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County moves ahead with two vessels for artificial reef program; officials address contamination concerns
Summary
Okaloosa County commissioners approved contracts to acquire two vessels for deployment as artificial reefs and discussed environmental testing and regulatory compliance including PCB removal and paint contaminants.
Okaloosa County commissioners on Aug. 19 approved single‑source contracts with a contractor for purchase, transport and remediation of two vessels — the Bell Reynolds and the Henry Alex — that county staff identified as candidates for the county’s artificial reef program.
Natural Resources/Marine staff (presented by Miss Adams) said the Bell Reynolds had been idle in Louisiana and the Henry Alex is an offshore supply vessel about 225 feet long. The vendor has worked with the county on prior reef deployments, and staff said the contractor’s prices were…
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