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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 ...
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The Guardians and NPR Radio on the Treasure Coast

The Guardians of Martin County is pleased to once again join WQCS/NPR Radio as underwriters for the first quarter of 2021.  Listen to the promos online, WQCS 88.9 FM or ...
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A View From Above

Join us for a 7-minute educational video sharing some of the growth management projects of interest to The Guardians of Martin County and the community.  We fly from Palm Beach ...
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Brightline Eyes Orlando in 2022

Bright days ahead? Brightline looks toward major progress in 2021. What you need to know. By Joshua Solomon, Treasure Coast Newspapers December 21, 2020 Note: The article is an overview ...
EAA Reservoir

Army Corps to Stuart Commissioners –

By Matt Chesnes, Treasure Coast Newspapers In response to the Senate president saying the state should stop building a reservoir meant to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River, the Army Corps' Florida commander made it ...

Florida Taking Wetlands Permitting Role from Federal Government

Written by Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is granting Florida sole authority to issue wetlands permits previously overseen by two federal government agencies, greatly increasing state responsibility ...

Read our Winter 2020 Newsletter “In Balance”

Staying In Balance In this issue, we share an update on the fundraising effort for the Loxa-Lucie Land Conservation project. We look at the long-term benefits to the community and beyond. COVID-19 ...