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February 7th’s senate hearing in Tallahassee was a win for the Everglades and our estuaries. Senate Bill 10, calling for the expedited planning and completion of a southern reservoir, took a step in the right direction with unanimous approval from the…
Our state officials frequently remind people, “I’m not a scientist,” but they don’t let it stop them from arguing science. The South Florida Water Management District recently tried to undermine Sen. Joe Negron’s proposal to reduce toxic discharges, attempting to “shape” available science…
By Peter Girard This summer’s toxic algae blooms may have far-reaching health implications that radically alter the debate over water management in South Florida. Public health concerns came up frequently at last week’s Everglades Coalition annual conference, including building evidence that exposure…
Endangered Species Act Does Not Affect Lake Okeechobee Discharges By Peter Girard As Florida officials deflect blame for this year’s toxic algae disaster, the most ridiculous scapegoat they’ve found is a sparrow. This should be funny, but instead it spotlights…
Washington, DC –Today, the Coalition for Sugar Reform announced that BullSugar.org has added its name to the growing list of organizations that want Congress to reform the U.S. sugar program. BullSugar.org is dedicated to protecting Florida’s waterways, which have been…
Washington, DC –Today, the Coalition for Sugar Reform announced that BullSugar.org has added its name to the growing list of organizations that want Congress to reform the U.S. sugar program. BullSugar.org is dedicated to protecting Florida’s waterways, which have been…
Article Reference: NOAA: Southwest Florida a ‘hotspot’ for wetland loss By Naples Daily News Staff Southwest Florida has lost 148 square miles of land cover — an area 1 1/2 times the size of Cape Coral — to development and…
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