There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. For decades, special interests have been prioritized over human health and safety. And it's turning the...
Lake O Fact Check #44 | Human Activity Is Causing Red Tide Harm
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...
The Tortured Coast: Episode 29 | A Major Win in Martin County
There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. For decades, special interests have been prioritized over human health and safety. And it's turning the...
The Tortured Coast: Episode 28 | The Canary in The Coal Mine
There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. For decades, special interests have been prioritized over human health and safety. And it's turning the...
The South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act Is Law
Huge news! My legislation, the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act, is officially the law! The President signed my bill today to require the first-ever federal action plan to combat...
A Step Closer to Eliminating Toxic Discharges for Good
We are getting closer to our ultimate goal: no toxic discharges ever again.Today, the House passed a biennial water infrastructure bill known as the Water Resources Development Act, and it included...
Lake O Fact Check #43 | All Talk, No Walk from Nikki Fried
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...
Big Momentum Towards Zero Discharges
Without a doubt, the number one issue for our community is water. Once every two years, Congress passes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), and so, every two years, we have the chance...
BIll to Combat Toxic Algal Blooms Passes the House
My bill, the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act, passed the House today and is now headed to the President’s desk to become law!We’ve all seen the disastrous impact harmful algal blooms have on...