Sec. 28.401. - Natural and Marine Resource Division establishment; functions.

There is created a Natural and Marine Resource Division. The Division shall be responsible for administration and operation of community-wide preservation lands and waterfront parks and facilities. (a) The Division shall be responsible for operation of waterfront parks and facilities, including but not limited to City Marinas. (b) The Division shall be responsible for property acquisition to assist in protecting environmentally sensitive and/or culturally significant lands. (c) The Division shall be responsible for the resource management of preservation properties and waterfront parks/facilities including but not limited to fire management, silviculture, hydrological and landscape restoration and management, and ecosystem restoration and management. (d) The Division shall be responsible for the preservation, enhancement, and interpretation of preservation preserves and parks. (e) The Division shall be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing environmental education programs. (f) The Division shall provide a liaison to any boards, commissions, committees, or task forces related to waterfront management and conservation programming. (Ord. 2007-839-E, § 7; Ord. 2013-209-E, § 11)