Friends of the Viera Wetlands

05/07/2020

We will be open for inside dining Lunch starting Thursday 1130-2pm.
Full service Lunch $26.95 or Salad bar $16.95

11/11/2017

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06/24/2014

Please get out and vote for Amendment 1!

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA THAT:

Article X, Section 28, Florida Constitution, is created to read:

SECTION 28. Land Acquisition Trust Fund.--

a) Effective on July 1 of the year following passage of this amendment by the voters, and for a period of 20 years after that effective date, the Land Acquisition Trust Fund shall receive no less than 33 percent of net revenues derived from the existing excise tax on documents, as defined in the statutes in effect on January 1, 2012, as amended from time to time, or any successor or replacement tax, after the Department of Revenue first deducts a service charge to pay the costs of the collection and enforcement of the excise tax on documents.

b) Funds in the Land Acquisition Trust Fund shall be expended only for the following purposes:

As provided by law, to finance or refinance: the acquisition and improvement of land, water areas, and related property interests, including conservation easements, and resources for conservation lands including wetlands, forests, and fish and wildlife habitat; wildlife management areas; lands that protect water resources and drinking water sources, including lands protecting the water quality and quantity of rivers, lakes, streams, springsheds, and lands providing recharge for groundwater and aquifer systems; lands in the Everglades Agricultural Area and the Everglades Protection Area, as defined in Article II, Section 7(b); beaches and shores; outdoor recreation lands, including recreational trails, parks, and urban open space; rural landscapes; working farms and ranches; historic or geologic sites; together with management, restoration of natural systems, and the enhancement of public access or recreational enjoyment of conservation lands.
To pay the debt service on bonds issued pursuant to Article VII, Section 11(e).
c) The moneys deposited into the Land Acquisition Trust Fund, as defined by the statutes in effect on January 1, 2012, shall not be or become commingled with the General Revenue Fund of the state.

12/18/2013

Otters are so cool. Check out this great photo from Viera Wetlands. If you're considering a visit, we're heading into the best season to do so.

Mr Otter enjoying the warmth of the afternoon…
Viera Wetlands, Viera, Florida
©2013gwjones.photographic imaging

04/20/2013

Least Terns present on the interior roads today! :)

03/05/2013

Sunday evening there were a pretty large number of White Pelicans at the click ponds. Also, fOS Black Necked Stilts. No sign of the Widgeon I saw the previous weekend.

01/28/2013

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130128/NEWS01/301280012/Birding-hotspot-faces-closures

01/07/2013

Thank you Mission: Clean Beaches for this information! I hope you don't mind me paraphrasing it a bit.
The roads are closed due to a funding issue, but will be opened for a short time during the birding festival. In other words donations/volunteers are NEEDED to keep the roads open. The county rep for this area is here http://www.brevardcounty.us/CountyCommission/Commissioners/District1/Home

Brevard County District 1Commissioner Robin Fisher.

01/02/2013

Hi there! As the original creator (and previous member of the FOVW) of this page I am not sure if this page is considered the official Friends of Viera Wetlands Page or if they have another one now. I just wanted to say that I (and therefore this page) had no part in the decision to close the vehicle access. I do know that the area is NOT part of Parks and Rec, and access is granted more by precedence than right. At any point the county can close or limit access. Please let Natural Resources and Water Sanitation know you would like to have the roads remain open, and offer suggestions for road maintenance, which is the issue most pressing on everyone's ability to access the area. If I remember right, at previous meetings the cost for road maintenance was calculated and there are accurate traffic numbers to determine yearly costs. Remember that the answer will come from your pocket, either in form of volunteer time and materials, donation, or usage fee. A price I, and many of you, are willing to pay.

07/06/2012

My last trip to the wetlands was filled with snakes! I saw a cottonmouth, a black racer, and a yellow rat snake. In previous visits I've seen Blue Garter Snakes, and Ribbon Snakes too. Have you seen anything other snakes?

03/10/2012

Well - here it is...!! Good Luck Everyone....!
1st Annual Wetlands Photography Contest 2012 Application Form

CONTEST OBJECTIVES: To promote interest and appreciation of our wild birds, animals and plants, and encourage nature photography, at all levels, at the Viera Wetlands.THEME 2012: Our Wetlands - Photograph the amazing birds, animals, plants, and landscape of the Viera Wetlands.

03/10/2012

Our Annual Nature Festival is coming up on Saturday April 14th and we are now looking for vendors. If you are interested in participating please go to http://fs20.formsite.com/vierawetlandsfestiva/form1/index.html to fill out our online form.
If you can do an activity or demonstration we would be especially delighted to hear from you...!
Vendor Fee is FREE unless you are a professional food vendor, artist or crafter. The term 'professional' means that you are registered with the IRS as a food vendor, artist or craft business.