Phil Compton is the Regional Representative of the Sierra Club's Florida headquarters in St. Petersburg. He informs the public and decision makers in Tampa Bay about how Red Tide and other types of harmful algae blooms can be prevented. Phil is also Chair of the Friends of the River, a grassroots citizens' group in Tampa that advocates the restoration of Tampa's Lower Hillsborough River. He led an eight-year campaign to help a 10-mile tidal section below Tampa's reservoir at Rowlett Park recover from 35 years of abuse and neglect.
email: phil.compton@sierraclub.org
This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2009.