“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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
Residents Pool $200K So County Can Take Lawsuit Against Virgin Trains to Supreme Court
February 19, 2020 Published in BISNOW by Deirdra Funcheon Here is a summary of the actions leading up to the collection of $200K in private monies to fund an appeal ...
Indian River County Wants Train Fight Before Supreme Court
By Joshua Solomon, Treasure Coast Newspapers Published 2/18/20 On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the Indian River County (IRC) Commission reversed an earlier decision and voted 5-0 to appeal their Brightline ...