Manatee Protection

Friends Join in Manatee Protection, Foresight, Winter 2000

Along with other environmental, marine industry, and government leaders, 1000 Friends' Charles Pattison participated in a daylong summit to explore ways to reduce manatee deaths in Florida waters. Seventy manatee have been killed by boats this year.

The 30-member panel, hand-selected by Governor Jeb Bush, met in Tallahassee on October 19, 2000. Recommendations ranged from mandatory boater education, to more wildlife officers, to adopting county-specific protection plans. The diverse group agreed to meet once more to set and prioritize recommendations.