Joe Negron’s plan to reduce Lake Okeechobee discharges faces challenges
By Isadora Rangel August 24, 2016 TC Palm A plan to reduce Image from flsenate.gov Lake Okeechobee discharges received much praise from Treasure Coast elected officials and environmental activists, but ...
Counties Score Big Win Against Train
A Federal Judge concludes the All Aboard Florida (AAF) project will not likely move forward on the Treasure Coast without the bond financing to pay for the high-speed rail system. ...
Analysis: Federal court decision could be a turning point in the All Aboard Florida battle
By Lisa Broadt August 21, 2016 TCPalm Brightline passenger rail between West Palm Beach and Orlando is less certain today than it was a year ago, according to a Washington, ...
Cancer-causing chemicals will go nicely with toxic algae, flesh-eating bacteria
Fred Grimm August 18, 2016 Miami Herald Such auspicious timing. Rick’s gang at the state Environmental Regulations Commission could hardly have picked a more gruesome year to loosen restrictions on ...
Martin County wins major victory in federal lawsuit against AAF
For immediate release: August 17, 2016 Contact: Gabriella B. Ferraro, Administration, 772-463-2810 Martin County wins major victory in federal lawsuit against AAF Martin County has won a major victory in ...
TC Palm: Counties score a ‘big win,’ can proceed with federal All Aboard Florida lawsuit
A big win for Martin and Indian River Counties! Their lawsuit against All Aboard Florida survived a motion to dismiss this week. By reversing an earlier ruling against the counties, ...
Martin County leaders worry new algae bloom could be as bad as the first one this summer
By Jacqulyn Powell August 16, 2016 WPTV MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. - Martin County officials are keeping a close eye on a new algae growth showing up in several spots in the ...
New study calculates Indian River Lagoon’s annual economic impact at $7.64 billion
By Conrad Defiebre, Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers August 12, 2016 TC Palm The value of the Indian River Lagoon to its five Florida counties has been pegged at $7.64 ...
Press Release: Commissioners invite Presidential candidates to tour waterways; create online petition to gain momentum
Martin County Press Release August 12, 2016 As the Presidential candidates travel the country in preparation for the November election, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners has formally invited ...