Hello Cathi!
Replying to a message of Cathi Stice to All:
 CS> Just joined this echo tonight.  Hope to see more activity - looks good
 CS> so far.
 CS> I have no real knowledge/experience in the field - just a keen
 CS> interest.
 CS> Been in Tampa almost 30 years, and have watched the havoc played on
 CS> the environment by rampant development.
Hum, I've been in and out of Tampa for the last 20+ years and all I can say 
is that the bay has improved dramatically in these years.
I live in the south Tampa area.
As for the 'muck' that you see, that is very normal in a tidal area. The 
'muck' is very much alive.
TTYL,
John Meroth
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