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Paging Florida’s Green Governor

January 28, 2021

Halfway through the first term of Gov. Ron DeSantis, it’s time to take an honest look at progress from the self-proclaimed “Teddy Roosevelt conservationist.” We’ve seen a lot of fanfare celebrating the 2-year anniversary of DeSantis’ executive order calling for…

SFWMD Should Reject Projects that Benefit Big Sugar over the People of Florida

December 19, 2020

One of Governor DeSantis’ first acts was to replace Board members of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) who were closely aligned with the sugar industry. After dismal years of Rick Scott’s regime, Floridians breathed a sigh of relief,…

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with Bullsugar.org!

December 1, 2020

Don’t miss the global giving movement fueling clean-water advocacy TODAY ONLY! Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. It’s a day when everyone comes…

How the 2020 Elections Can Fuel Our Fight

November 19, 2020

In the 2020 election season, volunteers from 14 counties came together under the leadership of Bullsugar board member, Blair Wickstrom, to launch the VoteWater campaign, a new effort of Bullsugar designed to identify clean-water candidates in Florida. It got noticed.…

This it it. #VoteWater, Florida.

November 3, 2020

Our waters need your vote TODAY. Today is the final day to cast your ballots in the general election. It is the day where action speaks louder than words. Your votes today will impact the policies that govern our waters…

Last Chance to Vote Early for Clean-Water Candidates!

October 31, 2020

Early voting hasn’t ended just yet! But you’re running out of time. Get out and #VoteWater, Florida! Depending on where you live in Florida, Saturday or Sunday are the last early voting days before the November 3 General Election. Those…

Toxic Lake O Discharges Have Begun

October 14, 2020

The moment we hoped would not come this year has arrived. With just days left in the typical rainy season, Floridians are bracing for damage from Lake Okeechobee discharges. Yesterday, the Army Corps of Engineers announced the start of polluted,…

Don’t Let Sugar Buy Florida House District 82

August 13, 2020

Florida’s primary elections are just days away, on Tuesday, August 18. For those of you still on the fence, lean this way and listen. U.S. Sugar and Florida Crystals are putting their stamp on the 2020 cycle, injecting millions of…

VoteWater Yard Sign Pick Up Locations

August 3, 2020

We’ve got signs! Shipments of VoteWater yard signs have been sent out to County Captains across the state and we are working on making pick up locations available. Keep checking back–confirmed locations and times and/or contacts are listed below and…

Political Courage Can Fix Florida’s Water Crisis

July 30, 2020

Political courage can fix Florida’s water crisis. No longer should Floridians tolerate threats to their health from outdated water-management policy that neglects their best interest. Environmental degradation contributes to the collapse of community businesses and threatens to end a way…

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