When VoteWater was founded in 2013 as Bullsugar.org, our bare-knuckled advocacy reflected the community’s outrage at toxic algae and the political environment that produced it. We built a movement and demanded change; we made waves.

But the fight for clean water in Florida is a marathon, not a sprint. We need to be strategic as well as tactical, persistent and insistent. We need to grow our support and reach while retaining the crusading spirit that set us apart.

So we’re pleased to introduce WaveMaker, a membership program for those who want to make waves and fuel our push for clean-water leaders and policies.

By contributing $1,200 or more per year you can support VoteWater’s political work and advocacy, including our “Dirty Money Project,” our efforts to end discharges from Lake Okeechobee and watchdog the Florida Legislature, our “Deep Dive” investigative reporting and more.

As part of the WaveMaker community:

• You’ll be invited to exclusive virtual briefings by Executive Director Gil Smart on important clean-water topics.
• You’ll receive invitations to signature events for the clean-water community.
• You’ll receive our weekly newsletter, with the latest news, opinion, political analysis, “Dirty Money” updates and “action alerts” so you can make your voice heard on clean-water issues.
• You’ll have the opportunity to help VoteWater assess political candidates in your community.
• You’ll get insider updates and impact reports showing how your dollars are making a difference
• You may make your donation in honor or memory of a loved one, friend, or business associate. It makes a wonderful gift and meaningful tribute.
• All this — plus a cool gift to boot!

Your WaveMaker membership can arm Votewater with the tools to identify and elevate clean-water candidates, track “dirty money,” influence officials to vote for clean-water policies — and protect the water we love for generations to come.