CLEANING & REGENERATING URBAN LAKES
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
For The Love Of Urban Lakes
Stewards of our Urban Lakes combines environmental science with the grit of everyday citizens to protect and improve our urban lakes. Our mission is to improve water quality and restore the natural habitat of urban lakes through the education and engagement of our communities. We remove invasive plant species, plant beneficial native plants, create habitat for wildlife, and remove trash from lakes and surrounding watersheds.
Helping the Wildlife
By removing invasive plant species and planting beneficial native plants, we create a better habitat for wildlife where they can thrive. The trash from lakes and surrounding watersheds inhibit the birds and larger animals from their home and can even put their health in danger. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we are improving our urban lakes.
Impact
Check out our recent impact from 2021- 2023 regarding our amazing volunteers and the waste that we’ve been able to remove from our natural environment.
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About Us
SoUL’s purpose is to demonstrate and educate the public on the proven benefits of guiding volunteers on the enhancement and improvement of urban lakes. These benefits include restored wetland habitat, reduced litter and trash, enhanced interest in lake environmental quality, and increased educational opportunities. Building on our long-term experience of restoring Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg, we will share successful examples and useful guidance on nature-based methods and public outreach for the creation and enhancement of lake vegetation and managing water quality.
Clean Water, Thriving Lakes, &
Engaged Communities
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Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email: info@soulinc.org
Our SoUL Team:
Jim Bays President
Margaret Zak Vice President, Director, Outreach Committee
Achim Apweiler Board Member, Director of Funding & Finance Committee
Sara Eve Schaeffer Board Member, Director of Marketing & Communications
Jose Castellanos Board Member
Lucy Trimarco Board Member, President-Emeritus
Caroline Chomanics Consultant, Website & Grants
Sarah Kennedy Consultant, Organization & Management