SwampMatt
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There was some talk here not long ago about making a ride from Camp Mack to Key Largo or something like that.
Here is a group I saw on the news that is traveling the length of the kissimmee river (in kayaks, I think) and it is plastered all over the news channel here in Orlando. They run the story every hour or so. (24 hour local news station operated by the Orlando Sentinel newspaper)
I found it interesting that they got the news coverage and we airboaters could get the same with just a little effort planning and writing some emails and making some press releases. Good PR.
Here is the news story with a link to a pretty good video segment:
http://www.cfnews13.com/Features/Kissim ... story.html
And here is a link to their map page.
http://www.cfnews13.com/Features/Kissim ... fault.aspx
This is a start for the kind of coverage we'd need for a group ride on the st. Johns or the Kissimmee Rivers.
their mission statement is:
There is all kinds of info linked to from the map page. Such as their sponsors and equipment lists, etc. It goes to show how some preparation and smarmy mission statement can get some positive publicity.
matt
Here is a group I saw on the news that is traveling the length of the kissimmee river (in kayaks, I think) and it is plastered all over the news channel here in Orlando. They run the story every hour or so. (24 hour local news station operated by the Orlando Sentinel newspaper)
I found it interesting that they got the news coverage and we airboaters could get the same with just a little effort planning and writing some emails and making some press releases. Good PR.
Here is the news story with a link to a pretty good video segment:
http://www.cfnews13.com/Features/Kissim ... story.html
And here is a link to their map page.
http://www.cfnews13.com/Features/Kissim ... fault.aspx
This is a start for the kind of coverage we'd need for a group ride on the st. Johns or the Kissimmee Rivers.
their mission statement is:
To increase awareness of the hydrological and ecological connection between the heavily urbanized Orlando metropolitan area and the fragile and unique Everglades ecosystem. Additionally, to draw attention to the unprecedented restoration efforts and superior recreational opportunities along this corridor.
There is all kinds of info linked to from the map page. Such as their sponsors and equipment lists, etc. It goes to show how some preparation and smarmy mission statement can get some positive publicity.
matt