A peaceful protest rally regarding the Adena CUP (Consumptive Use Permit for pumping water from the Floridan Aquifer) is planned for May 15, and your participation is encouraged.
When: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Where: On the West bound right of way of HWY 318, which is across the street from the Frank Stronach Plant Science Center, 2556 West Hwy 318, Citra FL 32113. The Center is 2.5 miles East of 441.
Why: The ribbon cutting at the opening reception is scheduled to occur at 11:30 AM. The Marion County commissioners, Governor Rick Scott, and Adena Ranch owner Frank Stronach are all reportedly planning to attend. It’s our chance to show them how we feel. My attorney was told we would not need a permit. If that changed, we would be informed. We have not heard anything back within the last seven days, so we are proceeding with the rally.
What to do: Make a poster stating how you feel about the Adena CUP, protecting Silver Springs, or the protection and preservation of your aquifer and what you want your legislators to do about it. Use large lettering we will be across the street. Please be respectful and do not go on the Center’s property: we do not have permission. You will be in the sun, so bring water and a hat. Bringing a chair may give them cause to make us leave so I recommend you don’t do that. Do not arrive before 10:00 AM, and we must leave by 1:00PM. This is a grassroots gathering of concerned citizens not sponsored by any organization.
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