Services and Contacts
Services
Learn About Artificial Reefs
Manatee County has been involved in reef construction since the late 1960’s and currently has 13 artificial reefs to balance public uses such as fishing and diving with resource conservation.
Learn About Manatee Protection Zones
Manatee County is committed to protecting its waterways and the Florida manatee, a native and iconic species.
Report an Abandoned Vessel
The Marine Resources Program monitors the presence of lost and/or abandoned vessels in Manatee County's waterways.
Information and FAQ's
Advisory Board
Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Advisory Committee (ELMAC)
Next Meeting
4/7/2025
1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
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Ecological & Marine Resources Division
Natural Resource’s Ecological and Marine Resources (EMR) Team consists of three groups: Ecological Resources, Marine Resources, and Mitigation.
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