University of Florida



BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES - This should be a brief description of the assigned duties and responsibilities of the nominee (about 150 words).

My responsibilities include developing comprehensive marine and natural resource educational programs that focuses on marine recreational fisheries; commercial fisheries; industries that include marina, sport shops and other fishing-related businesses; artificial reefs; and habitat/water quality issues related to fisheries. I conduct issue-based educational programs through workshops, conferences, publications and electronic media. He will reach various audiences that are associated with the recreational and commercial fishing sector, including fishing groups, marine and coastal resource users, marine management agencies, public and private organizations, youth groups and educational institutions.

Specific duties by percentage of FTE (use same titles of Extension Programs found in Section 23.)

I. Marine Fisheries 35%

II. Marine Education 35%

III. Seafood Safety and Sustainability 20%

IV. 4-H and (if non-4-H faculty) Other Extension Activities 10%

Total 100%

I. Marine Fisheries 30%

II. Seafood Safety and Sustainability 30%

III. Marine Education 30%

IV. 4-H and (if non-4-H faculty) Other Extension Activities 10%

Total 100%

2. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Marine Fisheries: (Sustainable recreational fishing practices, fisheries management, fish ecology, artificial reefs)

• Seafood Safety and Sustainability (HACCP, Florida seafood industry, consumer seafood education)

• Environmental Education (Marine ecology, youth sport fishing)

3. ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE LAST PROMOTION (NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS), OR SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT, whichever is more recent

| |2010-11 |2009-10 |2008-09 |2007-08 |2006-07 |2005-06 |2004-05 |

| | | | | | | | |

|Teaching |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |

|Research |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |

|Service |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |0% |

|Extension |100% |100% |100% |100% |100% |100% |100% |

|TOTAL |100% |100% |100% |100% |100% |100% |100% |

4. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

|Educational Background |

| University | Program Area |Degree |Year |

| University of Florida |Science Education |M.Ed |2005 |

| University of Tennessee |Biology |B.S. |1998 |

5. EMPLOYMENT

|University/ Organization |Title |Permanent |Year |

| | |Status* | |

|UF/IFAS/ Collier |Extension Agent II |Yes |2006 – present |

|County Extension | | | |

|School In The Park |Science Teacher |No |2005-2006 |

|Morningside Nature Center |Naturalist |No |2003-2005 |

|Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort |Naturalist |No |2001-2003 |

|Florida Cooperative Fish and |Wetlands Field Technician |No |2000-2001 |

|Wildlife Research Institute | | | |

*Permanent status accruing or not

6. YEAR TENURE/PERMANENT STATUS WAS AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – NA

7. UF TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA IFAS AND DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC CLARIFICATIONS OF THE UF CRITERIA - None

8. TEACHING, ADVISING, AND/OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - None

9. TEACHING EVALUATIONS – None

10. GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS – NA

11. GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – None

12. RESEARCH NARRATIVE – None

13. CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES

Exhibits and displays (6)

• Fluech, B. 2011. "Overview of Collier County's Commercial Seafood Products." Displayed in the Collier County Extension Office lobby. Naples, FL

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery.” Table Top Display. Displayed at the 1st Annual Naples Stone Crab Festival. Naples, FL

• Fluech, B. Hazell, Staugler. 2010. Mock Marine Ecology Event Table Top Display. Ft. Myers, FL.

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Oil Spill Impacts on Marine and Coastal Wildlife.” Exhibit. Displayed at the Collier County Extension Office, and 3rd Street Farmers Market, Naples, FL

• Fluech, B. 2010. “The Monofilament Recycling and Recovery Program.” Table Top Display. Displayed at Earth Day and Environmental Festivals. Naples, FL

• Fluech. B. 2010. “Are You Seafood Savvy?” Seafood Safety and Sustainability Exhibit at the Collier Senior Expo. Naples, FL

• Hazell, J.E., Stevely, J. M., B. Fluech. 2010. Florida Sea Grant. “2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit Poster Display Session”. Cocoa Beach, FL.

• 2009-2006: 19 exhibits/display on topics ranging from fish biology, saltwater recreational fisheries, commercial fisheries, habitat and wildlife conservation, marine debris, and Florida Sea Grant

Instructional Multi-Media Presentations (19)

• Fluech, B. 2010. Are You Smarter than a Stone Crab? 12 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery. 26 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. Engaging Migrant Youth in Marine Science through an Afterschool Marine Dissection Program. 26 slides

• Fluech, B. J.E. Hazell, E.A. Staugler, J. Stevely and A. Collins. 2010. Goliath Grouper Ecology and Management. 26 slides.

• Fluech, B. J.E. Hazell, E.A. Staugler, J. Stevely and A. Collins. Great Goliath Grouper Count Overview. 17 Slides.

• Fluech, B. J.E. Hazell, E.A. Staugler, J. Stevely and A. Collins. 2010. Great Goliath Grouper Count Results. 23 slides.

• Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Seafood and Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. 24 slides.

• Hazell, J & Fluech, B.2010. State of Gulf of Mexico Fisheries. 21 slides

• Hazell, J. Abeels, H, Fluech, B. Staugler, B, & Stevely, J. Strategic Planning for Boating and Waterways. 9 slides

• Fluech. B. 2010. “Reef Fish Identification.” 46 slides

• Hazell, J & Fluech, B. 2010. Managing Marine Fisheries. 32 slides

• Hazell, J.E. and B. Fluech. 2010. Marine Fisheries Regulations. 32 slides.

• Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. Who Needs a Saltwater Fishing License? 24 slides.

• Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Gear Regulations. 11 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Baitfish Basics." 9 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Oysters: Estuary Barometers." 44 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Marine Invertebrate Ecology.” 43 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Elasmobranch 101." 40 slides.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Manatee Fact or Fiction." 28 slides.

• 2009-2006: 46 presentations on topics focusing on proper fish handling, fisheries management, habitat and wildlife conservation, marine ecology, sustainable boating practices, marine hazards, seafood, marine education, and Florida Sea Grant

CD-Roms and Software None

• 2009-2007: 4 CDs on topics ranging from youth fishing to pelican protection, and sea turtle ecology

Games None

• 2009-2007: 7 games/others focusing on marine ecology

Radio and TV: None

• 2009-2006 6 TV interviews/podcast episodes on topics ranging from catch and release fishing practices, fishing line recycling, and minimizing impacts on wildlife while fishing

Web-based communication and teaching- (2)

• Staugler, E.A., J.E. Hazell, B. Fluech, H. Abeels and J. Stevely. 2010. Southwest Florida Regional Boating and Waterways Workshop. UF/IFAS. Charlotte County Extension.

• Fluech, B. 2010. Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Gulf Seafood Pasta.” Interview on Gulf Seafood Safety.

Blogs (1)

• Fluech. B. 2010. Collier County Sea Grant Extension Blog. 71 submissions since May. UF/IFAS. Collier County Extension

You Tube Videos (1)

• Fluech, B. and J.E. Hazell. 2010. How to Use a Dehooking Tool to Dehook a Fish. 1 min 50 sec.

Webinars (4)

Fluech, B. 2010. Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery. 30 minutes

Fluech. B. 2010. Gulf Seafood Safety in Light of the Gulf Oil Spill. 30 minutes

Fluech, B. 2010. Proper Seafood Handling Practices. 30 minutes

Fluech. B. 2010. Seafood Supply and Demand Issues. 45 minutes.

14. PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS – None

15. PUBLICATIONS

a. Books, Sole Author (Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages) None

b. Books, Co-authored (Co-author(s), Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Date,

Inclusive Pages) None

c. Books, Edited (Editor, Co-editor(s), Title, Publisher, Place of Publication, Date,

Inclusive Pages) None

d. Books, Contributor of Chapter(s) (Author, Co-author(s), Title of Book and Chapter,

Publisher, Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages) None

e. Monographs (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Series of Volume, is applicable, Publisher,

Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages) None

f. Refereed Publications (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Name of Journal, Publication, etc., Volume, Date, Inclusive Pages). Refereed publications are screened by reviewers to determine if the article meets the standards of the professional journal. None

g. Non-refereed Publications (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Name of Journal, Bulletin, Circular, etc., Volume, Date, Inclusive Pages)

County Fact Sheets (9)

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Overview of Florida’s Stone Crab Fishery." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 3 pp

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Stone Crab Ecology." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 3 pp.

• Mahan, W. & B. Fluech. 2010. “All that Sheens may not be Oil...or Tar Balls.” UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 3pp.

• Ruppert, T. & B. Fluech. 2010. "Caution Advised When Making Legal Decisions Relating to the Deepwater Horizon Damages." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 2pp.

• Otwell, S. & B.Fluech. 2010. "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Gulf Oil Spill and Seafood from Florida's Gulf Coast." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 3pp.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Deep Horizon Oil Spill Impacts on Marine Resources." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 1 page

• Fluech, B. 2010. "About the Tarpon Genetics Recapture Program." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, 3 pp.

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Red Grouper- Nature’s Engineers.” UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, 2 pp.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Reminder about Cold Weather and Marine Life." UF/IFAS, Collier County Extension, Naples, FL. 1 page

• 2009-2006: 22 fact sheets on topics such as seagrass protection, hurricane preparation, fishing line recycling, artificial reefs and youth fishing.

Educational Brochures: None

EDIS Publications (1)

• Stevely, J.M., and B. Fluech. 2010 (submitted) Goliath Grouper Biology. 4pp

Borisova T., B.Fluech, L. Racevskis, and J. Provancha. 2010."Balancing Agricultural Production and Environmental Protection in Tri-County Agricultural Area: Results from Stakeholder Discussions." 4pp.

Fact Sheets: None

Newsletter Edited (4)

• Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni Association eNewsletter. Spring 2011

• Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni Association eNewsletter. Fall 2011.

• Fluech, B. Florida Association of Natural Resource Professionals Newsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 6, Issue 2. 14 pp.

• Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni Association eNewsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 2, Issue 2. 12 pp.

• Fluech, B.A 2010 Florida Association of Natural Resource Professionals Newsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 6, Issue 1. 14 pp.

• Fluech, B. Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Alumni Association eNewsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 2, Issue 1. 15 pp.

• 2009-2007: 10 newsletters edited including the FANREP and LEEN newsletters

Newsletter Articles (11)

• Fluech, B. “Reeling Em’ In.” UF/IFAS Extension Comings and Goings. October 2010. Page 7.

• Fluech, B., J. Stevely, E.A. Staugler & J.E. Hazell. “The Great Goliath Grouper Count.” Florida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Newsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 6, Issue 2. Page 12.

• Hazell, J.E., B. Fluech, & E.A Staugler. “NRLI Alumni bring together Boating and Waterways Stakeholders for a Strategizing Session.” Florida NRLI Alumni Association eNewsletter. Fall 2010. Volume 2 Issue 2. Page 8.

• Stevely, J., B. Fluech, E.A. Staugler & J.E. Hazell. “The Great Goliath Grouper Count; Citizens and Scientists Working Together.” The Marine Scene. July/August 2010. Volume 51, Issue 4. Page 3.

• Fluech, B. “Red Grouper; Natural Engineers.” The Marine Scene. May/June 2010. Volume 51, Issue 3. Page 3.

• Fluech, B. “What Does the Inside of a Shark Look Like?” UF/IFAS Extension Comings and Goings. May 2010. Page 3.

• Fluech, B. “Tarpon Genetics Seminar a Success.” UF/IFAS Extension Comings and Goings. April 2010. Page 1.

• Hazell, J.E., & B. Fluech. NRLI Alumni Teach Colleague about Meeting Management Skills. Florida NRLI Alumni Association eNewsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 2 Issue 1. Page 10.

• Fluech, B. "Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop Held". Extension Connection-Collier County UF/IFAS Extension Newsletter. Spring 2010. Page 3.

• Fluech, B. & J. Stevely. “2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit a Success.” Florida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Newsletter. Spring 2010. Volume 6, Issue 1. Page 10.

• Fluech, B. 2010 Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Newsletter, published quarterly for the internal Sea Grant network, submitted or co-submitted 4 success stories.

• 2009-2006: 22 newsletter articles on topics from fisheries management, Florida Sea Grant, marine ecology, habitat conservation, and seafood safety and sustainability.

Newspaper Articles (11)

• Fluech, B. 2010. Just Because it’s Small and Shiny Doesn't Mean its Bait!" Coastal Angler Magazine. Page 1.

• Fluech, B. & J. Stevely. 2010. “Update. Great Goliath Grouper Count Results.” Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page.

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Florida's Stone Crab Fishery.” Coastal Angler Magazine. 1page.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "The Great Goliath Grouper Count." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Goliath Grouper Biology and Ecology 101." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page

• Fluech, B. 2010."Caution Advised When Making Legal Decisions Relating to Damages from the Gulf Coast Oil Spill." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1page.

• Fluech. B. 2010. "What You Should Know about Ciguatera Fish Poisoning." Coastal Angler Magazine. 1 page.

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Tarpon DNA Program Luring Anglers." Marco Island Eagle. 1 page

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Proper Fish Handling Practices More Important than Ever.” Marco Island Eagle. 2 pp

• Fluech, B. 2010. "Are You Seafood Savvy?" Marco Island Eagle, 2 pp

• Fluech, B. 2010. “Red Grouper, Nature's Engineers.” Marco Eagle. 1 page

• 2009-2006: 31 newspaper articles on topics such a marine fisheries, marine ecology, seafood safety, marine wildlife and habitat conservation

Trade Journal Articles: None

h. Bibliographies/Catalogs (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Publisher, if applicable, Place of Publication, Date, Inclusive Pages) None

i. Abstracts (Author, Co-author(s), Title, Name of Journal, Publications, etc., Volume, Date, Inclusive Pages) None

j. Reviews (Author, Co-author(s), Title and Author of Work Reviewed, Where Review was Published, Date, Inclusive Pages) None

k. Miscellaneous (9)

• Fluech, B. 2010. Seafood Handling Webinar Announcement Flyer. 1page

• Fluech, B. 2010. Tarpon Genetics Recapture Study Seminar Announcement Flyer, 1 page

• Fluech, B. 2010. Snook Seminar Announcement Flyer. 1 page.

• Fluech, B. 2010. Gulf of Mexico Seafood Safety Webinar Announcement Flyer, 1 page

• Fuech, B. 2010. Florida Stone Crab Fishery Webinar Announcement Flyer, 1 page

• Fluech, B. & L. Krimsky 2010. Seafood Safety and Sustainability Workshop Flyer, 1 page.

• Fluech, B. & J.E. Hazell. 2010. Florida Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop Announcement Flyer. 1 page.

• Hazell, J., J. Stevely, B. Fluech. 2010. Co-Editors.  Proceeding of the 2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit. 68 pp. TP170

• Stevely, J. M. with B. Staugler, B. Fluech and J. Hazell. 2009.  Tackle Box Guide to Fish of Southwest Florida. Revised and reprinted by West Coast Inland Navigation District.

16. LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/MEETINGS since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment , whichever is more recent.

International None

• Bailey, M., B. Fluech. & K. Hull. “A New Twist to the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program; Personal-Sized Recycling Bins.” 5th International Marine Debris Conference. Honolulu, HI. March 20-25, 2011. Presentation-selected

• 2008: 1 Presentation- Selected

National (2)

• Fluech, B. & D. Miller-Walker. 2010. National Marine Educators Association. “A New Twist to the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program-Personal Sized Recycling Bins.” Presentation-Selected. Gatlinburg, TN. July 19-22,

• Fluech, B. 2010. National Marine Educators Association. “Engaging Migrant Youth in Marine Science through an Afterschool Marine Dissection Program.” Presentation-Selected. Gatlinburg, TN. July 19-22.

• Fluech, B.A & Hazell, J. 2010. Association of National Resource Extension Professionals Conference. June Anchorage, AL. Development of Initial Efforts to Reach Out to Hispanic Anglers in Southwest Florida. Poster-Selected

• 2009-2008: 1 presentation- selected

Regional (1)

• Adams, C. & B. Fluech. 2010. Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission Annual Meeting. Overview of Florida Sea Grant Response. Clearwater, FL. Oct 19-22.

• 2009-2007: 3 Presentation-Selected

State (2)

• Fluech, B. & J. Hazell. 2010. “Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop.”Poster-Contributed. Extension Professional Association of Florida Conference. Lake Buena Vista, FL.

• Fluech, B. 2010.”Great Goliath Grouper Count.” Lecture-Selected. Extension Professional Association of Florida Conference. Lake Buena Vista, FL.

• 2009-2006: 9 presentations on topics such as sea turtle ecology, fishing education, boating outreach programs, and collaborative partnerships- Selected

2. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS - since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment, whichever is more recent

a. Funded Externally

|Years | | | | |If Co-PI, Specify |

|(e.g, | | | | |% |

|2007-2009) |Contractor or Grantor | |Grant Amount |PI, Co-PI or | |

| | |Project Title | |Investigator | |

| | | | | | |

|2010 |None | | | | |

|2009  |Florida Fish and Wildlife |Phase III of Collier County |$80,00  |Co-PI |10% |

| |Conservation Commission |Recreational Boating | | | |

| |(FWC) |Characterization Study | | | |

|2009-2008 |Charlotte Harbor NEP |LEEN Hispanic Community Workshops |$2,190 |Co-PI |20% |

|2009-2008 |FWC |Artificial Reef Enhancement Grant |$60,000 |Co-PI |20% |

|2009-2008 |Fish Florida |Dolphin Friendly Fishing Outreach |$10,000 |PI | |

| | |Program | | | |

|2008-2007 |Fish Florida |Pelican/Angler Outreach |$10,000 |PI | |

|2007 |FWC |Boating Improvement Grant |$14,000 |PI | |

|Total | | |$176,190 | | |

Summary of External Grant Funding Received (current)

Summary of External Grant Funding

|Role |Total |Direct Costs |Indirect Costs |

|Principal Investigator |$ 0 |$ 0 |$ 0 |

|Co-Principal Investigator |$ |$ $ |$ xx |

|Investigator |$ xxx |$ xxx |$ xx |

|Sponsor of Junior Faculty |$ xxx |$ xx |$ -- |

|TOTALS |$0 |$0 |$0 |

Indirect costs are used to operate and support the sponsored research operation of the University.

b. Funded Internally.

| | | | | |If Co-PI, |

| | | | | |Specify % |

| |Contractor or | |Grant Amount |PI, Co-PI or | |

|Years |Grantor |Project Title | |Investigator | |

|2010 |UF/IFAS |Seymour Goldweber Award |$500 |PI | |

|2009  |Florida Sea Grant |“Developing Initial Efforts to Reach |$5,000 |Co-PI |50% |

| | |Out to Hispanic Recreational Anglers in| | | |

| | |Southwest Florida”  | | | |

|2009 |UF/IFAS |Professional Development Grant |$1,095 |PI | |

|Total | | | | | |

Summary of Internal Grant Funding (Current)

|Role |Total |

|Principal Investigator |$500 |

|Co-Principal Investigator |$ |

|Investigator |$ 0 |

|Sponsor of Junior Faculty |$ 0 |

| TOTALS |$ 500 |

c. Submitted, Pending Decision.

|Years of | | |PI, Co-PI, or |If Co-PI |

|Contract or |Contractor or Grantor | |Investigator |Specific Responsibilities|

|Grant | |Project Title | | |

|2010 |NONE | | | |

d. Submitted But Not Funded. Indicate resubmissions if any.

|Years of | | |PI, Co-PI, or |If Co-PI |

|Contract or |Contractor or | |Investigator |Specific Responsibilities|

|Grant |Grantor |Project Title | | |

|3 |EPA |Development of a Gulf of |Co-PI |Manage day to day |

| | |Mexico Naturalist Program | |development of grant; |

| | | | |develop curriculum |

|1 |Florida Sea Grant |Development of a Pilot |PI | |

| | |Volunteer Fish Count Project | | |

| | |for Goliath Grouper | | |

| | |(Epinephelus itjara) and Other| | |

| | |Reef Fish in Collier County | | |

|1 |NOAA Coastal |Collier County Marine Debris |Co-PI |Develop outreach |

| |Restoration Program|Removal Program | |materials to support |

| | | | |project, participate in |

| | | | |clean ups |

|1 |Project Aware |Promoting Awareness and | |Develop outreach |

| | |Stewardship of Collier |Co-PI |materials to support |

| | |County's Artificial Reef | |project, participate in |

| | |Environments | |clean ups |

|1 |UF/IFAS |Enhancing nutritional and |Co-PI |Develop training |

| | |developmental health through | |materials, deliver |

| | |the promotion of safe and | |workshops, assess program|

| | |healthy seafood choices. | | |

e. In-kind Contributions 

|Year |Type |Donor |Amount |

|2010 |Fishing poles/ tackle boxes |Fish Florida |$1400 |

|2010 |shrimp |Collier County |$88 |

|2010 |food |Port of the Islands Marina |$400 |

|2010 |Boat time |Double R Manatee Tours |$100 |

|2010 |Volunteer Hours |Marco Sport Fishing Club |$1146.60 |

|2010 |Boat time |Charter Captains Will Geraghty and Eric |$400 |

| | |Alexander | |

|2010 |Volunteer Hours |AR clean up participants |$218.4 |

|2010 |Volunteer Hours |Fishing line Bin volunteers |$582.40 |

|2010 |Volunteer Hours |Earth Day Event-4-Hers |$1092 |

|2010 |Volunteers Hours |Great Goliath Grouper Count Volunteer time |$1892.8 |

|2010 |Boat time |CCSO |$800 |

|2010 |Art work/ door prizes |Guy Harvey Inc. |$2,000 |

|2010 |Door prizes |Florida Sportsman |$1000 |

| |11,120.20 |

f. Monetary Contributions (includes fees and contributions to our foundations, etc.)

|Year |Donor |Amount |

|2010 |FWC |$3,000 |

|2010 |2010 AR Summit Sponsors |$22,000 |

| | | |

| | |$25,000 |

(Additional subheadings, such as g. etc. can be added if needed to report other categories)

19. UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE - list in reverse chronological order.

| |Name of Activity, |Your Role, |

|Years (e.g., 2009) |Committee, etc. |e.g., member, chair, etc. |

|2010 |Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute Advisory |Member |

| |Committee | |

|2010 |UF/IFAS South Central District Facilitation Training and |Member |

| |Planning Team | |

|2009- |UF/IFAS Extension Mentor |Mentor |

|2009- |Florida Sea Grant Extension Program delegate: Gulf States |Member |

| |Marine Fisheries Commission | |

|2007- |Sea Grant Marine Fisheries Work Action Group |Member |

|2008- |Boating and Waterways Work Action Group |Member |

20. CONSULTATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY –. NONE

21. EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL –NONE

22. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES –

Two times in 2010 I hosted researchers/educators from foreign countries (Indonesia and Dominica) who are interested in developing and implementing Sea Grant Extension-like programs in their home countries. My role was to inform them how I operate as a county Sea Grant agent, and introduce them to members of my professional network so they could set up similar arrangements in their regions. I served as a representative of UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant in order to expand extension programs on a global scale

23. EXTENSION PROGRAM -

My extension program in 2011 will focus on 1) sustaining marine recreational fisheries, 2) promoting seafood safety and sustainability-particularly promoting local seafood choices, 3) and developing an ocean literate coastal community through marine/environmental education and facilitation training.

My extension program in 2010 focused on 1) sustaining marine recreational fisheries, 2) promoting seafood safety and sustainability, 3) developing an ocean literate coastal community through marine/environmental education, and 4) Misc extension activities (i.e. professional development, boating and waterways projects, and 4-H activities)

Role and Activities of Your Advisory Committee:

My advisory committee consults me on the need and rational of my programming in Collier County and provides me with advice to make my extension activities more effective and relevant in my County. It consists of 10 members (7 males, 3 females; all Caucasian). In 2010 we met 4 times (Minutes are sent to both my CED and DED and are on file.

Titles of Programs 2011

|  |Program title |Days Planned*             |Days Expended** |

|I. |Sustaining Marine Recreational Fisheries | 40 |  |

|II. |Developing an Ocean Literate Coastal Community | 40 |  |

|III. |Promoting Seafood Safety and Sustainability | 40 |  |

Titles of Programs 2010

|  |Program title |Days Planned*             |Days Expended** |

|I. |Sustaining Marine Recreational Fisheries | 40 | 60 |

|II. |Developing an Ocean Literate Coastal Community | 40 | 100 |

|III. |Promoting Seafood Safety and Sustainability | 40 | 80 |

I. Sustaining Marine Recreational Fisheries

A. Situation

The diversity of coastal habitats in Collier County make it ideal for recreational saltwater fishermen and thousands of anglers are drawn to the region each year. Over the past three decades the number of full time and seasonal residents as well as tourists has increased tremendously. Increased fishing pressure and continual development and pollution have impaired estuarine habitats and placed great strain on the marine resources of Collier County. Increased fisheries management has led to tighter size regulation for many fish species targeted by recreational fishermen. As a result, more undersized fish caught by recreational anglers are being released. Although catch and release angling is a valuable conservation tool, management effectiveness is diminished if fish do not survive after being released. Anglers need the knowledge and skills necessary to release fish in a manner that will help ensure their post-release survival. A substantial part of the agent's fisheries extension work focuses on training anglers on habitat conservation, appropriate conservation gear, proper handling and release practices, and education on fisheries management. This has been accomplished through presentations at fishing clubs and tournament captain’s meetings, demonstrations and exhibits at festivals and other outreach events, youth fishing camps and clinics, and print and online publications, and educational videos. In addition, the effective management of artificial reefs to create and maintain habitat and provide quality fishing experiences is crucial to the sustainability of local marine fisheries. Increased collaboration among resource managers, user groups, and regulatory agencies are paramount in the artificial reef planning, deployment, and monitoring process. Consultation, facilitation, and instruction all play a role in making this process successful.

Target audience(s): List your target audiences of this program

• Recreational saltwater anglers

• Resource managers/park rangers/informal educators

• Recreational saltwater anglers

• County artificial reef program staff

B. Program Objectives

1. Upon the completion of their training session at least 50% of first-time volunteers who participate in the Great Goliath Grouper Count project will indicate at least a 2-magnitude increase in knowledge about goliath grouper biology and management as indicated by Step-Scale evaluation tool.

2. Using a 6-month follow up survey, a minimum of 30% of rangers and resource managers who participate in the marine fisheries regulations workshop will use the learned information and skills at least "on an occasional basis" to educate recreational anglers about fisheries regulations.

3. Based upon a post-seminar survey, at least 75% of recreational anglers in attendance at the Redfish Anglers Seminar will "strongly agree" that the seminar was an effective means to increase their understanding of how redfish are managed in the Florida.

1. Upon completion of training sessions at least 50% of volunteers who participate in the Great Goliath Grouper Count project will indicate at least a 2-magnitude increase in knowledge about goliath grouper biology and management as indicated by Step-Scale evaluation tool.

2. Based on a 6-month follow up survey at least 60% of attendees who participated in the Florida Artificial Reef Summit will indicate they have applied the information they learned to their jobs on at least an occasional basis.

3. Using a 6-month follow up survey, at least 30% of rangers and resource managers who participated in the marine fisheries regulations workshop will indicate they were able to use the learned information and skills at least "on an occasional basis" to educate recreational anglers about fisheries regulations.

A. Educational Methods and Activities

Summary of Program

Several of my 2011 fisheries outreach activities will be a continuation of my 2010 work. For example, I plan to offer another fisheries regulations workshop for resource managers, park rangers, and educators. Based on the initial success of the Great Goliath Grouper Count, I plan to continue the pilot project and expand the number of volunteers and sites to be monitored for the survey. My goal is to offer a minimum of 2 sportfish seminars related to their life history and management, and I will also continue writing monthly publications and fact sheets related to marine recreational fisheries. One new project will be the development of an educational instructional video on the tarpon genetics recapture study. I will collaborate with FWC, FSG, IFAS Communications, and local guides to produce the video.

My 2010 fisheries extension activities focused on educating anglers, resource managers, researchers, and educators about fisheries management, regulations, and proper handling methods associated with Florida's marine fish stocks. Examples of outreach activities included helping develop, implement and evaluate the 2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit, developing, instructing, and evaluating a fisheries regulations workshop for park rangers and resource managers so they could better interact with anglers about current regulations, implementing a regional goliath grouper survey event to assist resource managers with collecting data about goliath grouper, offering sportfish seminars to increase anglers' understanding of their life histories, management and ongoing research efforts, and conducting outreach at public events on proper fish handling practices. In addition, I wrote monthly articles related to marine fisheries for Coastal Angler Magazine, a monthly newspaper targeting recreational fishermen, developed a You Tube Video on dehooking a fish, created fact sheets relating to goliath and red grouper, and a display on fishing line recycling.

Support materials

PowerPoint Presentations: 10

Displays/exhibits: 1

Fact Sheets: 2

Newspaper Articles: 7

You Tube Videos: 1

Summary of group teaching events for Program I. (blue ROA, red POW)

|Instructor |Number of Events |Number of Participants |

|Self |19, 10 |970, 700 |

|Prog. Assit. |N/A, N/A |N/A, N/A |

|Volunteer |N/A, N/A |N/A, N/A |

Summary of clientele reached for Program I.

|Program Title: Sustaining Marine Recreational Fisheries |

|Number of Educational Materials Developed |21 |

|Number of Clientele Contacts |1101 |

|field consultations |2 |

|office consultations |6 |

|telephone consultations |26 |

|group teaching participants |970 |

|e-mail consultations |97 |

|Web site visits |unknown |

B. Outcomes and Impacts

Objective 1

20 volunteers completed post-training surveys during the Great Goliath Grouper Count training sessions and 99% "agreed" or "strongly agreed" the training increased their knowledge of goliath grouper ecology and management. A total of 57 volunteers, marine extension agents and county staff surveyed 53 sites and counted 312 goliath grouper within a10 day period. This feat would have been impossible for researchers working alone with available resources, and the data collected by volunteers was consistent with data gathered by researchers. 100% of data collected by volunteers was useable by FWC researchers.

Objective 2:

A total of 187 reef program coordinators, resource managers, scientists and constituency groups participated in the 2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit. 89% of participants who completed post-workshop evaluations (n=55) "agreed" or "strongly agreed" the Summit increased their knowledge and understanding of current artificial reef issues and 91% "agreed" or strongly agreed" they planned to apply what they learned from the Summit in their work. A six month post Summit evaluation was conducted and 82.4% respondents (n=69) reported they had increased their networking capabilities and 73.5% reported they had already been able to utilize information obtained at the Summit in their local artificial reef programs.

Objective 3:

50 Participants representing local, county and state agencies as well as non-profits and private industries attend the Marine Fisheries Regulations Workshop. Pre/Post tests were given to assess short-term knowledge gain and class average pre/post scores increased by 24.6%. 100% of participants who completed surveys (n=41) said the workshop increased their knowledge of Florida's fisheries regulations and their ability to educate anglers about these rules. In a 6 month follow up survey 90% of participants (n=20) said they had shared what they learned at the workshop with others, 95% indicated they were able to better communicate with anglers about fisheries regulations, and 50% said they increased their communication with law enforcement and/or resource managers as a result of participating in the workshop. As a result of the positive feedback received from participants and 2nd workshop is planned for 2011.

SUCCESS STORY

Following the granting of protected species status in 1990, Goliath Grouper abundance has appeared to increase over the past two decades, but the extent of the recovery is not clearly understood by fisheries managers. The goal of the Great Goliath Grouper Count (GGGC) is to train volunteers and resource managers to conduct a comprehensive goliath grouper survey and provide a "regional snapshot" of goliath grouper size distribution and abundance at spots where they are known to congregate throughout Southwest Florida. This approach will help provide researchers a cost‐effective strategy to assist evaluate trends in goliath grouper abundance. A total of 57 volunteers, marine extension agents and county staff surveyed 53 sites and counted 312 goliath grouper during the first GGGC. Eighty-six percent of the sites were surveyed within a five day period, which would have been impossible for researchers at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to accomplish alone with their available resources in such a short period of time. The data collected by citizen volunteers was also consistent with data collected by professional marine biologists. In short, the volunteers were able to make a meaningful contribution and provide data that is useable by fisheries managers. This data from this one event will not be complete enough to tell us exactly what the status of the goliath grouper population is, but as data is collected in subsequent years it will serve as a "small part of the fisheries management puzzle", and could help scientists develop better information about the status of the goliath grouper's recovery.

Race and Ethnicity Data

| |Projected | |*Parity |Projected |

| |Target Audience |Audience Reached |(± 4%) |Target Audience |

|Race and Ethnicity|(for 2010) |in 2010 |Reached |(for 2011 POW) |

| |No. |% |

|Self * |63, 60 |1587, 1200 |

|Prog. Assit. |N/A, N/A |N/A, N/A |

|Volunteer |2, 5 |297, 350 |

*=Includes four 4-H teaching events with 108 students

Facilitated Meetings

|Facilitator |Number of Events |Number of Participants |

|Self |4 |65 |

Summary of clientele reached for Program II.

|Program Title: Developing an Ocean Literate Coastal Community |

|Number of Educational Materials Developed |14 |

|Number of Clientele Contacts |1720 |

|field consultations |9 |

|office consultations |11 |

|telephone consultations |25 |

|group teaching participants |1587 |

|e-mail consultations |88 |

|Web site visits |unknown |

A. Outcomes and Impacts

Objectives 1 and 2

The Collier Sea Grant Agent taught 3 Florida Master Naturalist Program Courses in 2010 (2 coastal modules and 1 conservation science module). In all, 39 students successfully passed the course. Average Pre/post scores improvements for the conservation science module was 24.4% (n=12) and for the first coastal module the average pre/post score improvement was 20% (n=13). The average increase in post score increase for the fall coastal module class (n=14) was 18.6%. In addition the agent organized two Florida Master Naturalist Alumni Trips for 37 alumni, thus expanding learning opportunities for this group.

Objective 3

14 students participated in and successfully completed the 5-day camp organized by the Collier Sea Grant Agent in collaboration with Collier County Parks and Recreation. All students received fishing poles and tackle boxes the agent received through donations from Fish Florida. 50% of student indicated their confidence to use circle hooks increased "a lot" due to the camp; 93% of student indicated their confidence to use dehooking tools increased "a lot" due to the camp; 64% of student indicated their confidence to correctly hold fish increased "a lot" due to the camp; and 71% of student indicated their confidence to read and follow the fishing regulations increased "a lot" due to the camp; Based on the feedback received from parents and campers, the County has asked the agent to conduct future camps as well.

Objective 4

Twenty-five extension agents and county extension directors attended the Extension Agent as “Convener”: Facilitation Skills for Working with Groups In-Service Training in spring 2010. Participants learned critical skills and tools to plan effective meetings to encourage buy-in and participation from all stakeholders. More than one participant opined that the training should be mandatory for all agents and one participant stated it was one of the best in-service training in her 27 years as an extension agent. Eleven participants (44%) completed a six-month follow up survey and 100% indicated they had used at least one of the skills learned at the workshop. Examples of facilitation skills they used included developing process agendas, framing and reframing issues, remaining neutral during contentious discussions, and active listening.

Based on the feedback from participants, additional trainings will be held for agents in other districts as well as interested county staff in 2011.

Impacts

As a result of my efforts to host and teach three FWC/FMSEA Aquatic Species Educators Collection Permit Workshops in 2010 a total of 46 formal and informal educators are now certified by the state to collect and possess marine organisms for their formal and informal marine/environmental education programs. All educators successfully completed the workshops which addresses BMPs for safely and responsibly collecting transporting, storing, and release aquatic species for education programs.

Approximately 100 resource management and planning professionals attended the first annual Southwest Florida Boating and Waterways Management Workshop with 94% reporting they increased their knowledge of sustainable boating and waterway management practices. 98% of respondents (n-52) agreed or strongly agreed the workshop was a good opportunity to network with other B&W professionals and 94% (n-45) agreed or strongly agreed that the workshop should be held on an annual basis because of professional networking and it is a good opportunity to keep up to date with B&W research and issues. As a result of the successfulness of the workshop it will be a model for similar workshops to be organized by Sea Grant Agents on the east coast in 2011, and will be held on an annual basis in Southwest Florida.

SUCCESS STORY

Today's children are increasingly disconnected from nature and the number who spend time hunting and fishing continues to decline dramatically. In an effort to connect underserved youth to their natural environment and engage them in the pastime of sport fishing, the Collier County Sea Grant Extension Agent organized and partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWC, Collier County Parks and Recreation, Marco Island Sport Fishing Club, and Port of the Islands Marina to host the 4th Annual National Wildlife Refuge Week Kids Fishing Clinic. Forty-eight migrant Hispanic and Haitian youth from Immokalee and East Naples plus chaperones and family members participated in the clinic. Participants rotated through five skill stations that emphasized casting, knot tying, common tackle, fishing regulations, and ethical angling practices. Following the skill stations participants fished along the marina’s seawall and caught several species including tarpon and snapper. A local eco-tour also provided students with complimentary sight-seeing boat tours, where students saw manatees, bald eagles, Students wrapped up the day with a free lunch. Each student received a fishing pole and tackle box through donations the Agent received from Fish Florida. According to the Director of Collier’s Title 1 Migrant Program, “[The clinic] was a great example of collaboration among multiple groups to provide an experience to local migrant children who may otherwise have never had this type of opportunity.  What a wonderful way to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week by making students more aware of marine life and how to protect it.

Race and Ethnicity Data

| |Projected | |*Parity |Projected |

| |Target Audience |Audience Reached |(± 4%) |Target Audience |

|Race and Ethnicity |(for 2010) |in 2010 |Reached |(for 2010 POW) |

| |No. |% |

|Self |19, 25 |979, 1000 |

|Prog. Assit. |0, 0 |0,0 |

|Volunteer |0,0 |0,0 |

Summary of clientele reached for Program III.

|Program Title: Promoting Seafood Safety and Sustainability |

|Number of Educational Materials Developed |14 |

|Number of Clientele Contacts |1116 |

|field consultations |20 |

|office consultations |2 |

|telephone consultations |34 |

|group teaching participants |979 |

|e-mail consultations |81 |

|Web site visits |unknown |

D. Outcomes and Impacts

Objective 1:

The Collier and Miami-Dade Sea Grant Agents hosted 2 seafood safety and sustainability workshops for the general public in Naples and Miami. A total of 57 people attended the two workshops. Workshop evaluations were only available from the Naples workshop. 92% (n=12) of participants agreed or strongly agreed the workshop increased their knowledge of seafood-associated benefits, 100% agreed or strongly agreed the workshop increased their knowledge of seafood-associated risks. 100% agreed or strongly agreed the workshop increased their knowledge of seafood supply and demand issues. 75% agreed or strongly agreed the workshop increased their knowledge of proper seafood handling practices. Finally, 92% of participants agreed or strongly agreed the workshop would help them make more informed decisions when purchasing seafood products. Feedback from participants also served as a needs assessment for topics to cover for future seafood-related outreach efforts.

Objective 2:

A total of 4 webinars (via Elluminate) focusing on seafood products, sustainability, and safety were delivered to 37 individuals representing local and state agencies, industry, NGOs and private citizens. Post –webinar evaluations were given out for three of the webinars and 19 participants completed them. 100% "agreed" or "strongly agreed" the webinars increased their knowledge of the presented topics and 74% "agreed" or "strongly agreed" the webinars were a convenient means of learning new information. The webinars also served as a means of soliciting feedback about future topics to share, and the agent is planning a series of webinars that focus on Florida seafood products for 2011.

Objective 3

A total of 14 adults completed a 3-part seafood safety and sustainability class offered by the Collier Sea Grant Extension Agent. A pre/post test was given to participants to assess short-term knowledge gain. Only 7 people completed both tests and the class average increase was 31.43 points. Based on the overwhelming feedback from participants about the quality of usefulness of the content presented, the agent has already been asked to give another class in 2011.

Race and Ethnicity Data

| |Projected | |*Parity |Projected |

| |Target Audience |Audience Reached |(± 4%) |Target Audience |

|Race and Ethnicity |(for 2010) |in 2010 |Reached |(for 2010 POW) |

| |No. |% |

|Florida Association of Natural |President Elect |2011 |

|Resource Extension Professionals | | |

|(FANREP) | | |

|FANREP |Secretary |2008-2010 |

|FANREP |Newsletter Committee Chair |2008-2010 |

|Florida Natural Resources |President |2010-2012 |

|Leadership Institute Alumni | | |

|Association | | |

|Florida Youth Fishing Coalition |Ethical Angler Sub Committee |2010 |

|Rookery Bay NERR Advisory Council |Member |2008-2010 |

|Association of Natural Resource |Member |2006-2010 |

|Extension Professionals | | |

|National Marine Educators |Member |2006-2010 |

|Association | | |

|Florida Marine Science Educators |Member |2006-2010 |

|Association | | |

|NRLI Alumni Association |Secretary |2009 |

|Aquatic Resource Educators |Member |2008-2009 |

|Association | | |

24. HONORS

| Year (e.g., 2009) |Organization |Award |

|2010 |UF/IFAS |Seymour Goldweber Extension Professional and Enhancement |

| | |Award |

|2010 |Florida Natural Resource Leadership |FNRLI Director’s Award |

| |Institute | |

|2010 |Collier County |ICMA Certificate of Achievement |

|2009 |FANREP |Innovative Program Award for Sea Grant Reef Gear Outreach |

| | |Programs |

|2009 |FANREP |Promotional Items Award for Reef Gear Regulations Poster |

|2009 |FANREP |Newsletter Award (co-winner with Joy Hazell) Bi-lingual |

| | |environmental newsletter |

|2009 |UF/IFAS |Jim App Award for best extension team |

|2009 |ANREP |Innovative Program Award for Sea Grant Reef Gear Outreach |

| | |Programs |

|2009 |FANREP |Innovative Program Award for Sea Grant Reef Gear Outreach |

| | |Programs |

32. COPIES OF THE LAST FIVE (or since last promoted) ANNUAL LETTERS OF EVALUATION

|Year |Your Overall Rating |Scales |

| |e.g., Satisfactory | |

|2009 |Exemplary |Not Acceptable – Exemplary |

|2008 |Exemplary |Not Acceptable – Exemplary |

|2007 |Exemplary |Not Acceptable – Exemplary |

|2006 |Exemplary |Not Acceptable - Exemplary |

33. THE FURTHER INFORMATION SECTION

34. IST’s and other PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

|Title |No. of Days |

|First Aid and CPR Instructor Course |3 |

|Florida Master Naturalist Special Topics Training |1 |

|Collier County Leadership Training |8 |

|Public Deliberation In-Service Training |2 |

|Florida Sea Grant Fisheries In-Service Training |1 |

|Online Seafood HACCP Training |1 |

|Seafood HACCP Train the Trainer In-Service Training |2 |

|Commercial Stone Crab Field Experience Training |1 |

|Collier County Level 5 Training |4 |

35. NEW MARKETING EFFORTS

This year I created a blog to highlight and promote my extension work in my county and region. The blog can be accessed at collierseagrant. and includes summaries of past programs, announcements of upcoming programs, links of interest, and useful resources/stories related to my work. The blog has been up since May of 2010 and has received over 8,000 page views. The blog is intended for current stakeholders as well as future clientele who are interested in the work I do. When I send out program announcements, I post the flyers on my blog so potential audience members have to go to the blog and see my work.

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