Environment

In 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) into law.  It was the first-of-its-kind effort to protect endangered and threatened species, as well as their unique...

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: manatees are the canaries in the coal mine.  When it comes to clean water and protecting our environment, manatees are one of the first things that can...

Floridians have been very clear: energy production near our shoreline is a nonstarter.Not only could it threaten national security by impacting operations at the Gulf Test Range, but it could...

Florida is truly blessed with one of the most unique ecosystems in the entire world.  The Everglades and the coastal estuaries provide Florida with both environmental and economic benefits.In...

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...

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...

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...

It’s been five years since the bill I wrote requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redo the Lake Okeechobee management schedule was signed into law.  And it’s been more than two years...

For years, our Treasure Coast community has had to deal with toxic discharges coming from Lake Okeechobee into our estuaries and coastal waters.  We have been sounding this alarm for years -...