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Donations Needed to Connect Wildlife Corridors

Written by Max Chesnes, Treasure Coast Newspapers USA HOBE SOUND – A grassroots initiative to connect nearly 70,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat is gaining traction among Martin Aerial of ...

Brightline Claims Virgin Name Would Damage Value

Published by Law360, London, April 16, 2021 For the first time we hear why Brightline ended its 20-year licensing deal with Virgin Trains, USA.  According the Law360, Brightline told the ...

Return of Algae Raises Concerns

From WPTV's Meghan McRoberts A growing bloom of algae spotted in the Port Mayaca by Indian Riverkeeper Mike Conner has long-time river advocates very concerned Young man fishing near algae ...

Read our Spring 2021 Newsletter “In Balance”

Staying In Balance In this issue we share some good news on the conservation front. Learn about the Allapattah Flats Wetland Reserve completion and the benefits to our water supply. The ...
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Algae Outbreak Spotted Near Port Mayaca Gates

Sadly, Indian Riverkeeper Mike Conner has spotted an algae outbreak near the Port Mayaca gates. On Friday, April 9, 2021, the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) announced it would stop ...
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Treasure Coast Lawmakers call for end to Lake O Discharges

Story by Jon Shainman, WPTV Three Treasure Coast lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, are calling on the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to permanently end discharges from Lake Okeechobee ...
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Land Conservation Initiative Update

On March 9, 2021, The Guardians of Martin County introduced the land conservation initiative known as "The Loxa-Lucie Headwaters" to Martin County Commissioners. This multi-year project envisions a protected ecological ...

CBS 12 Reports: Bomb Trains in Florida

UPDATE: PART 2 OF THIS INVESTIGATION SERIES: https://cbs12.com/news/cbs12-news-i-team/cbs12-investigates-bomb-trains-and-terrorism-concerns Investigative Story by Mike Magnoli, Friday, February 19th 2021 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It is a key ingredient to U.S. energy independence ...
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Allapattah Flats Preserve Restored in Martin County

'We are restoring history': Allapattah Flats wetlands restored in Martin County By Max Chesnes, Treasure Coast Newspapers, January 21, 2021 A ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday announcing the completion of the Allapattah Flats ...