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9.1 Coordinate regional approaches to identify, prioritize, and implement projects to address impaired waters

Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Policy, Sustain

9.1 Coordinate regional approaches to identify, prioritize, and implement projects 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...

9.2 Coordinate strategic planning for water quality within and across agencies and organizations with local jurisdiction

Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Policy, Sustain

9.2 Coordinate strategic planning for water quality within and across agencies and organizations with local jurisdiction Key Message: Coordination of water quality protection and restoration in Sarasota County can be improved by aligning common goals and policies...

9.3 Inventory, develop, and coordinate grant funding

Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Policy, Sustain

9.3 Inventory, develop, and coordinate grant funding Key Message: Community-wide coordination to identify, secure and manage grant funds for water quality projects can lead to economies of scale and faster results. This is especially important for municipalities...

9.4 Support a common publicly accessible website for data storage, visualization, and information sharing

Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Education, Sustain

9.4 Support a common publicly accessible website for data storage, visualization, and information sharing Key Message: The Water Atlas websites for Sarasota County and the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership are valuable but underutilized tools for...

9.5 Increase capacity of area water quality professionals by supporting strong informational and professional networks

Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Education, Sustain

9.5 Increase capacity of area water quality professionals by supporting strong informational and professional networks Key Message: Strategic investments in elevating the skills, knowledge, and networks of water quality professionals in the Sarasota area will...

9.6 Develop and deliver collaborative water quality education and outreach using local partnerships and networks

Coordination, Collaboration & Communications, Education, Sustain

9.6 Develop and deliver collaborative water quality education and outreach using local partnerships and networks Key Message: Collaborative education and outreach that leverage trusted local networks, embrace multicultural communication, and deliver consistent and...
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  • 1.1 Prioritize upgrades of Sarasota County Government’s wastewater treatment plants 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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    Reduce

    Central Wastewater
    Septic Systems
    Biosolids
    Fertilizer
    Atmospheric Deposition

    Remove

    Stormwater Design
    Stormwater Partnerships
    Habitat and Wildlife

    Sustain

    Collaboration
    Monitoring

    End Notes

    List of All Activities
    Nutrients 101
    References
    Credits
    2020 Water Quality Playbook

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    WHY WE NEED THIS

    OVERVIEW OF TOPICS

    GOALS AND APPROACH

    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

    Site Map

    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

    END NOTES

    • 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