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Harmful Algal Blooms <br />• The Lagoon is home to a wide <br />variety of algal communities that <br />exist relatively unnoticed under <br />healthy conditions <br />• Stressors from the environment <br />can trigger the excessive <br />production of algal communities <br />• Created from a combination of <br />factors <br />• The County has more consistent <br />flushing from inlets <br />• Central Lagoon: <br />• Consistent freshwater inflow with <br />more of an agricultural influence <br />• Associated with expanding human <br />development and population growth <br />• Total phosphorus more of a driver <br />12.G.1. 12/08/2020 <br />Harmful Algal Blooms Data Gaps <br />• Understanding algal blooms is complex and not well understood <br />• Must look beyond the Lagoon itself <br />• Monitor algal communities <br />• Encourage residents to continue adherence to the fertilizer and <br />landscaping ordinances <br />• Encourage continued research <br />• Continue to participate in forums and discussions <br />• Continue to update the Harmful Algal Bloom Management Plan <br />12D . 5 <br />