Stuart, Fla. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the first episode of his new documentary series, titled The Tortured Coast.  The series highlights the human and environmental toll from the toxic Lake Okeechobee discharges: business being forced to shut down, people getting sick, animals dying and critical habitats being destroyed. 

 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZ77Mk0CyI

The first episode features Rep. Mast and Florida Oceanographic Society Executive Director Mark Perry.  The episode also showcases some of the people featured in future episodes, including:

• The River Kidz
• Pastor Guy Calvert, Jensen Beach Christian Church
• Chris Hope, Owner of Outboards Only
• Blair Wickstrom, Publisher of Florida Sportsman Magazine
• Steve Davis, Everglades Foundation Ecologist

Those interested can sign up to get the episodes sent directly to them at www.mast.house.gov/torturedcoast.

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