HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-124 RESOLUTION NO. 24-124
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JULY 20-28, 2024 AS
"TREASURE COAST WATERWAY CLEANUP WEEK"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. The Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast in conjunction with the Florida
Inland Navigation District ("FIND") are deeply concerned with keeping Treasure Coast
waterways clean for all to enjoy.
2. The 17th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup will be held on Saturday, July 27,
2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3. Over 1,200 volunteers, as well as numerous waterfront homeowner associations, will
participate in cleaning up our waterways out of 25 designated sites throughout Martin,
St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
4. Since these efforts began, over 100 tons of trash have been collected from
approximately 125 miles of waterways along the Treasure Coast; and the sustainability
of our waterways is dependent upon efforts such as this so future generations may also
appreciate and enjoy them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, does hereby proclaim July 20 - 28, 2024 as "Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup
Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida and all citizens are encouraged to participate in this
important event and commends the sponsors and volunteers whose contributions to this effort
are so important to its success.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16th day of July, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
'd`'.: BY:
DEPUTY CLERK AIR
APPROVE AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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