big sugar is not to blame whatsoever. The water quality in the lake is terrible because of the years of high nutrient and bacteria runoff from cattle farms and citrus farms north of the lake. The problem has been exacerbated by the drought years when large water releases were not needed because of low water levels in…

blame urban growth!!!

Sugar is not to blame for these issues.For example, if its true that 90% of the Water coming into Lake O comes from the North - and the farmers you blame for this mess are in the South. Why are you blaming them for the pollution and the algae. Is there some other agenda?

It has nothing to do with minorities. The water quality affects all of us equally! Septic tank pollution, citrus field pollution & other factors are affecting the water quality. Plain & simple.