At a gjance, the beaches and waters of the Gulf of. Mexico provide, an exciting playground:for'tourists and residents. The Gulf, also provides a living for shrimpers, fishermen, oil and gas workers, coastal 'farmers', and'developers.- The region , 'flourishes with activity, productivity, and .' pleasure. ..... .V.' ' . . " On the surface, the ©ulf looks peaceful and serene, offering gifts from America's shining sea. -..._ Tastes of fresh oysters, stirimp, .and fish . ..Sounds of birds calling over vast. . pristine.'beaches . : ; ', . "' Smells of lush green Vegetation in. the . :sunlight' ''. ; , .' . " .;' "','': .Visions of boats atop, glistening wav.es- Feelings of warm-sand and cool waters . Thoughts of-beautiful .waters refreshing the spirit' .,-- .'. '..' ' "._" .' :"..' \-.'. ------- HeSp i© Preserve America's Sea, the Gulf of Mexico : We've taken so1 much from, the .Gujf; don't you think it's time thqt we gave'somethihg back? The prjce for enjoying the resources . of the Gulf js a .commitment to protect; honor, and' cherish it. We,can bequeath America's Sea to our young only if we^fully embrace this commitment. - :. " Join' us in preserving the Gulf of Mexico, For more information-on-how you can become involved, fill out the form below ''.-. .and return it.to the following address:" Gulf of Mexico. Program " " ,. Bld'g, 110.3, Room 202 :.- ..; : John G. Sten'h is Space Center Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000 ... but on closer examination, the Gulf loses some of its sparkle Sewage and runoff threaten oyster, " shrimp, and fish'productivity Marine debris litters beaches, killing wildlif&ahd posing threats to .humans Loss of habitat depletes populations of ; birds, -fish,, and .other animals . '] Shoreline erosion, destroys beaches, :' wetlands, and structures at'an .alarming rate . , . Concentrations of toxic chemical.s.dnd pesticides hide amidst beautiful waters of Mexico Program Partners (n Action ;. I am interested in. being a Partner-in ' ; Action and'would like more information 'about the following Gulf of Mexico Program. activities: " .; . ' : ' '; . D', ". - ' ' .. . ..... Gulf of Mexico ProgrQnvgeneral ' ' . . information , I I. Beach-cieah up ;. I I - Boater's Pledge L_i Citizen monitoring'. .- LH Public.eduG.atibn , LJ .Submission of environmental articles or success stories for Gulf of Mexico Program: . 'publicdtioris -. ....'-. Name: . '' ''' ''.'' Street Address:'. ;. ' .'-'''.' . ' ' City: '.' v ' State: Phprie: (;. Affiliation: Fax: ( Thank you'for your participation .' in. this .Important environmental effort. Printed on Recycled Paper ------- Co.a$fal fr©sf©n ------- Nutrient Enrichment .Nutrients from fertilizer, sewage,'.and , detergents that/reach Gulf waters .can cause rapid algae growth,, which depletes oxygen supplies available to fish, sometimes causing fish'kills. We can help'to prevent oxygen depletion by the proper disposal and reduction of the use of fertilizers and detergents,, and by the. proper, maintenance of septic systems. Toxie Pesticides Toxic substances frdm sewage, . . . .. pesticides, .industrial discharge, and'othef .wastes' that wash or. flow into the .Gulf are ingested by single-ce;il organisms and . humans alike. .If all of us properly dispose of .toxic substances, we can, prevent tragic harrri to America's Sea. Rublie Health ; Sewage,.bacteria, pesticides, arid other toxic substances in Gulf, waters' may contaminate seafood and public. beaches. Proper disposal of toxic materials and. the prevention of pollution will improve the quality of fife through . safer.seafood and risWree recreation. We all can play a..role in pollution prevention/. . '''. , . . ' . ------- |