Backup Documents 12/10-11/2013 Item # 4DP R 0 C L A M A TION
WHEREAS, the CREW Land and Water Trust is a private, non-profit conservation organization
dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural
communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW);
and,
WHEREAS, the Crew Trust has been coordinating land acquisitions, land management, and
public use of this 60,000 -acre watershed in partnership with the South Florida
Water Management District, the Florida Fish 4 Wildlife Conservation
Commission for 25 years, and,
WHEREAS, the CREW is the largest intact watershed in southwest Florida, straddling Lee and
Collier Counties; and,
WHEREAS, CREW's majestic 5,000 -acre sawgrass marsh is the headwaters for the entire
watershed - which includes the National Audubon Society's famous Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary - located south of the marsh; and,
WHEREAS, this unique watershed provides southwest Floridians aquifer recharge for our
drinking water, natural flood protection, water purification, wildlife habitat and a
beautiful space for public recreation, and,
WHEREAS, the CREW Land 4 Water Trust provides guided walks for the public, environmental
education programs for all ages, special events for members, teacher workshops,
and presentations to community groups.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that January 5-11, 2014 be designated as
CREW TRUST WEEK
and encourages all S. W. Floridians to support the CREW Trust and its mission and to show the
upmost gratitude and respect on their 25 year anniversary.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS I &h Day of December, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN