This video interview with Neil Armingeon, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, was produced by one of our summer interns to raise awareness about the impact of algae blooms and the nutrient pollution problem.
As we all know, the St. Johns River experienced significant blooms all summer long. The good news is that St. Johns Riverkeeper and several other environmental groups recently reached a settlement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requiring Florida to adopt measurable limits for the nutrient pollution that is poisoning our waterways and triggering the blooms.
Unfortunately, many of the state's biggest polluters and several politicians are trying to undermine this important step forward. It is obvious that the St. Johns River and many other rivers and lakes throughout Florida are sick. After all, the proof is in the algae.
We simply can't afford to wait any longer and must begin reducing the significant amount of nutrient pollution entering our waterways. Clean water and healthy lakes, streams, and rivers are essential to our quality life, our environment, and our economy.
Learn more by checking out these two previous posts about our settlement with the EPA and the critical nutrient pollution issue.
Victory in Fight to Stop Green Monster
http://www.riverhugger.com/2009/08/victory-in-fight-to-stop-green-monster.html
Water Clean-up Deal Overdue
http://www.riverhugger.com/2009/08/water-clean-up-deal-overdue.html
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