Martin County

Martin County tests show algae toxins in St. Lucie River blooms also contaminate air

By Tyler Treadway TC Palm July 26, 2016 Toxins from blue-green algae blooms are in the air as well as the water. Tests by Martin County found the toxin microcystin ...

Algae state of emergency extended in Martin County

BY GARY DETMAN CBS 12 July 20, 2016 The algae state of emergency in Martin County has been extended for another week. It's the 4th week in a row for ...

Treasure Coast leaders: Lagoon Action Day yields same rhetoric, no algae or Lake Okeechobee discharge solution

By Isadora Rangel of TCPalm July 14, 2016 WASHINGTON — There were a lot of calls for long-term solutions and plenty of passionate pleas, but no immediate relief to the ...

Business Recovery Center opens to help businesses hurt by algae

By Andrew Ruiz WPTV July 14, 2016 MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. - Help is coming to businesses hurt by the algae crisis in Florida. The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Business ...

Carl Hiaasen: Enjoy your vacation on Playa Guacamole

BY CARL HIAASEN chiaasen@miamiherald.com Miami Herald July 8, 2016 They say a picture tells a thousand words. If it’s a picture of an algae-covered beach, it can also cancel thousands ...

To get rid of toxic algae, end farms’ special status

By Randy Schultz Sun-Sentinel July 6, 2016 As Florida's latest environmental crisis has blossomed, Gov. Rick Scott has done what he does in every crisis: blame someone else. Martin County ...