethekindofman-madetrashthatposesanenvironmentalproblem-plastic,glass,paper,andmetal.Sculptureswillbejudgedonoriginality,imagination,useofmaterials,theme,andaesthetics.Thetopthreewinnersintwocategories(professionalandamateur)willreceivecashprizesof[$400,$300,and$200.ThecontestwillhelppublicizeTexas’effortstoeliminatemarinedebrisandbeachlitter.LFormoreinformation,contactDanaWendlerat512-475-1412or1-800-85-BEACH.Program.5 GuadalupeRiverCleanup:TheTexasGeneralLandOfficeCleanRiversProgramissponsoringtheGuadalupeRiverCleanup&TrashBashinVictoria,Texas.ThecleanupwillbeheldonSaturday,May8,1993,atRiverParkonRedRiverStreetfrom9:00a.m.to11:30a.m.Thecleanupwillincludearecyclingcollection.Volunteersareencouragedtobringtheirusedplasticcoded1and2,motoroil,andbatteriestoRiversideConventionCenter.Formoreinformation,pleasecallDanaWendlerat1-800-852-3224.EarthWeekKick-OffFair:EarthCareOrganizationinBrownsvilleisplanningEarthWeekreventsegirningApril18.Itwillbeacity-widecelebration!ThethemewillbeTheGulfofMexico-ASpecialPlace,andeventsincludeanEarthMarch,ResolutionsinthePark,EcoFair,andTeach-in.Activitiesareplannedinschoolsthroughouttheweek.Formoreinformation,callPennyHartwellat210-831-9326.YearoftheGulf:TheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyiscelebratingtheYearoftheGufofMexico(YOG)during1992-1993toraisepublicawarenessofthenaturalsplendoranduniqueculturalheritageoftheGulfofMexico,aswellastoempasizeitsimportancetoahealthyeconomy.TheTexasGeneralLandOfficeandtheTexasStateAquariumarethestatecoordinatorsforthisprogram.Groups,agencies,andorganizationsareencouragedtoconductenvironmentalor[coastaleventsinhonorofYOG.YOGposters,bookmarks,anddisplaysareavailableforenvironmentalandcoastalactivities,aswellasforeducationalevents-allofwhichcanberincorporatedintoastatewideefforttoraisepublicawarenessaboutthethreatsfacingtheGulfLofMexico.PublicattentionisessentialtoreversetheenvironmentaldeclinestheGulfhassufferedinpastdecades.PleasedirectanyrequestsforYOGmaterials,orsendinformationonupcomingeventsthatwemayparticipateinorpromote,to:AdrianaGutierrez,TexasGeneralLandOffice,CoastalManagementDivision,StephenF.AustinBldg.,Room735,1700NorthCongressAve.,Austin,LiTexas78701-1495.EventsfeaturingYearoftheGulfmaterialsinclude:•IslandFest,March26-28,MocxlyGardens,Galveston,Texas.•MarineEducationSymposium,April16-17,TexasA&MUniversityCampus,Galveston,Texas.•EarthWeekKick-OffFair,April18-24,Brownsville,Texas.•GreatTexasBeachTrash-Off,April24,TexasGulfCoast.6 •BeachTrashSculptureContest,April24,CorpusChristi,Texas.•GuadalupeRiverCleanup,May8,Victoria,Texas.•BayDayatSylvanBeachPark,June12-13,LaPorte,Texas.•CoastalZone‘93Conference,July19-23,NewOrleans,Louisiana.•NationalMarineEducatorsConference,August2-7,NewOrleans,Louisiana.GulfofMexicoCommissionLegislation:SenatorBobKrueger(D-NewBraunfels)hasintroducedlegislationtocreateamulti-statecommissionchargedwithdevelopingacomprehensiveresourcemanagementplanfortheGulfofMexico.rThelegislationwouldsetupaframeworkformanagementofthegulf’sresourcesandprovideforaGulfofMexicoCommissiontoactasanumbrellaorganizationtobalanceandcoordinatethewideinterestsinthegulf’sresources.ThebillalsoformallyestablishesaGulfofMexicoprogramintheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyandmandatesafirst-ever,baselinestudy[ofenvironmentalqualityinthegulf.pTheKruegerbillisco-sponsoredbySen.BobGrahamofFloridaandSens.JohnBreauxandUBennettJohnsonofLouisiana.U.S.CongressmannKikadeIaGarzahasintroducedasimilarbillintheU.S.HouseofRepresentatives.ABOUTTillSNEWSLETfl’ER[TheTexas’CoastalManagementProgram(CMP)NewsletterispublishedtoprovidecommunicationamongcoastalcommunitiesandagenciesparticipatingintheCMP.ItisproducedbytheTexasGeneralLandOffice,CoastalManagementDivision,StephenF.AustinLBuilding,Room735,1700NorthCongressAve.,Austin,Texas78701-1495;Phone:512/475-1468;Fax:512/475-0680.Contributorstothisissueinclude:JanetFatheree,ArnieFlores,rSusanGhertner,CynthiaJennings,PeterSamuels,TinaTorres,andDanaWendler.Editor:L.AdrianaGutierrez.FWewelcomeshortarticlesaboutcoastalcommunityactivities,coastalprogramdevelopmentandimplementation,agencynews,CMPupdates,coastallegislationandregulations,peopleonthemove,andcalendarevents.InformationmaybesubmittedtoAdrianaGutierrez,PublicOutreachCoordinator,attheaddresslistedabove.PleaseincludethenameandphonenumberUofapersonwhocanbecontactedformoreinformation.7 MARINEEDUCATIONCENTERPalacios,TexasThePalaciosMarineEducationCenterisrunandoperatedbythePalaciosPublicSchools.Thisfacilityisnotamuseumortouristattractionbutisan“educationalenrichmentfacilitydesignatedtomotivatestudentsandpromoteknowledge,appreciation,andpreservationoftheaquaticenvironment”.WitheducationalclassesforagesKthroughcollege,thePalaciosCentercouldbeavaluableresourceinformulatinganeducationprogram.&7-. ----—-———-——. 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GENERALACTIVITIESActivitiesaredetailedtoincludeengagement,exploration,explanation,elaboration,andevaluation.PMECACTIVITIESWITHSTUDENTSA.Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten1.observe,touchandclassifymarineorganisms2.playseashellconcentration3.walkbeach4.observeorganismscaughtinaseine5.makeshellnecklaces6.doapuppetshowofasaltwaterfoodchainB.FirstGrade1.identifydifferentfish,accordingtophysicalcharacteristics2.observeorganismscaughtinaseine3.showthemcrabsincrabtrap4.collecttrashalongbeachC.SecondGrade1.studyorganismsinthesaltmarsh-actuallyobservecordgrass,periwinklesnails,fiddlercrabs,oysters,andcoastalbirds.2.discusstherelationshipsoftheseorganismstoeachotherandtheirenvironment.D.ThirdGrade1.observeandtouchmarinelabspecimens2.observeorganismscaughtinseine3.drawmuralofseacreatures4.studyhistoryofCampHulen5.collecttrashalongbeachE.FourthGrade1.studylifecycles,functionsandstructureofsaltmarshplantsinthemarshandwithmicroscopy2.studythepartsofanimalandplantcells3.observeplanktonsamplesandphysicalcharacteristicsofplanktonwithmicroscopy4.studyspecialadaptationsofcoastalorganisms F.FifthGrade1.compareandcontrastmarinevertebratesandinvertebrates2.studycoastalerosion:measurevariousbeachwidths,beachprofile,flowrateoflittoralcurrent,measuremassofavolumeofoystershellandsand,observeoysterandsandbeachparticleswithmicroscopyG.SixthGrade1.studydensityofsaltwaterbycomparingsaltwatertoclearfreshwaterandmixing2.observeadaptationofcoastalplantsandanimalstothoseoforganisminother‘biomes”H.SeventhGradeReading1.studymarineconservation2.doanoilspilllab3.listentocommercialfishermenandgamewardendiscussmanagementandconservation4.pick-uptrashonbeach5.discussbiggestpollutionproblem-plastic6.performhaz.mat.emergencypresentationSeventhGrade1.observeandidentifycoastalbirds,learncharacteristicsofordersofbirds2.studymarineinvertebratesandvertebratebyhandlingorganismscaughtinatrawlonschoolboatsJ.SeventhGradeFoodPreparatoryClass1.explaintheimportanceofseafoodfreshnessandcleanlinessinpreparationofseafooddishes2.describetheprocessandbeabletofilletafish3.demonstrateandprepareafishdish4.describetheprocessofcleaningoysters5.demonstrateandprepareandoysterdish6.describehowtopeelshrimp7.demonstrateandprepareashrimpdishK.EighthGrade1.studytheadaptationoforganismslivingintheoceanlifezones:benthos,nekton,andplankton2.observedcoastalerosion L.HighSchoolAlgebra1.studythepercentofcertainorganismsfoundinasquaremeter:marshplants,seashells,fiddlercrabs,fishcaughtinseine,andpredicttheprobabilityofgettingthesamepercentageuponfurthersampling.M.HighSchoolChemistry1.studentsdeterminetheparametersofdissolvedoxygen,salinity,temperature,andpHofseveralsamplingsitesinMatagordaBay,asamonitoringprojectN.HighSchoolBiology1.studyorganismscaughtinaseine2.studywaterqualityparameterstestedinMatagordaBay3.identifyplantsonthePMECnaturetrail4.designexperimentw/variablesandcontrollwsaltmarshorganismsorcoastalbirds0.HighSchoolHumanities1.studytheimpactsofhumansontheenvironment2.alsostudypollution3.classifytrashP.HighSchoolHomeEconomics1.explaintheimportanceofseafoodfreshnessandcleanlinessinpreparationofseafooddishes2.describetheprocessandbeabletofilletafish3.demonstrateandprepareafishdish4.describetheprocessofcleaningoysters5.demonstrateandprepareandoysterdish6.describehowtopeelshrimp7.demonstrateandprepareashrimpdish8.studythenutritionalvalueofseafood9.preparealow-caloriefishdishII.TEACHERINSERVICEWORKSHOPSANDFUTUREIDEASA.PMECpersonnelhaveconducted,helpedplanfor,orpresentedthefollowingworkshopsforteachersandcommunitymembers.1.AwarenessofCoastalHabitat2.CoastalBirds3.ProjectWild4.CoastalPlants5.MarineEducationSymposium6.SaltMarshEcology7.SeaSpotSwim8.TexasMarineEducatorsAssociationAquaculture pB.Inthefuture,thestaffwouldliketoseeourfacilitygrowtobeayearroundventurewithone-weeksummerseacamps,forchildrenandadults.Also,we’llliketoattractuniversitystudentstodoresearchthatourstudentscouldbeinvolvedin.1.conductsummercampsforG/TandAt-Riskstudents2.conductsummercampsforoutsidegroups3.increaseusebyHighSchoolclasses4.increaseusebyothersubjectareasotherthanscience5.constructpermanentmarinedisplays6.extendnaturetrailstotheWestofthebuilding7.developnewlessonactivitiesforthenaturetrail COASTALEDUCATIONANDTOURISMCENTERLakeJackson,Texas CoastalEducationandTourismCenterLakeJackson,TX$11millionMarineDevelopment250,000visitorsannually•Hatchery•Aquarium•MarineDevelopment•EducationalCenter•60-acrecomplexFreetopublic•15,000SFvisitorcenter:-Displays-“TouchTanks”-300gallonaquarium-Two900-gallonaquariums-10,000gallonaquarium-300visitorsperhour•20,000SFhatcherybuilding:•Saltwatermarshpond•Nine1/2-acreponds•35one-acrerearingpondsContacts:KevinDaniels,GCCA(713)626-4222FayBeard,DOW(409)238-2753TomHarvey,TPWD(512)389-4453Funding:•DOWdonatedland•GCCAraised$1millioninprivateandcorp.contributions•TPWDwilloperateCityofLakeJacksonwillconstructabridgetosite.Fundedbya$400,000bondJobcreation:17permanent40temporary,constructionjobs GALVESTONBAYFOUNDATIONLeagueCity,TexasTheGalvestonBayFoundation(GBF)conductsseveraleducationalandrecreationalprogramsinandaroundtheBay.ThesearetheveryprogramsideallysuitedfortheEcologyCenter.Asaclearinghouseforenvironmentaleducation,theEcologyCenterstandstogainbyattractingtheGBFintoitsfacility. GALVESTONBAYOUNDATIONVolume3,Number5SOUNDINGSSPRING1992IT’SCOMING—BAYDAY1992!byA/iceRussellMarkyourcalendar!It’stimetomakeplanstoattendthesecondannualBAYDAYfestival.SylvanBeachParkinLaPortewillburstintolifewithfestivitiesonMay30thand31stasbayenthusiastsgathertocelebrateGalvestonBay.Thetwo-dayfestivalpromotesanawarenessofthebayandhelpsthepublicbecomefamiliarwithitsmanyuses.Italsoservestobringtogetherthevariousbayusersinacooperative,non-adversarialsetting.BAYDAYisajointeffortoftheGalvestonBayFoundationandtheGalvestonBayNationalEstuaryProgram.BAYDAYhasavarietyoffun,family-orientcdactivities.Colorfultentswillbeckonyouwithover100excitingcx-bitsanddemonstrations.Watchsailorsrepairwindjammersailsthatcarriedcargoacrossthebayatheritagedemonstrations.Interactwithrepresentativesofthemanyorganizationsandgovernmentagenciesthatarewatchingovertheresourcesofthebay.Discoverwhat’snewinwatersportsandrecreation.Learnwhatindustryisdoingtocareforthebay.ExperiencethebayasyoulistentostoriestoldbythosewhodependonthebatChallengeyourchildrenandstretchtheirknowledgeattheBayOlympics.Theywilltryonthesurvivaltechniquesuseddailybycreaturesinandaroundthebay.Thescavengerhuntwillintrigueadolescents,andchildrenofallageswillenjoythecarnivalandthefishingcontests.Tapyourfootalongwiththe“BoogieWoogieQueenofthePiano,”MarciaBall,asfireworkslightupthebayskyattheSaturdaynight“BayLightsConcertandFireworks.”The-BAYDAY—,rQueentopsanenticingmusicallineupincludingLatinjazzbyNormaZenreno,50’smusicwiththeHotcakes,andcountryfolkrockwithTexasfavoriteShakeRussell.TheSandpiperStagewillplayhosttoadelightfularrayofcornrnunirydanceexhibitionsandmusic.TemptyourselfwithanalluringvarietyofexhibitsattheArtsandCraftsMarketlocatedinsidetheair-conditionedSylvanBeachPavilion.Browsethroughdisplaysofhandcraftedwares,two-dimensionalart,photography,sculpture,andtraditionalfinecraftitemsContinuedonpage2atSylvanBeach>.ITheCoastGuard’sconstructiontenderwasapopularexhibitandwillbereturningforthe1992festival.7c1TeRehatlitationofOiledWildlife3Toxics6ThankYoulI9WetlandRegulatoryHistory10WetlandHydrology14ProgramNews15IssuesUpdate16MemorialTributes18 15PROGRAMNEWSCitizenMonitoringNowdubbed“TEST”forTheEstuarineSamplingTeam,”thcGBFcitizenmonitoringprogramhasbeenLsnowballing.FromasmallgramawardedbytheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencylastfall,ahalftimecoordinator,CarmenFitzgerald,washired.Carmenhasbeenabletousethe-groundworklaidbyapilotprojectonArmandBayou(fundedbytheGalvestonBayNationalEstuaryProgram)todevelopthebasicframeworkforTESTThepilotprojecthadinitialinvaluableguidancefromCathyAibrechtoftheTexasWaterCommission(TWC),followedbysupportfromConstanceZehner,alsowiththeTexasWatchprogramoftheTWC,andtheybothareactingasadvisorsforTEST(SeeWinter1991-92Soundingsformoredetailsoncitizenmonitoring.)Also[providinginvaluabletransitionarcmem-bersoftheArmandBayouvolunteers,calledCREWS,severalof.whomarenowactiveparticipantsinTESTInadditiontowaterqualitytesting,acitizenmonitoringprograminvolvesvolunteerrecruitment,monitortraining,sitecharacterization,equipmentacquisitionandmaintenance,follow-uprqualityassurance,fundingsupport,andIdatamanagement.Sofar,thereisnoshortageofvolunteers,evenwithoutflanyformalrecruitment.Fortunately,anumberofhomeownerandcivicassociationsaresponsoringkits,whichisrenablingagreaternumberofvolunteerstoparticipatethanourseedgrantwouldotherwiseallowCarmeniscurrentlygivingorientationsandsettingupUtrainingsessionsforvolunteermonitors.Aqualityassuranceplanhasbeencompleted,sitesarebeingcharacterized,çequipmenthasbeenordered,andsomeLvolunteerswillbetestingwaterqualityonsiteatvariouslocationsaroundGal-..‘cstonBaybyMay.Oncedatahasbeen(collectedandanalyzed,resultswillbepublishedinSoundings.EducationAlsofromsmallbeginnings,theGBFeducationprogramsarcnowgrowingsubstantially.Soundingi:,ofcourse,keepsexpandingbothinsizeanddistribution,fromaonethousandcopiesofthefirstfour-pageeditiontofourthousandcopiesofthe20-pageeditionsnowLikewise,GalvestonBayStisdiejwasaletter-sizepiecewith17GalvestonBayrelatedactivitiesinitsfirst1989edition,withnonedirectlysponsoredbyGBETheSpring1992editionisnow22”x34”with40offerings,tenofwhichare.sponsoredbyGBEIncludedarcawidevarietyofactivitiestoappealtoadiverseaudience,withtopicsrangingfromoilspillcontroltocanoeingtofly-tyingtodolphinstoshorelineissues.TwooftheGBFworkshopshaveAATcertificationforteachers.NewGBFofferingsthisspringincludetheDolphinDiscoveryWorkshop,theMaritimeCommerceWorkshop,andtheAnahuacNationalWildlifRefugeTour.Thenumberofactivitiesandschedulesareleadingtoaneedforthreeeditionsperyearinsteadofjusttwo,oncefundingsupportisestablished.InacooperativearrangementwithDrJohnRamseyoftheUniversityofHouston,agraduatecourseforteachers,“EcologyandIssuesofGalvestonBay”wasofferedthisspring.Overseventy-fiveteachersappliedfor25placesintheclass.GBFidentifiedresourcepeopletoteachparticularsessionsandprovidedBayRangerfortwofieldtrips.Thissummer,Dr.RamseywillteachthesesameteachershowtouseGalvestonBayintheclassroom,teachingtheuseofscienceinevaluatingpublicissues.ConservationTheConservationVolunteerCommitteehelpstoorganizeandrecruitvolunteersforourhabitatcreationprojects,specificallycordgrassandtreeplanting,aswellasforstaffingexhibitsatareafestivalsandfairs.Twoplantingshavebeenheldsofarthisyear,andGBFwasrepresentedwithanexhibitatsevenevents.(See“ThankYou!”fordetails.)BayRangerisanin-valuablecomponentofthecordgrassplantingsaswellaseducationalfieldtrips.7--ScienceteachersexperimentwithtertestkitsonboadtheBayRanget. ABNC -Armand Bayou Nature Center; (713)474-2551 CEC-Citizen’s Environmental Coalition (713)880-5145 COM -College of the Mainland; (713)280-2991 or (409)938-1211 X228 DBI -Dickinson Beautiful,Inc.; (713)534-2205;Mary Dunbaugh GBF -Galveston Bay Foundation (713)334-3665 HCC -Houston Community College Community Education; (713)977-3393 HMNS -Houston Museum of Natural Science;(713)639-4651 or (713)639-4652 LC -Lee College;(713)425-6307 TAMUG Texas A &M University/Galveston; (409)740-5711,Kyle Jackson, Continuing Education; (409)740-4490,TEEX Oil Spill Control School TFFA -Texas Fly Fishers Association (713)483-5839 Doug Ming UHCL -University of Houston at Clear Lake;(713)283-3530 USCGA U.S.Coast Guard Auxiliary (713)870-0681 Melita Scoggin WHP -Wallisville Heritage Park; (409)389-2252,Kevin Ladd ir r - If you have ideas and resources to contribute to this educational program,please make them known to the Galveston Bay Foundation.You and your organization are invited to participate in all of our programs.The Galveston Bay Foun dation Education Committee meets the third Thursday of each month.Call the committee chairman,(409)938-1211,X228,or the GBF of fice,(713)334-3665,if you would like to attend. V SPEAKERS Speakers from the foundation will visit your or ganization to explain the program and Bay is sues.Written or phoned requests are invited at: Galveston Bay Foundation 3027 Marina Bay Drive Suite 105 League City,TX 77573 713/334-3665 MEDIA These video cassettes may be checked out: 1.“Audubon In Texas,”Texas Parks and Wildlife;Audubon’s tour in Texas in 1837. Available from Evelyn Meador Library,Sea- brook,(713)474-9142 or Galveston Bay Infor mation Center,Galveston,(409)740-5703. 2.“Will Venice Survive Its Rescue?”Ven ice and Galveston Bay face many of the sam challenges.Produced by NOVA,available from GBF. 3.“Texas Shores;Saving What’s Left,” produced by Sea Grant;available from GBF. ( V•C Participating Organizations Drawings by Mice Russell Layout &Design by Marilyn Turner,College of the Mainland ENVIRONMENTAL,POLITICALANDCOMMUNITYSUPPORTThesuccessoftheEcologyCenterwillrestonthesupportoftheenvironmentalcommunity.TheCitizensEnvironmentalCoalition(CEC)representsover100membergroupsintheHoustonMetropolitanArea.TheobjectivesoftheCECarecompatiblewiththoseoftheEcologyCenter.TheCECisavaluableresourcetobecateredto. —-4———S“V.-a,.,..L!..JrI. ..II—-.J.Lda1EnvironmentalOrganizations- .CityEnvironmental.Agencies--:-StateEnvironmeñtälAgehcies----LocalandStateGovernnient--•.••EnvironmentalHotliñes-•.- IMPELEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATIONIntroductionTheimplementationoftheEcologyCenterwillrequirebroad-basedsupportfromtheCityofSeabrook,theClearLakeCommunityandHouston-areabusinesses.Toachievethislevelofinvolvement,hundredsofcommittedhoursmustbedevotedtotheprojectbeforeasingleslabofconcreteispoured.Asinanysuchendeavor,organizationwillbethekeytosuccess.Thefollowingchartoutlinesanimplementationprocessfromorganizationtooperation.ThisgeneraloutlinecanseR’easaguidethroughouttheprocess.FollowingtheProcessChartarethreeconceptplanslocatingtheEcologyCenterwithintheSouthLagoonarea.AsinstructedbytheSeabrookEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,theSouthLagoonwasidentifiedasapotentiallocationfortheEcologyCenter.LDShasconductedalevelonestudyofthisareaidentifyingopportunitiesandconstraintsforthreehypotheticalconcepts.26 —i;—— ECOLOGY CENTER IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS of SEABROOKCITY I PUBLIC1 TlONJ [POLITII LLIAISON J I FUND [RAISING STA3EI STAGE II STAGEIII STAGE IV “STAGEVMobilizationReconnaissancePlannlnglDeslgnImplementationManagement Coordinate work with Coordinate with City Coàrdinate ith public Administer Daily adaiiistration ofCityonnecessarydataagenciesasconstructioncontracts‘facilitynecessarySet-upfinancial Monitor financial ‘.‘,,‘Allocate fundsaccountsaccountsMonitorfinandal---accounts Contact groups for Track media interest Inve interestd’,,Promote milestones Conduct annualinitialsupportandpublicity1partiesviapublic’,5programs and eventsopportunitiesforums,‘‘Set-up grand openingPublishsolicitor“,“,,‘Expand PR to includepackageEvaluateinterestlevel,,‘,,,‘,“,‘,Continue fund raising Clear Lake area ‘‘‘‘for project ,‘,‘events “ ‘-‘‘I,,,’, Make initial contacts Seek local political !\Mrkto secure federal Promote success and ‘Monitor legislationwithpoliticalreps.consensus and state funding ‘i broad based support which ImpactsI,,,‘‘ ,‘‘,‘‘‘,‘‘,of project regional ecology ,Track legislation which Seek Legislative “,,“‘,‘‘,‘,‘“,“may impact project’support ‘,‘,“‘,:- ‘‘‘‘:,‘:‘,-“,,‘‘‘-‘---,Pvo9—rT)‘,,‘‘‘,‘,,II l’,’4 ‘—— dentif9 &target ,‘Solicit Corporate,olIcit Càrxrate,‘‘:“-Solicit Corporate,Continue fund raisingfundingsources,Private and other Private and other ‘“Private and other ,‘,-secure applications funds and funds and ‘,‘‘,funds and Conduct membershipandnotdeadlines,sponsorships sponsorships ,‘,,“sponsorships drives “‘‘‘ ‘,‘lfl•l ‘I’:,“,:,,‘‘,,:,‘‘,‘,—‘—‘ 1 41 Rflne Concept Plan Secure Professional ,,E,.’aluate Preliminary Monitor construction EvalUate effectivenessandProgramTeamtobeginReconnaissance’,‘-on-site ofexNbits &facilitiesI‘‘ ‘‘‘‘‘,‘technical input:‘‘,‘‘‘—c,I -‘‘‘ ‘,Proceed with Design Evaluate the heed far -‘‘‘‘,‘:Development arç -l ,a Phase Ii Pe.rnnting CD s’ Site Selectidr’&‘‘Create site Initiate’‘,,“,‘Work with City on local ExnsionMquisition‘‘,‘identification and ,pre-constructio ‘:‘‘land use impact and ,prograrnlSite ‘ ‘‘‘,awareness events Le.’groupd’ ‘‘ influences ,acquisitionbreakingI rRfl [ESTATE J THESEABROOKECOLOGYCENTERProudofourenvironmentalheritage,theSeabrookEcologyCenteriscommittedtopreservingtheGalvestonBayEcosystem.Througheducationalandrecreationalactivitiestheconceptof“CoexistencewithNature”canbeexperiencedandlearnedThisenvironmentallysensitivefacilityservesasaresourceandlivinglaboratoryforacademicresearch,publicagencies,environmentalgroupsandthegeneralpublicTheCenter’sinfluenceextendsbeyondthewallsandexhibitsofthefacility,providingnumerouscomplimentarytours,sites,andfacilitiesparticipatinginsupportofthiscommonmission.12455thStreet,Seabrook,Texas77586TeI.(713)ECO-LINEFax.(713)938-5264 CONCEPTA’Opportunities:PreservesfragileecosystemofthelagoonOrientationtothelagoonandGalvestonBayHighvisibilityComplimentsOidSeabrookshopsandbusinesses.bybngingthemmoreexposureServesasananchorprojecttoOidSeabrookPotentialforimprovedcirculationthroughoutOidSeabrookQuickdissipationoftrafficSupportsstreetimprovementsforiocalstreetsStimulusforfurthereconomicdeveiopmentalongshorelineOpportunityforcreatingasignatureentranceforOidSeabrookSubmergedpropertycouldbeacquiredfordevelopmentConstraints:LossofresidentlaiwaterfrontproperlyCommunityunwillingnesstoforfeitexistingcharacterPropertyownersunwilhngnesstosoilpropertyincreasedtrafficon5thAvenueandStaplesTheimpactofparkingmaybesignificantConcept:40,000sffacilitypartiallybuiltovertheiagoon(B,E)IndigenousarchitecturePrimaryaccessoffof5thAvenueintersectionofMeyerandSH146becomesasignalureentranceSateiiiteparkinglotsserveboththefacultyandOidSeabrook(P).AdditionalparkingthroughoutOidSeabrookPubiicaccesstoThewaterfrontUnearparkalongTheshorelinetolinkfacilitywith2ndStreetC0NTEXTLAGOONNC0EPT 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CONCEPTOpportunities:CreatesadynamicwhichpromotespedestriancirculationaroundlagoonMinimalimpacttothefragilelagoonecosystemIncrementalexpansionoftheCenterresponsivetomarkettrendsAdaptivetofuturedevelopmentaroundlagoonSubmergedpropertycouldbeacquiredfordevelopmentIncreasespossibilitiesforfundingPotentialforreuseofexistingbuildingsandfacilitiesConstraints:DecentraiedfacilitymaydilutetheCentersIdentityThemovementofpatronsmaybedifficultTreali’rentPlantmaystallfurtherdevelopmentuntilitIsrelocatedProtectionforstormconditionsmayforcecostlyconstructionConcept:ExpansionofConcept‘A’(Phi)atremotelocationsincorporatingthelagoonasanexhibitintotalSmallerspecializedremoteexhibitsandfacilities(B)minimizestheimpactonThelagoonindigenousarchitectureMarinafacilitiesunderthebridge(M)Existingnaturalfeaturesutilized.l.e,Wetiands(W)&Hester’sNurseryParkinglotsareminimizedthroughtheuseofshuttlesandwalkwaysPublicaccesstothewaterfront(P)PedestrianlinksvIaboardwaiksandlinearparksTCONTGALVESTONBAYNORTHONCEPT I00IIci)00C’)ci)a-+-IFtiW—.4ciii.I•R.C-)CD0000acE:C,)fHDr0zHSSrC]_—C0CCCCCcC CONCEPT‘B’Opportunities:OrientationtomelagoonandGalvestonBayHighvisibilityOpportun[tlesoffurthereconomicdevelopmentalongshorelineActsasahubforeconomicdevelopmentaroundlagoonSubmergedpropertycouldbeacquiredfordevelopmentJointprojectwithCORPfloodcontrolworkConstraints:IncompatibilitywithfloodcontrolchannelsVulnerabletostormconditionsTrafficcongestionon10thStreetParkingdemandsmaybelandIntensiveConcept:40,000sffacilitypartiallybuiltoverthelagoonBuildingandexhibitsIncorporate2ndcutIntodesign(B,E)PrimaryaccessoftSH146on10thStreetWaterfrontparkdevelopedbelween2ndand3rdcuts(P)MarinaforCenterlocatedunderbridge(M)TheEco-CenterandThePointdevelopmentshareparking(Pk)CoNTEXTLAGOONGALVSSTONBAYNORTHNC0EPT SEABROOKECOLOGYCENTER4LW\b\cc.CONCEPT‘B’Liewelyn-DaviesSahni,Inc.Mvhitsst-UrbsDsignss.L65dspsAritsitt1990Psit0.0Blvd..Stills1200HSti,toti.T.65277056POsse(713)650-1600Fax(713)650-1023NORTHScale:1“=300’—/—,“C’oc’r’&./ CITYOFSEABROOKPROPERTYOWNERSHIPBYTYPEFORPROPERTYUNDERTHESOUTHLAGOONPrivateCountyand/orStateCityofSeabrookownsROW.underwaterCorporationEdgeofWater CITYOFSEABROOKPROPERTYOWNERSHIPFORLANDUNDERSOUTHLAGOONBLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPE181Private2Private3Private4Private5Corporation6Private7Private8Private9Private10Private201County2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10County441Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private97107SOURCE:HarrisCountyAppraisalDistrictRealPropertyInventory,1992Jun-93Page1of7BLOCKLOTIOWNERSHIPTYPE191County2WaterControlDist.3WaterControlDist.4WaterControlDist.5WaterControlDist.6WaterControlDist.7WaterControlDist.8WaterControlDist.9WaterControlDist.10County211County.5/Private.52Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10County.5/Private.5451Private2Private3Private4Private5Private/Corp.6Corporation7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10Corporation Page2of7rBLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPEBLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPE461Corporation2Corporation3Corporation4Corporation5Corporation6Private7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10Private501Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10Private521Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10PrivateSOURCE:HarrisCountyAppraisalDistrictRealPropertyInventory,1992471Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10Private511Corporation2Corporation3Corporation4Corporation5Corporation6Corporation7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10Corporation531Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10Private Page3of7BLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPEBLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPE741Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private7Private8Private9Private10Private761Private2Private3Private4Private5Private6Private•7Private8Private9Private10Private781Corporation2Corporation3Corporation4Corporation5Corporation6Corporation7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10CorporationSOURCE:HarrisCountyAppraisalDistrictRealPropertyInventory,1992751Private/Institution2Private3Private4Private5Corporation6Private7Private8Private9Private10Private771Private2Private3Private4Corporation5Corporation6Corporation7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10Corporation791Private2Private3Corporation4Corporation5Private/Institution6Private7Private8Corporation9Corporation10Corporation Page5of7BLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPEBLOCKILOTOWNERSHIPTYPE881Corporation2Corporation374757677Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10Corporation1081HCFCD2HCFCD3HCFCD4HCFOD5HCFCD6HCFCD7HCFCD8HCFCD9HCFCD10HCFCD1101Corporation2Corporation3Corporation4Corporation5Corporation6Corporation7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10CorporationSOURCE:HarrisCountyAppraisalDisthctRealPropertyInventory,19921071HCFGO2HDFGD3HCFCD/STATE4HCFCD/STATE5HCFCD/STATE6HCFCD/STATE7HcFcD8HFcD9HCFcD10HCFCD1091Corporation2Corporation3Corporation4Corporation5Corporation6Corporation7Corporation8Corporation9Corporation10Corporation1111Private2Private3Private•4Private5Private6HCFCD7HCFCD8Private/HCFCD9Private10Private Page6of7BLKLOTIOWNERSHIPTYPEBLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPE1141HCF’DD2HCRDD3HCFDD4H’DFCD5HCFDD6HCFCD7HCFCD8HCFCD9HCFCD10HCFCD1161HCFDD2HCFCD3HCFCD4HCFCD5HCFCD/County6HCFCO7HCFCD8HCFCD9HCFCD10HCFCD1391HCFCD/State2HCFCD/State3HCFCD/State4HCFCDJState5HCFCD/State6HCFCD/State7HCFCD/State8HCFCD/State9HCFCD/State10HCFCD/StateSOURCE:HarrisCountyAppraisalDistrictRealPropertyInventory,19921151HOFD2HFGD3HCFcD4HcFcD5HGFcDD6HOFD7HcDFcD8HCF09HCFGD10HCFD1171HCFD2HCFCD/State3HCFCD/State4HCFC0/State5County6HCFC0/State7HCFCD/State8HCFCD9HCFCD10HCFD1401HCFCD2HCFCD3HCRDD4HFCD5HCFD6Private/State7Private8HCFCD/Prvate9HCFCD/Private10HCF0 Page7of7[]BLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPEBLOCKLOTOWNERSHIPTYPE1411HCFCD2Private3Private4Private/Institution5Private/Institution6Private7Private8Private9Private/HCFCD10Private/HCFCD012345678910012345678910SOURCE:HarrisCountyAppraisalDistrictRealPropertyInventory,19921501Private2Private3Private4Private5?6Private/Institution7Private/Institution8Private9Private10Private012345678910012345678910 APPENDIX PUBLICFINANCINGDISTRICTSWhyDoesaDeveloperWantaSpecialFinancingDistrict?•Toaccelerateimprovementstothearea.•Toprovideadditionalserviceswhichexceedcityspecifications.•Toinsurethecostsaresharedequitably.WhyWouldtheCityConsiderCreatingaSpecialFinancingDistrict?•Toenhancethetaxbase.•Toencourageredevelopmentofblightedareas.oTolimittheimpactoncurrentcitybudgetandCIP.•Toassurethecostisbornebythosewhobenefit.HowDoestheCitygettheBiggestBangforitsBuck?27 TaxAbatementDistrictsCityforgivestaxesinreturnforimprovementstorealpropertyinaccordancewithcontract.Characteristics:•MaybecreatedonCouncilinitiativeorbyapplication.•Privateownerincentives-notusedforpublicimprovements.•Reducescashexpendituresbutprovidesnocashtoproject.•Contractislimitedtofiveyearswithfiveyearextensions.•Percentofabatementisnegotiable.YEAR6_____________YEAR5YEAR4ABATEDFORLIFEOFYEAR3____________AGREEMENTTAXESDUEYEAR2@ENDOFAGREEMENTYEAR1_____________BASELTAXESYEARPAYABLE28 TaxIncrementCitycommitsincrementaltaxFinancingDistrictsrevenuetoDistrictfordevelopmentexpenses.Characteristics:•MaybecreatedbyCouncilactionorbypetition.•Districtcanissuebondssecuredbyincrementoroperateonapay-as-yougobasis.•RequiresdevelopmentofaDistrictPlan.•UsedonpublicimprovementsandservicesinfurtheranceoftheDistrictPlan.•PercentcommittedtoDistrictisbasedonfinancingrequirements.YEAR51YEARTAXESYEAR3F—COMMITTEDYEAR2TODISTRICTITAXESI.—PAYABLEYEAR1____________BYOWNERBASEYEAR29 PublicImprovementProvidescashtoDistrictforpub-Districtslicimprovements,marketingandservicesaccordingtoaServicePlanthroughself-assessmentinadditiontotaxes.Characteristics:•DistrictmaybecreatedonCouncilinitiativeorbypetition.•Districtcanissuebondssecuredbyassessmentoroperateonapay-as-you-gobasis.•Requiresdevelopmentofafive-yearplan.•Assessmentmustberelativetobenefits.30 -PUBLICFINANCINGDISTRICTSLandUseLimitationschapter312ofTaxCodeandChapter44ofCityofHoustonCode.Propertyownerpays‘baseyearpropertytaxesonly.incrementalIncreaseIsabatedfortermofagreement.LossoftheIncreaseoftaxrevenueforthedurationoftheagreement.Areamustbeblighted,musthavepotentialforretentionorexpansionofprlmatyemployment.Nominimumormaximumsizerestrictions.NoneInDistrictscreatedunderblightprovisions.EligiblebusinessesinDistrictscreatedforeconomicdevelopmentpurposesIncluderegionalmanufacturing,distributionandresearchfacilities.RealpropertyImprovementsassociatedwithconstruction,modernizationorexpansionofmajorcommercialfacility.TAXINCREMENTFINANCING(hForllRZ)Chapter311ofTaxCode.Propertyownerspayalltaxes.Incrementalincreaseover‘baseyear’goesintoT)FfundusedforpublicimprovementsintheDistrictLossofthekärementalIncreaseoftaxesreturnedtotheDistrictfordurationofDistrict.Includedinapetitionsubmittedbyownersofpropertyconstititing+50%oftheappraisedvalueofthearea.District,plusallotherexistingDistricts,maynotexceed15%ofalltaxablepropertyintheCity.Districtscannotbemorethan10%residentialunlesscreatedbypetition.Capitalcosts,financingcosts,assemblagecosts,professionalservicescosts,administrativecosts,relocationcosts,andorganizationalcosts,andoperationandmaintenanceofDistrictfacilities.Chapter372ofLocalGovernmentCode.PropertyownerspayassessmentInadditiontoalltaxes.NocostunlesstheCouncilelectstofundaportionoftheserviceplan.Includedinapetitionsignedbyownersof+50%oftheappraisedvalueoftaxablerealpropertyliableforassessment+50%ofallrecordowners,orownersof+50%ofthetotalareaofpropertyliableforassessment.Nominimumormaximumsizelimitations.None.Publicimprovementsincludinglandscaping,artinstallations,streetimprovements,drainageimprovements,off-streetparkingfacilities,parksandpedestrianmalls.Alsoincludesadministrativeandpromotionalcosts.TAXABATEMENT(TAD)AuthorityHowitworksCosttoCityCriteriaforDistrictPUBLICIMPROVEMENTDISTRICTS(PlO)Eligibleprojectcosts1 PUBLICFINANCINGDISTRICTSTAXABATEMENTTAXINCREMENTFINANCINGPUBLICIMPROVEMENTDISTRICTS(TAD)(flForllRZ)(PID)TermofDistrict5years.MayberenewedforperiodsnottoAsdesignatedinOrdinancecreatingZone.Serviceplanmustbedevelopedforfiveyearexceed5years.Abatementagreementperiod.CanberenewedforIndefinitefryeexpiresliveyearsfromJanuaiy1followingyearperiods.execution.GovernanceCityCouncil.DistricthasnoseparateBoardofDirectorsappointedbyCityCouncilThroughpublic,appointedbyCouncil,orgoverningpower.toInclude:5Cityrepresentatives,IStateprivatenon-profitorganization.Senator,IStteRepresentative,1representativeeachfromCountyandSchoolDistrict(onifparticipatIngInDistrict).EminentDomainNo.TheCityhasthpowerofeminentdomainNo.andcanutihzeitinfurtheranceoftheapprovedDistrictPlan.LandUseNo.TheckysabilitytoutilizelandusecontrolsInNo.1,yControlsacitywithoutzoningisquestionableand7(3’OEf)needstobeinvestigatedfurther.LowIncomeNone,ForDistrictscreatedbypetition,one-thirdofNone.HousIngtheincrementmustgototheprovisionoflowRequirementsincomehousing.DissolutionstepsNone.TheearlierofmaturityofalloutstandingFollowingapublichearingconveneduponbondsorterminationdatedeterminedatreceiptofpetitionsignedbyownersof+50%creationfoDistrict,oftheappraisedvalueoftaxablerealproperty+50%ofallrecordownersofpropertyorownersof+50%oftotalareaofpropertyliableforassessment.Districtremainsliableforallobligationsofindebtednessforimprovements.2 LJLJu—JLLLJ_J*-JL-JL—JLJLJ‘i[__IIJPUBLICFINANCINGDISTRICTS•EffectivenessInstimulationofeconomicdevelopmentandjobcreation.Wouldtheimprovementsbemadewithouttaxabatement?TAXINCREMENTFINANCING(TIFor11RZ)Landusecontrol(zoning)withoutaComprehensrePlan.°Dispositionofthe1/3lowincomehousingincrement.°Relocationofdisplacedlowincomeresidents.TAXABATEMENT(TAD)IssuesPUBLICIMPROVEMENTDISTh1CTS(PID)Participationbydissentingpropertyowners.3 TAXABATEMENTDISTRICTSAPPLICATIONREC’DNOTICETOTAXINGUNITSNOTICEINPAPERHEARINGCONVENEDHEARINGCONTINUEDNOACTIONtNOTICETOUNITSIHEARINGCLOSEDDISTRICTCREATEDI__AGREEMENTSIGNEDCONSTRUCTIONBEGINS TAXINCREMENTFINANCINGDISTRICTCREATIONIPETITIONRECEIVEDNOTICETOTAXINGUNITSNOTICEINPAPERCOUNCILACTIONHEARINGCONVENEDNOACTIONHEARINGCONTINUEDNOTICETOUNITSAPPOINTSBOARDESTABLISHESTIFFUNDESTABLISHESENDDATEIHEARINGCLOSEDDISTRICTADOPTEDPLANSUBMITTEDI__CITYISSUESBONDSCONSTRUCTIONBEGINS PUBLICIMPROVEMENTDISTRICTCREATIONNOTICEINPAPERCOUNCILMAYAPPOINTADVISORYBOARDANDAUTHORIZEFEASIBILITYSTUDYZ__HEARINGCONVENEDfHEARINGCONTINUED1HEARINGCLOSEDLLADOPTSFINDINGSAUTH.PREPARATIONOFASSESSMENTROLEINOTICEINPAPERIASSESSMENT_HEARING__—ADOpTsASSEsSMENTtNOTICEINPAPERIPETITIONRECEIVEDCOUNCILACTIONHNOTICETOPROPERTYOWNERSAUTH.PREPARATIONINOACTIONAUTHORIZEDISTRICTCONSTRUCTIONBEGINS I2I.—._:::-•-zzL2I