Where will the three manatee refuges be located, and what restrictions are being imposed?
A3: The three manatee refuges are: (1) in Lee County, along the Caloosahatchee River and San Carlos Bay; (2) in Volusia County, along the Halifax River and associated waterbodies from the Volusia/ Flagler county line to New Smyrna Beach; and (3) in Duval, Clay and St. Johns counties along portions of the St. Johns River and adjacent waters, including Doctors Lake. The only restriction the Service is imposing calls for reduced boat speeds in these areas; other waterborne activities, including seaplane operations given the location, would not be affected. Specific details about the locations and extent of these refuges, and the boat speed limitations in each area, are available in the Federal Register and from the Services internet site at http://www.fws.gov/northflorida.
