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Michael D. Mesiano Florida Inland Navigation District Commissioner for Duval County |
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Educational Background: Bachelors
Degree –
Professional
Experience: Mr. Mesiano is a real estate and
regulatory specialist with a residential land development firm. Previously, he provided environmental
consulting services for over fifteen years.
His experience ranges from ecological assessment services to project and
team management. Principally, these
services include wetland delineations, protected species surveys, marine and
environmental impact evaluations required in conjunction with permitting land
developments as well as mitigation bank and regional off-site mitigation area
feasibility and management services. Mr.
Mesiano has extensive experience in natural resource management and has worked
extensively throughout the east coast of
2003- Present:
Real Estate and Regulatory Specialist, The Alterra Group
1994 - 2003: Senior
Project Manager, Environmental Services, Inc. 1990 - 1994: Natural Resources
Project Manager, Law Engineering and Environmental Services.
Professional
Affiliations, Activities and Certifications:
- Past President,
American Water Resources Association –
- Professional
Wetland Scientist - Society of Wetland Scientists
- Certified
Wetland Delineator - Jacksonville District, USACE Wetland Delineator
Certification Program
- National
Association of Underwater Instructors in SCUBA
Interests: Real estate, natural
environment, surfing, fishing and diving
Unique Story: Story: At 17 years old, I was bitten by a seven-foot
tiger shark while surfing near