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South Florida Clean Waters: Combating Harmful Algal Blooms

New legislation mandates a task force to develop a plan to combat harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida waters. This aims to improve water quality, protect public health and the environment, and support the local tourism and fishing economies.
Key points
Requires a task force to assess the causes and consequences of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in South Florida.
Mandates the creation of an action plan, including monitoring, budgeting, model development, and an early warning system for local communities.
Ensures consultation with state, local, tribal governments, and industry/academic representatives for a comprehensive and effective plan.
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Additional Information
South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021
Print number: S 66
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-01-27
Voting date: 2022-05-11
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 152