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Federal help for sugar industry shows no sign of drying up

Republican U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young and Democrat U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy are the only congressmen in Florida who have not accepted campaign funding from Big Sugar. We need to ...

An economic and environmental disaster in the making – Gainesville Sun editorial

INDIAN RIVER LAGOON - an editorial from the  Gainesville Sun that is spreading the word. These politicians want "jobs", then fix the lagoon now!  The one large culprit the editorial ...

The St. Lucie River is in hell again by Sally Swartz

  The dark brown water pours out of five open gates at the St. Lucie Lock. It stinks of dirt and poopy fertilizer. I know the smell. I hate it. ...

Petition demands that Governor stop Lake O discharges into Indian River Lagoon

Over 11,000 people have signed an online petition demanding that Governor Scott stop Lake Okeechobee discharges into the Indian River Lagoon.  The petition also calls for the government buyback of ...

Hobe Grove application for a Development of Regional Impact has been deemed withdrawn

The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council has determined that, due to failure to meet deadlines for responding to requests for information, the Hobe Grove application for a Development of Regional ...

County Administrator report July 2013

This is the monthly report by the County Administrator to the County Board of Commissioners providing information about the progress and successes of county activities.   The report details projects by ...

Letter to the Martin County Commission in connection with the Valliere Amendment/ SUSD Amendment fee waiver request

Letter from 1000 Friends of Florida, the Martin County Conservation Alliance, and Everglades Law Center regarding the request for waiver of fees/sanctions that attorney, Ginny Sherlock, made on behalf of ...

Guardians Position on Witham Field

CLICK Below to read position paper: Guardians Position on Witham Field Photo by William A. Gill, 2011