The Series Highlights the People and Places Being Destroyed by Toxic Discharges
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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