The following if from event information from Mermaid Michi’s FB announcement. Michelle Colson has been a avid supporter of OSFR and the Santa Fe River.
OSFR board member Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson will speak on Saturday at 11:45 am at the Florida Springs Institute location.
This event is designed to bring awareness of the inexcusable actions by the State of Florida which are allowing the slow death of Ginnie Springs and the Santa Fe River. While totally aware of the harm they are causing to these natural treasures belonging to the people of Florida, the DEP and the Suwannee River Water Management District refuse to act to protect the springs and river from continual decline and deterioration.
The State of Florida believes that anyone who wants to use its water to make money for themselves has the right to take that water even if it damages the citizens’ springs and rivers.
This is totally wrong and will eventually result in the demise of the springs and rivers.
Thanks go to Michelle Colson and the sponsoring groups.
People and Merfolk from all over the world go to Ginnie Springs to enjoy the springs, camp, spend time in nature and get amazing photos.
Many don’t know that these springs are being exploited every day by the same campground surrounding them.
This exploitation has been happening for over 20 years and needs to stop!
Join the Guardian of the Springs, the Florida Springs Council, Our Santa Fe River and the Florida Springs Institute to learn the ins and outs of this topic.
Attendees to all three workshops on Saturday will be entered into a Giveaway to win some cool swag.
Friday, October 14th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Live event on FB and or Instagram
Workshop: How to swim and mermaid in the springs responsibly taught by Michelle Colson and an FSI representative.
Saturday, October 15th, 9 am – 3 pm
Location: At the Florida Springs Institute environmental center in High Springs.
9:00 am – 9:25 am Registration and mingling.
9:30 am – 10:30 am: FSI presentation on the Santa Fe River and its Decline
Presented by an FSI representative
10:45 am – 11:45 am: FSC presentation on the Legal aspect of the Nestle permit
Presented by Brenda FSC Communications Director
11:45 pm – 12:45 pm Our Santa Fe River will speak on their role as the organization on the front lines of this permit and how you can get involved
1:00 pm 2pm – Lunch break – Lunch is on your own. There are several places close by to get good lunch. Water will be provided so please bring your reusable water cup or mug.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm; Giveaway for people who attended. Question and Answer for the speakers.
Sunday, October 16th, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Merfolk meet up at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Spring State Park!!
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or ideas.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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