The
Apalachicola Riverkeeper group was recently presented with a check
for over 13 thousand dollars collected by local outfitters and guides
during a recent tarpon tagging tournament.
Apalachicola
Riverkeeper, a non-profit organization founded in 1999, advocates at
local, state and national levels for the long-term health and
productivity of the Apalachicola river and bay.
The
check for $13,285 dollars was presented by Captain Chris Robinson of
Robinson Brothers Guide Service; Captain David Mangum of Shallow
Water Expeditions; and Tom and Sharon Morgan of Apalach Outfitters.
The
funds represent the net proceeds from a catch, tag and release
Scientific Tarpon Tagging Tournament done in conjunction with the
Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, who supplied satellite tags.
Tom
Morgan said, “We applaud the Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s hard work
in trying to get adequate water flow down the Flint, Chattahoochee
and Apalachicola Rivers in order to save our bay and the associated
jobs tied to this magnificent estuary."
Apalachicola
Riverkeeper Dan Tonsmeire said “The funds will go a long way to
support Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s ongoing education, advocacy,
research and outreach work.”
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