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6.1 Estimate annual nutrient loads in surface water

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6.1 Estimate annual nutrient loads in surface water Key Message: Robust long-term monitoring and modeling programs that take into account surface and subsurface runoff, stream flows, and organic and inorganic nitrogen concentrations are essential for accurately...

6.2 Quantify costs and effectiveness of stormwater best management practices

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6.2 Quantify costs and effectiveness of stormwater best management practices Key Message: Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) can capture and treat nutrient-laden runoff before discharge to water bodies, some with greater efficiency than others. Where...

6.3 Update state stormwater treatment rules to require use of best science for nutrient reduction

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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...

6.4 Adopt or update local ordinances to provide guidelines for stormwater pond management

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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...

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  • 1.1 Inventory WWTF treatment and capacity and prioritize upgrades to advanced wastewater treatment
  • 1.2 Understand and manage nutrient loads to areas irrigated with non-advanced wastewater
  • 1.3 Invest in infrastructure to minimize wastewater spills, emergency releases, and overflows
  • 1.4 Improve FDEP public reporting of wastewater discharges
  • 1.5 Deliver targeted education and incentives to the public to reduce sewage spills and overflows

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    Gulf Coast Community Foundation envisions thriving communities with opportunities for all. Together with our donors, we invest in systemic solutions to regional priorities, including environmental quality. This project is part of Gulf Coast’s strategic initiative to improve our region’s environment, enhance and steward unique natural assets, and educate citizens on the benefits of a healthy planet.

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    Central Wastewater
    Septic Systems
    Biosolids
    Fertilizer
    Atmospheric Deposition

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    Stormwater Design
    Stormwater Partnerships
    Habitat and Wildlife

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    Collaboration
    Monitoring

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    List of All Activities
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    WHY WE NEED THIS

    OVERVIEW OF TOPICS

    HOW TO GET STARTED

    Activities to Reduce Nutrient Inputs

    1: CENTRAL WASTEWATER

    2: SEPTIC SYSTEMS

    3: BIOSOLIDS

    4: FERTILIZER

    5: ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION

    Activities to Remove Nutrients

    6: STORMWATER DESIGN

    7: STORMWATER PARTNERSHIPS

    8: HABITAT & WILDLIFE

    Activities to Sustain Water Quality

    9: COORDINATION

    10: MONITORING

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    MEDIA MENTIONS

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    WHY WE NEED THIS   |  OVERVIEW OF TOPICS  |  HOW TO GET STARTED

    1: CENTRAL WASTEWATER

    • 1: TREATMENT
    • 2: REUSE
    • 3: SPILLS
    • 4: REPORTING
    • 5: EDUCATION

    2: SEPTIC SYSTEMS

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: EFFECTIVENESS
    • 3: LOCATIONS
    • 4: MAINTENANCE
    • 5: EDUCATION

    3: BIOSOLIDS

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: DISPOSAL
    • 3: REGULATIONS

    4: FERTILIZER

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: REPORTING
    • 3: REGULATIONS
    • 4: HOA’S
    • 5: GOLF COURSES
    • 6: AGRICULTURE
    • 7: COMPOST

    5: ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: EDUCATION

    6: STORMWATER DESIGN

    • 1: LOADS
    • 2: EFFECTIVENESS
    • 3. REGULATIONS
    • 4. MAINTENANCE

    7: STORMWATER PARTNERSHIPS

    • 1: HOW-TO GUIDES
    • 2: COST-SHARING
    • 3. RECOGNITION
    • 4. DEMONSTRATIONS

    8: HABITAT & WILDLIFE

    • 1: WETLANDS
    • 2: WILDLIFE
    • 3. LAND CONSERVATION
    • 4. FORESTATION

    9: COORDINATION

    • 1: CONSORTIUM
    • 2: PLANNING
    • 3. FUNDING
    • 4. DATA SHARING
    • 5. NETWORKING
    • 6. EDUCATION
    • 7. POLICY

    10: MONITORING

    • 1: MONITORING
    • 2: GAPS

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    • LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES
    • NUTRIENTS 101
    • REFERENCES
    • CREDITS
    • Intro
      • Why We Need This
      • Overview of Topics
      • How To Get Started
    • Reduce
      • 1. Central Wastewater
      • 2. Septic Systems
      • 3. Biosolids
      • 4. Fertilizer
      • 5. Atmospheric Deposition
    • Remove
      • 6. Stormwater Design
      • 7. Community Partnerships
      • 8. Habitat & Wildlife
    • Sustain
      • 9. Coordination
      • 10. Monitoring
    • Progress
      • Accomplishments
      • Media Mentions
    • Site Map