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Articles by: Gil Smart

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Game Changer: Experts Say The Stop Harmful Discharge Act Can Help Right Away

October 18, 2018

Congressman Brian Mast recently introduced the Stop Harmful Discharges Act (HR 6700).  It is a potential game-changer for Everglades Restoration. Bullsugar.org was honored to be part of the team that worked on the bill. The bill’s language is simple, but…

The results of 50 years of politics-as-usual are washing up on Florida's beaches

Water Should Be Above Politics. Why Isn’t It?

October 11, 2018

Hurricane Michael reminds us there are more important things than politics. But as we also know, natural and man-made disasters are politicized too, including this hurricane and the recently authorized EAA Reservoir, which passed the Senate yesterday 99-1 as part…

Erin Brockovich and Brian Mast joined Bullsugar.org to fight for clean water

Vote Water: Bullsugar Endorsements and Voter Guides Are Live

October 4, 2018

Bullsugar.org Voter Guides are now live at bullsugar.org/vote. We need your help: Please share them with everyone you know who cares about clean water. The guides are organized by county, they include Democrats and Republicans committed to solving Florida’s water…

Vote Water: Bullsugar.org 2018 Voter Guides

Bullsugar.org Releases Voter Guides, Endorses Bill Nelson

October 3, 2018

For Immediate Release: October 3—Stuart, Florida—Clean water advocacy Bullsugar.org today announced its endorsement of Sen. Bill Nelson for US Senate, and the release of its bi-partisan voter guides for the 2018 general elections. Bullsugar.org’s voter guides identify candidates committed to policymaking…

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GUEST POST: Remembering Rick Scott: Farewell, My Muse

October 2, 2018

John Moran has spent years capturing Florida at it’s most picturesque as a photographer and water advocate based in Gainesville. Lately he’s found himself shooting the state in a whole different light. Toxic slime-covered shores have taken the place of clear,…

Who Speaks for Gulf Coast Residents as Toxic Blooms Get Worse?

September 27, 2018

Matt Caldwell’s role in Florida’s toxic bloom crises may not be as well known as Rick Scott’s, but his actions are no less responsible. His polluter-friendly record is behind the stench along beaches in his Lee County district. And like…

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Bullsugar.org Endorses Rep. Brian Mast

September 25, 2018

For Immediate Release: September 25—Stuart, Florida—Clean water advocacy Bullsugar.org today announced its endorsement of Rep. Brian Mast (R-Palm City) to represent Florida’s 18th District in the US House. Mast earned Bullsugar.org’s support by establishing an effective record on clean water issues…

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Worried About Florida’s Elections? The Fanjuls Aren’t.

September 21, 2018

Emotions are high as election day approaches and the 2018 toxic algae crisis grinds on. The good news is that “Vote Water” is getting attention. The bad news is that tribal party ties remain hard to break, even after all…

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Cyanobacteria Health Risks: Be Afraid and Be Careful

September 13, 2018

By Maggy Hurchalla State agencies are not giving us adequate warnings about the health risks of cyanobacteria exposure. The Department of Health website minimizes the problem. It says cyanobacteria occur naturally all over the world. What is happening in Lake…

Cyanobacteria on the St. Lucie

Legislation to Stop Discharges Introduced in US House

September 6, 2018

It’s official: Congress has the legislation needed to cut off the flow of nutrient pollution and toxic blooms to our coasts. With your help, it can become law. Here’s what you need to know: What the legislation is and does: Called…

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