Backup Documents 01/22/2019 Item # 4B 4B
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, waste plastics have entered into all marine habitats and every level of
the ocean food chain, with approximately 80 percent of marine debris
coming from land-based sources; and,
WHEREAS, to raise awareness of this critical issue, Naples Zoo is hosting a visiting
art exhibition "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea," a collection of
11 colorful and dramatic sculptures of marine animals made entirely of
plastic debris collected from beaches, representing the more than 315
billion pounds of plastic in oceans today and underscoring the need for
wildlife conservation; and,
WHEREAS, "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea" aligns perfectly with the Naples
Zoo's mission to inspire people of all ages to respect, value, and help
conserve wildlife and the natural world; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Zoo and its Skip the Straw initiative, in partnership with the
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, Marco Island Area Chamber
of Commerce, Marco Island Civic Association and the Concierge and Guest
Services Association of Southwest Florida are reaching out to hospitality
industry-based businesses to ask them to make the Skip the Straw
pledge to further reduce land-based sources of marine debris; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Zoo has trained 28 volunteers and more than 70 staff members
on Washed Ashore and the impacts of plastic pollution on the world's
oceans and zoo staff and volunteers are educating guests and asking
them to make small efforts in conservation for our waters and our
wildlife.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the Board recognizes Naples Zoo for its
contributions and concerns regarding the issue of marine debris and its
effect on our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd bay of January 2019.
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W. . MCDANIEL, JR., CRA R • N