Announcement from Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Members of the public are invited to participate both in-person and online.
The Blue-Green Algae Task Force is charged with identifying solutions to reduce the adverse impacts of blue-green algal blooms. During this meeting, the task force will discuss current innovative technologies deployed throughout Florida.
WHAT: Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – 10 a.m. Eastern time
WHERE: South Florida Water Management District
B-1 Building, 3303 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@FloridaDEP.gov
Those wishing to participate online are asked to register. The registration link and meeting agenda can be found on ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov.
Public comment will be accepted at the end of the meeting and can also be submitted via email to BlueGreenAlgaeTaskForce@FloridaDEP.gov.
About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. The department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida’s air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. Visit the department’s website at FloridaDEP.gov.
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