November 15, 2016
West Palm Beach, FL - Thousands of residents flocked to the shores of the Lake Worth Worth Lagoon in downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday to celebrate the unique waterway that flows through the heart of Palm Beach County, the 20-mile-long Lake Worth Lagoon. South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board Member Melanie Peterson joined elected officials and representatives from other agencies as a speaker on stage at the third annual LagoonFest.
"The South Florida Water Management District and our many partners here today appreciate your help to continue the momentum that gains speed every year," Peterson, who has spoken at every LagoonFest, told the crowd. "We can be part of the success to ensure the Lagoon is an inspiration and call to action for future generations."