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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Making more room for manatees: DEP
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TOWN OF YANKEETOWN
removes sedimentitsat Fanning Springs
FEBRUARY 28, 2012 ELECTION
If you restore Fanning Springs to
historic depths by removing sediment, more
manatees will be able to use this shimmering spot on the Suwannee River. That was the idea
Because not more than one (1) individual qualified for the open Mayor Seat and not more
behind the project to clear the bottom of Fanning Springs, and it quickly came true.
than two (2) individuals qualified for the two (2) Council Seats that were open, the Town of
“As the project was going on, more and more manatees were showing up at Fanning Springs.
Yankeetown WILL NOT hold an Election on February 28, 2012. The following individuals did
We went from two to four manatees to eight or 12,” said Ron Mezich, who works on mana-
qualify and each will serve a two (2) year term starting 2/29/12:
tees and aquatic habitat at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
“Fanning Springs may feel cold to us, but it is 70 to 72 degrees, and for manatees in winter-
For Mayor: Janie A. Hinson
time, it is a warm-water refuge. Manatees can t survive for long in water below 68 degrees.”
The recently completed project to remove sediment from the springs was a cooperative ef-
For Council: Dawn Marie Clary
fort among the FWC, The Nature Conservancy and the Florida Department of Environmen-
Larry Feldhusen
tal Protection, which manages Fanning Springs State Park.
From early November 2011 through early January 2012, underwater cleaning of
These individuals will be sworn in on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12 noon at Yankeetown
the springs was done by a scuba diver using a hand-held device resembling a giant vacuum
Town Hall.
cleaner. Hand cleaning was the preferred method to minimize disturbance to the springs
waters and preserve any artifacts found in the removed sediment. Park staff and volunteers
Hunter safety Internet-completion
sifted through more than 500 cubic yards of removed sediment and found boards and an ash
rake from a former sawmill on the site, as well as coins like a liberty half-dollar and buffalo
course offered in Levy County
nickel.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free
hunter safety Internet-completion course in Levy County. The class is March 3 at 8 a.m.
until completed. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete this class-
room portion must bring the online completion report with them.
The location for this class will be given to those who register in advance by calling
the regional office at 386-758-0525 or going to MyFWC.com/HunterSafety. All firearms,
ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil
and paper. People born on or after June 1, 1975, must complete a hunter safety course be-
fore purchasing a Florida hunting license. The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training
requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
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Sifting for artifacts - DEP Assistant Park Manager Steve Davenport and Park Ranger Andrew
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