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`Whereas, stay 17, 2010 marks the Lo.~ahatchee diver's 25Zt anniversary as a national "`Wild and Scenic"
river, so designated according to the National~WildandScenic ~iverAct of 1968;
~GVhereas, the Go.~ahatchee ~,iver is a deaut~l river with outstanding natural cultural and recreational
values;
`Whereas, the Goxahatchee I~y'•ver is maintainedin a free flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and
future generations;
`Whereas, the people of Florida and the united States of America have acted; 6y designating the
GoX•ahatchee 12Fver as a `Wild and Scenic river, to safeguard the special character of the raver, while also
recognizing their desire for appropriate use of the river,
`Whereas, the Lo.~ahatchee 1~ver crosses multiple political boundaries and its management is achieved dy
several agencies, which coordinate and seek pu6lu participation through the Loxahatchee 12,iver
~Ylanagement Coordinating Council
4Nhereas, the Gozahatchee Inver was the first river in ~F'lorida to receive this important nationaldesignation,
and is one of only two rivers in ~FYorida to currently hold this designation;
`Whereas, in addition to the national wild and scenic designation, the Go.~ahatchee 12yver has Been recognized
as an aquatic preserve, an Outstanding Florida 4Naters, anda manatee protection area;
`fNhereas, the GoXahatchee ~yver provides a unique and rich environment and critical habitats to a diverse
population of indigenous plants and animals;
`Whereas, endangered, threatened, and protected species, such as the wood storF~ manatee, and dald eagle,
and opossum pipefish rely on habitats within the Lo~ahatchee 12}ver;
'Whereas, the Goxahatchee I~yver supports an economic base of commercialfisherman,gmdes, and tourism;
`Whereas, the Lor~ahatchee 12}ver is a vital resource to its surrounding communities, and rs an integral part of
the history of these communities and native American Indian tribes with sign~ant events having occurred
along its shores and waterways;
`Whereas, the Go.~ahatchee 12iver serves as an important recreational outlet for the community offering
hiking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, swimming and other leisure activities,
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~A74NA2`KINS `I.~fA7~YtA`Y17, 2010 IS `WIL~ANIn SCLMCGOXA.7fA~l'C7-ItE~E 12IZ+Er2,~UA`2'. die
foregoing prorlarnatiorr ryas sponsored 6y 2he village of 7equesta and was duly enacted this 8 day of April,
2010.
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