Florida waters are naturally rich in phosphorous from our geology and soils.  To try and fix the problem with a phosphorous solution is indeed ridiculous because it is a fool's errand.  Florida waters have traditionally been algae free due to low nitrogen which is the result of a lack of polluted runoff and properly functioning wetlands.  If we want a sustainable statewide solution it will have to be focused on first keeping nitrogen out of our waterways, and then removing or diluting nitrogen when levels remain high.  There will be a technology part especially in developed areas, and a natural resources part in more natural areas.  There is no magic bullet or invention that will do it.  We already have the stuff we need.

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Florida waters are naturally rich in phosphorous from our geology and soils.  To try and fix the problem with a phosphorous solution is indeed ridiculous because it is a fool's errand.  Florida waters have traditionally been algae free due to low nitrogen which is the result of a lack of polluted runoff and properly functioning wetlands.  If we want a sustainable statewide solution it will have to be focused on first keeping nitrogen out of our waterways, and then removing or diluting nitrogen when levels remain high.  There will be a technology part especially in developed areas, and a natural resources part in more natural areas.  There is no magic bullet or invention that will do it.  We already have the stuff we need.