Stop CSID plans to cut all trees along canals. Protect wildlife, and erosion issues.
Stop CSID plans to cut all trees along canals. Protect wildlife, and erosion issues.
The Issue
Dear CSID Board Members, Coral Springs elected officials & community.
We are writing to express our strong opposition to the Stormwater Resiliency project that involves the removal of All trees and vegetation that are near the canals. We are residents of Coral Springs who lives along one of the canals operated by CSID, we are concerned about the negative impacts of this project on our property and the environment. Most of these trees and vegetation have been here more than 40 years, and have been naturally planted. Within 40 years, no major flooding has occurred. This is a drastic action to have our beautiful communities barren due to this proposal. What third-party environmental studies has CSID performed to ensure the community is not impacted?
Click below for more information-
Meet the candidates your community your voice
Receive updates about Saving Our Trees
Our community candidates.. that will represent your voice, every vote counts to protect our community and homes. Click on voting information above.
Stephen Lytle
Curt Tiefenbrun
Ben Groenevelt
Trees are an important part of our city's identity and beauty. Coral Springs has proudly held the Tree City USA title for over 30 years¹, and we should not jeopardize this status by cutting down healthy trees that provide many benefits to our community. Trees enhance our property values, reduce air pollution, moderate local climate, provide shade and cooling, create habitat for wildlife, and improve our mental health and well-being.
The removal of trees along canals will also increase erosion and sedimentation, which could worsen water quality and drainage issues. Trees help stabilize the soil and prevent it from washing away into the canals. Without trees, more runoff will enter the canals, carrying pollutants, nutrients, and debris that could clog them or harm aquatic life. This could also increase maintenance costs for CSID in the long run.
As you may know, the waterways in the western portion of the project are already significantly impacted by construction debris such as cement culverts, pipes, and other materials left over from various construction projects. This ongoing issue needs to be addressed Additionally, invasive vegetation, such as hydrilla, has been clogging the natural flow of the waterways and contributing to the existing problems.
I understand that CSID's goal is to prevent flooding during storms by clearing potential obstructions from canals. However, I believe there are better ways to achieve this goal without sacrificing our urban forest. For example, CSID could prune or trim trees instead of removing them completely; plant native shrubs or grasses along canal banks instead of leaving them bare; install erosion control measures such as riprap or coir logs; or implement stormwater best management practices such as rain gardens. There has been many university studies regarding the durability of native trees, almost all survive hurricanes.
Cutting all these trees will have negative consequences for our community, as supported by the aforementioned research:
1. Reduction of carbon sequestration: Trees play a vital role in combating carbon emissions from the nearby interstate, thus contributing to a cleaner environment.
2. Loss of sound mitigation: The trees provide a natural sound barrier, reducing noise pollution from the interstate for residents. Loss of shaded space for the community to enjoy our natural beauty of nature.
3. Decreased property values and aesthetics: The removal of trees will force residents to view an unattractive interstate barrier wall rather than enjoying the beauty of natural vegetation.
4- Removal of native species in their habitat
According to a study conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, urban forests in the United States store approximately 708 million tons of carbon, which helps combat the negative effects of greenhouse gas emissions (Nowak et al., 2013). Additionally, research shows that trees can reduce traffic noise by up to 10 decibels, thus improving the quality of life for nearby residents (Cook et al., 1998).
We urge you to reconsider this project and explore alternative solutions that would protect both our properties and our environment. I appreciate your attention to this matter and hope you will listen to the voices of your constituents who value our trees.
The board needs community feedback and engage residents in the decision-making process to ensure that the project aligns with the best interests of the community as a whole.
It’s vitally important, that we bring your attention to the upcoming CSID Board of Supervisors Meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 4:15 p.m. The meeting will be held at J.P. Taravella High School located at 10600 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071.
Make sure the whole community shows up!
Thanks
Call CSID at 954 320 7115 to share your views..
Receive updates about saving our trees
Latest Update-
WHO'S READY TO FLIP THE CSID BOARD & SAVE OUR TREES?!
WHEN: Thursday, May 11th, 6pm-7.30pm
WHERE: Sartory Hall Senior Center, 10150 NW 29th St, Coral Springs, FL
WHAT:
✅ Learn how you can play a role in the campaign to SAVE OUR TREES
✅ Meet your candidates
✅ Complete your voting form
Together we can stop CSID's plans to destroy 2.5k+ trees by electing common sense candidates to their Board of Supervisors next month. We’ll be explaining how you can vote, providing volunteer opportunities to support the campaign, and introduce our candidates!
Sincerely,
CSSaveOurTrees Community
Join us at Save Our Trees Community - Facebook
Twitter- @CSSaveOurTrees
Source: 3/20/2023(1) Coral Springs Improvement District (CSID) Tree Removal Project. https://www.coralsprings.gov/Residents/Work-Around-Town/Water-Projects/Coral-Springs-Improvement-District-CSID-Tree-Removal-Project Accessed 3/20/2023.
(2) ‘It’s My Oasis:’ Coral Springs Residents Fear Losing Backyard Trees in .... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/it-s-my-oasis-coral-springs-residents-fear-losing-backyard-trees-in-project-intended-to-prevent-flooding/ar-AA18LgLw Accessed 3/20/2023.
(3) . https://bing.com/search?q=coral+springs+improvement+trees Accessed 3/20/2023.
(4) Coral Springs Improvement District Plans to Cut Trees Along Canals to .... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/coral-springs/sections/government/articles/coral-springs-improvement-district-plans-to-cut-trees-along-canals-to-prevent-flooding-during-storms Accessed 3/20/2023.
https://coralspringstalk.com/coral-springs-tree-removal-46188
The Issue
Dear CSID Board Members, Coral Springs elected officials & community.
We are writing to express our strong opposition to the Stormwater Resiliency project that involves the removal of All trees and vegetation that are near the canals. We are residents of Coral Springs who lives along one of the canals operated by CSID, we are concerned about the negative impacts of this project on our property and the environment. Most of these trees and vegetation have been here more than 40 years, and have been naturally planted. Within 40 years, no major flooding has occurred. This is a drastic action to have our beautiful communities barren due to this proposal. What third-party environmental studies has CSID performed to ensure the community is not impacted?
Click below for more information-
Meet the candidates your community your voice
Receive updates about Saving Our Trees
Our community candidates.. that will represent your voice, every vote counts to protect our community and homes. Click on voting information above.
Stephen Lytle
Curt Tiefenbrun
Ben Groenevelt
Trees are an important part of our city's identity and beauty. Coral Springs has proudly held the Tree City USA title for over 30 years¹, and we should not jeopardize this status by cutting down healthy trees that provide many benefits to our community. Trees enhance our property values, reduce air pollution, moderate local climate, provide shade and cooling, create habitat for wildlife, and improve our mental health and well-being.
The removal of trees along canals will also increase erosion and sedimentation, which could worsen water quality and drainage issues. Trees help stabilize the soil and prevent it from washing away into the canals. Without trees, more runoff will enter the canals, carrying pollutants, nutrients, and debris that could clog them or harm aquatic life. This could also increase maintenance costs for CSID in the long run.
As you may know, the waterways in the western portion of the project are already significantly impacted by construction debris such as cement culverts, pipes, and other materials left over from various construction projects. This ongoing issue needs to be addressed Additionally, invasive vegetation, such as hydrilla, has been clogging the natural flow of the waterways and contributing to the existing problems.
I understand that CSID's goal is to prevent flooding during storms by clearing potential obstructions from canals. However, I believe there are better ways to achieve this goal without sacrificing our urban forest. For example, CSID could prune or trim trees instead of removing them completely; plant native shrubs or grasses along canal banks instead of leaving them bare; install erosion control measures such as riprap or coir logs; or implement stormwater best management practices such as rain gardens. There has been many university studies regarding the durability of native trees, almost all survive hurricanes.
Cutting all these trees will have negative consequences for our community, as supported by the aforementioned research:
1. Reduction of carbon sequestration: Trees play a vital role in combating carbon emissions from the nearby interstate, thus contributing to a cleaner environment.
2. Loss of sound mitigation: The trees provide a natural sound barrier, reducing noise pollution from the interstate for residents. Loss of shaded space for the community to enjoy our natural beauty of nature.
3. Decreased property values and aesthetics: The removal of trees will force residents to view an unattractive interstate barrier wall rather than enjoying the beauty of natural vegetation.
4- Removal of native species in their habitat
According to a study conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, urban forests in the United States store approximately 708 million tons of carbon, which helps combat the negative effects of greenhouse gas emissions (Nowak et al., 2013). Additionally, research shows that trees can reduce traffic noise by up to 10 decibels, thus improving the quality of life for nearby residents (Cook et al., 1998).
We urge you to reconsider this project and explore alternative solutions that would protect both our properties and our environment. I appreciate your attention to this matter and hope you will listen to the voices of your constituents who value our trees.
The board needs community feedback and engage residents in the decision-making process to ensure that the project aligns with the best interests of the community as a whole.
It’s vitally important, that we bring your attention to the upcoming CSID Board of Supervisors Meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 4:15 p.m. The meeting will be held at J.P. Taravella High School located at 10600 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071.
Make sure the whole community shows up!
Thanks
Call CSID at 954 320 7115 to share your views..
Receive updates about saving our trees
Latest Update-
WHO'S READY TO FLIP THE CSID BOARD & SAVE OUR TREES?!
WHEN: Thursday, May 11th, 6pm-7.30pm
WHERE: Sartory Hall Senior Center, 10150 NW 29th St, Coral Springs, FL
WHAT:
✅ Learn how you can play a role in the campaign to SAVE OUR TREES
✅ Meet your candidates
✅ Complete your voting form
Together we can stop CSID's plans to destroy 2.5k+ trees by electing common sense candidates to their Board of Supervisors next month. We’ll be explaining how you can vote, providing volunteer opportunities to support the campaign, and introduce our candidates!
Sincerely,
CSSaveOurTrees Community
Join us at Save Our Trees Community - Facebook
Twitter- @CSSaveOurTrees
Source: 3/20/2023(1) Coral Springs Improvement District (CSID) Tree Removal Project. https://www.coralsprings.gov/Residents/Work-Around-Town/Water-Projects/Coral-Springs-Improvement-District-CSID-Tree-Removal-Project Accessed 3/20/2023.
(2) ‘It’s My Oasis:’ Coral Springs Residents Fear Losing Backyard Trees in .... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/it-s-my-oasis-coral-springs-residents-fear-losing-backyard-trees-in-project-intended-to-prevent-flooding/ar-AA18LgLw Accessed 3/20/2023.
(3) . https://bing.com/search?q=coral+springs+improvement+trees Accessed 3/20/2023.
(4) Coral Springs Improvement District Plans to Cut Trees Along Canals to .... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/coral-springs/sections/government/articles/coral-springs-improvement-district-plans-to-cut-trees-along-canals-to-prevent-flooding-during-storms Accessed 3/20/2023.
https://coralspringstalk.com/coral-springs-tree-removal-46188
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