The Naples City Council is taking a second look at a revised fertilizer ban ending the rainy season blackout date for the use of nutrient-rich fertilizer that can cause red tide growth.
Tightening the use of fertilizers in dry season and expanding clean zones around bodies of water will also be discussed at Monday's 8:30 a.m. workshop meeting.
Nov. 6th ballot - Collier County's proposed sales surtax initiative
Thousands of dead fish litter Naples' Moorings Bay; cause of death unknown
The tide at the Naples Pier has washed over most of the beach and is up to the dunes at least in part due to Hurricane Michael on October 9, 2018.
Hundreds of rotting fish carcasses washed into Moorings Bay on Sunday and were still there Monday afternoon, but no one knows what killed them — or when they'll go away.
“Shooting the Messenger”
Florida Red Tide Public Info Meeting 8-29-18 Hosted By Collier County Government
4 Third species of algae, fueled by decomposing fish, is found blooming in Southwest Florida waters
Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that can sicken or even kill local wildlife. It also causes respiratory issues in humans and other animals.
There's a third type of algae lurking in local waters. The good news is that it's not toxic. The bad news is that it can impact marine life and put off an unpleasant odor.
Governor Scott declares state of emergency due to red tide in Florida
Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency due to impacts of red tide in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
As a result of this executive action, more than $100,000 in additional funding will be given to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium to increase response to red tide impacts.