Posts Tagged ‘Clean Water’
The Water Sellout
Florida’s water seems free for the taking — at a cost to the rest of us.
A column by The Miami Herald’s Carl Hiassen
Reservoir Bill: Thank you to Legislators
Our latest newspaper ad in “The Stuart News” praising Senate President Negron and the other supporting legislators for getting Senate Bill 10 passed. It’s a good first step in reducing…
Read MoreFlorida drinking water among worst
Florida drinking water ranks among nation’s worst, study finds By Jenny Staletovitch May 2, 2017 Miami Herald More Floridians are exposed to unsafe drinking water than just about anywhere in…
Read MoreEAA Reservoir paper
Our analysis shows that the EAA Reservoir is a job creator, and not, as some claim, a “job killer.”
Read MoreThe Benefits of Small Wetlands
Update: 4/20/17 The amendment has been withdrawn by the applicant! The Comprehensive Plan Amendment to weaken protection for little wetlands is coming before the Martin County Commission on Tuesday, April 25th. The…
Read MoreFishing guides arrive in Tallahassee to say ‘we need help’ to save Florida Bay
By Mary Ellen Klas April 11, 2017 Miami Herald TALLAHASSEE Fishing guides who rely on Florida Bay and other fragile waterways arrived in the capital Tuesday to plea with lawmakers…
Read MorePBS Video: What’s Stopping Everglades from healing?
“What’s stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed?” PBS Newshour story includes video of toxic algal blooms in Stuart. Worth watching for interview with Michael Grunwald, author of “The Swamp.”…
Read MoreIndian River muck dredging starts
By Kevin Spears February 20, 2017 Orlando Sentinel A determined and costly battle has begun against a sulfurous monster in the Indian River Lagoon, using a massive weapon of muck destruction.…
Read MoreGuardians’ Programs featured in “The Island News”
The Guardians of Martin County’s Annual Meeting & Review is the featured story in this issue of “Island News”. The newsletter is published by the Jupiter Island Residents Association. Read…
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