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Boatbuilder expands again for second time in two years; Maverick Boat Co. to add 150 jobs

Written By Ed Killer, Treasure Coast Newspapers, May 6, 2021 Getting outdoors has been important during COVID-19, and it's benefited many companies producing outdoor sporting equipment, including boatbuilders! At the present time, MBG ...

Bomb Trains & Congress

From CBS 12 Investigates:  by Mike Magnoli | Monday, May 21 2021 This is part 3 of an investigative series on LNG on the rails (Find links below to Parts ...
Clean-up at Pahokee Marina

Toxic Algae Cleanup at Pahokee Marina Wrapping Up

Story by Al Pefley, CBS12 Cleanup at Pahokee Marina, April 30, 2021Photo: WPEC-TV PAHOKEE, Fla./CBS12 NEWS — Cleanup of toxic blue-green algae at the Pahokee Marina is supposed to wrap up Tuesday, ...

Donations Needed to Connect Wildlife Corridors

Written by Max Chesnes, Treasure Coast Newspapers USA HOBE SOUND – A grassroots initiative to connect nearly 70,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat is gaining traction among Martin Aerial of ...

Brightline Claims Virgin Name Would Damage Value

Published by Law360, London, April 16, 2021 For the first time we hear why Brightline ended its 20-year licensing deal with Virgin Trains, USA.  According the Law360, Brightline told the ...

Return of Algae Raises Concerns

From WPTV's Meghan McRoberts A growing bloom of algae spotted in the Port Mayaca by Indian Riverkeeper Mike Conner has long-time river advocates very concerned Young man fishing near algae ...

Read our Spring 2021 Newsletter “In Balance”

Staying In Balance In this issue we share some good news on the conservation front. Learn about the Allapattah Flats Wetland Reserve completion and the benefits to our water supply. The ...
Port Mayaca Gates Algae Spotted

Algae Outbreak Spotted Near Port Mayaca Gates

Sadly, Indian Riverkeeper Mike Conner has spotted an algae outbreak near the Port Mayaca gates. On Friday, April 9, 2021, the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) announced it would stop ...
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Treasure Coast Lawmakers call for end to Lake O Discharges

Story by Jon Shainman, WPTV Three Treasure Coast lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, are calling on the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to permanently end discharges from Lake Okeechobee ...