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Rally for Florida water
When:
Apr 13, 2009
1:00 - 4:00
Details:
Help!!!
 On April 13th, the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) will vote on a permit from Seminole County to withdraw an average of 5.5 million gallons of water a day (MGD) from the St. Johns River. Seminole County’s Yankee Lake facility would eventually be able to withdraw up to 55 MGD.
This initial permit from Seminole County represents the beginning of an Alternative Water Supply (AWS) program that could eventually result in the withdrawal of over 260 million gallons of water a day (MGD) from the St. Johns and Ocklawaha.
This is not just about the future of the St. Johns and Ocklawaha. This is a fight to protect all of our water resources in Florida - our aquifer, rivers, and springs.
Here is how you can help:
1) Attend the SJRWMD Governing Board meeting in Palatka on Monday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m. where they will decide the fate of the Seminole County water withdrawal permit.
SJRWMD Headquarters
4049 Reid Street
Palatka, FL 32177
St. Johns Riverkeeper will be providing bus transportation from Jacksonville to Palatka.
To reserve a seat on the bus, e-mail Neil Armingeon, the St. Johns Riverkeeper at narming@ju.edu and type “Bus Trip” in the subject line.
2) Send an e-mail to the SJRWMD Governing Board members and Governor Charlie Crist and let them know that you oppose surface water withdrawals and support water conservation.
Directions:
check your favorite mapping software - 4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL
Read more at this website
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