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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 9, 2018 ~ 'This summer, stay aware of HABs'
July 10, 2018
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ISSUE:
- Harmful Algal Bloom
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HABs do pose serious health threats to people, pets and livestock, which means we all need to pay attention, stay informed, practice caution and, importantly, report blooms where and when we see them.
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."
This week, "This summer, stay aware of HABs"
[see attached copy above of Senator O'Mara's column in The Leader on July 1, 2018]
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