URGENT COMMUNITY ALERT – PROTECT THE RAINBOW RIVER!

A major project is underway to grind hundreds of thousands of retired, creosote-soaked railroad ties into pulp right here in the Chatmire area — just half a mile from the Rainbow River and Blue Cove subdivision.

These toxic, creosote-laden ties are already sitting unprotected on the ground, threatening to leach harmful chemicals into our aquifer, environment, and community.

The project runs north/south along Hwy 41 and borders residential areas in Chatmire — yet it’s located outside the City of Dunnellon, leaving it under County jurisdiction.

This is a potential environmental disaster in the making, and we need to speak up NOW to protect our river, our homes, and our health.

Join us and make your voice heard!

Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

City Hall 20750 River Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431

The Special Meeting Agenda and Agenda Packet containing details of the FDEP permit application and proposed action by Dunnellon City Council can be found at the following link: