The EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria standards are still looming over the state, but Florida House Representative, Trudi Williams, says that they are continuing to fight in order to at least amend the proposal to ensure that it is economically feasible and ecologically realistic. Download Audio
Putnam says EPA Nutrient Criteria Now Out of Our Hands
Congressman Adam Putnam says that one of the scary things about EPA’s nutrient criteria for all of Florida’s waters, that is set to go into affect October 15, 2010, is the fact that it is now ultimately up to a judge. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards to have Profound Impact on FL Ag
Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Staci Braswell, says a recent study regarding the economic impact of EPA’s proposed nutrient criteria standards shows that they will have a significant affect on those currently in agriculture, as well as limiting any future agricultural growth. Download Audio
Last Call for Public Comments on EPA Nutrient Standards
With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …
Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings
Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio
EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings to be Held This Week
Kathy Vogel, Executive Director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, is one of those scheduled to speak at hearings being held this week on EPA’s proposed nutrient standards. And the following report includes her thoughts on the issue and the importance of it to Florida Agriculture. Download Audio
Reminder to Sign Up for EPA Nutrient Standards Hearings
Staci Braswell, director of government & community affairs with The Florida Farm Bureau Federation, wants to remind producers about the six public hearings to be held regarding EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters. Download Audio In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST register online. Click HERE to register.
EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences
EPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers. Download Audio There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST …
Producers Need to Speak Out Against the EPA Nutrient Standards
EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has been released and the document is quite extensive, but Staci Braswell, Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says that the one thing that is clear is that the new criteria will have a negative impact on Florida Agriculture. And therefore farmers need to attend one …
EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Recycle Nutrients from Livestock Waste
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pork and dairy producers, and environmental and scientific experts to launch the Nutrient Recycling Challenge, a competition to develop affordable technologies that recycle nutrients from livestock waste. Download Audio