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CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

DEP SECRETARY TO JOIN LOCAL OFFICIALS TO COMMEMORATE THE RESTORATION PLAN FOR THE ST. LUCIE RIVER AND ESTUARY

~Collaborative effort key to implementation of water quality restoration projects~

STUART – On Thursday, July 18, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard Jr. will join local officials to announce collaborative efforts to restore and protect the St. Lucie River and Estuary.

The event will take place:

10:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 18

Festival Deck

99 Southwest Seminole Street

Stuart, Florida 34994

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held at Stuart City Hall, Commission Chambers, 121 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, FL 34994. 

About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. The Department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida’s air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally-sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. To view the Department’s website log on to www.dep.state.fl.us.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/83c7a6