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The Floridian Riverkeeper Fighting Back Monstrous Algae Blooms

Discussion in 'Areas of Interest' started by Muggin Mullet, Mar 10, 2017.


  1. Muggin Mullet

    Muggin Mullet Treasure Hunter
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    Motherboard joined up with the "River Keeper" - Marty Baum

    Marty Baum, the Indian River Lagoon "Riverkeeper," works with local scientists to fight the toxic pollution and algae blooms taking over Florida's waterways.



    Motherboard has a large following so Im guessing the saying " any publicity is good publicity " comes in here. But publicity can be tricky. Especially when it prevents people from traveling to an area. But sometimes losses are needed for a larger gain.The issue is making itself know outside the state of FL now. Ive been saying for a long time that if this hurts the pockets of business owners and FL's tax dollars then maybe the correct measures will be taken. Less visitors, less dinero.
     
    Muggin Mullet, Mar 10, 2017
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  2. The Nasty Hooker

    The Nasty Hooker Swabbie

    That man is a hero in my book. The health of our state waters and the well-being of our fishery is definitely my #1 political concern.
     
    The Nasty Hooker, Mar 11, 2017
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  3. Srfrdave

    Srfrdave Buccaneer

    What a fantastic post. THank You MM
    This guy is a hero. And his team as well.
     
    Srfrdave, Mar 11, 2017
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  4. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    Great Post, here is his website:

    The Indian Riverkeeper is a local grassroots environmental organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the waters of North America’s most diverse estuary.

    Carl-Miller-IMG_5074.jpg


    You have the right to clean water. You are the owner of the Indian River Lagoon. Pollution is theft. Government is entrusted to protect our waterways for the use and enjoyment of the public. When government fails, it is the right and responsibility of citizens to enforce environmental laws and protect our right to clean water.


    MESSAGE FROM THE INDIAN RIVERKEEPER, MARTY BAUM
    Like many ecosystems worldwide, our lagoon is in trouble. Water management, drainage and land use policies have chipped away at the very things that protect our waters. We have made many mistakes over the years and they are now coming back to haunt us by killing our beautiful estuary. We are near a tipping point. Large infusions of tainted storm water and agricultural runoff from watersheds not naturally connected to the lagoon are taking a heavy toll. Once again, the threat of more dirty Okeechobee Lake discharges loom on the horizon.

    You have the right to clean water. You are the owner of your rivers and coastal estuary. U.S. federal law gives citizens the power to prosecute environmental crimes, and Waterkeeper organizations, including the Indian Riverkeeper, enforce these laws, patrolling our waterways and protecting our communities. But we need help. We can’t do it alone. If enough of you get involved and demand clean water, we can make it happen. Join me, and let’s work together to preserve and restore our legacy, the Indian River Lagoon.

    http://indianriverkeeper.org/
     
    Nautical Gator, Mar 11, 2017
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  5. Pirata

    Pirata Newbie

    We all need to protect the environment for the future of the planet. The man is a hero. Those who oppose clean air and water are villains.
     
    Pirata, Mar 11, 2017
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  6. Muggin Mullet

    Muggin Mullet Treasure Hunter
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    Residential pesticide application is also contributing factor.

    I was born into the pest control business. For years shady companies got away with murder.Theres a huge responsibility that comes along with applying around water and the state finally decided it was time to start holding these shady companies accountable. Its become so strict up North with pesticide applications around bodies of water that many of the shady companies have either complying or stopped looking for work in those areas now because the DEC ( NYs FWC ) started to produce extremely large fines/jail and some owners even lost their business completely.

    I cringe when I see how often people along waterways here in FL are receiving treatments. Don't get me started on the applicators spraying along the waters edge.Imo FL is far to laid back when it comes to rules and regulations of pesticide. And if the rules/regulation is there then its an enforcement issue. Hopefully something gets done soon.
     
    Muggin Mullet, Mar 11, 2017
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  7. Nocatfish

    Nocatfish Seaworthy

    Wow this blew me away. God bless Marty Baum and other people like him. When are we all going to wake up and realise that we are the earth's keeper, it's all of our responsibility to take care of her. Like Marty says in the video, how will our grandchildren and great grandchildren view us if we all just stand back and let this atrocity continue?
     
    Nocatfish, Mar 13, 2017
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