Page 3 - The Shores of Jupiter - June '24
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      Northern Notes from page 1
                                                                                                            Bill’s Box from page 1
        Under certain conditions, several species of true algae as
      well as cyanobacteria, are capable of causing various nuisance                                        Holidays
      effects in fresh water, such as excessive accumulations of                                              Flag Day: June 14
      foams, scums and discoloration of the water. When algae                                                 Father’s Day: June 16
      in a lake or a canal increases explosively, an algal “bloom”                                          The Jupiter Police Department
      results. Lakes, ponds, marshes and slow-moving canals are                                               The force is concerned about the recklessness of drivers,
      most susceptible to blooms.                                                                           mostly immature teen males. These are adults with any
        Algal blooms are natural occurrences and may occur                                                  sense of misuse of electric bikes by drivers who exceed
      regularly (e.g., every summer), depending on weather and                                              speed limits and such recklessness as having three riders
      water conditions. The likelihood of a bloom depends on                                                on one bike. I have seen on Lake Bend Drive a small child
      local conditions and characteristics of the particular body of                                        hanging on the speeding bike with essentially no safe seat.
      water. Blooms generally occur where there are high levels of                                          Who knows, I might have been one of the risk takers as a
      nutrients present, together with warm, sunny, calm conditions.     It’s best to avoid using fertilizers altogether and instead   teen or even preteen. I had just enough sense to stay out of
      However, human activity often can trigger or accelerate   choose to plant native plants that are well-suited to the   harms way. There have been recent news stories of death
      algal blooms. Various human activities can supplement   local environment. These plants will not require special   or near death of teen riders who collided with a stopped or
      natural sources of nutrients such as phosphorus or nitrogen   maintenance and will also contribute to the health of the   moving car which is not a match to a souped-up bicycle
      compounds. For example, agricultural runoff from fields in   local ecosystem. Additionally, implementing landscaping   doing 30 (or more) using the same traffic lanes.
      rural areas can wash fertilizers into the water. In urban areas,   strategies like xeriscaping can help to increase groundwater     I have the written Jupiter Police Department (JPD) for
      nutrient sources in stormwater runoff carry pollutants such   filtration before water enters nearby ponds or lakes.  rules on this issue and hope to get a copy in this issue. If
      as lawn fertilizers and grass clippings.            If you must use fertilizer, try to find a phosphorus-free   you don’t see the JPD position herein, parents should call
        Algae growth depends on weather patterns, temperature,   product and apply it when rain is not forecast. This can help   the department for a written copy. There are also safety and
      and nutrients in the water. While blooms happen naturally,   to reduce nutrient-rich runoff. However, it’s important to   legal requirements on golf-cart type vehicles that I hope to
      an imbalance of phosphorus and nitrogen, in particular,   note that even natural fertilizers like manure or compost can   get in this issue.
      can significantly accelerate their growth. Pollutants from   contribute to the growth of algae, so it’s best to avoid using     Just letting you know what I know.
      fertilized yards and golf courses, road wash, stormwater   fertilizers whenever possible.             Brain Fog
      runoff, pet waste, decomposing leaves, grass clippings and                                              This long COVID is real! And the fatigue will wear you
      other organic materials also contribute to nutrient imbalances   Properly Dispose Of Organic Materials  down. Thinking ought to be easy. Anyway you ought to be
      in the water.                                       Following yard work, leaves, grass and other debris   energized. Medicine does not have an explanation. Take all
        Higher temperatures and increased sunlight in summer   should be bagged and removed from the property to prevent   the injections, have a few days positive. Negative is sick
      months can also encourage algae blooms, as can standing   them from accumulating and decaying in the waterbody.   and tired of being sick and tired. Strange. How long is the
      water, which is warmer than circulating water and can act   When organic materials are allowed to decompose in   long stage; no one knows. Oh well, it will be okay. That is
      like an incubator. Algae in a lake does not always indicate   freshwater resources, they release undesirable nutrients that   about all you get at this time.
      poor water quality, but it can cause problems. The best way to   fuel nuisance plant and algae growth. Ask your lawn-care     Harley Two gets up too early. Once about 2 o’clock
      reduce algae growth is by minimizing the amount of nutrients,   company to remove grass clippings and leaves to prevent   and again way too early. He can’t help it. He is just a dog
      such as phosphorus, that can feed it and enter the water. The   decomposition in or around ponds and lakes. Do not mow,   and I’m glad he came here to make me happy.
      following are some tips to help maintain a healthy lake.  rake or blow grass clippings into the nearby waterbodies.   Summer Near
      Be Careful With Fertilizer                          Pick up and dispose of pet waste, a common source of     The rains will return and we like it that way. It will be
                                                        excess nutrients and bacteria. Don’t throw pet waste bags
                                                                                                            hot again. Montana would be nice. There we could find
        If you want a lush green lawn and healthy plants, you   into lakes and canals. They will eventually break down and   something to complain about. Think I’ll just stay here and
      may be tempted to use fertilizer in your yard or garden.   release those toxins into the waterway.    ramble.
      However, the use of fertilizer can have negative effects on     NPDES tip: Please avoid burning any trash in your yards   About It
      the environment, especially if you are close to a water source.   or dumping debris into lakes and canals. By doing this, you     I’m going back to bed and taking Harley with me.

      Fertilizers may encourage the growth of algae when they   can help preserve our natural resources and protect the health   Everything will be just fine.
      enter the water bodies, which can harm aquatic ecosystems.   of our lakes and marshes, as well as our communities.

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