Special to the PRESS
South Padre Island area leaders will discuss the future and sustainability in light of issues such as rising sea levels, stronger storms and disasters.
Diverse viewpoints will be aired to give the region a voice.
The Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities Forum will be held Thursday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. An awards ceremony will then be held at 6 p.m. as Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, will receive the AWF Lifetime Achievement Award and Savanah Oaks Ranch will get the AWF Special Achievement Award. The event will be held at Pearl South Padre, 3210 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island.
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