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Loss of
Rainbow River Vegetation
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Dramatic increase in recreational use of the Rainbow
River has led to significant aquatic vegetation destruction. Photos
taken in July 2009 show amount of vegetation floating down the river. |
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Rainbow
Rivel Closed due to bacteria levels
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The Marion County Department of Health closed four swimming
area on the Rainbow River on July 23, 2009 due to high bacteria level
indicating fecal material. RRC sponsored a public meeting on July
26th to hear from the Health Dept on their testing and to express
concerns about the souce of the bacteria.. |
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Push
For Growth Tapped Out
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Opinion Article by Robert Logston regarding the limits
of growth in Florida. (Star Banner 6/21/09) |
| Turtle Harvesting
and FWC Rule Process |
Turtle harvesting for the asian food market has dramatically
reduced the turtle population on Florida Rivers. FWC has passed a
rule to prevent commercial harvesting in Forida and the final public
hearing is on June 17, 2009 at the Plantation Inn in Homossassa, FL. |
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FWC Bans
Turtle Commercial Harvest
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
voted to institute a rule that bans commercial harvesting of turtles
in Florida |
| FWC Rule
68-25.002 |
Text of Rule banning commercial turtle harvesting |
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