The Loxahatchee River meanders through our community like a gentle, quiet common thread. It serves as a refuge for both young and old, fisherman, boater, biologist. It offers a safe habitat for wildlife, as well as a living memento of Florida's natural beauty.
The Loxahatchee River is one of only two nationally designated "Wild & Scenic" rivers in Florida, and it was Florida's first river to receive this prestigious title. This May marks the 25th anniversary of that designation, as well as one of the most significant milestones in our community's environmental heritage.
The Loxahatchee River invites the community to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the "Wild & Scenic" designation. This prestigious title, garnered by political leaders and their constituents so many years ago, has enabled the river to receive special state and federal funds toward its preservation. This designation also has created a special treasure -- a backyard treasure -- for our community and the generations who will follow.
In tandem with this historic event, and for the last 38 years, the Loxahatchee River District continues to protect and preserve the Loxahatchee River. As one of the leading environmental managers of the river, the District's guardianship has included environmental management, river research and environmental education.
In order to preserve the river and address the challenges of a growing community, we've developed an award-winning regional wastewater management program, and created an innovative water recycling program. The WildPine Lab conducts environmental research on the river, and this data is shared with other agencies and used to better manage the river. The River Center and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary provide free environmental education programs and special activities to further promote stewardship of the Loxahatchee River.
As you enjoy the beginning of a new year, we encourage you to learn more about the Loxahatchee River and join us as we celebrate this anniversary.
Photography Contest
The Loxahatchee River District, Friends of the Loxahatchee River and the River Center invite the community to participate in a photography contest to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Loxahatchee River's Wild & Scenic designation.
Local photographers are invited to submit their photographic representations of the Loxahatchee River by the April 1, 2010 deadline. Categories will include professional photographers, amateurs, and students. For specific contest rules and guidelines, please see the forms below.
"What Makes a Great Photograph?" Join professional nature photographer John J. Lopinot for a seminar at the River Center on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. John and professional photographer Jason Nuttle will teach you simple techniques that will improve your photos. You are invited to bring three digital photographs to be critiqued by John and Jason. Photographs should be jpegs with less than 1500 pixels in one direction. You'll also learn how to prepare your entries for the contest.
The River Center will host a public judging event on Friday, April 9, 2010 at
7:00 pm with professional photographers as judges. Winners in each category will receive prizes donated by local businesses. One grand prize will also be awarded. Selected winning photographs will be published with photo credit in a 2011 river calendar and be part of a traveling exhibit representing the Loxahatchee River.
One of Florida's most unique treasures, the Loxahatchee River meanders through freshwater marshes and cypress swamps, down to the brackish estuary, and empties through the Jupiter Inlet into the Atlantic Ocean. Navigating the Loxahatchee River is a journey back in time as you explore untouched freshwater reaches, teeming estuaries and coastal marine environments. The Loxahatchee River was the first of only two National Wild & Scenic Rivers in Florida. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Loxahatchee River's Wild & Scenic designation, and represents a remarkable milestone in our community's environmental legacy.
This photography contest is made possible by the Loxahatchee River District and its entities. The Loxahatchee River District is responsible for preserving and protecting the Loxahatchee River through innovative waste water management, research, and education. For more information about the Loxahatchee River District and the Wild & Scenic anniversary events please call (561) 743-7123.
Schedule of Events
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| Saturday, February 27, 2010 | River Photography Contest Workshop
The River Center
3pm to 5pm
"What Makes a Great Photograph?"
Join professional nature photographer John J. Lopinot for a seminar at the River Center on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. John and professional photographer Jason Nuttle will teach you simple techniques that will improve your photos. You are invited to bring three digital photographs to be critiqued by John and Jason. Photographs should be jpegs with less than 1500 pixels in one direction. You'll also learn how to prepare your entries for the contest.
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| April 1, 2010 | River Photography Contest Entry deadline
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| Friday, April 9, 2010 | River Photography Contest/Public Judging event
7pm
The River Center The River Center will host a public judging event on Friday, April 9, 2010 at
7:00 pm with professional photographers as judges. Winners in each category will receive prizes donated by local businesses. One grand prize will also be awarded. Selected winning photographs will be published with photo credit in a 2011 river calendar and be part of a traveling exhibit representing the Loxahatchee River.
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| Friday, April 16, 2010 | Last Day to Claim Prizes
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| Saturday, May, 17, 2010 | Anniversary Event
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