Get educated
As a citizen of the Treasure Coast, it's important to stay up-to-date on what's going on in our environment. Here are a few resources:
- Florida Oceanographic Society - Weekly Water Quality Report
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - Algae bloom information
- Florida Department of Health (FDoH) - Cyanobacteria information
- Florida Healthy Beaches Program - Beach Advisories
- Martin County - Water Quality
- Martin County Beach Condition Hotline (772) 320-3112
- St. Lucie County Beach Condition Hotline (772) 229-2850
Report
If you see blue-green algae, record the following information: Date, Time Location, Name, Phone Number, Photo
Call or send it to:
- Florida Oceanographic Society - To report algae or other water quality issues, email waterdata@floridaocean.org
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - To report an algal bloom, call (855) 305-3903 or submit online
- Florida Department of Health (FDoH) - To report a human illness related to an algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222 or email askeh@flhealth.gov
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - To report a fish kill or diseased fish, call (800) 636-0511 or submit online
Be heard
Make our political leaders aware of this issue and how you feel about it!
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Phone: (850) 717-9337 | Send an Email
Florida Senator Gayle Harrell
Phone: (850) 487-5025 | Send an Email
Florida Representative John Snyder
Phone: (850) 717-5086 | Send an Email
US Senator Rick Scott
Phone: (202) 224-5274 | Send an Email
US Senator Marco Rubio
Phone: (202) 224-3041 | Send an Email
US Representative Brian Mast
Phone: (202) 225-8398 | Send an Email
