Environment

Almost sixty years ago, Congress created the Land and Water Conservation Fund to protect our nation’s natural treasures and provide Americans with opportunities to explore them. It’s a federal...

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...

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...

In case you missed it, earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would begin releasing discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie estuary at a rate of 500 cubic...

Clean water keeps Florida moving.  It’s essential to our way of life, and it’s why so many people want to call the Sunshine State home.That is also why manatees are important to Florida. ...

Four years ago, a courageous group of kids from Stuart, Florida visited Washington, D.C. to fight for their community. Growing up fishing, boating and spending time on the water, the River Kidz were...

I’ve got great news!  The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act last week, and with it, several major provisions that I authored.That includes the Northern...

75 years ago, President Truman knew that the Everglades is worth protecting.  On this day in 1947, he designated 1.5 million acres of the land and dedicated it as the Everglades National...