Tomorrow: Speak Up For Florida’s Water, Join The Call For Conservation And Restoration

Join Senator Bob Grahan and Senator Lee Constantine tomorrow, June 23, 2012,  at “Speak Up: Silver Springs” – a call to action to protect and restore Silver Springs and Florida’s imperiled waterways. This educational event will give you the chance to learn and share your concerns with other concerned Floridians through discussions, displays, presentations and music.

“Speak Up: Silver Springs” will be held at Silver River State Park, 1425 N.E. 58th Ave, Ocala, Florida 34470 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. The first 500 cars are free so get there early.

“We hope everyone who is concerned with the health of Silver Springs, and all of Florida’s water resources, will come together to celebrate our outstanding waterways, learn about the significant water quality and supply challenges we are facing, and advocate for the protection and restoration of Florida’s imperiled waterways.” – Statement from the Florida Conservation Coalition.

Itinerary

10:00 a.m. – Event Area Opens to Public – Free To Public for first 500 cars

–         Park entry fees donated by Marion County Springs Festival and
Felburn Foundation

10:00 – 3:30 – Activities to Enjoy Throughout the Day

–         Silver River Museum

–          Presentations by Jim Stevenson, Dr. Bob Knight & John Moran

–         Cracker Village

–         Tram rides to the Silver River

–         Conservation themed Exhibits

–         Great Food

10:15 a.m. – Welcoming Address by M.C. Andy Kesselring

10:30 – 11:10 – Talks by John Moran & David Pais in Museum classrooms

11:25 – 12:25 – Addresses by fmr. Sen. Bob Graham & Sen. Constantine

–         Plus Statements from Florida Conservation Coalition Leaders

1:00 – 1:45 – Presentations by Dr. Knight & Jim Stevenson in Museum classrooms

1:10 – 3:10 –Live Music by Whitey Markle and the Swamprooters (Main Stage)

2:00 – 2:45 – Presentations by Dr. Knight & Jim Stevenson in Museum classrooms

3:20 -3:30 –Address by Dr. Knight (Main Stage)

3:30 – 3:45 – Closing Address by John Moran (Main Stage)

Don’t be left high and dry…please attend. Visit the Florida Conservation Coalition for more information and consider supporting the FCC and the work they do to preserve and protect Florida’s precious water resources. For more information, visit the Florida Conservation Coalition at www.floridaconservationcoalition.org/

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