Page 10 - Jupiter West - December '19

Page 10, Jupiter West
Northern Notes

Aquatic Plants debris can eventually result in the lake becoming shallower, or are followed by a rapid rise in water level, the roots of dead
even transitioning into a swamp or marsh. Some advantages of floating-leaved plants can float to the surface, block access,
By Katie Roundtree, immersed plants include providing bank stabilization to reduce and hinder navigation. Nonnative water hyacinth and water
Finance Director, shoreline erosion, maintaining habitat for fish and wildlife and lettuce may completely cover the surface of a water body and
Northern Palm Beach providing food (seeds and leaves) for birds. cause major problems for fish and wildlife habitat, recreation,
County Improvement Finally, free floating plants are not anchored to any soil navigation, and flood control. Floating and floating-leaved plants
District or sediment; they get their nutrients from the water alone. are not generally considered a human health concern, but they
Northern Palm Beach Floating-leaved plants typically are rooted in the sediments and provide breeding habitat for mosquitoes. (Source: University
County Improvement District have leaves that float on the water’s surface. Native water lilies of Florida IFAS)
manages over 2,000 acres of and duckweed are examples of these kinds of plants. Floating NPDES Tip: Please pick up after your pet. When pet
preserves and approximately and floating-leaved plants occur in many Florida water bodies. waste is washed into lakes or canals, the waste decays, using
370 water bodies in its Rooted floating-leaved plants can grow completely across up oxygen and sometimes releasing ammonia. Low oxygen
128-square-mile jurisdiction. shallow water bodies. The roots of floating-leaved plants provide levels and ammonia combined with warm temperatures can kill
Each of these areas is unique a stable surface for successful fish spawning. Some advantages fish. Pet waste also contains nutrients that encourage weed and
and has different kinds of of free floating or floating-leaved plants include providing algae growth. Overly fertile water becomes cloudy and green –
aquatic plants growing within it depending on factors such as bank stabilization to reduce shoreline erosion and maintaining unattractive for boating and fishing. Perhaps most importantly,
depth, size and location. Aquatic plants that can be seen with habitat for fish and wildlife. However, if periods of low water pet waste carries diseases which make water unsafe.
the naked eye are generally called aquatic macrophytes, to
differentiate them from the much smaller plants called algae.
Aquatic plants are further classified into three categories It’s The Law!
depending upon where they grow.
Aquatic plants can be submersed, meaning that they grow
under the water, either rooted to the bottom sediments or free Did You Know That, In An estate’s executor is called a personal representative
floating. They come in all shapes and sizes and occur in virtually (PR). Often, the PR applies for an employer identification
all local water bodies. Environmental factors such as light, water Florida … number (EIN) for tax filing purposes because the person
clarity, temperature, pH, nutrient availability and sediment who died (decedent) is no longer the taxpayer – the estate
stability affect where submersed plants will grow. These plants By Adam S. Gumson, Esq. is – and, therefore, the decedent’s Social Security Number
are professionally managed and, as with many native and The fact that a maker is no longer a valid identifier.
nonnative plant populations, can grow to nuisance levels if of a will was very old, ill, Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law
not maintained properly. Excess nutrient levels from fertilizers had a failing memory or firm located in the RiverPlace Professional Center,
and yard waste can further increase the growth of these plants was a habitual alcohol or 1003 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla.
to a nuisance level. Some advantages of submersed plants are substance abuser does not (561) 744 - 4600, jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm
to provide habitats for fish and wildlife, increase water clarity, automatically mean that provides peace of mind by solving problems with
filter nutrients and increase or decrease dissolved oxygen levels. he/she lacked the mental integrity and compassion in the areas of estate planning
Immersed plants are plants that are rooted in water-saturated capacity to comprehend (wills and trusts, powers of attorney, health care
soils or submersed sediment near the water’s edge, with their the nature of his/her act surrogates, living wills, probate estates, succession
leaves and stems exposed. They can grow from the water’s edge in making the will. planning, contracts and purchase/sale agreements),
to about three to 10 feet from the shore. This area is typically Debts incurred before family law (divorce, paternity, child support and time
called the littoral zone and may be composed of a shoreline or marriage such as credit card debts are considered premarital sharing, alimony, property distribution, modifications,
wetlands. In our area, some of these areas were man-made to debts when divorcing. If the other spouse never used the collaborative law, pre/post nuptial agreements) and
attract wildlife to the littoral zone in order to compensate for credit cards, the court could consider those obligations as real estate (community association law, residential and
recently developed areas. In periods of low water, debris from the sole responsibility of the indebted spouse. commercial transactions, deeds, closings).
dying immersed plants is a significant factor. Accumulated plant
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch

"For the Love of Animals" features
real stories happening at Furry Friends
in Jupiter. We are The Humane Society
of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the
only no-kill shelter open to the public
in northern Palm Beach County. We’ve
been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-
homing the homeless animals in our When considering adding a furry family member to your
community for more than 30 years. family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 S.W. Zarrella
Our not for profit 501c3 organization Street. All of our adoptable dogs and cats are now at our ranch
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption but by the time you are reading this article, we may very well have
Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, furry residents in our new Jupiter home at 100 Capital Street in
and Palm City Ranch. the Jupiter Commerce Park! Call us at 561-747-5311 ext. 2 for
information!
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
First came JP, an elderly hound mix who had lived at Furry LOVE of animals!
Friends for many years. Annie fostered JP for the last 5 months
of his life, giving him daily beach time, his favorite foods, and
boatloads of snuggles. Then entered Stanley, a young pup born Patricia Deshong, President
with pancreatic issues that needed extra TLC. While in her foster Progress with our new
care, Stanley wormed his way into Annie’s heart and became her building. Please help
Furry Friends “foster failure.” us get to the finish line
Next was Comet, a puppy born with severe congenital issues. by donating today!
Annie did what many people would not do, tending daily to his Our clinic is now
chronic skin condition & open sores. She cradled him as he took open at 100 Capital
his last breaths, whispering in his ear that life across the Rainbow Street. Our Adoption
Bridge would be very different from what he had endured on earth. Center will be finished
Without missing a beat, Annie immediately stepped up to foster soon!!
Charlie, a small terrier mix who had been hit by a car and whose Our new home! If you would like to be a part of our new
owners had paid for his surgery. Sadly, he did not receive the beginning, please contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile, every
physical therapy he needed post surgery and he was surrendered donation, no matter how small, will help make our dream come
to Furry Friends, unable to walk. With Annie’s patience, Charlie true… All for the Love of Animals.
has made tremendous improvement. Annie says, “Charlie LOVES Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call
his wheels and is as fast as lightning.” With brother Stanley 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong,
and mother Annie, Charlie conquers the world with swimming President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
lessons, beach walks and meeting new furry friends. He’s quite
the outgoing pup who can now walk unassisted! This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
Fosters like Annie are critical to Furry Friends. And our and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
organization is blessed to have so many who heed the call to help matter how long it takes to find it. We invite you to come visit us!
those having the greatest need. There’s Wendy who has been Our website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
fostering the tiniest of kittens for more than two years. She has like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
never shied away from a challenge, be it ringworm, mange, or we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
other conditions even more serious or contagious. Sleep? Many us continue our animal saving mission.
of our kitten fosters do not get it as they work around the clock to Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
care for their young charges. 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Furry Friends salutes our many fosters! We cannot do what Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
we do without them! We challenge you to join their ranks and 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
discover just how rewarding it can be to save a life. To learn how 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
you can foster, please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org. “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
happen for our Furry Friends”
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