Wheeler Stormwater Park Increasing Stakeholder Participation in Recreation Planning NRLI Class XV April 7, 2016
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NRLI Class XVApril 7, 2016
Andrew Kohler, Land Management Specialist, St Johns River Water Management District
Increasing Stakeholder Participation in Recreation PlanningThe St. Johns River Water Management District purchased the 300 acre
Wheeler property to construct stormwater treatment facilities and wetland restoration areas. The main purpose of this project is to reduce
pollutants that were previously released into the Indian River Lagoon system. Much of the construction has been completed and plans for
opening the property as an area for passive public use are in progress. The purpose of this practicum was to use NRLI techniques to include
and engage as many stakeholders as possible in the final steps of construction, management and recreational planning.
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Wetland A+B
Wetland C
Herndon Swamp
DMCA
Interest in the Park
Stakeholders
Outcomes
Lessons Learned
Change?
• Timeline• More aggressive about getting stakeholders• Trust the Process myself/Invest more effort
Next Steps
Thanks
• NRLI Team• Fellows• SJRWMD