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2 Florida Counties Added to Algae Bloom Emergency | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 71433356  United States07/01/2016 01:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday added two counties to the state of emergency declared over bright blue-green algae blooms that are taking over waterways and beaches on Florida's Treasure Coast. Scott issued Executive Order 16-155 declaring an emergency in Martin and St. Lucie counties Wednesday, according to a statement, but added Lee and Plam Beach counties a day later. The executive order allows state and local governments to take action against the spread of the algal blooms by redirecting the water flow in and out of Lake Okeechobee, which many believe are to blame for the foul-smelling algae that one resident described to the Associated Press as "guacamole-thick." Scott placed the blame for the algae squarely on the Federal government. WOW just in time for 4th  [link to weather.com (secure)] You are not to even breath it |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 71433356 United States07/01/2016 01:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 4 p.m. As a noxious algae bloom fouls beaches on Florida's Atlantic coast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will reduce the flow of water from Lake Okeechobee that many blame for fueling the problem. The Corps said in a news release Thursday that its Jacksonville District will begin the reductions Friday, targeting the Caloosahatchee Estuary and the St. Lucie Estuary. The action comes after Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency over the problem, and as politicians and residents are blaming the federal government. Multiple Florida lawmakers have asked asked federal authorities that oversee Lake Okeechobee [link to www.wctv.tv] |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 71433356 United States07/01/2016 01:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Palm Beach County now part of algae bloom state of emergency [link to www.palmbeachdailynews.com] What are the effects of harmful algal blooms? Harmful algal blooms can: Produce extremely dangerous toxins that can sicken or kill people and animals Create dead zones in the water Raise treatment costs for drinking water Hurt industries that depend on clean water [link to www.epa.gov (secure)] reflection of our stewardship |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 72076092 United States07/01/2016 07:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | EVERYTHING IS NOT OK IN FLORIDA Governor declares state of emergency as toxic algae blooms choke the coast. Read more at [link to www.surfermag.com] |
