Dear Friend,
We’re sharing this email on behalf of Foundation For Environmental Protection.
In case you did not know, Shingle Creek is a small waterway in central Florida that is generally considered to be the northernmost headwaters of the Everglades watershed. It’s a critical environmental buffer, and a vital component of our regional water purification system. It is named after the cypress trees that lined the bank in the late 19th century, which were used to make wood shingles.
A major development, spanning 261.72 acres, is currently being proposed for the area and would pose a direct threat to the delicate wetlands of Shingle Creek.
Shingle Creek is not just any wetland; it serves as a protective barrier during extreme weather events and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our neighboring lakes, including Big Sand Lake, have a functioning drainage system during hurricanes and other catastrophic events.
There is an upcoming community meeting about this development on September 25th at 6:30pm. If you want to learn more and get involved, you can find a Facebook event here with more details, and a document here that offers a template letter along with email addresses you can contact with concerns and perspectives.
Onward,
Rep. Eskamani