Speak Up For Silver Springs and Florida’s Waters

When:	Back to Calendar » June 23, 2012 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where:	Silver River State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave Ocala,FL 34470 USA	Click to view map View Full-Size Map » ✔ Add to Calendar Add to Google Calendar

Please join former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and the Florida Conservation Coalition, in partnership with Silver River Museum, Silver Springs Alliance, and Marion County Springs Festival at “Speak Up for Silver Springs and Florida’s Waters” on June 23^rd from 10 am – 4 pm. This call to action to protect and restore Florida’s imperiled waterways will be held at Silver River State Park and will include important public statements by FCC leaders, educational presentations, nature exhibits, outdoor activities, and live music.

We hope everyone who is concerned with the health of Silver Springs, and all of Florida’s water resources, will come together to celebrate our outstanding waterways, learn about the significant water quality and supply challenges we are facing, and  advocate for the protection and restoration of Florida’s imperiled waterways.

Visit the the Florida Conservation Coalition Website for more information.

Itinerary

10:00 a.m. –        Event Area Opens to Public – Free To Public for first 500 cars

Park entry fees donated by Marion County Springs Festival and Felburn Foundation

10:00 – 3:30 –     Activities to Enjoy Throughout the Day

-        Silver River Museum

-        Outstanding Presentations by Jim Stevenson, Dr. Bob Knight, & John Moran

-        Cracker Village

-        Tram rides to the Silver River

-        Conservation themed Exhibits

-        Great Food

10:15 a.m. –        Welcoming Address by M.C. Andy Kesselring

10:30 – 11:10 – Talks by John Moran & Conservation Trust in Museum classrooms

11:25 – 12:25 – Addresses by fmr. Sen. Bob Graham & Sen. Lee Constantine

Plus Statements from Florida Conservation Coalition Leaders

1:00 – 1:45 –       Presentations by Dr. Knight & Jim Stevenson in Museum classrooms

1:10 – 3:10 –       Live Music by Whitey Markle and the Swamprooters (Main Stage)

2:00 – 2:45 –       Presentations by Dr. Knight & Jim Stevenson in Museum classrooms

3:20 -3:30 –         Address by Dr. Knight (Main Stage)

3:30 – 3:45 –       Closing Address by John Moran (Main Stage)