The sign says "Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful". HF3 can't think of a better way than by placing a Geocache and encouraging CITO at one of the city's many retention ponds
This is our 2nd cache at this site. This cache has been placed with permission by the City of Port St. Lucie. And like the name says, it is Close To (our) Home. Happy Caching
A wet detention system (retention pond) is the most recognized of storm water management systems. Retention ponds are developed to serve two functions, limit flooding and pollutant removal. Detention ponds are often developed in areas with significant construction. Buildings, roadways, parking lots, drive ways, etc. are all impermeable surfaces. The rain water cannot penetrate these surfaces and it has no choice but to runoff to areas of lower elevation. Therefore, the more buildings and pavement in a given area, the more chances of flooding because the rain cannot soak into the ground. Thus the purpose of Retention Ponds.
On any given day a wide variety of birds can be observed here … duck, egret, stork, ibis, crane & heron to name a few ... as well as the ever present turtles and, according to the sign, maybe even a gator ('cuz EVERY body of water in FL has THAT potential. LOL) A small sliver of “natural” beauty bordered by one of Port St. Lucie’s busiest streets; take a few minutes to enjoy the surroundings.