FORCE
Friends of the Rivers Coalition E-Newsletter
January 2015
 
Joining us as the special guest at our January meeting will be Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg. 
As the CEO, Eikenberg leads the Foundation's science, advocacy, communications and legal teams, which are nationally recognized for their expertise in Everglades restoration.
 
 
The Rivers Coalition meeting, as always, is open to the public and there is plenty of free parking available. We'll even have coffee and donuts for you.
 
Agenda for Thursday, January 29

Meeting - Thursday January 29, 2015

11:00am – 12:30pm at: City of Stuart Commission Chambers
121 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
 
Business Matters
  • Chairman’s Comments - Leon Abood
  • Special Presentation - Eric Eikenberg, CEO, Everglades Foundation
  • River Kidz of Martin County - Nic Mader/Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
  • River Kidz of St. Lucie County - Katy Lewey
  • Speakers Bureau - Todd Weissing
Government & Agency Progress Reports
  • Martin County - Deborah Drum/Don Donaldson
  • South Florida Water Mgmt District - Kathy LaMartina
  • FDEP - Jason Storrs
Coalition Reports
  • Local Issues & Estuary Water Quality - Mark Perry
  • WRAC “Water Resources Advisory Commission” - Mark Perry
  • Indian Riverkeeper Update - Marty Baum
  • Federal & State Issues-CERP/IRL & Lake Okeechobee - Kevin Henderson / Paul Gray
  • ROGER “River of Grass Estuary/Everglades Restoration” - Ted Guy/John Marshall
2015 Meeting Schedule
The 2015 meetings will be held at
City Hall – Commissions Chamber
121 SW Flagler Ave Stuart, FL 34994
 
January 29 – Thurs 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
February 26 – Thursday 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
March 25 – Weds 6:00pm – 7:30pm
 
April 30 - Thurs 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
May 28 - Thurs 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
June 24 - Weds 6:00pm – 7:30pm
 
July 30 - Thurs 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
August 27 - Thurs 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
September 23 - Weds 6:00pm – 7:30pm
 
October 29 - Thurs 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
* Please note that evening meetings are held on Wednesdays instead of the usual Thursdays
Martin County River Kidz
The Kidz came out to support the Press Conference on Friday, Jan. 16th in opposition of the Lake Okeechobee discharges happening currently.  There were a total of 13 River Kidz from Martin and St. Lucie Counties and they held their signs proudly chanting "Save Our River!", "Buy the Land!" and "Send it South!".  Their faces are always a reminder that they are our river's future.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Martin County River Kidz Second Edition Workbook will be printed by February! There will be an informative and educational workshop for all Martin County second grade teachers, public and private, to attend at Environmental Studies Center on Saturday, February 28th. Crystal Lucas and Valerie Gaynor will run the field trip event and guest speakers will be Marty Baum, (Indian Riverkeeper), Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch, Nic Mader and her daughter, Naia (co-founder of River Kidz).  There will also be a few other River Kidz and Earth Savers Crew on hand as dozens for the Center.  Breakfast and lunch included teachers!  Sign up soon!  Only 44 spots open.
 
 
 
 
10 Things Every River Kid Should Know!
 
How to Become a RiverKidz Member!
 
Follow RiverKidz on Facebook! 
 
Check out what we are up to!
St. Lucie County River Kidz
 
St. Lucie County’s next River Kidz meeting is Feb. 8, 2015 from 1pm to 3pm at the Manatee Observation and Education Center.
We are preparing for spring where we’ll be engaging in a two possible community gardens. Our goal is to introduce to our families different ways to maintain their gardens without depending on “lagoon harming” products. Also, the importance of native plants. Families are being asked to bring seeds, during the meeting we’ll be doing a seed swap. 

We also are looking for artsy River Kidz from all over! We are preparing to hold a River Kidz Art show with proceeds going to a local environmental organization. We are asking parents who’s child(ren) may be interested in donating a painting, drawing, photo or sculpture to get in touch with Katy Lewey at riverkidzslc@gmail.com
 
Blessing of The Fleet & Marine Parade
Speakers Bureau
We are starting 2015 with a lot of demand for our speakers! Kevin Henderson spoke with The League of Women Voters in January. We are also scheduled to visit with the St. Lucie Sailing Club in early February.
If you would like to schedule a speaker for your meeting/event,
please contact Todd Weissing at 772-223-6743 or ctodd_weissing@ml.com 
or info@riverscoalition.org
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Thank you for all your support.
 
Editor: Olivia Sala
 
PO Box 2627 
Stuart, Fl 34995 
 
772-225-6849 
www.RiversCoalition.org
 
 
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http://riverscoalition.org
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