The St Lucie Locks are open and disgusting smelly water is coming our way

The St Lucie Locks are open and disgusting smelly water is coming our way.

“It burned our eyes.”

Environmentalists Marjorie Shropshire,  Kenny Hinkle Jr. and  Marty Baum, the Indian Riverkeeper went out to inspect the St Lucie Locks this morning.

The Gates are Open!  Photo: Marjorie Shropshire

The Gates are Open!
Photo: Marjorie Shropshire

Marjorie said the discharging water was filthy and that  it literally stinks of fertilizer. “We had to cover our noses to keep from gagging.” Shropshire said.
Marty Baum said it burned their eyes and smelled like chemicals.

The Locks are open! Photo: Marjorie Shropshire

The Locks are open!
Photo: Marjorie Shropshire

Thank you guys for going out there!

Please join us for a rally at 4 PM at the Roosevelt Bridge.

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