We are all part of the problem. We all need to be part of the solution. This is not a fight between regions. It’s a matter of living with polluted waters. The system as a whole needs to be addressed, and saving one portion at the expense of another isn’t acceptable.
Our finger-pointing must come back to each of us individually. Instead of fighting, bickering and blaming, we need to help each other find common ground. We need to find solutions that are beneficial environmentally to all communities. And we need to be willing to compromise for the good of our whole ecosystem.
We can do our part by participating. By getting involved and by educating ourselves on the issue. Use the information in this section to learn how you can make a difference.
"An informed electorate has to be the basis of problem-solving in a democracy."
Associate Professor, Ecological & Social Science
College of Arts & Science, Florida Gulf Coast University
