Ten million that would better be spent on the sources of algal blooms–excess fertilizer and nutrients. This is politically motivated to pretend to address the issue but carefully designed to not offend the polluters.
Read the complete article here at WPTV.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
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it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum
10 million allocated for technologies to combat harmful algal blooms in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida is receiving a boost in funding to combat toxic algal blooms.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday nearly $10 million for innovative technologies to fight the harmful blooms.
The governor’s office said that the funding is being provided for 10 projects that will mitigate the effects and impacts of harmful algal blooms, including blue-green algae.
The Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee have been severely impacted over the last decade by toxic algae, which are fueled by multiple factors including excessive nutrients in the water.
“Florida’s beaches and waterways play a large role in our state’s economy, and it is important to continue making investments that protect them from harmful algal blooms,” DeSantis said in a statement. “These technologies will help improve the state’s ability to combat harmful algal blooms and protect the livelihoods of Floridians who depend on Florida’s beaches and waterways to make a living.”
