Marine Lab Director Discusses Impacts of Low Flows to Estuary

<p>SCCF Marine Lab Director Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., joins Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis to discuss the ongoing lack of sufficient fresh water flows to the Caloosahatchee Estuary. </p><p>Freshwater flows have been below the optimal ecological envelope since mid-October, with lasting impacts on habitats, species, and communities within and around the estuary. They talk about these impacts, the influence of water management decisions, and provide a forward-thinking look at how we can avoid similar dry season situations in the future. </p><p><a href="https://sccf.quorum.us/campaign/158476/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Take Action</a> by asking the SFWMD to increase flows.</p>