Speak Out

Contact your state legislators, federal legislators, and Florida Governor Charlie Crist to speak out on issues surrounding water quality in Lee County.

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All of us can help our whole ecosystem just by starting in our own front and back yards with responsible yard care practices.

Act Locally Related Links

Natives for Your Neighborhood

http://www.regionalconservation.org/ beta/nfyn/default.asp

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission:

http://www.floridafisheries.com More Links Glossary

Local Sponsor:

The entity that is partnering with the Federal Government to complete a specific project or program; in the case of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the local sponsor for the majority of the program is the South Florida Water Management District.

Stormwater Treatment Area [STA]:

A human-constructed wetland area to treat urban and agricultural runoff water before it is discharged to natural areas; commonly developed after the Federal and State Clean Waters Acts, 1970-72.

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