Coral reefs play a critical role in protecting coastal communities from hurricanes and devastating flooding. Restoring and protecting these reefs must be a priority as we work together to promote...
Mast, Soto Introduce Legislation to Restore and Conserve Coral Reefs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Darren Soto (FL-09) today introduced the bipartisan Restoring Resilient Reefs Act to restore and conserve coral reefs by authorizing five...
Supporting Fishing In Our Community
Florida’s waterways are home to some of the best fishing in the world, including right here in our backyard. People come from across the country to take their friends and family fishing in our...
At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Historic Funding For Everglades Restoration
2021 Appropriations Package Passes House, Includes Record-Setting $250 Million For South Florida Ecosystem Restoration | Increase Would Ensure Army Corps is Operating At Full Capacity Toward...
Week In Review: December 4 – 10 | A Week Full Of Big Wins!
As you know, Washington can often be a frustrating place of partisan gridlock and disappointing news. But this week, I have some really great news on a couple of different fronts to share with...
Mast Provisions To Reduce Toxic Discharges, Protect Florida Waters To Become Law
Congress Passes Final Version of Water Resources Development Act of 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the final version of the Water Resources Development Act of...
Week In Review: November 27 – December 3 | The Fight To End Discharges
This week the Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to temporarily pause discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie with plans to resume them after a 5-day period at a rate of 1,500 cubic...
Mast Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation To Monitor, Forecast Harmful Algal Blooms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today helped pass the bipartisan Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act to monitor, model and forecast changes in the ocean, including...
It’s The End Of Wet Season, Charlie Brown
Mast Calls On Army Corps To Stop DischargesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie....