Review on Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Seagrass Restoration in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Seagrass Restoration in the Florida Keys National Marine SanctuaryEIS Completed: August 23, 2004Prepared by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration1305 East-West HighwaySilver Spring, Maryland 20910(Contact: Harriet Sopher: 301-713-3125 ext. 109)andFlorida Department of Environmental Protection216 Ann StreetKey West, FL 33040(Contact: Anne McCarthy: 305-292-0311)Critique written by:Christine ConradisApril 28, 2009Background Information of Agencies InvolvedThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency with a goal is to keep citizens informed of the ever changing environment around them. They strive to be leaders in environmental research and use cutting edge technology to do so. The NOAA has a vision of “an informed society that uses a comprehensive understanding of the role of the oceans, coasts, and atmosphere in the global ecosystem to make the best social and economic decisions.” (Lubchenco)The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) is the lead agency in the state government in charge of environmental management.

English: Floridian seagrass bed

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They protect Florida’s air, water, and land by enforcing the environmental laws, overseeing state parks, overseeing beach renourishments, managing hazardous waste cleanups, and many more projects. Their mission is concise and to the point: “More Protection, Less Process.” (DEP)Table of ContentsThe table of contents is clear and straight to the point. Each section is divided into chapters, which is visually represented by the bold font. Underneath the chapter, are subheadings that are indented for a more aesthetically pleasing look. This also make sections of the statement easier to find. Next to each section are titles describing what is talked about and a page number for east access to the information. Included in the table of contents is a list of all the appendices and what is included in them.

The page following the Table of Contents is a useful list of acronyms. Science can sometimes be a foreign...