Paddleboarders launch 36-mile race to raise awareness over Lake Okeechobee discharges

Paddleboarders launch 36-mile race to raise awareness over Lake Okeechobee discharges

A group of paddleboarders will take on a 36-mile journey down the St. Lucie River on Saturday, highlighting concerns over Lake Okeechobee discharges that affect waterways along Floridas coast.The "Lake 2 Ocean Paddle Race" begins at the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and ends at Sandsprit Park in Port Salerno. Paddleboarders race for clean waterOrganizer Jake Portwood, an avid paddleboarder, said the race aims to raise awareness about water quality is…