WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Rules Committee, in determining potential changes to the Energy and Water appropriations package, blocked U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) amendment to fully...
Mast Calls for NOAA to Address Causes of Manatee Mortality
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) called on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support Florida’s manatees as record numbers have died in...
Congress Must Fully Fund Everglades Restoration
Responsible management of our waterways is not just an environmental issue. It has a huge impact on our economy and our public health. That’s why I’m continuing to fight for the...
Mast Pushes to Increase Funding for Everglades Restoration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today offered an amendment to this year’s Energy and Water Appropriations bill that would increase funding for South Florida Ecosystem...
Week in Review: July 16 – 22 | Poison Out of Our Water
Florida has more than its fair share of environmental issues. From toxic algal blooms to dangerous chemicals in the topsoil, my top priority is cleaning up our waterways and protecting our...
Lake O Fact Check #31 | Fried Picks Profit Over People
There is a lot of misinformation flying around out there about Lake Okeechobee and the health of our waterways. Now, it’s time to set the record straight. The #LakeOFactCheck video series analyzes...
Getting Rid of Forever Chemicals Once and For All
You may not have heard of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), but you may have heard of “forever chemicals.” Previously found in everyday items like fire extinguisher foam and...
Lake O Fact Check #30 | Less Harm Doesn’t Mean More Benefits
There is a lot of misinformation flying around out there about Lake Okeechobee and the health of our waterways. Now, it’s time to set the record straight. The #LakeOFactCheck video series analyzes...
Army Corps Changing the Way They Manage Lake Okeechobee
For decades, Florida’s waterways have been managed to benefit a select few well-connected corporations to the severe detriment of our public health, environment and economy. But as a result of...