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! I Jay H. Exum, Ph.D., lEED@ AP Principal Ecologist Years of Experience 26 years Education Doctor of Philosophy, Wildlife Ecology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 1985 Master of Science, Wildlife Biology, University ofTennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1981 Bachelor of Arts, Zoology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1978 Accreditation LEED Accredited Professional Affiliations American Ornithologists Union Society for Conservation Biologists Society for Wetland Scientists The Wildlife Society Expertise Wildlife ecology Wetland ecology Environmental policy Federal and state wetland jurisdictional delineations Natural resource evaluations within southeastern states Threatened and endangered species analyses and management Mitigation design Environmental permitting Dr. Exum also has been crucial in facilitation of policy decisions including Comprehensive Plans for counties, and regional conservation strategies for natural resou rce agencies. Dr. Exum has given expert witness testimony for litigation on conservation planning, threatened and endangered species habitat, wetland issues and environmental permitting. Project Experience Big Cypress National Preserve Environmental Assessment (EA), South Florida Dr. Exu m serves as Project Manager for the EA for the Designated Off-Road Vehicle Trail Heads and Turn Lanes project. This project includes an assessment of potential environmental impacts from the construction of trail heads to access designated trails within the Preserve. This work includes field reviews of proposed trail heads, facilitation of a public scoping meeting, consideration of public comments, preparation of the EA, and the creation of Statements of Findings for potential impacts to wetlands and floodplains. Lake Hancock Land Use and Resource Management Plan, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), Brooksville, FL Dr. Exum led a team of ecologists, GIS specialists, and recreation planners to develop a natural resource management and recreation plan for conservation lands around Lake Hancock in Polk County, Florida. This assessment involved coordination with resource agency personnel, environmental groups and local governments in the vicinity. Dr. Exum mapped historic communities, and created a detailed, long-term natural resource management plan which specifically defined Desired Future Conditions for a 50-year vision. The team conducted a recreation needs assessment which included interviews, baseline assessments of existing facilities, and a demographic analysis for the region. Dr. Exum presented the final Natural Resource and Recreation Management Plan to the Governi ng Board of the SWFWM D and to the Polk Cou nty Board of County Commissioners. The Plan provides details for short-term management actions and provides the framework for a long-term vision for conservation arou nd the Lake. Osceola County Conservation Planning, Osceola County Parks and Recreation Department Osceola County, FL Dr. Exum has represented Osceola County on the creation of a conservation strategy for dozens of thousands of acres around Lake Toho, and created natural resource management plans for the major drainage basins within the County. Our work began with the facilitation of a technical working group in order to create Development Order conditions for six large-scale development projects in the northeastern portion of Osceola County. These criteria set the stage for conservation of significant natural resources, protection of Lake Toho, and strategies for conserving listed species including the federally-endangered snail kite and dozens of bald eagle nests which occur around the lake. We crafted Comprehensive Plan amendments and details for a Smart Code for mixed-use development. In addition, we prepared specific natural resource management plans for three tracts for which resource-based recreation and ecological restoration are proposed. Natural Resource Planning, Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD), Live Oak, FL Dr. Exum has represented the SRWMD for more than a decade. His initial work included the development of a comprehensive resource-based plan for recreation across District lands. This plan included methodology for determining whether a proposed recreation activity was appropriate, and for assessing when these activities would cause irreparable impact to the environment. Since 68 City of Sunny Isles Beach I Design & Permitting Services of the Intracoastal Parks RFQ No. 12-04-04 k..-coM