Policy, Remove, Stormwater System Design & Maintenance
6.3 Update state stormwater treatment rules to require use of best science for nutrient reduction Key Message: Florida’s current stormwater regulations were adopted in the 1980s, and research has shown that conventional stormwater treatments do not meet nutrient...
Policy, Remove, Stormwater System Design & Maintenance
6.4 Adopt or update local ordinances to provide guidelines for stormwater pond management Key Message: Stormwater ponds and canals must be maintained to retain their nutrient removal efficiency, yet are generally lacking in long-term maintenance. Local ordinances...
Community Partnerships for Stormwater Improvement, Education, Policy, Remove
7.2 Increase support and capacity for homeowners and HOAs to install stormwater improvement projects with free professional consultations and cost-share grants Key Message: Free professional consultations, financial assistance, and replicable demonstrations of...
Habitat and Species Enhancement and Restoration, Policy, Remove
8.3 Support large-scale land conservation programs Key Message: Conserving natural lands promotes natural cycling of nutrients through ecosystems, while providing a host of other community benefits. Currently, about 30% of Sarasota County lands have been protected by...
Habitat and Species Enhancement and Restoration, Policy, Remove
8.4 Support urban forestation programs Key Message: Trees intercept and promote percolation of rainfall, reducing runoff. Policies that protect mature native trees, and encourage and incentivize tree plantings on both private and public property, can boost...
Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Policy, Sustain
9.1 Create and support a Water Quality Consortium to address impaired waters Key Message: Continued water quality declines in local water bodies, especially in Sarasota County’s southern bays, are likely to be exacerbated by increasing development pressure. The...
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