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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Florida voted water this week. Now we have an opportunity to make history in November. And we owe a debt of gratitude to thousands and thousands of people who cast ballots to give future generations the chance to experience this place…
The bad news keeps piling up. Toxic blooms on Florida’s west coast are getting worse. The east coast just saw its first official beach closure. New analysis shows Lake Okeechobee pollution spiking. And Florida’s Department of Health is misinforming the…
Photo Essay by John Moran, August 2018 I reported last month on the plight of the Caloosahatchee River and its befouled waters flowing from Lake Okeechobee; delivering slime to waterfront neighborhoods in Fort Myers and Cape Coral along the way to the…
Need a shred of good news on the toxic collapse of Florida waterways on both coasts? Here’s one: We don’t have to wait years to fix this. Our elected officials can act right now to stop fueling toxic blooms in our…