Manatee deaths resume in Indian River
Kevin Spear, Contact Reporter July 13, 2016 Orlando Sentinel Manatee deaths linked to pollution have resumed in the algae-stricken Indian River Lagoon of Brevard County, according to state wildlife officials. Since ...
Carl Hiaasen: Enjoy your vacation on Playa Guacamole
BY CARL HIAASEN chiaasen@miamiherald.com Miami Herald July 8, 2016 They say a picture tells a thousand words. If it’s a picture of an algae-covered beach, it can also cancel thousands ...
Algae Crisis: Letter to Elected Officials
With the unprecedented crisis unfolding on the Treasure Coast, we urge you to sign an electronic letter that will be delivered to our elected officials. Fill out the form and ...
To get rid of toxic algae, end farms’ special status
By Randy Schultz Sun-Sentinel July 6, 2016 As Florida's latest environmental crisis has blossomed, Gov. Rick Scott has done what he does in every crisis: blame someone else. Martin County ...
Miami Herald: Tally fails to rally to protect our water
MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD The Miami Herald July 3, 2016 Just in time for the July 4 weekend, a massive algae bloom sprouted on Florida’s Treasure Coast last week, fouling ...
NYTimes: Reeking, Oozing Algae Closes South Florida Beaches
By LES NEUHAUS New York Times July 1, 2016 STUART, Fla. — A rancid smell penetrated the front of Marisa and Duncan Baskin’s one-story house, which rests less than 100 ...
The Weather Channel: 2 Florida Counties Added to Algae Bloom Emergency
2 Florida Counties Added to Algae Bloom Emergency; Government Reducing Water Releases From Lake Okeechobee By Eric Chaney Published on weather.com July 1, 2016 Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday added ...
Letter to Governor Scott
While we appreciate the Governor declaring a State of Emergency yesterday due to our water crisis, we know that every voice counts in this fight to stop this devastating situation. ...
The “Now or Neverglades Declaration”
UPDATE: You can now sign the declaration online by clicking here: http://gladesdeclaration.org We all care about our waterways. Martin County Commissioners unanimously approved the petition below to save our River. ...