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Dr. Mike Parsons, Director of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Vester Field Station and a professor of Marine Science at FGCU; and member of the State of Florida Blue-Green Algae Task Force; and Lisa Kreiger, operations manager of the Lee County Department of Natural Resources discuss “Why rainy season fertilizer ordinances are so important in reducing harmful algae blooms.”
Listen here: https://news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2024-08-10/why-rainy-season-fertilizer-ordinances-are-so-important-in-reducing-harmful-algae-blooms
The future of Florida’s waterways are at risk, so it’s critical that we rally the public to sign CFCW’s petition urging Big Sugar to withdraw their lawsuit, allowing the EAA Reservoir to be used for it’s intended purpose. View the petition: https://captainsforcleanwater.org/dropthelawsuit/
As a regional leader, SCCF’s Marine Lab is deeply engaged in marine, estuarine, and freshwater research and restoration efforts. The science conducted at our lab informs our policy team’s advocacy work, giving SCCF a unique position to engage the public, water managers, and elected officials in protecting one of Southwest Florida’s most critical natural resources. View Water Quality & Conditions.
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