After learning about the Clean Water Act, it is important to engage producers and business owners in conversations. Some questions you can ask to encourage a positive conversation are:
- What do you think about water quality in Florida?
- Do you think water quality is getting worse or getting better? Why?
- Have you experienced any water quality issues? What was the issue(s)?
- Why do you think Clean Water Act is important to protect water resources?
- How can the Clean Water Act improve water quality in Florida?
- What do you believe are the largest issues facing you, as you strive to comply with the Clean Water Act?
- How will the Clean Water Act impact your business?
- How do you plan to deal with the impacts the Clean Water Act has or will have on your business?
- Do you think strengthening water quality control through monitoring TMDLs, which is part of the requirements of the Clean Water Act, will assist with consumer confidence in agricultural products? Why?
