CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us

DEP Hosts First Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hosting the inaugural meeting of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force, which will play an important role in expediting water quality improvements in the next five years. The key focus of the Task Force is to support funding and restoration initiatives, such as prioritizing solutions and making recommendations to expedite nutrient reductions in Lake Okeechobee and the downstream estuaries.

During the first meeting, the Task Force will cover their charge, goals, roles of state and federal agencies in addressing algal issues, and state water management and water quality regulatory structure. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

WHAT:         Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting

WHEN:        Wednesday, June 12, 2019
                    10 a.m.

WHERE:      Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, Conference Room A & B
                    3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
                    Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Florida Channel will be broadcasting the meeting live. The live stream will be available here.

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 https://floridadep.gov/.

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