The Tortured Coast

The summers of 2016 and 2018 were months of algae-fueled states of emergency, deadly health consequences and shuttered businesses.  Pets died, people became severely ill and our tourism economy...

While Florida is continuing to rebuild and recover after Hurricane Ian, one thing that we have not had to cope with is toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee.After previous storms, the lake reached...

Florida water is essential to our way of life.  It’s what makes Florida great, and why so many people want to call it home.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

For years, I’ve been pushing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to admit that the uniformed and civilian personnel stationed at Port Mayaca are being poisoned by their working conditions.  For...

They’re everywhere, and they’re persistent.You may not have heard of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), but you may have heard of “forever chemicals.”  These chemicals are...

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 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 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...