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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: dhapli@wusf.org

  

Florida Matters “This Year's Drought ” (May 4, 2007)

 
Some areas of Florida are facing a severe drought.
Some areas of Florida are facing
a severe drought this summer.

Scientists say parts of Florida are heading for a serious drought. How bad is it? How does drought affect our drinking water supply, the environment and the economy?

We explore the issue with our guests:

Carl Avari-Cooper, City of Temple Terrace, http://www.templeterrace.com

Jerry Maxwell, Tampa Bay Water, http://www.tampabaywater.org

Ben Nelson, Florida State Meteorologist - http://www.floridadisaster.org

Michael Molligan, South West Florida Water Management District
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us

  Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.

Online Resources

  Florida Hazard Watch – Drought Information
  University of Florida – Drought in Florida
 

Florida Department of Environmental Protection-
Frequently Asked Questions on Drought
 

Sarasota Herald Tribune – Drought Series
  Gardening in a Minute – Drought in Florida
 

About Florida Matters

 

Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community. 

Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006.

   
 

Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
 

Carson Cooper

Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.