The town hall has been confirmed and the commitment to a carrying capacity study is finally on the record. It has been a long and draining road to reach this point. Keep watching the river to ensure they follow through with what was promised.
February 11, 2018
Final supporters
Due to the requests of citizens, Senator Wilton Simpson was successful in appropriating funding during the 2017 Florida Legislative Session for the design and permitting of a proposed 6 million dollar restoration project of the Weeki Wachee River. In order for a tax payer funded restoration project to be preserved so that future generations may enjoy this resource, it was observed by the community that future overuse must be prevented. Residents and stakeholders submitted to Senator Simpson and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) a written petition calling for a commercial carrying capacity study. Recognizing a need, the Hernando Board of County Commissioners and the Hernando County Port Authority submitted a request to Senator Simpson and FDEP for a carrying capacity study.
The written petition presented by the community to Senator Wilton Simpson was not recognized due to not using Simpson’s suggested wording in the petition. A concern exists by the community of the Senator’s suggested wording in that resident access to Gulf Waters could be restricted when they are not the primary users of the waterway, as the state park is deploying up to 70 vessels per hour.
By signing this petition, I am requesting that State Senator Wilton Simpson host a town hall meeting and present for signing at this meeting a written petition he has approved of requesting a carrying capacity study of the Weeki Wachee River that may be submitted for funding during the 2018 Florida legislative session.
References:
Record of requests by citizens for action of state government:
- https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/maintenance-of-the-weeki-wachee-river
- http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/senator-promises-to-study-issues-of-concern-to-residents-on-weeki-wachee/2279051
Record of Senator Simpson not recognizing community petition:
Updates
November 19, 2017
Seeing this level of support confirms that people are tired of being ignored by those in office. I am exhausted by the pushback but this momentum proves we are tracking the right issue. We will keep pressing for the town hall meeting we deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
November 19, 2017
22 Comments
It is crazy how many kayaks they dump in there at once. The tax money for restoration is going to be wasted if we dont cap the numbers.
We need this town hall meeting asap. The river is getting ruined by too many rentals and no one is listening to the locals.
The river needs help as there are too many folks using/abusing it. Natural resources need to have carrying capacities assessed before they are degraded.
This FDEP is critically needed. The proposed improvements will not be appreciated if the small river is over crowded.
Way too many people on the River making it unhealthy and unsafe for the river, home owner, guest , kayak renters
Whatever preserves the habitat.
Kayla cox
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The town hall has been confirmed and the commitment to a carrying capacity study is finally on the record. It has been a long and draining road to reach this point. Keep watching the river to ensure they follow through with what was promised.
February 11, 2018
Final supporters
Due to the requests of citizens, Senator Wilton Simpson was successful in appropriating funding during the 2017 Florida Legislative Session for the design and permitting of a proposed 6 million dollar restoration project of the Weeki Wachee River. In order for a tax payer funded restoration project to be preserved so that future generations may enjoy this resource, it was observed by the community that future overuse must be prevented. Residents and stakeholders submitted to Senator Simpson and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) a written petition calling for a commercial carrying capacity study. Recognizing a need, the Hernando Board of County Commissioners and the Hernando County Port Authority submitted a request to Senator Simpson and FDEP for a carrying capacity study.
The written petition presented by the community to Senator Wilton Simpson was not recognized due to not using Simpson’s suggested wording in the petition. A concern exists by the community of the Senator’s suggested wording in that resident access to Gulf Waters could be restricted when they are not the primary users of the waterway, as the state park is deploying up to 70 vessels per hour.
By signing this petition, I am requesting that State Senator Wilton Simpson host a town hall meeting and present for signing at this meeting a written petition he has approved of requesting a carrying capacity study of the Weeki Wachee River that may be submitted for funding during the 2018 Florida legislative session.
References:
Record of requests by citizens for action of state government:
- https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/maintenance-of-the-weeki-wachee-river
- http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/senator-promises-to-study-issues-of-concern-to-residents-on-weeki-wachee/2279051
Record of Senator Simpson not recognizing community petition:
Updates
November 19, 2017
Seeing this level of support confirms that people are tired of being ignored by those in office. I am exhausted by the pushback but this momentum proves we are tracking the right issue. We will keep pressing for the town hall meeting we deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
November 19, 2017
22 Comments
Fix this mess before the whole river is destroyed.
It is crazy how many kayaks they dump in there at once. The tax money for restoration is going to be wasted if we dont cap the numbers.
We need this town hall meeting asap. The river is getting ruined by too many rentals and no one is listening to the locals.
The river needs help as there are too many folks using/abusing it. Natural resources need to have carrying capacities assessed before they are degraded.
This FDEP is critically needed. The proposed improvements will not be appreciated if the small river is over crowded.
Way too many people on the River making it unhealthy and unsafe for the river, home owner, guest , kayak renters
Whatever preserves the habitat.
Kayla cox
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Fix this mess before the whole river is destroyed.