For Immediate Release: September 28, 2004
Contact: Senator Graham: Paul Anderson 202-224-7999
Mayor Dyer: Lauren Hames 407-246-3106

WHO: ORLANDO MAYOR BUDDY DYER
U.S. SENATOR BOB GRAHAM

WHAT: AQUATIC MAINTENANCE WORK-ALONG

WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004
9:30 A.M.

WHERE: LAKE ORLANDO
NEXT TO 4572 NORTH LAKE ORLANDO PARKWAY


ORLANDO, FL (October 18, 2004) – Mayor Buddy Dyer and U.S. Senator Bob Graham Tuesday will put on waders and join a 10-member City of Orlando work crew to plant pickerelweed and giant bullrush in Lake Orlando.

The plants contribute to the lake’s health by absorbing harmful nutrients and breaking wave action that contributes to lake bank erosion. The plants also provide safe habitat for small fish and animals, and they attract larger fish that live on the fringe areas and provide improved fishing opportunities.

Each month, Mayor Dyer takes part in work-alongs that acquaint him with the job responsibilities of City of Orlando employees. Senator Graham, who has participated in workdays for almost 30 years, will take part in his 403rd workday Tuesday.

 

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