Brevard County’s Boating and Waterways Program works to align the needs and resources of the

County’s extensive waterways.  The Program ensures the safety and enjoyment of the general public  and is working to maintain a balance between the environmental, recreational, and commercial needs  of the region, now and into the future. 

4th Annual Space Coast Waterfest

The 4th Annual Space Coast Waterfest will be held during May 2012 throughout Brevard County. Click here to view the 2012 Calendar of Events.  This year's Waterfest will feature three anchor events:  Waterfest at Goode Park located in Palm Bay on May 5, Waterfest at Sebastian Inlet Marina located in Micco on US Hwy 1 on May 12 and Waterfest at Kiwanis Island Park located on Merritt Island on May 19.  

Space Coast Waterfest at Goode Park, Palm Bay

Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Goode Park is located at 1300 Bianca Dr. NE in Palm Bay

For additional information, contact Kaylene Wheeler wheelk@palmbayflorida.org

Waterfest at Sebastian Inlet Marina

Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sebastian Inlet Marina is located at 8685 North US 1 in Micco

For additional information, contact Dori Carroll

doric@ebastianinletmarina.com

Waterfest at Kiwanis Island

Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Kiwanis Island is located at 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd on Merritt Island

Event highlights include:  Keep Brevard Beautiful Clean-Up at 8 am, Youth Fishing Expo at 9 am, and the Recycled Regatta at 11 am.

To register for the Youth Fishing Expo, please Click Here

To register for the Recycled Regatta, please Click Here

Click here to view the official regulations to participate in the Recycled Regatta.  All competing watercraft must be constructed from recycled and/or repurposed materials. 

For additional Waterfest information, please contact Jeanette Scott

jeanette.scott@brevardcounty.us or 321-633-2016 ext. 52019

Derelict Vessels

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Comprehensive Maritime Management Master Plan (CM3P) 

The Natural Resource Management Office and the University of Florida Brevard County Extension Service have initiated and are jointly sponsoring the development of the Brevard County Comprehensive Maritime Management Master Plan (CM3P).  In development of the plan, a series of public meetings are to be held to address and balance environmental, recreational, and economic issues affecting the future of Brevard County’s waterways.  Our kickoff meeting was a success with over 100 individuals present, representing a wide variety of interests such as eco-tourism, ecosystem management, recreational boaters, marinas, law enforcement, local municipalities, water-dependent facilities, marine industries, conservation districts and interested citizens.  Additional public meetings to continue the development  of the CM3P are currently being scheduled.  For information on upcoming CM3P public meetings contact Matt Culver at the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office, 321-633-2016 and click here to see the CM3P outline.  Click here for CM3P Working Group updates.  

Artificial Reef Program

• Brevard County Reef Sites

• Brevard Lois Dubois Artificial Reef Site

• Reef Coordinate Information

Additional Projects

Private Aids to Navigation Live-Aboards, Anchoring & Mooring

• Monofilament Recovery and Recycling

Useful Links:

• America's Waterway Watch
• Banana River Sail and Power Squadron
• Boat Launch Locations
• Brevard Boating Characterization Study
• Brevard County Parks and Recreation
• Brevard Marine Advisory Council
• Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Flotilla 42, Pineda Causeway and south
  • Flotilla 46, Pineda Causeway to 528
  • Flotilla 49, 528 and north
• FDEP Clean Marina Program
• FDEP Coastal Zone Management
• Florida Clean Boating Partnership
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Fishing Regulations
• Mooring Field Siting Analysis Report Final Version
• NOAA Coastal Zone Management
• Notices to Navigation
• University of Florida Brevard County Extension Office
• Upload Login
• Waterways and Waterfronts - A Community Guide
• Your Boat and Hurricanes

For additional Boating & Waterways information contact:

Matt C. Culver

Boating & Waterways Program Coordinator

Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way

Building A, Room 219

Viera, FL 32940

Phone: (321) 633-2016

Fax: (321) 633-2029

Email:  matt.culver@brevardcounty.us