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Scope: • Benthic survey • Scientific diving • Coordination with state and local permitting agencies • NEPA research • Essential Fish Habitat analysis Contact Information: LG2 Environmental Solutions Mark Howell 9143 Philips Hwy, #590 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904-363-1686 ext 109 The USACE conducted dredging of the Baker’s Haulover Inlet flood shoal and sections of the ICWW as a sand resource for nourishment of the Bal Harbor beaches from FDEP R-monument R-27 to R-31+500. As part of this project, Cummins Cederberg conducted several surveys including mapping of the benthic resources surrounding the borrow areas as part of development of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in 2019 by the USACE. Separately in 2020, Cummins Cederberg biologists performed a pre-construction survey on behalf of Village of Bal Harbour to document any changes to the habitats prior to the planned construction. In 2021 and 2022, our team was contracted to conduct the immediate pre-construction (growing season) and post-construction surveys, including the pipeline corridors in accordance with the FDEP Joint Coastal Permit and Biological Monitoring Plan to document and statistically evaluate dredging-related impacts on marine resources in the project area. The survey methods involved the assessment of the resources within quadrats stationed along permanent transects in hardbottom and seagrass communities, and mapping of the hardbottom edge and seagrass margin. All scientifi c diving was conducted in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.410 and the American Academy of Underwater Scientists (AAUS) criteria. Biologists conducting the survey were experienced in identifying Caribbean hard corals, octocorals, sponges, submerged aquatic vegetation, and identifying listed and/or invasive species. Baker’s Haulover Inlet Benthic Survey Bal Harbour Village, Florida