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DEP Launches Toll-Free Hotline and Online Reporting Form for Residents to Report Algal Blooms

Press Release

Date: July 1, 2016
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Issues: Health and Health Care Environment

Today, following a directive from Governor Rick Scott, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a toll-free Bloom Reporting Hotline and established an online reporting form for residents to report algal blooms.

Residents will now be able to call in reports to a new toll-free number at 1-855-305-3903, as well as report information online through an electronic form at www.reportalgalbloom.com. Reported information will be relayed to DEP, the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Pursuant to Governor Scott's Executive Order, DEP will continue to work closely with the water management districts and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to conduct routine sampling and to deploy staff to survey and take samples in response to reported blooms.


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