Groups File Federal Legal Challenge To Stop “Bomb Trains”
The nonprofit environmental law organization, "Earthjustice," is fighting to stop a federal rule that would allow trains to travel the country with an unprecedented amount of explosive liquefied natural gas (LNG). ...
Land Donation Expands Martin County Nature Preserve
The Kiplinger Nature Reserve, a popular place for hikers and bridge walkers on Kanner Highway, just grew from 150 to 157-acres. In a press release on August 6th, the Kiplinger family of Washington ...
Brightline Ends Alliance with Virgin Trains
Brightline, the higher-speed passenger rail, is ending a licensing deal with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Enterprises and says it will operate only under its own name going forward. Brightline suspended ...
The Kilroys Are Back
ORCA staff performing maintenance work on Kilroy system.Photo Courtesy: ORCA The Kilroys are coming back to monitor water quality in Indian River County, thanks to grants in 2019 and 2020 ...
Read our Summer 2020 Edition of “In Balance”
Click to Read the Summer Edition of In Balance We're pleased to offer this resource to help you stay in touch with news in Martin County, the Treasure Coast, and around Florida. ...
Reps. Posey & Mast Introduce High-Speed Rail Safety Legislation
Congressmen Posey and Mast have introduced the Pedestrian Safety Study Act to help protect the safety of pedestrians, motorists and residents along the high-speed rail corridor being constructed on Florida’s ...
Thumbs Up, Governor DeSantis
Senate Bill 410 is Vetoed! Thank you, Governor DeSantis! We want to express our deep appreciation not only to the Governor, but also to everyone who took the time to ...
Governor’s New Budget Includes $100 Million For “Forever Florida”
Governor DeSantis signed the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, which begins July 1, 2020. Governor DeSantis For the environment, more than $625 million will go toward Everglades restoration and and the ...
Guardians’ Join Opposition of Savings Clause In Lake O Management Plan
Environmentalists (including The Guardians of Martin County) want to keep the lake low in the winter so there's more room for summer rains and less chance of having excess water — ...