Craig,
While I certainly agree that all of us need to be educated to better protect the environment and that the BMAPs should be stronger, I don’t believe it is all FDEPs fault.
They only have so much staff and the problem is enormous. But, yes, I agree we must do better.
Every neighborhood in Wekiwa Springs when confronted with our role in polluting water from septic systems has responded favorably to covert to sewer. We are stepping up to pay $150 more a month for sewer. Unfortunately, this is a very slow construction process.
The county and professional applicators are doing a better job of not applying harmful fertilizers during the rainy season. We strengthened the codes.
What we are not doing is managing our passive areas in HOAs. I wish FWC and FDEP would start an educational program for CAMs and Boards.
I wish school districts would implement as part of science standards more about how human behaviors influence the environment and springs. Why? Because residents simply need more understanding of best practices.
And yes, the Legislature should fund more staff to educate stakeholders. I have found when affordable solutions are presented the people respond.
Last week all but three people out of four neighborhoods agreed to pay their share of sewer conversions in Lockhart. I’m encouraged by the willingness of residents to do better.
Cmsr. Christine Moore
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