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FORCE - Friends of the Rivers Coalition eNewsletter September 2008
PO Box 2627 Stuart, Fl 34995 ~ 772-225-6849 www.RiversCoalition.org 
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TWO BIG DATES FOR YOU:
 
Thursday, Sept. 25, Rivers Coalition Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 27, Save Our Estuary Rally
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 Thursday, Sept. 25: Killer Fresh Water

“How Fresh Water Kills Our Marine Life” will be explained Thursday in a special program before the Rivers Coalition. Please attend if you possibly can.

It’s at 11 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Realtors Association of Martin County, NW corner of Kanner and Colorado. Lots of free parking and coffee and donuts. See you there.

Yes, fresh water, no matter how pure, is a killer of estuary animals and plants. They all die when subjected to prolonged periods of no salinity (salt). This important program will present the obituaries for life that is wiped out when discharges from inland gush into the estuary. We’ll have demonstrations and evidence of the work of Killer Discharges, which are alien waters from inland watershed.

Although the Corps of Engineers states over and over that the discharges “mimic natural rain events” the fact is that there’s noting natural about the St. Lucie Canal that dumps so big on us in wet years.
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Saturday, Sept. 27: Show Your Anger at Shepard’s Park!
 
Come out Saturday to Shepard’s Park and show your concern and anger over the discharges of polluted fresh water that devastate our St. Lucie estuary and adjacent Indian River Lagoon in these wet times.

Now is the time to demand change. Support the campaign to create a south outlet from Lake O that could tame the estuary assaults, and the federal lawsuit stating that the discharge damages are an unconstitutional taking of riparian rights.

The rally starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and there will be coffee and donuts (but you may want to bring some yourself to be sure). There will be continuous showing of the new 8-minute DVD about the discharges, brief updates on what’s happening, and a surprise demo you’ll like.

Shepard’s Park is on the west side of U.S.1, a short way south of the Roosevelt bridge. We’ll have a light on for you.

If you’ve never waved a protest sign, this is a good place to start. Make your own and express your own sentiments, such as:

Discharges, No, No, No
Stop The Discharges
Give Back My Estuary
Send That Water South
Save Our St. Lucie Estuary
Stop Estuary Killers Now
My Family’s Estuary Is Sick

And maybe drawings of estuary animals and plants, “Here Lie…”
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What’s Going on at the Next Meeting?

Thursday September 25, 2008 11 a.m.
43 SW Monterey Rd
Stuart, Fl 34994

Business Matters
Chairman’s Comments ~ Leon Abood
Land Acquisition ~ Leon Abood
Legal Update ~ Karl Wickstrom
Special Events ~ Jessica Briske
Fundraising ~ Karl Wickstrom
WRAC ~ Ted Guy/Ed Fielding

Coalition Committee Reports
Water Quality ~ Mark Perry
Local Issues ~ Mark Perry/Ed Fielding
State/Federal Issues ~ Kevin Henderson/Paul Gray
IRL/CERP ~ Kevin Henderson/Paul Gray
Martin County Updates ~ Paul Millar

Plenty of Free Parking & Donuts

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SAVE THE DATE!   
2009 Everglades Coalition Conference.

The largest annual forum for Everglades conservation and recreation, bringing together the Coalition’s 49 organizations with local, state, and federal partners.

January 8-11, 2009
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Fl

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available please contact, www.evergladescoalition.org or call 561-746-8078.

Make your hotel reservation before December 4, 2008 to secure the special conference rate of $199/night 1-800-hiltons.
Click here for more information.
 
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THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
Editor: Jessica Briske Visit our Website: www.RiversCoalition.org

21^st Annual of Dancin’ in the Street is just around the corner!

What:               Stuart Main Street has had twenty great years of Dancin’ in the Street and is looking forward to another 20 with this year’s 21^st celebration.   Save the date, mark your calendar for Saturday August 23 for an evening of great entertainment, music and dancing.  A success for many years, Dancin’ in the Street has brought thousands upon thousands of Treasure Coast residents and visitors to Stuarts charming and historic downtown area to experience all the fabulous shopping, fine dining and entertainment that this unique riverfront district has to offer.  The Treasure Coast’s largest music festival only happens once a year and should not be missed.

                        This big summer event tradition is a family affair featuring seven musical stages and over five straight hours of great music, food and children’s entertainment.          The Kidz Zone will once again be along SW Flagler Avenue and will feature live entertainment by Brother Judah, rides, clowns, face painting and pony rides.

                        Unlike many other events and attractions today, Stuart Main Street will not be raising the price of admission and will keep the cost of admission the same as it has been for many years, $10 for adults and children under 12 are FREE. All proceeds go to Stuart Main Street and its programs. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted without an adult or guardian.

When:              Saturday August 23 2008

§  Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at midnight

Where:             Historic Downtown Stuart

The event itself takes place on SW Flagler Street and Osceola Street between St. Lucie Street and Colorado Avenue.

§  Gate one is located at the intersection of SW Flagler Avenue and Confusion Corner

§  Gate two is located at the intersection of St. Lucie Street and SW Flagler Avenue by Sailfish Circle

§  Gate three is located at the intersection of Colorado Street and Seminole Street

§  Gate four is located on Osceola Street between Haney Circle and Denver Ave

Who:                Stuart Main Street, a 501 C3 not for profit organization is dedicated to improving the appearance and economic stability of historic downtown Stuart. Their mission is to create and market a positive image of downtown through special events, retail sales, effective advertising and public relations often working with the public, private sector and community leaders to develop and coordinate resources to downtown Stuart’s success.

Public Info:      For more information regarding Dancin’ in the Street or Stuart Main Street, please contact Bernie Malone at Stuart Main Street, 772-286-2848 or Jim Chrulski at 772-288-5383.