Sept. 1st Sugarland Park Clewiston FL 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Suglarland Rally info on Facebook
The Sugarland Rally will unite the east and west coasts of Florida in a peaceful, historic demonstration to speak out against the pollution of our estuaries from Lake Okeechobee discharges. We support both immediate and long-term solutions, but ecosystems and communities along the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries are in crisis. We cannot afford to wait for ecological and economic collapse. We urge all stakeholders--especially local, state and federal governments--to act immediately.
We chose Clewiston as a central location to unify east and west at Lake Okeechobee, the source that is polluting our estuaries, and because we believe Florida's sugar industry can be part of the solution. Please don't misinterpret our intentions--we are NOT holding a rally at Clewiston to protest or point fingers at "Big Sugar." It's quite the opposite, actually. We invite Florida's powerful sugar industry to join us in crafting an immediate solution to the ecological and economic crisis caused by discharges from Lake Okeechobee. Here's a golden opportunity to earn the respect, loyalty, and trust of Floridians for generations to come--to squash the stereotypes--by standing with the people in support of a solution. Without the healthy longevity of Florida’s land and water, we’re all out of business. Our children and grandchildren are out of business. We invite Florida’s sugar industry to stand with us in support of preserving the wonderful land and water that keeps us all in business. We must think longer term, we must think sustainably, and the time to act is now.
Our message is a peaceful one to emphasize a powerful sense of unity needed among ALL Floridians, and to urge local, state, and federal governments to act immediately to stop the pollution of our estuaries from Lake Okeechobee discharges. We are all entitled to healthy land and water, and it is our responsibility as citizens, working with our government, to preserve these treasured assets and ensure their longevity for generations to come. Let's all unite as Floridians in support of both immediate and long-term solutions. The Sugarland Rally will be a peaceful demonstration that we can all be proud of.
Please share this event page with as many concerned Floridians and organizations as possible. Post your comments, articles, and pictures, and let's all do our part to contribute and engage. We believe that one united and powerful voice for our waters will not be ignored or forgotten, and this is our time. Join us...