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2 Table of Contents Page Map of RC&D Councils in Florida Page President s Report Page Three Rivers Staff Page Three Rivers RC&D Council Page Three Rivers RC&D Council Members Page Three Rivers RC&D Technical Advisors Page Projects Pages In Loving Memory of Jack Bragg Page Special Appreciation and Thanks Pages Three Rivers RC&D on Historic photos Pages Projects Review Page Special Thanks Page Non-Discrimination Statement ON THE COVER: Three Rivers RC&D Office on Historic Willing Street in 1920's.

3 Mission Statement The mission of Three Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council is to provide innovated solutions to Rural and Urban decision makers through technology, education, information, and funds that will improve the Economic, Environmental, and Social needs of Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, Bay, Holmes and Washington Counties in Florida.

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5 RC&D Councils in Florida Three Rivers RC&D Council serves 7 counties in Northwest Florida from Escambia to Bay Counties

6 President s Report T hank you to the Three Rivers RC&D Council Members, Technical Advisors, Staff and Partners for Making 2010 a success. In the past 27 years I have had the opportunity to serve as Technical Advisor, Council Member, and Treasurer of Three Rivers RC&D and I am now honored to serve you as President. I l o o k f o r w a rd t o playing a major role in all the great things Three Rivers will be accomplishing in the future. This year s Business Plan is a reflection of how far Three Rivers has come since We strive every year to improve the quality of our Natural Resources in Northwest Florida and it would not be possible without the Council, Technical Advisors, Conservation Districts, Partners, and County Commissions. I would also like to thank our State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, Assistant State Conservationist, Tessa Chadwick, and Area Conservationist, Jeff Norville for their unwavering support to the Three Rivers RC&D program. I look forward to making 2011 an outstanding year. Steve Duncan, President Three Rivers RC&D Council, Inc. I look forward to playing a major role in all the great things Three Rivers will be accomplishing in the future.

7 Three Rivers Staff Business Name: Florida Three Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc Willing Street Milton, Florida Web Site: (shown below left to right) Mrs. Chera Willett RC&D Administrator Mr. John Harper RC&D Coordinator Mr. Travis Davis RC&D Environmental Specialist Phone Numbers: (850) Main Line (877) Toll Free Mr. Steve Duncan RC&D President Mr. Andrew Williams, NRCS Soil Scientist

8 2011 Three Rivers RC&D Council Members Three Rivers RC&D council members at the home of Three Rivers RC&D in Milton, Florida, which overlooks the beautiful Blackwater River.

9 Council Members Bobby Johns Bearheart Chief, Perdido Bay Indian Tribe Perdido, FL Gary Booker Council Member Crestview, FL John Gilbert Council Member Chipley, FL Wayne Harris Okaloosa County Commissioner Crestview, FL Jack Mashburn Council Member Panama City, FL Don Salter Santa Rosa County Commissioner Milton, FL Gary Bowden Council Member Crestview, FL Walton County Judy Bowen Council Member Crestview, FL Winston Chester Council Member Panama City, FL Steve Duncan President Milton, FL Richard Friesinger Council Member Molino, FL J.D. Fulford Council Member Milton, FL Susan Holley Council Member Crestview, FL Mellody Hughes Council Member DeFuniak Springs, FL Dr. Linda Johnson Council Member Niceville, FL Larry Jones Walton County Commissioner DeFuniak Springs, FL Robert Johns 1st Vice Chief Perdido Bay Indian Tribe Perdido, FL John McMurray Vice President Panama City, FL John Salter Treasurer Milton, FL Leonard Thorn Council Member Walton County, FL Kevin White Escambia County Commissioner Escambia, FL Kevin White Escambia County Commissioner Escambia County Greg Woods Council Member Holmes County, FL

10 Technical Advisors Roy Andrews Attorney Milton, FL Jason Hayford NRCS DeFuniak Springs, FL Greg Nolin NRCS Bonifay, Bay, Washington, FL Darryl Boudreaux DEP Santa Rosa Beach, FL Don McCraney Eglin AFB Niceville, FL Jeff Norville NRCS Marianna, FL Tessa Chadwick NRCS Gainesville, FL Josh McElhaney NRCS Molino, FL Charles Rosborough AG Water Policy Marianna, FL George Cole Research Associate, Colorado State University 96CEG/CEVH Cultural Resources Management Niceville, FL Rachel Connell Accountant Milton, FL Scott Hassel Jackson Guard Eglin AFB Natural Resources Branch Niceville, FL Paul McLeod SSUD Milton, FL Trent Matthews NRCS Milton, FL Chris Metcalf U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Panama City, FL Darryl Williams NRCS Crestview, FL

11 Three Rivers 2011 Projects No. Project Name County Sponsors RC&D Estimated Cost Cost Total Cost 1. Eglin Okaloosa Darter Restoration Project T&E Okaloosa/Walton.. 627, , , Eglin Okaloosa Darter Restoration Project Wetland Riparian.. Okaloosa /S.R , , , Perdido Bay Indian Tribe Outreach Project Escambia , , , Sea Oats/Sand Dune Restoration Project Bay/Okaloosa , , , Escambia River Log Jam Project Escambia , , , Eglin Exotic Spraying Project Okaloosa , , , Florida Rural Outreach Group (FROG) ALL , , , Santa Rosa Soils Project Santa Rosa , , , Eglin Forestry Roads Project Okaloosa , , , Texas A&M Eglin Erosion Study Okaloosa , , , Escambia County Farm Tour Escambia , , , Santa Rosa County Farm Tour Santa Rosa , , , Eglin O&S Project Okaloosa , , , D-84 Repair Project Okaloosa , , , Cultural Resources Project Okaloosa , , , Unpaved Roads Project Bay/Holmes , , , Mosley High School Youth Scholarship Bay , , , Eglin Timber Stand Improvement Okaloosa , , , Biodiesel Demonstration ALL , , , Eglin Repair and Maintenance Walton/Okaloosa.. 150, , , B-71 Clean-up Okaloosa , , , Environmental Assessments Okaloosa , , , Pensacola Community Garden Escambia , , , Eglin Watertanks Okaloosa , , , GIS Support Huntsville Okaloosa , , , Cultural Resources Huntsville Okaloosa , , , BRAC Cultural Resources Huntsville Okaloosa , , , BRAC Cultural Resources Huntsville Okaloosa ,200, , ,210, Ecosystem Restoration Okaloosa , , , Eglin Timber Stand Improvement Okaloosa , , , Santa Rosa County Dry Hydrants Santa Rosa , , , GRAND TOTAL ,106, , ,266,287.00

12 In Loving Memory of Jack Bragg October 10,1933- December 2,2010 Jack Bragg was a dedicated Council Member for many years, we will miss him dearly. Three Rivers RC&D Council would like to establish a service award in his honor. Every year TRRCD will recognize a Council Member who has provided outstanding service as Jack did for many years. Three Rivers RC&D Council was honored to serve with you, Jack.

13 Special Appreciation and Thanks... Carlos Suarez State Conservationist provides outstanding leadership for RC&D in Florida. Thank You Carlos! Special Thanks to Jeff Norville and Tessa Chadwick for their continued support of RC&D.

14 10 Three Rivers RC&D Offices on Historic Willing Street

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16 FY 2010 Project Review 4-H PROGRAM Project: Steve Duncan, President of Three Rivers RC&D participated in an Environmental Education Program to 2nd Graders at Bratt Elementary School in Escambia County. Steve talked about animal skeletons and also identified tree species at Langley Bell 4-H Center. Eglin Point/Non-Point Source Projects: Three Rivers RC&D completed over $750, in Environmental Projects at Eglin Air Force Base in These include removal of bridges and culverts in endangered species areas. 12

17 FY 2010 Project Review Poultry Composter Project: Escambia SWCD and Three Rivers RC&D provided $6, to construct a Poultry Composter in Escambia County on Mark Cassons farm. Mr. Casson raises free range chickens and turkeys for sale. Pictured are Mr. Casson and Josh McElhaney, NRCS. Santa Rosa Master Gardeners Greenhouse Project: Three Rivers RC&D provided $1, toward construction of a Green House for Master Gardeners at IFAS Extension Service office in Milton. A total of $19, was raised to construct a Green House that will be used for youth and educational purposes. 13

18 Perdido bay indian tribe: FY 2010 Project Review Perdido Bay Tribe Member Bobby DuBose performing a Men s Traditional Tribal Dance. Chief Bobby Johns (Center) with his sons Chris (left) and Robert (right) lead the way in honoring the Muscogee Creek Indian Heritage. We are so proud to work with you. Perdido Bay Tribe Member Amanda Barnhill performing the Butterfly Tribal Dance. EARTH DAY: Travis Davis and Chera Willett with Three R i v e r s R C & D p ro v i d e d environmental education information to over 700 kids at Earth Day in Okaloosa County. Three Rivers partnered with Yellow River SWCD for the event. 14 SouthEast RC&D Meeting: Three Rivers RC&D coordinated the display at the South East Association of R C & D C o u n c i l s i n Biloxi, Mississippi in September. Each of the Councils in Florida provided updates on their projects.

19 FY 2010 Project Review Anderson Pond Project: A unique project that includes restoration of 3400 ft. of creek and expanded recreational opportunities at Anderson Pond on Eglin Air Force Base near Niceville, FL. A portion of an existing dam will be removed and a bridge will be built over the restored creek channel. A 3 acre pond will also be constructed and a 1200 ft. handicapped accessible boardwalk is being constructed to allow fishing in the new pond. Total cost of project is $1,272, Sponsors of the project are Eglin AFB, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Three Rivers RC&D Council, Inc. Orange Hill SWCD Kids Fishing Day: Three Rivers RC&D provided Washington County $ for Kids Fishing Day sponsored by Orange Hill SWCD. Over 400 children spent the day fishing and learning about conservation. Thank you John Gilbert and District for all your help. 15

20 FY 2010 Project Review P e n s a c o l a C o m m u n i t y Garden PROJECT: Three Rivers RC&D provided $2, for materials to establish a Community Garden at Movement For Change in Pensacola. Andrew Williams, Ann Bowens, with NRCS, and Steve Duncan, President Three Rivers RC&D, led the successful project. Local school children removed weeds and cared for the garden. Partners for the Project include Movement for Change, NRCS, Three Rivers RC&D, Escambia Soil and Water Conservation District, Manna Food Bank, and IFAS. 16

21 FY 2010 Project Review Sea Oats Project: Mosley High School seniors led by Coach Winster Chester collected seed at Panama City Beach in October. The seed were used to grow Sea Oats Plants by Roger Tripplet. A contest was held to see which team of 4 could harvest the most Sea Oats. Vice President, Three Rivers RC&D Council, John McMurray is shown weighing a bag of seed collected by the team. The winning teams are shown. Thanks to Jack Mashburn, Chairman Bay SWCD and John McMurray for their help. Shown below are rows of Sea Oats planted by Mosley High School students in April. Over 2300 Sea Oats were planted by the students. Special Thanks to Mosley High School. 17

22 FY 2010 Project Review Soil Tunnel Project: Blackwater Soil Water Conservation District and Three Rivers RC&D teamed up to build a Soil Tunnel for teaching environmental education to school children. Candice Tritt with Blackwater SWCD led the development and construction of the project. Great Job Candice. 18

23 FY 2010 Project Review Santa Rosa Farm Tour: Blackwater Soil Water Conservation District sponsored breakfast to over 200 people who attended Farm Tour. John Salter and his wife Stacy were presented the 2010 Santa Rosa County Farmer of the Year. Presenting the award are County Commissioners Don Salter and Bob Cole. RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 FARM FAMILY - JOHN SALTER FAMILY Congratulations to the John Salter Family for being selected the 2010 Santa Rosa County Outstanding Farm Family! John and wife Stacy have one daughter, Kailee, who is a student at Pensacola State College. Since the late 1800s the Salter Family has been farming in the Chumuckla Community. John s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Salter Sr., were Farm Family of the Year in John, a fourth generation farmer started farming with his dad, Dick Salter, on a part time basis in 1980 and took over full operation of the farm in Today the Salter s farm is 850 acres of cotton, peanuts, corn, and hay. The Salters are leaders in our country s production of food and fiber and are actively involved in various agricultural organizations. John as served as chairman of the Blackwater Soil and Water Conservation District for the past 12 years and is currently chairman of the Santa Rosa County Farm Service Agency County Committee. In addition, John serves as treasurer of Three Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council and is also a member of Farm Bureau, Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Southeast Peanut Farmers Association. John and Stacy plan to continue moving forward with their farming operation and make adjustments as necessary. It is a great honor to have the Salters represent Santa Rosa Country agriculture in

24 Special Thanks SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH TO MAKE THREE RIVERS RC&D COUNCIL A CONTINUING SUCCESS. BLACKWATER SWCD ESCAMBIA SWCD YELLOW RIVER SWCD CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER SWCD ORANGE HILL SWCD HOLMES CREEK SWCD BAY SWCD - and - COUNTY COMMISSIONS FROM: ESCAMBIA SANTA ROSA WALTON OKALOOSA HOLMES WASHINGTON BAY - and - Perdido Bay Indian Tribe Rural Development Farm Service Agency Department of Environmental Protection - and - NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE HURLBURT FIELD AIR FORCE BASE 20

25 Three Rivers RC&D Council, Inc. Non-Discrimination Statement Civil Rights Amendments The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political benefits, sexual orientation and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA s TARGET Center at (202) (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC or call (202) (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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