New EPA FL Water Nutrient Regs Create Huge Statewide Brouhaha

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The announcement in recent days about EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has created a huge standoff between EPA and many, many Florida interests. Florida Congressman Adam Putnam did not Adam Putnammince words when asked by Southeast AgNet about the matter during recent visits to freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture.
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By the way, it is reported pre-registration is necessary for those wishing to appear at the February public hearings on this matter. CLICK HERE to find the EPA proposals. CLICK HERE to go to an earlier news post with more information, and CLICK HERE for an earlier post with pre-registration links and information from Florida Farm Bureau.