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Editorial Board Commissioner’s Update from page 1 Beach’s water supply) and the Loxahatchee Slough. When

was formulated by the Coordinating Council and is under
construction through a partnership of the Jupiter Inlet the C-18 canal was constructed, it cut off the river from
Editor: James A. Cioffi District and the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative. the larger watershed. The SFWMD uses control structures
james@jcclaw.com The project will keep water in the channel and push the to hold water for the dry season, but we need more water
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA saltwater out, eliminating a cut through at the oxbow where storage facilities to supplement flows to the river.
Commissioner Hal R. Valeche the sand has been moving upstream. U.S. Army Corps officials recently toured the
O’Neal Bardin Jr. Over the next two years, Florida Fish and Wildlife Loxahatchee River with county staff and officials from the

Contributing Conservation Commission (FWC) plans to restore Loxahatchee River District. Their observations reinforced
Reporter: Don Kiselewski freshwater grasses, much of which disappeared following their understanding of the importance of protecting publicly
Hurricane Irma. Manatees love the grasses and they will owned natural lands within the watershed and restoring
Your editors strongly believe that the number help resolve turbidity issues in the river. FWC is also water flows to the river through appropriate infrastructure
of people who do become involved with any working with Friends of Jonathan Dickenson State Park to improvements.
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s plant 100 new cypress trees per acre. This project started As progress continues on the Loxahatchee River
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. along the riverbanks in 2017 and is continuing into the flood Watershed Project, the county will work with federal and
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute plain. state agencies to improve design solutions that are supported
articles or current, timely news items and/or
“Letters to the Editors.” By restoring fresh water flows from tributaries to the by area stakeholders.
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ north, this will push back the saltwater wedge, which If you haven’t spent time on the Loxahatchee River,
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s pushes up the river during the dry season. Sea level rise particularly the Northwest Fork, I hope you will make it a
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles also contributes to the problem. point to do so. You will thoroughly enjoy the abundance
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article The Loxahatchee Slough is a large wetland just east of of plants, birds and wildlife species along this peaceful,
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. the Beeline Highway and south of Jupiter Farms that helps magnificent natural resource.
Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint recharge the river, but greater flows are needed. Historically, As always, if I can be of assistance, please contact me
of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should the river flowed from south to north, receiving water from at (561) 355-2201, or by email at hvaleche@pbcgov.org.
be mailed or delivered by the tenth of each month Grassy Waters Preserve Water Catchment Area (West Palm
for the following month’s publication (example: by
January 10 for February publication) to:
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