Approval to Apply for $650,000 Grant for Bear Gully Lake Water Quality Project

Original title: Request Board approval to submit grant applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Innovative Technologies for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Grant Program requesting up to $650,000 for the Bear Gully Lake Stormwater Nutrient Reduction Pilot Project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all necessary grant application documents. District1 - Dallari (Kim Ornberg, Environmental Services Director)

August 26, 2025

environment water quality grants stormwater management algal blooms

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The Frame

What this does

The county is seeking $650,000 in state funding to implement a new stormwater treatment technology at Bear Gully Lake, which may impact local water management infrastructure and environmental maintenance efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of District 1

The project involves water quality management infrastructure located within the district.

Environmental Services Department

The department is responsible for managing the grant application and the subsequent pilot project.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 26, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved the submission of a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for up to $650,000. The funds are intended for a pilot project aimed at reducing nutrient levels in Bear Gully Lake to help prevent harmful algal blooms.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the $650,000 grant?

The funds are requested to implement a pilot project at Bear Gully Lake designed to reduce nutrient levels and address harmful algal blooms.

Who is responsible for signing the grant documents?

The County Manager or their designee is authorized to execute all necessary documents for the application.

Why It Matters

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Focus on Innovative HAB Technology

The county is specifically targeting state funds allocated for 'innovative' technologies, suggesting a shift toward testing new water treatment methods rather than traditional infrastructure.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bear Gully Lake