I would like to first thank Dr. Jack Parker and Dr. David Lee for sponsoring my Eagle Scout Service Project in the preserve.  Their knowledge and guidance have been invaluable to this project.

Also, I am appreciative to other faculty and students of SEA (Students for Environmental Action) who helped me during the project. In particular, I would like to thank Dr. Tom Pliske, Dr. Suzanne Koptur, Dr. Zhonghong Jiang, Dr. Michael McClain, Ms. Stephanie Broad, and Ms. Devon Powell for their great advice and work during different elements of my project.

I would like to thank the members of the Broward Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, Poole and Kent Mechanical Contractors (FIU Construction Project), Fairchild Tropical Garden, FIU Facilities Maintenance Department, Mike Carvelli of CLM Enterprises of Cooper City, and Mr. Farley Ferrante for support of my project.

I am grateful to the leaders, boys, and family members of Troop 636 for supporting and helping me during the project. In particular, I would like to thank Alex Carver, Michael Golditch, and Doug Wilson for their back breaking efforts in working with me at the Preserve.

Finally, but not least, I want to thank my parents and sister, Bridget, for their invaluable support and assistance in my successful planning, development, and carrying out of this project.