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Beaches Close In Martin And St. Lucie Counties

  Blue-green algae, which can be toxic, closes beaches in Martin and St. Lucie Counties.  You can find out more about the algae from the Martin County Health Dept. by clicking HERE.  

If you spot blue-green algae, contact DEP at 407-897-4177. Additional information is available
at:  https://depnewsroom.wordpress.com/south-florida-algal-bloo…/
To report a fish kill, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at 800-636-0511.
For health related questions, contact the Florida Department of Health in Martin County at 772-
221-4090.

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