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Loxahatchee River Restoration

By Commissioner Maria Marino

The Loxahatchee River coordination and enhance communication on
is one of only two rivers matters affecting the administration of the river.
in Florida to receive the I serve as the Palm Beach County Commission’s
designation as a National representative on this council.
Wild and Scenic River, and The multiagency council maintains the
it houses essential habitats protection and enhancement objectives from the
supporting a wide range of original plan while updating strategies and tasks
ecological resources. This to fit current conditions and activities occurring
includes freshwater riverine in the river. The objectives include:
floodplain vegetation such • Improving overall river hydrology and
as bald cypress, freshwater water quantity through accelerated land
and estuarine fishes, and acquisition for water storage on public lands by
tidal floodplain vegetation and animals such as mangroves, implementing restoration projects, coordinating
oysters and seagrasses. with stakeholders, and monitoring the health
You can experience and explore this unique “old and restoration of the river.
Florida” habitat by visiting the county’s Riverbend Park • Improving water quality by identifying
on West Indiantown Road in Jupiter, where kayaking/ and reducing points of pollution; increase storm water Loxahatchee River requires a balance in managing the
canoeing rentals are available. treatment and retention; decrease turbidity/cloudiness; wetlands and natural areas filtering water that feeds into
Sadly, the Loxahatchee River has suffered from over a reduce harmful bacteria; and, utilize best management the basin, so that the water entering the river is of the
century of ditching, draining and re-engineering related practices in the remaining agricultural areas surrounding highest quality possible, while at the same time helping
to agricultural and urban development. This altered the the river. to provide flood protection for our community.
river’s natural hydrology resulting in saltwater intrusion • Protect and preserve the native wildlife, fish and Palm Beach County’s Comprehensive Plan identifies the
that changed the river’s freshwater ecosystems. In the vegetation by acquiring additional parcels in the Pal-Mar Loxahatchee River as an “Area of Particular Concern” to
1980s, the State of Florida and the South Florida Water Water Control District; monitor sedimentation, erosion, preserve in its natural state. Our land development code
Management District (SFWMD) developed a management and flows affecting valued ecosystems. contemplates additional setbacks from wetlands and other
plan to preserve and enhance the river’s unique natural • Protect and preserve historical, cultural sites and environmentally sensitive areas, and this process has been
values, restore the historical hydrology, and reverse the recreational resources. effective is directing land development activities away
impacts of saltwater intrusion. • Increase environmental education and stewardship from the river area.
The Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating opportunities within the river. If I can be of assistance to you, please contact me at
Council is comprised of federal, state, regional agencies Preserving and protecting the National Wild and Scenic (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
and local representatives and is responsible for the ongoing
development of the management plan. The council advises
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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