Environmental Advisory Board

About the Board

The Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) was created by The Melbourne Beach Commission in 1992.

The EAB advises the town manager and the town commission on environmental matters such as ordinances, resolutions, comprehensive plans, stormwater retention/detention, and protection of environmentally sensitive properties.

The EAB undertakes projects and programs that enhance the town environment. The EAB coordinates with area schools to educate students on the need to preserve and protect the environment.

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How to Reach Us
Phone: (321) 724-5860

Meetings

The Town of Melbourne Beach Environmental Advisory Board meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Community Center at 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. Residents and public are welcome.

When: 4th Wednesday of Each Month
Where: Community Center
Time: 7:00 PM

Volunteer

Often, one or more Town of Melbourne Beach citizen board has openings for resident volunteers. Volunteering on a board is a great way to work with your neighbors and get involved in Melbourne Beach government. If you are interested in volunteering, please either contact Town Hall at (321) 724-5860 for more information complete the Melbourne Beach Board Application(PDF, 971KB) (also available at Town Hall) and submit it to the Town Clerk’s Office.

Certified Wildlife Habitat Community

Certified Wildlife Habitat - this property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive food, water, cover, and places to raise young. nwf.orgIn 2010, through the efforts of the Environmental Advisory Board, the Town of Melbourne Beach was the first community in Brevard County to become certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).

NWF Community Wildlife Habitats provide habitat for wildlife throughout the community—where people live, work, learn, play and worship. Communities do this by certifying individual backyards, school grounds, places of worship, businesses, and public areas, such as parks and community gardens, as NWF Certified Wildlife Habitats®. Each individual certified site within the community provides the four basic elements that all wildlife need: food, water, cover, and places to raise young. These habitats help to create new corridors for wildlife to thrive.

NWF communities also do outreach to educate residents about sustainable gardening practices such as reducing or eliminating chemical fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, planting native plants and trees, composting, and more. The community hosts workshops about gardening for wildlife and holds community events such as stream clean-ups and invasive species removal to make the community healthier for people and wildlife alike. Local citizens become knowledgeable advocates for wildlife and sustainability.

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Board Members

Member Position Term
Curtis Byrd Chairman 02/21/2026
Leslie Maloney Member 12/21/2024
Jamie Guth Member 12/21/2024
Karen Fenaughty Member 05/17/2025
Crystal Cain Member 02/21/2026
Brent Washburn Alternate #1 05/17/2025
Vacant Alternate #2
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