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Stop Killing Florida’s Estuaries and Everglades
Since January over 219 billion gallons of water from Lake Okeechobee has been discharged into the St. Lucie Estuary, Indian River Lagoon and the Caloosahatchee Estuary. Destruction of the oyster reefs, seagrass beds and nearshore coral reefs is the result of these discharges and the economic impacts to area businesses, tourism and real estate are significant and growing.
Moving Water to a Solution in Florida
Waiting until water gets south to store it is not a proper consideration. Sometimes it rains where you want to store the water. Having another and alternative location is prudent. Waiting until water gets a few miles away from the Everglades to clean it is not in the best interest of this natural wonder.
A call to action to protect our waterways and our economy
We’re all frustrated with the continued discharges to our already troubled waterways, and we need to continue to push our state and federal officials to find a solution… and fast. But, we can’t turn our backs on local businesses while we fight. The Economic Council will continue to stand up for all businesses in Martin County – large and small—that are being adversely affected.
Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.
It’s a beautiful day and the fishing is good. Suddenly, the line snags on something as the cast is made. …
Ocean Ownership
Ocean Ownership By Tom Warnke We all agree that public access to the world’s oceans is worth protecting. But who …
