Algae Blooms

Heavy rain and decaying algae along shorelines could be to blame for some of the harmful bacteria, officials say.

It's not all bad news with the area's waterways.

The new University of Miami research inspired an English scientist and poet to turn it into verse.

Palm City Rep. Brian Mast says algae outbreaks should be treated by the federal government like responses to other natural disasters, such as hurricanes.

The organization releases clams into Sarasota Bay due to their natural abilities to filter excess nutrients.

Blue-green algae blooms can impact human health and ecosystems, including fish and other aquatic animals. Many types of blue-green algae can produce toxins.

One activist would like the Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force to analyze whether Florida's nutrient regulatory mechanisms are working, saying there could be something inherently wrong with them, or they're not being enforced by government agencies as designed.

Nearly $1 billion in the governor’s budget is earmarked for the Florida environment, including water quality improvements, the Everglades restoration, and red tide.

Her "Clean Water Initiative" would require state officials to adopt "best management practices" for the use of fertilizers and pesticides on farms.

Observing for long-term health effects of algae will take between five and 10 years of studying. And now, during the pandemic, a new question has come up.

Florida's agriculture commissioner spoke on a bill that's aimed at improving farming practices to minimize their impact on the state's ailing waterways.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask legislators to consider $960 million in funds for the 2022-23 fiscal year to support resiliency efforts across the state.