This action approves funding in the amount of $750,000 for the sarasota BAY to support implementation of the comprehensive conservation and management plan (ccmp) and strategic plan to improve water…

This action approves funding in the amount of $750,000 for the sarasota BAY to support implementation of the comprehensive conservation and management plan (ccmp) and strategic plan to improve water quality, protect the natural habitat and living resources, and support sustainable human uses within the sarasota BAY estuary program.activities:sarasota BAY estuary program (sbep) will continue efforts to coordinate efforts among our stakeholders to develop a locally led, scientifically sound water quality and ecosystem restoration program for the BAY. As has been vetted through the sbep's citizen advisory committee, technical advisory committee, management committee and policy boards, the sbep's water quality consortium members will pivot towards the review of ongoing efforts to develop a reasonable assurance plan (RAP) for sarasota BAY. A RAP is a locally led alternative to a state or federal total maximum daily load (tmdl). While a RAP has the same goals as more traditional tmdls, raps are done in a more collaborative effort, with more local buy-in of pollutant loading models, water quality targets, and load reduction allocations. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:results/outcomes: BAY partners grants involve not only outreach and education, but they also include projects that improve the performance of stormwater treatment systems, remove exotic invasive species, and remove debris from intertidal and submerged resources. Ccmp action plans: multiple, consistent with the community engagement action plan. Citizens with the state of florida and estuary directly benefit from this project.