A Big Victory To Save Martin County Wetlands!
YOU DID IT! Martin County residents spoke up for their County and saved small urban wetlands. Comprehensive Plan Amendment 17-7 which would have allowed the destruction of half-acre or smaller ...
The Benefits of Small Wetlands
Update: 4/20/17 The amendment has been withdrawn by the applicant! The Comprehensive Plan Amendment to weaken protection for little wetlands is coming before the Martin County Commission on Tuesday, April 25th. The ...
Gov. Rick Scott supports south reservoir
Gov. Rick Scott supports south reservoir to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges By Isadora Rangel April 17, 2017 TC Palm TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott supports a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee ...
FEC tracks pose unprecedented threat
LNG, ethanol on FEC tracks pose unprecedented threat, local fire chiefs say By Lisa Broadt April 17, 2017 Treasure Coast fire chiefs say they are unprepared for the dangers posed by ...
Call to Action: Urge Martin County Commissioners to Save Wetlands
On April 25, 2017, Martin County Commissioners will vote on CPA 07-17, an amendment to the Martin County Comprehensive Plan that would allow developers to pave over small urban wetlands. ...
Water Shortage Warning
South Florida under a water shortage warning By The Associated Press April 17, 2017 Sun Sentinel MIAMI (AP) — South Florida water managers issued a water shortage warning that asked ...
Developer Wants to Pave Over Protected Wetlands in Miami
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CITIZENS FORUM - "SPEAK UP FOR YOUR COUNTY!" - ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND TO DISCUSS PROTECTION OF OUR WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE. PLEASE SEE OUR FACEBOOK ...
FDFC silent after lawmakers question All Aboard Florida bonding process
By Peter Schorsch April 13, 2017 Saint Peters Blog Two Republican lawmakers are still waiting for a response from the Florida Development Finance Corporation about its approval of a $600 ...
Senate OKs Lake Okeechobee reservoir bill; what about House?
By Isadora Rangel April 12, 2017 TC Palm TALLAHASSEE — The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to build a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to curb discharges to the ...