Slow and Low

One of the world's slowest and lowest...the St. Johns River stretches from south central Florida to the Northeast, near Jacksonville. Yes, it flows north. I know; "It just don't make no sense." The river's low elevation and corresponding low velocity cause it to be affected by wind and tides as far as 150 miles inland. Its full of Alligators, Manatees, and all forms of "Wild and Woolly" stuff. When traveling the river near where I live, I typically choose to stay in the boat. Between its headwaters and its confluence with the Atlantic it only drops 30 feet. The St. Johns is # 6 on the American Rivers-America's most endangered rivers list for 2008. The primary threat is considered unsustainable water use. I suppose one could surmise that there are plenty of other issues at hand as well... Pollution, development, over harvesting, stupidity, etc. From 1500' it looks quite beautiful. ©

On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver.
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