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Category: Snell Isle Weekly News
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Published: Tuesday, 23 July 2019 11:15
July 18th we rescued a pelican from Snell Harbor off of Cordova Blvd. The bird was in poor condition: entangled in fishing line, compound wing fracture, and bones were exposed. Our SPCA colleague made us aware that in all likelihood the bird would be euthanized as they could not heal this severe injury. If you catch a bird, do not cut your line and turn it loose, you doom the animal if you do this. FWC recommended procedure to take care of a hooked pelican (or other bird):
Put on glasses/sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Reel the bird in slowly to reduce the risk of added injury.
Or use a net to carefully lift the bird from the water.
Fold the bird’s wings against its body and hold the beak firmly.
Allow the beak to be open slightly to allow it to breathe.
Cover its head and eyes with a towel or shirt to calm it.
Clip the barb and back the hook out.
If the bird is severely injured, has swallowed a hook, or you are unable to deal with the problem, call a bird rescuer, such as Helping Hands Animal Rescue: 727.365.4592.
When fishing, avoid casting into projecting mangrove branches, there is high probability the line will become entangled and pose a trap to birds. If you see line in mangroves and other structures please remove it. The Brown Pelican is the Iconic symbol of Saint Petersburg, let’s all do our part to be good stewards and care of birds that need help.
Thank you
Walt Jaap, Coffeepot Bayou Watershed Alliance
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Category: Snell Isle Alerts
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Published: Tuesday, 16 July 2019 18:08
The City of St. Petersburg has launched its first residential composting program. Residents in single-family homes who are interested in composting are invited to sign up for the free and voluntary program and minimize their environmental impact by turning kitchen and yard waste into usable, nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Participants in the composting program will receive a composting bin from the City to use in their backyard. There will be no collection service, but the resident will be responsible for feeding and maintaining the bin and will reap the benefits of the nutrient-rich compost by spreading it on their lawn or garden.
More information and the composting bin request form can be found at
www.stpete.org/composting
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Category: Snell Isle Alerts
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Published: Tuesday, 26 February 2019 11:19
Message from Snell Isle President
I would ask everyone to please be mindful of our need to protect these gentle giants, our manatee population. They have no means to protect themselves so it’s all up to us. Many manatees enjoy Coffee Pot Bayou since it’s a NO WAKE ZONE and most who enjoy this waterway observe those rules. The FFWC say to maintain 50 yards and do not approach.
Sunset Cove, the “inlet” inside Coffee Pot Bayou is a protected area and nursing calves, with their mother, live in this area. In May, Mama Manatee reacquaints with her 4-5 suitors but prior to that time, Sunset Cove is their home. Earlier today, this area had 7 kayakers, 2 paddle boarders and 2 small power boats very close to the big tail flipping of all of the above manatee activity. They are very inquisitive and will stop their intended behavior to see what is approaching.
Many new residents and visitors to our area of course mean no harm but getting too close does just that. It scares the manatee and changes their natural behavior. The waters in our State of Florida, the environment they love, lost many, many manatees to boat incidents and red tide this past year and we need to do all we can to help protect them. Many of us who live on the water post signs to PROTECT the MANATEE and STAY AWAY. Please share the message. Thanks for your help!
Bonnie Hargrett
Your Snell Isle President
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Category: Snell Isle Alerts
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Published: Saturday, 08 September 2018 17:21
Sensible Sprinkling - Communications Manager Bill Logan, St. Petersburg Water Resources
Sensible sprinkling has no season. Are your sprinklers running in the rain?
Did you know that there is a simple device that senses whether your sprinkler timer actually needs to run its next cycle?
One device is called a “rain sensor”, and St. Petersburg water customers with in-ground sprinkler systems can get one installed for no charge by participating in the Sensible Sprinkling Program. You will receive a FREE check-up, an efficiency report with site-specific recommendations, a diagram of the sprinkler layout, water conservation information, and an automatic shut-off hose nozzle.
Want to learn more and stop watering in the rain? Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 727-892-5611
