We recently had a setback when a majority of the county commissioners in
Pasco County decided to side with the Lago Verde sand mine and allow
them to begin active limestone mining. My guess is that their primary
reason was to avoid a threatened lawsuit from the mine. This mining will
involve blasting a large deep hole into the Florida Aquifer, lots of
trucks, daily crushing of limestone rock producing lots of noise and
tons of dust. So we as a community decided that this was too much and
that we couldn't just roll over and allow this damage to our community,
to our neighborhood, to the aquifer and to the many animals that call
this area their home. These are just some of the reasons that we
continue to fight. We just recently challenged the County's decision in
court and we will continue this fight as long as it takes. We ask that
the community join us, not only those that live near the mine but those
of you who are in Hernando County as well. The Florida aquifer flows
north from Pasco County. In addition we ask for support from all
Floridians concerned about our precious water supply as well as all
those concerned about the potential environmental damage that could
occur from this mining. Any and all support will be greatly appreciated.
Let us know what you think.
Thanks - Terry.
