Page 10 - Jupiter Spotlight - August '21

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
Commissioner’s Update

Learning From Our Rich shore of the Loxahatchee River, Culpepper described how facility on lands formerly owned by John D. MacArthur.
Culpepper described how that same comprehensive plan
essential policies took shape during his terms in office. He
History worked to establish bulkhead lines along the Loxahatchee projected that by the year 2000, Palm Beach County would
River to thwart continued efforts to fill in vast areas of the have approximately 1.3 million people, and that by 2020,
By County Commissioner river for development. In 1970, pollution of the river was a would reach 1.5 million people. He was proud to tell me
Maria Marino big problem caused by sewage releases into the water. He, that based on current statistics their projections from nearly
Recently, I had the on behalf of the county, and four surrounding municipal 50 years ago were very close.
distinct privilege of sitting governments formed the Loxahatchee River Council, During his service as a supervisor on the Board of the
down with former elected which achieved legislation to form the Loxahatchee River Pal Mar Water Control District, Culpepper worked with
official and North County Environmental Control District, the wastewater collection, municipalities and the South Florida Water Management
historian, Robert F. “Bobby” treatment and sewer installation utility serving Juno Beach, District to obtain approval for a 7,500-acre reservoir that
Culpepper. Mr. Culpepper all of Jupiter, eastern portions of Jupiter Farms, and north would replenish the Loxahatchee River. While the water
served as Jupiter’s mayor into Martin County. managers ultimately did not move forward with that project,
from 1966 to 1968, and as Public access to beaches was always a priority for the need to preserve those wetlands and provide clean
county commissioner for Culpepper, and through a $6 million bond issuance in 1969, fresh water to the river are just as important today. As the
District 1 from 1968 to 1976. he negotiated the purchase of the remaining undeveloped county’s current representative on Pal Mar in our position
A Korean War veteran, Culpepper shared with me his vast parcels of coastline south of the Jupiter Inlet from the DuBois as a landowner, I am focused on the environmental benefits
knowledge of the county. One of his favorite quotes is from family. Those lands now comprise DuBois Park, one of the that can be derived from maintaining the wetlands in Pal
President Harry Truman who said, “The only thing new in most popular waterfront parks in South Florida. Mar, a district which was created in the 1960s encompassing
this world, is the history that you don’t know.” Culpepper Commissioner Culpepper also used his keen negotiation approximately 23,000 acres of vacant lands straddling Palm
enjoys talking about how Palm Beach County has grown over skills and genial manner with local property owners to Beach and Martin counties.
the past 60 years, and while he and I come from different acquire a site to meet community recreational and health After spending three and a half hours with my charming,
political persuasions, we agree on many important issues, clinic needs for minority and low-income families at what intelligent host, I felt we had only yet scratched the surface,
including the preservation of natural areas and wetlands, is now the West Jupiter Recreation Center and ballfields. and I look forward chatting with Culpepper to “pick his
comprehensive land use strategies, and providing parks and In 1972, the county’s first comprehensive land use plan brain” again soon.
recreational facilities for our residents. His family members was approved which, among many policies established, If I can be of assistance to you, please let me know by
lovingly tease him that he has multiple stories within a story. designated industrial uses along the Beeline Highway (SR calling (561) 355-2201 or send an email to mmarino@
From his lovely historic circa-1900s home on the south 710), just southeast of the Pratt Whitney jet engine testing pbcgov.org.
Northern Notes

Lightning Facts And Safety Out of 1,000 incidents, most occurred in (descending order):
a. On the telephone
By Katie Roundtree, b. In the kitchen
Finance Director, Northern c. Doing laundry
Palm Beach County d. Watching television
Improvement District e. At a door or open window
Lightning is one of the 5. If there is no building nearby, the next best thing to do
leading weather-related is to get inside a car or bus with a solid metal roof.
causes of death and injury in 6. If a car or building is not an option, seek lower
the United States. Each year, elevation, get as low to the ground as you can without lying
there are about 25 million down and stay away from bodies of water.
cloud-to-ground lightning 7. Do not raise umbrellas or golf clubs above you.
flashes and about 300 people In summary “When thunder roars, go indoors!”
struck by lightning. Florida Tree struck by lightning in preserve next to a house in PGA NPDES tip: Your neighborhood drainage system is
is known as the lightning capital of the United States, with National not a garbage disposal – please don’t treat it like one.
storms occurring approximately 100 days out of the year. Photo by Sam Payson, Northern biologist Encourage residents to take responsibility and to not dump
Although our entire state rates as a high-risk area, the most chemicals, fertilizer, paint, oil, etc., in inlets or pipes.
dangerous areas are in Seminole and Orange counties, in the 3. Remember the 30-30 rule: After you see lightning, start Discourage sweeping of lawn clippings and dirt into street
middle of the state. Florida ranks number one in the number counting to 30. If you hear thunder before you reach 30, go drains and disposing of lawn clippings and other debris
of deaths due to lightning, 94 percent of which occur between indoors. Suspend activities for at least 30 minutes after the (wood, concrete blocks, trees, etc.) directly into retention
late May and end of September. On average, lightning kills last clap of thunder. lakes. Keep drainage facilities clear of vegetation, trash,
more people in the United States than hurricanes or tornados. 4. Stay away from electronics, windows and plumbing that improperly and illegally discarded appliances, shopping
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