Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health This process is designed to improve decision making by taking a collaborative community-based approach. Action plans are based on prioritized environmental health issues and an understanding of public values and priorities. Our thanks to Sarasota community for their participation in the PACE EH process. All of the public forums were very well attended, and the feedback was excellent. The following are the environmental health issues noted by those in attendance at all of our public forums:   Water pollution Storm water runoff Fertilizer and pesticide use Red Tide clean up Monitor stormwater content Decreasing tree canopy Loss of pervious surfaces Improving the built environment Drinking water quality Mercury in water Fish/shellfish  consumption                         HAB aerosolization Septic tank seepage Wetland loss Air Quality Pet waste on beach Stormwater system maintenance Mold Vibrio in Sarasota waters  Sewage spill reporting Hurricane impacts Garbage disposals Habitat destruction Recharge Red Tide Loss of environment Cryptosporidium and Giardia in water Water quality Lack of infrastructure due to growth Food safety - agriculture Sustainable local agriculture No influence on deed restrictions Education on environmental health Safer bike paths Building materials Blue green algae Chemical trails (Al Salts) Global warming Communication Electromagnetic smog / waves Environmental impacts of mosquito management Manatee County runoff Well water quality Wildlife Preservation Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Care of Water Systems Coastal pollution Stormwater Ponds Citizen involvement Recycling programs Greasetraps Mining impacts Florida Friendly Landscapes Industrial Pollution Heavy Metals HOA's promotion of Fertilizers & Pesticides Water Conservation Sewage Infrastructure Motorized Emissions Sludge Grass Clippings Urban Renewal Trash Disposal & Pickup Ozone Air Pollution from Machinery Hazardous Waste Disposal Freshwater Quality Soil Profile Smart Development Auto Repair Shop Pollution Walkable Communities County Vehicle Emissions Pesticide use in Public Access Areas Contaminated Dredge Spoil & Disposal A prioritized list (determined by public feedback) will be generated and the PACE EH Steering Committee will begin to analyze the issues through the PACE EH system framework and work toward developing action plans. Please check back for updates on the process.