Debbie Harrison is a long-time resident of the Lower Keys in Florida, having lived there for fifteen years, with a brief hiatus when she returned to Michigan to care for her mother. She is a certified diver since 1983 and has spent a significant amount of time exploring the back country and diving on the reef. Harrison has held a variety of jobs, including grafting, hotel/motel work, and working on a lobster boat, which she considered more fun than work. She has also worked as a planner for the Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust and another unidentified organization. Currently, she serves as the Florida Keys associate for the Wilderness Society, a role she has held for four years, where she works as a planner and environmental lobbyist. Harrison is a graduate of both high school and college, and she has also completed one year of graduate school.

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Debbie Harrison provides a detailed account of her experiences and observations of the changing environment in the Florida Keys over the years. She vividly describes the aesthetic beauty of the back country fifteen years ago, contrasting it with the current state, which she describes as destroyed due to murky waters, prop scars, and increased boat traffic. Harrison also shares her experiences of diving and snorkeling at various locations, including Pelican Shoal and Sand Key Light, noting the significant degradation of these areas over time. The interview also touches on her various jobs, including her current role as an environmental lobbyist for the Wilderness Society. Additionally, Harrison recounts a harrowing experience of being stranded on a sandbar, highlighting the dangers and challenges of navigating the Keys' waters. The interview provides valuable insights into the environmental changes in the Florida Keys from a resident's perspective.