Help Keep Local Waters Clean, Important!!

[TritonKiteboarding]

http://www.gulfsurfforum.com/gsf/showthread.php?t=9623

We could use some good vibes between us and local surfers these days, come out and support surfrider and keeping local waters clean.

I received this email and thought I would pass the info on so everyone can come out and stand up for clean water next weekend!!!


Saturday, April 5th!
Arrive @ John's Pass by 10:30am.
Check in at Surfrider tent on the Northwest beach!
Sign in please.
Paddlers plan to take off from the beach on the northeast side of the pass.
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Ok if you want design a poo costume,
go for it!
Same goes for wearing brown or grey.
Be There!
Represent the problem!
Represent Suncoast.
Support the solution!.




Solicitation for participation from the entire chapter.
It's more fun with you!
After reading this section, if you feel like stepping up now please send email to Julie click here and mention what you can do.
Table crew Hold down the fort.
Press People Represent Surfrider on our Issue.
Press Releases Get the word out there.
Photographer/Video shoot the event.
El Bano Crew SMALL GENERATOR NEEDED!
Paddlers Get in the water for a good cause!
Sign holders Call attention to us first!
Boaters Fly Banners! Hold signs! Watch paddlers!
Food/Water Provide for the crew.

Thanks for participating!

[Big G]

Matt,
I looked over the cause and it appears that the group is targeting the SUNCRUZ Casino ship out of John's Pass?

The company that owns the Cruz line has decided to pull out of John's Pass due to competition with the Seminole Indians.

see link:
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/mar/26/economy-sinks-madeira-beach-gambling-cruise-ship/

I'm not sure if the Surfrider group that has organized the protest is aware of this fact. If so, I dont think that the purpose of the protest will be effective if the boat is shutting down its activities here. There are much bigger fish in the sea....Good publicity for the organization sponsoring the protest...

[Tom Stock]

300 million gallons of Florida waste from flushed toilets, lightly treated and pumped by water utilities into the Ocean each day.

What are we protesting again?

[Big G]

UPDATE:
I think someone should tell the Surf Rider group that the Casino ship has shut down the operation as of last Wednesday, no boat afloat, Ahoy'mate...

Its a good day for a cookout though...

[Skyway Scott]

I think the fact the supposed object of protest won't be there is irrelevant, Gary.
As Tom pointed out, that ship's crap is literally a drop in the bucket compared to the waste in out household flushes and fertilizer/runoff.
But, household flushes and runoff are very ubiquitous, making it impossible to swim out to and yell at while in a clown suit.
That makes these sources of pollution horrible candidates for a media event, probably even worse candidates than a ship that doesn't show.

[Big G]

Yes, another will be going out...mine. We are going to be heading offshore on Saturday for some Silver King hunting.

While out there, I'll be sure to ask the boys, after drinking a 1/2 dozen beers or so, not to hang it over the side. Not sure if they'll listen to me but, I'll furnish a bucket just in case.

[Skyway Scott]

Kingfish, not Tarpon, right? http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/capmel/vpost?id=2604429&trail=15

This article might get people thinking about water.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-floflawater0330sbmar30,0,5001803.story