HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 08_3/14/2024 (2) Village of Tequesta
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Tequesta, FL 33469 www.tequesta.org
March 14, 2024
Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance
375 Beach Road Unit 603
Tequesta, FL 33469-0273
Subject: Letter of Support for the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance and the initiative to
restore mangroves and seagrasses in the Jupiter Narrows
To Whom It May Concern:
We are pleased to provide this letter of support for the initiative led by the Jupiter Narrows
Conservation Alliance to protect and preserve the environmental integrity of the Jupiter Narrows
and the surrounding marine environment. This initiative will ultimately help restore the
mangrove islands and surrounding seagrasses in the Jupiter Narrows.
As representatives for the Village of Tequesta,we care deeply about the communities and marine
habitats that make our area unique, especially within our Intracoastal waterways. Over the years,
the mangrove islands within the Narrows have provided vital habitat for our favorite marine
species, protected our shoreline from weather and wear, and helped keep the water clean and
healthy. However, these crucial mangrove islands have recently suffered substantial erosion due
to human activity and increased wave energy. We risk losing them forever if we don't act soon.
By building upon current research and data from Taylor Engineering to inform effective
interventions, we can enact solutions that will impact the longevity of our shared marine
environment.
"Growing up in the area, I have witnessed firsthand the decline of the Jupiter
Narrows mangrove islands and seagrasses. It is imperative that the habitat in the
Narrows area is restored, so the ecological and recreational benefits of this
extraordinary area thrive for future generations." —Mayor Molly Young
"It is virtually universal that long-term residents are alarmed and concerned about
the evident deterioration of the mangrove islands in the Jupiter Narrows that has
occurred slowly, but surely over time. I'm not sure one can also say the same about
seagrasses as they are invisible to most people." Council Member Thomas
Bradford
This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the Village
Clerk's Office at 561-768-0440 or by completing our accessibility form: https://bit.ly/3mnfeU4
This initiative, led by the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance, will be transformative in helping
to protect and maintain the vital mangroves and seagrasses that make Tequesta exceptional.
Sincerely,
Molly Yo&9
Mayor of Village of Tequesta
myoung@teguesta.org
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