Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #630FY0001 Human Health Effects from Persistent Toxic Algae Blooms in Harris Chain of Lakes
Requester:		Gene Molnar			Organization:		Lake County Water Authority
Project Title:		Human Health Effects from Persistent Toxic Algae Blooms in Harris Chain of Lakes			Date Submitted:		02/06/2001 2:33:03 PM
Sponsors:		Randy Johnson
Statewide Interest:		Water quality and natural systems improvement to a large, regional chain of lakes system
Recipient:		Lake County Water Authority			Contact:		Michael Perry
		107 N. Lake Ave			Contact Phone:		(352) 343-3777
		Tavares 32178-1429
Counties:		Lake
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Since sampling began on Lake Griffin in 1997, a single species of toxin-producing, blue-green algae has dominated the lake nearly continuously in spite of stable or declining phosphorus levels in lake water. This algae has also dominated other lakes in the Harris Chain of Lakes. Dense algal growth prevents light from reaching the lake bottom, resulting in loss of aquatic plants and associated fisheries. In addition, the blue-green algae can release toxins into the lake water. These toxins have become a potential threat to human health, or at least perceived to be a threat. There is limited information regarding the human health effects of these toxins. This project will determine if there is a human health concern related to the toxins released and determine potential management options for its control.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Determine if there is a human health concern related to the toxins released and determine potential managemnet options for its control.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1591G
Specific Appropriation Title:			Grants and Aids to Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations - Fixed Capital Outlay: Statewide Restorations Projects
Amount to be reduced:			$200,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$100,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$500,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					YesControl algae to eliminate health problems, if it is one
	Will this be an annual request?						Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Draft reports from SJRWMD and other gov. studies outside of Florida
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Lake County Water Authority
	Meeting Date:		01/23/2001