Posts Tagged ‘Senator Joe Negron’
Give Sen. Negron’s plan a chance
By Maggy Hurchalla December 29, 2016 Florida Today A statewide campaign to discredit Sen. Joe Negron’s effort to “Buy the land to send the water south” is now underway. Opponents…
Read MoreEverglades’ water at risk from sea-level rise, scientists say
By Andy Reid December 15, 2016 Sun Sentinel Climate change and other hurdles mean it will take more water — and potentially more taxpayer money — to save the Everglades,…
Read MoreEditorial: Despite awful year, there’s hope for Indian River Lagoon
By the TC Palm Editorial Board December 7, 2016 TC Palm This year has been a disaster for the Indian River Lagoon — especially the southern section, which was ravaged by…
Read MoreJoe Negron: Elections will help plan to stop Lake Okeechobee discharges
By Tyler Treadway November 9, 2016 TC Palm Tuesday’s legislative elections throughout the state should be good for the Indian River Lagoon and a plan to end the destructive discharges…
Read MoreNew mystery entity pushes local governments to oppose Negron’s Everglades reservoir plan
By Bruce Richie October 4, 2016 Politico TALLAHASSEE — A shadowy entity created last month is asking local governments in North Florida to pass resolutions opposing Sen. Joe Negron’s Everglades…
Read MoreJoe Negron’s plan to reduce Lake Okeechobee discharges faces challenges
By Isadora Rangel August 24, 2016 TC Palm A plan to reduce Lake Okeechobee discharges received much praise from Treasure Coast elected officials and environmental activists, but some Republican lawmakers…
Read MoreSen. 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…
Read MoreJoe Negron says he’ll push for funding to buy land south of Lake O
By JENNA BUZZACCO-FOERSTER July 9, 2016 Florida Politics Calls to send the water south of appear to have been heard. Senate President Designate Joe Negron announced Tuesday he planned to push…
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