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Watch: New Video on Train Safety Efforts

The Associated Press reports Virgin Trains' death rate is the highest in the United States.  40 people Have Died in the 23 months since the higher-speed passenger train (Formerly known ...

Clean water project by Army Corps and South Florida Water Management District brings hope

By Ed Killer, Treasure Coast Newspapers Columnist Ed Killer reflects on the activation of the C-44 Reservoir & Stormwater Treatment Area in Indiantown. C-44 Pump Station, Indiantown. "I watched the ...

Everglades Restoration Takes A Major Step Forward

Cleaner water will be heading into the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon thanks to the new C-44 Stormwater Treatment area (STA) in Indiantown. On November 8th, Governor DeSantis ...

Fall 2019 Newsletter, “In Balance”

Welcome to the fourth edition of our new newsletter, "In Balance".  We're very excited to offer this resource to help you stay in touch with issues in Martin County and around Florida. In the fall ...

Help Shape the Future of Martin County’s Transportation Systems

Do you have suggestions about the future of the transportation systems in Martin County? Share your thoughts with the people who make decisions about our roads, rails, buses, recreational trails ...

Florida Crystals Terminates Lease Early to Expedite EAA Reservoir

On October 3, 2019, The Governor's office announced that Florida Crystals Corp. voluntarily terminated its controversial lease with the State for sugar farmlands needed to build a reservoir project to curb ...

Water Has Become an Unnatural Resource

Big Sugar wants to turn south Florida water into a political football. That’s not natural. In the last decade, South Florida water has threatened to poison thousands of ordinary citizens. ...

A Big Victory for Martin County Residents

On Tuesday, September 24th, the Governor and his Cabinet denied a request by Harmony Ranch (Harmony) to approve the creation of a Community Development District (CDD) for Harmony's proposed project. ...

The Guardians of Martin County to Governor: Say No To Petition

In a letter to Governor DeSantis and his cabinet members, The Guardians of Martin County object to the creation of a community development district for Harmony Ranch. Read the letter here: ...