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FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
The mission of the Florida Inland Navigation District is to perform the functions of the "local sponsor" of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway project in Florida, a State/Federal navigation project. In this capacity the District provides all lands required for the navigation project including rights of way and lands for the management of dredged materials removed from the waterway channel during dredging activities.
Other District Programs:
Land Development and Management - The District is involved with the development and management of the lands that are provided for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway project.
Assistance Programs - Funding assistance is provided to other governments within the District through the Waterways and Cooperative Assistance Programs to develop waterway improvement projects such as access channels, boat ramps, public marinas, fishing piers, boardwalks, waterfront parks, environmental enhancement/restoration, environmental education and boating safety.
Manatee Regulatory Signage - Installation and maintenance of all signage within the District for boat speed regulation for manatee protection.
Public Information- Publication and distribution of approximately 31 free brochures concerning waterway related issues.