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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 ...

Toxic water rule delayed after Seminole Tribe sues

By Mary Ellen Klas August 11, 2016 Miami Herald TALLAHASSEE Florida environmentalists are hoping that a legal challenge by the Seminole Tribe of Florida will provide the catalyst to force ...

Sen. Joe Negron’s plan to stop Lake Okeechobee discharges must clean Everglades-bound water

By Tyler Treadway August 10, 2016 TCPalm One significant factor is missing from state Sen. Joe Negron's plan to build a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee and stop discharges to ...