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The good news is that right now Lake Okeechobee’s water level is at approximately 11.2 feet. Why does this matter? Read this blog to find out.
As we turn the corner toward summer, reports of algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee and in the Caloosahatchee River are already coming in. So, what does this mean for our community this summer? Read this blog to find out.
This week we got some great news! President Trump officially sent a revised budget request to Congress asking for $200 million for Everglades restoration. Click here to learn more about what that means for our community.
This May, I hope you’ll join me in recognizing Military Appreciation Month. Read this blog to learn more about how you can participate!
There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. And it's turning the Treasure Coast into the Tortured Coast. The Tortured Coast documentary series highlights the people and places being destroyed.
This week I worked hard with Harmony Allen of Port St. Lucie to gain support for Harmony's Law. Together, we can make sure military rapists are held accountable. Read more:
Scientific experts from Audubon Florida agree that lower, not higher, lake levels before wet season will benefit the ecology of the lake and help prevent discharges. Click here to learn why!
As the Army Corps undertakes the process of rewriting the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule, I wanted to share with you the public comment that I submitted with recommendations to protect our community from these harmful discharges.
One of the nuances that often gets lost in the conversation is that even if water being discharged from Lake Okeechobee was clean, it would still be harmful. Here’s why...
This week we made a lot of great progress in the fight to clean up our waters and put an end to the public health crisis our communities are facing. Keep reading to learn more!