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FORCE - Friends of The Rivers Coalition eNewsletter - AUGUST 2008 |
P.O Box 2627, Stuart, FL 34995 ~ 772-225-6849 www.RiversCoalition.org
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RIVERS COALITION MEMBERS AND OTHERS URGED TO SUPPORT SUGAR LAND BUYOUT! |
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The following is a sample of a proposed message to be sent to the governor and other officials in support if the plan to purchase U.S. Sugar property to provide a south outlet from Lake Okeechobee and thereby relieve our St. Lucie estuary of damaging discharges in wet years.
Member orgainizations and other concerned citizens are urged to include these thoughts, customizing the wording as desired. Your communications may well make the difference. Act as soon as possible. Here's the "template" letter:
Dear Governor Crist,
The (your organization) fully supports the purchase of U.S. Sugar lands by the State of Florida for the purpose of restoring the Florida Everglades by creating a flowway.
This rare opportunity to purchase the lands that have blocked the River of Grass and caused so much devastation to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries must be followed through to fruition.
Now, at last, there exists our best chance to really stop the ruination of our treasured 'Glades and east/west estuaries. There is no other viable alternative. Leading environmentalists have dreamed for many years of taking back these lands. Now, suddenly, it can be done.
A flowway will offer huge benefits for the environment and is vital for our economic sustainability. Restoring the health of our treasured Everglades for future generations will be something for us all to be proud of.
Thank you for your foresight and continued work on this historic acquisition.
Sincerely, (your name and organization) |
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GOOD WAY TO SPEND 8 MINUTES: "SAVING THE ST. LUCIE ESTUARY" |
The new DVD, "Saving the St. Lucie Estuary" is getting rave reviews from insiders and a copy is available for your group and others. There's no specific charge, though the Rivers Coalition appreciates donations to facilitate widespread distribution of the 8-minute video.
The video is considered a powerful presentation of the causes of the St. Lucie estuary's degradation during wet times, when hundreds of billions of gallons of polluted water are shunted to the coasts from Lake Okeechobee.
A common reaction to the DVD: "Wow, this needs to be seen by everyone."
Disks are available at Rivers Coalition meetings and through the RiversCoalition.org website. |
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What's Going on at the Next Meeting? |
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Thursday August 28, 2008 11AM Realtor Association of Martin County 43 SW Monterey Road, Stuart Corner of Monterey Road and Kanner Highway
Business Matters Chairman's Comments - Leon Abood Guest Speakers - Patrick Rooney, Governing Board Member, SFWMD Karen Smith, Director of the Martin/St. Lucie Service Center, SFWMD Boyd Gunsulas, Environmental Scientist, SFWMD Land Acquisition - Leon Abood Legal Update - Karl Wickstrom Special Events - Jessica Briske Fundraising - Karl Wickstrom WRAC - Ted Guy/Ed Fielding
Coalition Committee Reports Water Quality - Mark Perry Local Issues - Mark Perry/Ed Fielding State/Federal Issues - Kevin Henderson/Paul Gray IRL/CERP - Kevin Henderson/Paul Gray Martin County Updates - Paul Millar
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING! DONUTS AND COFFEE! |
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SAVE THE DATE! |
2009 Everglades Coalition Conference.
The largest annual forum for Everglades conservation and restoration, bringing together the Coalition's 49 organizations with local, state, and federal partners.
January 8-11, 2009. Hilton Miami Downtown 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Fl
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available please contact www.evergladescoalition.org or call 561-746-8078.
Make your hotel reservation before December 4, 2008 to secure the special conference rate of $199/night 1-800-Hiltons.
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THANKS FOR All YOUR SUPPORT! Editor: Jessica Briske |
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