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SFWMD found no evidence of St. Lucie River water pollution from construction sites
The source of turbidity in the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in the Halpatiokee Regional Park in Stuart remains a mystery ...
From red tide to sargassum, here's how to check water quality in Florida waters
Weekly data on beach water quality is from the Florida Department of Health. Red tide and algal bloom data are from FWC. Red ...
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DEP, SFWMD investigate St. Lucie River water pollution, possibly from construction
"This matter is urgent. Fish are dying. The situation has to be halted, and penalize the responsible contractor." ...
Florida has a septic tank problem. Here’s a fix
In 2019, after Florida was hit hard by the outbreak of both harmful blue-green algae and red tide, newly elected Gov. Ron ...
Will a Florida county remove fluoride from drinking water? What to know about the issue
In Buffalo, New York, city officials recently brought fluoride back online following a class action lawsuit from residents. The suit was filed after an investigative reporter found that the city had ...
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Scientists turn harmful algae into a powerful tool to combat water pollution
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have discovered an innovative method to tackle this problem by turning ...
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Florida Manatees Denied Greater Endangered Species Act Protections
The agency found that as seagrass dwindles because of water pollution, Florida manatees may need greater protections. Today’s finding dismissed the declining seagrasses across Florida despite ...
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water pollution
A torrent of news on dirty water has spilled over into next month ... have now fed more than 55 tons of lettuce to starving Florida manatees as part of an experimental program to help the ...
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University Of Florida Secures $300K NSF Grant To Address Phosphorus Pollution In South Florida Ecosystems
The two-year project will focus on identifying and advancing treatment technologies to mitigate phosphorus pollution ... Florida. READ: UF/IFAS Extension Helps Florida Farmers Reduce Water Use ...
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From red tide to sargassum, here's how to check water quality in Florida waters
It's an indication of fecal pollution ... according to the Florida Department of Health. If people or animals splash in the water or if boats create wakes, the algae cells can be broken apart ...