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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 />Address: 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Telephone: <br />Signatu <br />772-226-1490 <br />E -Mail: <br />Return to one of the following: <br />John Orcutt <br />4665 Pebble Bay South <br />Vero Beach, FL 32963 <br />pulex(. bel [south .net <br />Doug Graybill <br />500 Palm Island Lane <br />Vero Beach, FL 32963 <br />DouciOGraybillGroup.com <br />Date 5/17/13 <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, Fl. <br />Steward, ].5., R. Brockmeyer, R. Virnstein, P. Gostel, P. Sime, and ]. 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 District; 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 />