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Guardians’ Urge Governor to Veto Harmful Legislation

https://1000fof.org/veto-sb-410-petition/ Update: June 16, 2020: Senate Bill 410 has been transmitted to the Governor.  If you haven't done so already, please sign the petition (link above) urging our Governor to ...
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Train Lawsuit at Top Court’s Doorstep

IRC Asks Supreme Court to Reverse Virgin Trains Ruling Update July 16, 2020: The United States has asked for an additional 30 day extension of time for filing the brief ...
EAA Reservoir

“New start” designation for EAA Reservoir

After rejoicing over the start of construction of the first steps of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir (EAA), it appears the project has hit a potential roadblock. Below are links ...

Farmers Want Their Thumb on Lake O Water Scale

Published May 10, 2020 The Editorial Board of the Sun Sentinel weighs in on the battle over Lake Okeechobee's lake levels.  The Board says the balance is shifting to include ...

Our April 28, 2020 Fundraising Letter

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Guardians either online or at the address listed in our letter. Thank you!       Download Fundraising Letter

Richard Branson Fights to Save Travel, Tourism Empire

Published in the Wall Street Journal, By Benjamin Katz and Alistair MacDonald, 4/21/2020 Richard Branson's "Virgin Australia" has filed for bankruptcy. In April 2019, it was announced Brightline would partner with ...
EAA Reservoir

“We Did It”

From Treasure Coast Newspapers, April 20, 2020, by Tyler Treadway Work began Monday on the long-awaited project to curtail damaging Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River and Caloosahatchee ...
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Virgin Trains USA Suspends Service

Virgin Trains USA, the parent company of the Brightline higher-speed passenger rail has stopped train service between Miami and West Palm Beach as of Wednesday evening due to the Coronavirus.The ...

The Washington Post: Government moving to allow railroads to haul bulk LNG

On October 24, 2019, the "Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration" and the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding “Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by ...