Saving Silver Saving Florida
“Florida is dying from a thousand paper cuts and every few years we get a broadhead to the kidneys.” ~ Captain Chris Whittman, Co-Founder/Captains for Clean Water
Why “Saving Silver?”
Tarpon population is one strong indicator of the overall status of our local water and the crucial ecosystem of the State of Florida. As a large peninsula, the entire state includes important watersheds.
Coastal ecosystems are notably sensitive to destructive repercussions due to the inevitable development. The beauty and lifestyle of the coastlines draw people to them, making them especially prone to critical habitat loss and revisions that alter natural systems. In essence, the things we love most about Florida, the things that draw us to areas like Boca Grande are the things we are destroying in the process.
So, is it too late? What can we do to protect our water? What can people who aren’t officials do to make a difference? Whose responsibility is it to take care of our communities?
Saving Silver: Boca Grande
Please take a few minutes to water the new video:
Saving Silver Saving Florida
Boca Grande and the neighboring areas are surrounded by water, ultimately affecting the Everglades. Being a critical water resource for Florida and one of the world’s biggest wetlands, it is essential for purifying water and for protecting endangered species, among other things.
What we do in our own region, each of us in our own communities, has a profound affect on the quality of the water in the state as a whole. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of every person who lives here to pay attention and to get involved. It’s not too late!
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Special thanks to Marquesa Marine, Captains for Clean Water, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Captain Mark Becton, Captain Tommy Locke, Captain Rhett Morris, Hunter Brown, and everyone involved in the making of this important video message.
Article by Kelli Becton for The Carol Stewart Group.