Water

We can’t ignore Florida’s water quality

By Ron Patrick September 18, 2016 Tallahassee Democrat Florida must not become Flint. Florida elected leaders have embarked on a path to allow even more pollution in our waterways. At a ...

Report: Half of Florida lakes’ surface have ‘elevated’ algae levels

By Jim Waymer August 5, 2016 Florida Today Florida waters are growing greener, saltier and more toxic in some parts, according to a new report on the state’s waters. The ...

Letter Writing Campaign: Where are you, Governor?

Enough is enough with the toxic algae that has proliferated our waterways.   Fill in your information below and choose a letter to send to Governor Rick Scott.  Then click ...

Letter to Governor Scott: Can You Smell It Now?

JOIN US IN WRITING THE GOVERNOR - SEND YOUR LETTER BELOW: Algae bloom toxicity levels are now extreme on the Treasure Coast. Sea creatures are dying. Residents have trouble breathing. ...

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 ...

New Video: Dirty River Jam 2016

The Guardians of Martin County is pleased to produce and share this video from the Dirty River Jam on Saturday, June 11th, 2016. It's encouraging to see so many people ...

tcpalm.com analysis of U.S. Sugar ads reveal untruths

Courtesy: tcpalm.com By Tyler Treadway of tcpalm.com U.S. Sugar Corp. in April launched a second media blitz — not to sell sugar, but to sell its positions on controversial Treasure ...

Should Florida ‘frack’ its limestone for oil and gas? Two geophysicists weigh in

By Ray Russo, Associate Professor of Geophysics at the University of Florida and Elizabeth Screaton, Professor of Geology at the University of Florida Originally published by The Conversation US, Inc. ...

Ed Killer: Dead fish causing dread

Published on tcpalm.com There is a massive fish kill event taking place in the Indian River Lagoon. It's epicenter is central Brevard County. The Banana River and nearby Sykes Creek, ...