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fight for a safe, healthy and ecologically balanced St. Lucie River Estuary and Indian River Lagoon, natural resources th are vital to the economy and quality of life of Martin County and the Treasure Coast.
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To fight for a safe, healthy and ecologically balanced St. Lucie River Estuary and Indian River Lagoon, natural resources th are vital to the economy and quality of life of Martin County and the Treasure Coast.
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Blend salty ocean water with freshwater from rivers and creeks and you get an estuary. The Indian River Lagoon - the most biologically diverse estuary in North America - straddles 156 miles of Florida's east coast, from Ponce Inlet in Volusia County, south to Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County. |
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Harnes Marsh -- Mark Renz photo
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The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is considered the most biologically diverse estuarine system in the continental United States with more than 3,000 species of animal and plants according to the Smithsonian Marine Institute. The CERP Project purpose is to improve surface-water management in the C-23/C-24, C-25, and C-44 basins for habitat improvement in the Saint Lucie River (SLR) Estuary and southern portions of the Indian River Lagoon. The project is expected to provide significant water-quality improvement benefits to both the IRL and the SLR Estuary by reducing the load of nutrients, pesticides, and suspended materials from basins runoff.
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January Program Preview - Join us for a very special program as we welcome Shannon Estenoz, Director, Everglades Restoration Initiatives - United States Department of the Interior. Rivers Coalition members and the general public will have an opportunity to hear first hand timely information regarding Everglades restoration including the funding of approved CERP projects.
Rivers Coalition public meetings are held at the city of Stuart commission chambers, 121 SW Flagler Ave. Everyone's support is needed.
Free parking, coffee & donuts!
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday Jan 26 11 am - 12:30 pm
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Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival - Titusville ...
www.spacecoastbirdingandwildlifefestival.org/
"The Big Year" is coming to the 2012 Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival via two FREE screenings: Thursday, January 26 and Friday, January 27
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The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition - Day 6
The Florida Wildlife Corridor project is a collaborative vision to connect remaining natural lands, waters, working farms and ranches from the Everglades to Georgia, protecting a functional ecological corridor for the health of people, wildlife and watersheds.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Goals:
- Protect and restore habitat and migration corridors essential for the survival of Florida's diverse wildlife, including wide-ranging panthers, black bears and other native species
- Restore water flow to the Everglades and sustain water supply to southern Florida
- Continue to safeguard the St. Johns River and water supply for central and north Florida
- Sustain the food production, economies and cultural legacies of working ranches and farms within the corridor
- Bolster local economies through increased opportunities such as hunting, fishing, birdwatching and other forms of eco-tourism
- Give wildlife and plants room to adapt to a changing climate and sea level rise
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Sanibel-Captiva Lecture Series Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way). All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. A $5.00 per person donation to Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society is appreciated. For additional information, phone Lecture Series Chairperson Elaine Jacobson at (239)395-1878, or go online to www.sancapaudubon.org.
January 26 - "Pursuing the Elusive Swallow-tailed Kite" - Dr. Ken Meyer of the University of Florida and founder of the Avian Research and Conservation Institute will utilize his continent spanning satellite and radio transmission tracking research techniques to examine the life activities of this unique bird species.
February 2 - "The Birds & Natural Splendor of Panama" - Join the knowledgeable and entertaining head local guide, Carlos Bethancourt, on a photographic journey across central Panama, where myriad tropical birds, bizarre mammals and unusual reptiles and amphibians are seen in their natural setting.
February 9 - "Birding & Photography - The Best of Both Worlds" - Renowned authors and long Sanibel winter residents, Don and Lillian Stokes will use examples of Lillian's expert bird photography in a lively presentation promoting their passions, Birding and Photography.
February 16 - "Finding a New Earth" - Astronomer John Hicks enlightens us on the recent discoveries of planets in solar systems other than our own. Could it be that we are not alone?
February 23 - "Looking Back at J.N. Darling National Wildlife Refuge" - Sanibel's ever popular icon Charles LeBuff, long time Sanibel resident, former career Biological Technician at Ding Darling, Director of Caretta Research and prolific author will expound on his life as depicted in his new book. "The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge".
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Florida Panther NWR biologist to make 'Ding' appearance
Larry Richardson, biologist and photographer at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge near Naples,will make a special guest appearance to speak about "Where Photography Meets Science: Using Remote Cameras to Capture the Florida Panther."
His presentation takes place on Friday, Feb. 3 in the Education Center at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Richardson and his staff track and treat Florida panthers within the 26,400-acre Everglades-area refuge in an effort to help the endangered species survive. He assists with cat examinations and radio-collar tagging, and will explain how new technology is helping in the refuge's mission.
This year for the first time, due to their popularity, the free lectures will be held twice each Friday, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Admission is free to the event, which is sponsored by The Sanctuary Golf Club of Sanibel Island and "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge. |
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