The Tortured Coast

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Summer is approaching, but instead of looking forward to days on the water with our kids, many in our community know that something else is coming: toxic algal blooms.  Each year, warmer...

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...

Happy Earth Day! Today is a day to celebrate this incredible planet and the work we have to do to take care of it.For Florida and our community, cleaning up our water is not just about our...