Human Impact:
Pollutants have been introduced into the water because of urban, industrial, and agricultural sources.
Environmental Impact:
Water into the harbor has been changed because of over-pump of groundwater for irrigation and drinking.
Economic Impact:
The pollutants negatively affect the fish population by reducing biodiversity as well as its habitat, decreasing potential economic benefits from fishing.
Government Legislation:
In 1992, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was formed to declare the area a Community Redevelopment Area. BCC also declared themselves the Community Redevelopment Agency in charge of overseeing the redevelopment of the area.
In 1992, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was formed to declare the area a Community Redevelopment Area. BCC also declared themselves the Community Redevelopment Agency in charge of overseeing the redevelopment of the area.
