WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18), Bill Posey (R-FL) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today introduced bipartisan legislation—The National Estuaries and Acidification...
Bill Introduced to Protect Estuaries
On the Treasure Coast and in the Palm Beaches, we’ve seen what happens when estuaries are left to die—businesses are forced to close, animals are killed, and people get sick. This cannot be allowed...
Mast, Ryan Introduce Legislation To Help Veterans Exposed To Toxic Burn Pits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Tim Ryan (OH-13) introduced the SFC Heath Robinson Burn Pit Transparency Act. This legislation would require the Department of...
Mast Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition For 18th District High School Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) announced today that submissions are now being accepted for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in Florida’s...
Mast Demands Answers From The Army Corps Regarding “Indefinite” Discharges From Lake Okeechobee
Stuart, Fla. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers whether they would continue discharging water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie if the water tests...
Discharges Are Putting Our Health At Risk
For decades, the Army Corps of Engineers has poisoned our community with water laden with algal blooms far more toxic than the EPA considers safe for human contact. According to the EPA, potential...
The Army Corps Must Permanently End Discharges from Lake O to St. Lucie
Our community is all too familiar with toxic discharges and their impact on public health and the economy. For decades, the Army Corps of Engineers has poisoned our community with water laden with...
Mast, Harrell, Overdorf Urge Army Corps To Permanently End Discharges From Lake Okeechobee To St. Lucie
Stuart, Fla. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), State Senator Gayle Harrell (FL-25) and State Representative Toby Overdorf (FL-83) today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to eliminate...
The Fight for Everglades Restoration Continues
Funding for Everglades restoration has increased dramatically over the past several years, including a historic $250 million commitment from the federal government last year.But our fight is far...