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FORCE
Friends of the Rivers Coalition E-Newsletter
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The Rivers Coalition meeting is Thursday, July 28th at 11:00 am at Stuart City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and there is plenty of free parking available. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
Please forgive. Day of Meeting was incorrect on previous newsletter.
The Meeting is Thursday, July 28th at 11:00 am
The presentation topic for the July meeting is:
Algal Blooms
Our guest speaker this month will be:
Larry E. Brand, Professor of Marine Biology and Ecology
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science
Current Action Items
Now or Neverglades Declaration/Other Business
Larry E. Brand, Ph. D
Dr. Brand earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas Austin and his Ph.D. from MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. He is a professor of Marine Biology and Environmental Science at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) at the University of Miami. Dr. Brand is a highly respected researcher and expert on Cyanobacteria and harmful algae blooms. Dr. Brand's understanding of algal toxicity, and his recent published work on nutrient loading and the harmful effects of algae blooms to South Florida ecosystems make his presentation particularly poignant.
Get the facts! Stay informed! Be involved!
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Agenda for Thursday, July 28th, 2016
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Meeting Thursday, July 28th, 2016
11:00 am - 12:30 pm at: City of Stuart Commission Chambers
121 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Please Silence Your Cell Phones!
Business Matters
- Chairman’s Comments, Call to Order, New Member Vote: George Jones
- Current Action Items: Now or Neverglades Declaration/Other Business
- Special Presentation:
"Algal Blooms"
Larry E. Brand, Ph. D
- River Kidz of Martin County: Nic Mader/Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
- Speakers Bureau: Todd Weissing
Government & Agency Progress Reports
- Martin County: Deborah Drum/Don Donaldson
- South Florida Water Management District: Kathy LaMartina
- FDEP
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 / Dr. Paul Gray
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Calling All River Parentz and River Kidz!!!
If you would like to have your child involved in River Kidz, please go to our website, Riverscoalition.org, under the River Kidz tab and sign up today! You will receive email blasts notifying you of events and happenings.
And as always, 'like' us on Facebook for all of the updated information. Thank you!
River Kidz Summer Events
The River Kidz hosted a hands on toxic algae t-shirt tie dye event on June 25th at Sewall's Point Park. Great food, music and lots of learning took place with the River Kidz and hundreds of attendees.
On July 7th the River Kidz hosted a Sea Turtle Walk and Presentation which took place at Sewall's Point Town Hall.
The River Kidz flew to Washington D.C. for Congressman Murphy and Congressman Clawson's Lagoon-Gulf Action Day at the Nation's Capitol on July 14th. Speaking out, getting involved and creating awareness about out local toxic algae crisis is what the River Kidz are about.
Click here to view a copy of the Marty the Manatee Workbook!
10 Things Every River Kid Should Know!
How to Become a RiverKidz Member!
Follow RiverKidz on Facebook!
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Get informed, be active and be part of the solution to help our river! |
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June 29th Rivers Coalition Meeting Highlights
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Dr. Duane De Freese gave a presentation on the Future of the Indian River Lagoon Ecosystem. Rivers Coalition members and members of the community filled the room at Stuart City Hall.
Senator Joe Negron announced the Governor's plan for a State of Emergency.
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Citizens for Clean Water organized a beach clean up on July 2nd.
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The 2016 meetings will be held at
City Hall – Commissions Chamber
121 SW Flagler Ave Stuart, FL 34994
Thursday, July 28th 11:00 am
Thursday, August 25th 11:00 am
Wednesday, Sept 28th 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 27th 11:00 am
Meetings will not be held in November and December
For updates you can visit our Facebook Page, click below:
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Thank you for all your support.
Editors: Katherine Luger & Jill Pinkham
PO Box 2627
Stuart, Fl 34995
772-225-6849
www.RiversCoalition.org
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