A new research project from the University of Florida aims to determine which source of nutrient pollution has the biggest impact on harmful algae blooms in the Tampa Bay area.
Starting this summer, Amanda Muni-Morgan, an interdisciplinary ecology doctoral student in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will specifically study nitrogen from storm water runoff and rainfall. I m hoping that knowing which nitrogen compounds are used by Karenia brevis can allow us to focus on mitigating those specific sources within the watershed, which can lead to best management practices, but can also influence what we do in our own front yard, she said.
Not all algal blooms are harmful, but Amanda Muni-Morgan hopes to eventually mitigate the impacts of nutrients going into Tampa Bay. Those nutrients – often brought to the estuary by stormwater runoff — can fuel. Read More
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Drinking water for Manatee County residents will not be affected by the issues at Piney Point
People who live around Piney Point are concerned their drinking water is in danger from the Piney Point water leak.
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PINEY POINT, Fla. â People who live around Piney Point in Manatee County are concerned their drinking water is in danger from the Piney Point water leak.
âWhat weâre most worried about is what the future impacts are going to be in terms of long term impacts to health if any of that water seeped in. All of this has really just created a further level of mistrust,â said Melissa Fitzsimmons.