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Septic system waste pervasive throughout Florida’s Indian River lagoon

Envirotec Magazine

For more than a decade, fertilizer leaching and associated stormwater runoff were thought to be the major drivers of harmful algal blooms in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. This is likely the result of increased infiltration, groundwater flow and stormwater runoff in the wet season.

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

Civic leaders throughout the metro area are working on climate issues and have created free videos for the public on topics ranging from energy to food waste. Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention.

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Environmental Services Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation. Fort Collins directly provides a full slate of municipal services, including operating its own electric, water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado.

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Comment: Agriculture and pharma key to solving micropollutants problem

Envirotec Magazine

However, run-off from agriculture and discharges and waste from the pharmaceutical sector must be at the forefront of future discussions, due to the sheer volume and persistence of the pollutants they generate. Preventing micropollutants from being discharged into the environment in the first place must become the touchstone of policymaking.