Yes, it is multiple problems. But we have to start somewhere, and the place to start is south of the lake.
Putnam and big sugar have been using diversionary tactics to protect their interests. Like saying red tide is natural, which is true but hiding that it is out of control now most likely as a result of all the fertilizer/pollution pumped into the gulf and down the rivers.
Pointing a finger at septic tanks is another example. So millions of individual Floridians, many of whom are not well off, should each address their tiny part of the problem, but the main pollutor, who has made millions by manipulating government officials and bilking the taxpayer does nothing?
Sure.
In the meantime, we can't go in the water, people are getting sick, millions of fish and marine mammels are dying, and tourisim dollars are disappearing.
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