| Ruskin Community Development Foundation PO Box 549, Ruskin, FL 33575-0549 |
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 During invasive removal |
Marsh Creek InfoA meeting was held in 2002 to discuss non-native plant eradication along Marsh Creek by SWIM (Surface Water Improvement Management, a part of SWFWMD). Despite rumors to the contrary, the project scope does NOT include sidewalks, boardwalks, hiking trails, etc. The focus is strictly the removal of plants such as Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, Lead tree, etc. |
SWFWMD/SWIM is considering putting back funding into the project during this budget cycle. Luckily, thanks to some input from local residents, the BOCC has budgeted $50,000 in 2006 to the ISTF (Invasive Species Task Force) to enable them to maintain the area where the invasives have already been removed. Nature is resilient and even without further human help, the leather fern is growing back and wildlife is utilizing the area. |
 Current condition of Marsh Creek |
What's New at Marsh Creek? brochure
Identification and Control of Non-native Invasive Plants in the Tampa Bay Area
Nonindigenous Aquatic and Selected Terrestrial Species of Florida (Published on the Internet, March 1996, by the University of Florida, Center for Aquatic Plants)
Tampa Bay Pilot Study- USGS Integrated Study Science SWIM plan Tampa Bay(pdf format)Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download to open PDF file at left) Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation's Invasive Species Task Force Invasive Non-Native Plants in Florida Florida Native Plant Society- Invasive Exotic Plants page Saving Wetlands; A Citizen's Guide for Action in FloridaCheck back soon for info, updates and links of interest.
page updated March 19, 2007 created and maintained by NEOPHYTES UNYTE!