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5 . High nutrient inputs to Lagoon waters result from storm water releases , <br /> runoff, seeping septic systems and overflow events at sewage treatment <br /> plants . The cumulative results of those events reduce water quality <br /> creating a chain of negative impacts on the Lagoon , Including recent <br /> algae superblooms . <br /> The health of the Indian River Lagoon is a foundation of economic viability <br /> and social wealth for the Treasure and Space Coasts . An overall vision and <br /> viable plan to restore the Lagoon back to health is the top priority . We the <br /> undersigned believe a successful Lagoon remediation will require <br /> government leadership and community commitment by all . We cannot delay <br /> - the future of the Lagoon is in our hands and must be addressed on our <br /> watch . <br /> This document is a " Call to Action " for our governments to accept this <br /> leadership role . <br /> Individual : <br /> Organization : Indian River County Board of County Commissioners <br /> Contact Person . Tnac=h FF Fl ogqrher . Thai rman <br /> Address : 1801 27th Street , Vero Beach , Florida 32960 <br /> Telephone : 772- 226-1490 E - Mail : <br /> Signature ._.. Date 5/17/ 13 <br /> Return to one of the following : <br /> John Orcutt Doug Graybill <br /> 4665 Pebble Bay South 500 Palm Island Lane <br /> Vero Beach , FL 32963 Vero Beach , FL 32963 <br /> pulex (& bellsouth . net Douci (& GraybillGroup . com <br /> References . <br /> 1 . IRL NEP, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Plan . 2008 . Indian River Lagoon <br /> assessment and analysis update, final report, contract no . 24706 . Indian River Lagoon National <br /> Estuary Program , Palm Bay, FI . <br /> Steward , J . S . , R. Brockmeyer, R. Virnstein , P . Gostel , P . Sime, and J . VanArman . 2003 . Indian <br /> River Lagoon Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM ) Plan , 2002 Update . St. Johns <br /> River Water Management District, Palatka , Florida and South Florida Water Mangement District, <br /> West Palm Beach , Florida <br /> 2 . St John 's Water Management Districts preliminary data <br /> 3 . Environmental Protection Agency, National Estuary Program , 2007 <br /> 4 . Dennis Hanisak, PhD , Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, personal communication <br /> 5 . 33 , 920 acres of seagrass loss in the IRL from 2009 - 2011 x $ 10 ,000/acre/year <br /> 6 . Edith Widder, PhD, Ocean Research and Conservation Association , personal communication <br />