[farmfriend]

Very interesting.

[Libertina]

"The scientists have been telling us for several years that restoring the natural flows may result in more algae blooms and turbidity," said Salt, a former Army Corps of Engineers colonel who works for the Interior Department. "But that remains our goal."
This article doesn't give me all the information I feel I need to understand the entire situation, but this statement strikes me as pretty arrogant. In addition, the article states that unless the water is crystal pure it may hasten the Everglades' deterioration, yet it's full steam ahead for the "environmental" project, even though they concede their work will not make the water that clean. Hmmmmm. You know, I love the outdoors and grew up in a family that belonged to the mountaineers, hiking, camping... But now when I read or hear the word "environmental" it sets off the old gag reflex.

[Joe Brower]

[Sam Cree]

I think the concern is that increased everglades water flow will flush nutrients into the bay, causing the algal blooms. Not sure, but I suppose the nutrients come from agricultural runoff into Lake Okeechobee from upstate. But there is no doubt that the canal system that was built c. 50 or 60 years ago severely distorted the sheet flow and is the culprit here.

I don't believe that Florida Bay has ever been known for "gin clear" waters as the shallow bottom is quite muddy.

"I'm not focused on bonefish," said Lorenz, a marine biologist who counts roseate spoonbills in the Keys. "I'm focused on the bay. It's a mess right now."

Bonefish have always been a prominent bay resident. You cannot be focused on the bay without being focused on them.

As someone who grew up in a rural area and is hoping to retire there, I'd be interested in Vande Pol's book if a non scientist can understand it. What do you think?