Join us for a free talk featuring Dr. Larry Brand, a distinguished researcher and professor at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, as he discusses “Blooms of Blue-green Algae and Red Tide in South Florida” on Thursday, March 14th at the Cape Haze Community Center.
Water quality is critical to our lives and livelihoods in Southwest Florida. Red tide and blue-green algae blooms are growing threats, impacting our environment, economy, and health.
Did you know?
- Red tides can cost Southwest Florida up to $4 million per day in lost tourism revenue.
- These blooms can harm wildlife through mass fish kills and threaten marine mammals.
- Red tide can irritate your lungs and eyes when breathed in, and some algae blooms produce toxins linked to health problems such as ALS, Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons disease.
Learn more:
- Gain insights from Dr. Brand’s expertise on these harmful algal blooms.
- Discover solutions and protective measures we can take.
Don’t miss this important discussion!
Date: Thursday, March 14th
Time: 5:30 PM refreshments, 6PM seminar followed by Q&A
Location: Cape Haze Community Center, 180 Spyglass Alley, Placida, FL 33946
Presented and sponsored by Lemon Bay Conservancy www.lemonbayconservancy.org
For more information contact CHPOA member Rob Robbins: robbins450gd@gmail.com
Video links to media coverage with Dr. Larry Brand:
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