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The Ocklawaha was unnecessarily devastated in 1968, when Rodman Dam was built for a canal that, thankfully, was never completed. It still waits to be restored.
Here at the Florida Springs Council we look forward to the day, and we feel certain that that day will come, when the river runs free, the drowned springs shine blue, and manatees, fish, and other wildlife can once again travel freely on their natural paths.
The announcement that this river is on the list of "Top 10 most endangered rivers" may not seem like something to celebrate, but it finally brings national attention to a wrong that has waited over 50 years to be made right. Now it's up to the people of Florida to make it clear that freeing the Ocklawaha needs to happen now.
Join us in supporting the breaching of Rodman Dam to restore life back to the Ocklawaha River. The best way to do that is to visit FreeTheOcklawaha.com now and sign up while you're there for email alerts so that you can become a part of this growing movement.
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NO TOLL ROADS!
The 2020 Legislative Session Starts in January. Now is the Time to Get Involved.
Tell our elected leaders not to waste money on three unneeded massive toll roads proposed to be built through the last remaining rural parts of the Florida Peninsula. These toll roads will bring sprawl and further degrade water quality and habitats.
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE FOLLOWING:
Senate President Bill Galvano, 850 487-5021, galvano.bill@flsenate.gov
Senate President-Elect Wilton Simpson, 850 487-5010, simpson.wilton@flsenate.gov
House Speaker Jose Oliva, 850 717-5110, oliva.jose@myfloridahouse.gov
House Speaker-Elect Chris Sprowls, 850 717-5065, chris.sprowls@myfloridahouse.gov
Minority Leader Audrey Gibson, 850 487-5833, gibson.audrey@flsenate.gov
Join us to honor and celebrate the life and work of Roy Robert "Robin" Lewis, III.
Robin was a PCEC officer, board member, and Ocklawaha Committee Chairman for many years and he will be greatly missed, but April 7, 2019, 2-5 PM, we will celebrate his work, his friendship, and his dedication to restoring the Ocklawaha River.
This will be a casual affair in the air-conditioned recreation hall at Gold Head Branch State Park with no formal program. Refreshments will be served. Come and go as you wish and bring your family and friends.
This celebration was organized by Cynthia Sapp, Robin's fiance.
Sandra Kokernoot, a founder of PCEC and the Water Works Committee, has published Wildflowers of the Water Works Environmental Education Center with assistance from Carol MacDonald, member of PCEC and active volunteer at the Water Works EEC. Click on this link to view or download the publication and view a wealth of information about the Water Works EEC: https://www.palatka-fl.gov/246/P
Please join us at PCEC's next meeting.
Date: April 19, Thursday, 6:00 pm
Location: Edgar Johnson Senior Center, 1215 Westover Dr., Palatka, FL 32177.
Help us welcome Kelly Patton, St. John's Riverkeeper's new Outreach Director. She will give a special presentation Harmful Algal Blooms 101: River Friendly Living.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
5:30 PM Thursday March 15, 2018
Monica Ross of Sea to Shore Alliance will give a presentation on the “Winter Manatee Count in the St. John’s, Ocklawaha and Silver Rivers”. Edgar Johnson Senior Center, 1215 Westover Dr., Palatka, FL 32177. The public is invited.
