One of the reasons I started this web page is because I have a lot of ideas that solve problems “way above my paygrade”. That is to say that I have a lot of vision and creativity, but lack in the area of funding and the business acumen to implement these ideas. Ideally by discussing them here, I can secure funding and the help I need to put these ideas in motion and solve some major problems.
The problem that has been haunting me for the last decade or so is the dead zones that are created by civilizations river run off into the ocean. The problems caused by this are immense. The following describes the issue in depth.
“The Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone, an area of oxygen-depleted water where marine life struggles to survive, is a critical environmental issue with far-reaching consequences. Spanning thousands of square miles, primarily off the coast of Louisiana and Texas, this phenomenon is largely caused by excess nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff, sewage, and industrial activities.
Nitrogen and phosphorus, essential nutrients for plant growth, are abundant in fertilizers used in agriculture. However, when rain washes these nutrients from fields into waterways, they fuel the growth of algae in the Gulf. As the algae blooms and dies, bacteria decompose the organic matter, consuming oxygen in the process. This depletes oxygen levels in the water, creating hypoxic conditions unsuitable for most marine life.
Climate change exacerbates the issue by warming water temperatures, which decreases the water’s capacity to hold oxygen. This amplifies the impact of nutrient pollution, making the dead zone more severe and long-lasting.
Human activities such as urbanization and deforestation also contribute to nutrient pollution by increasing runoff and erosion rates. Additionally, the Mississippi River, acting as a conduit for nutrient-laden runoff from the heartland, plays a significant role in the formation of the dead zone.
The consequences of the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone are profound. Fish and shellfish populations decline or relocate, disrupting commercial and recreational fisheries. Coastal communities reliant on these resources face economic losses and food insecurity. Moreover, the ecological balance of the Gulf ecosystem is compromised, with ripple effects felt throughout the food web.
Addressing the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone requires coordinated efforts to reduce nutrient pollution upstream, implement sustainable agricultural practices, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Through scientific research, policy initiatives, and public awareness, we can strive to restore the health of this vital marine ecosystem for future generations.”
Currently most planned solutions for this problem are expensive, use new and unproven technologies, involve coercing millions of people to modify behaviors in ways that do not suit their interests, and have efficacies that do not pace with population growth.
I have a loose plan that incorporates existing proven technologies, does not require any behavioral changes by individuals OR existing industries, and will create new profitable industries and resurrect economies in impoverished areas of the country while cleaning up this problem.
For more information on how to fix Dead Zones in the Gulf of Mexico and the mouth of other rivers, follow this link –>
