Occasionally we get some jerks in airboats, on PWC's
(jetskis), or in boats that think they own the river. They are rude and can
be dangerous. If you encounter such a jerk, try to get their FL numbers, the
numbers on the side of the boat then contact the FWC at:
1-888-404-FWCC (3922) or go online to
http://myfwc.com/law/alert/ and
click on the report online link. You can report water safety violations
after the fact. This is the Wildlife Alert Reward Program but includes water
safety violations. The law does not say human-powered boats have the
right-a-way. It reads: The vessel with the least maneuverability should be
given "lee" (right-a-way). On the river, that usually means canoes and
kayaks but not always. Also if you see some jerk in a canoe or kayak
shooting at anything that moves esp. wading birds, get their canoe number
and call us. We just helped FWC catch some dumba**** that shot a Blue Heron.
What were they thinking?
www.desotochamber.net
Local Chamber of Commerce site with Arcadia and DeSoto County information
http://co.desoto.fl.us/
Local county government info. Click on Administration button to e-mail the
County Commissioners about problems with boats, PWCs, or airboats on the
Peace River Canoe Trail. Only the County Commissioners can do anything about
speed limits and motorized boats on the Canoe Trail.
www.martinrealtyfla.com
Local realtor who can help you find your dream house or place to put down
roots. Martin Realty is also the local art gallery featuring Florida
artists.
www.buildafieldtrip.com
- Great site for field trips for school groups. They go snorkeling, fossil
hunting, birding, & birding.
www.oakhammockcreations.etsy.com - Are you looking for great birthday
and Christmas presents for your sweetie, mom, or BFF? This Peace Paddler has
some great looking stuff!
www.gatorama.com
Visit the alligator and crocodile experts.
Started in 1957, Gatorama is one of Florida's first alligator attractions.
Today, Gatorama offers a wild variety of Florida wildlife in a natural
setting, continues as an operating alligator farm and offers farm-direct
meat and leather products. On your way to Arcadia on 27 or when
heading back home stop and visit them, south of the traffic light in
Palmdale. Take a break, there's lots to see, buy some gator meat, and take a
look at all kinds of gator gifts.
http://agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu/gators/
University of Florida: The
American Alligator Comprehensive information regarding the natural,
commercial and social history of the American alligator in Florida.
www.floridafreshwaterfrontier.com The sights and sounds of the six local
rural counties in the area including DeSoto County, the home of Canoe
Outpost-Peace River.
Peace
River Links Page
