Few resources are as vital to Florida and our nation as our estuaries. These unique ecosystems, where freshwater mixes with the ocean’s saltwater, support wildlife, strengthen economies, and are...
ICYMI: My remarks at the EPA’s WOTUS Announcement
Yesterday, I joined Administrator Lee Zeldin and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Adam Telle at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a major announcement: a new proposal to...
The Fight For Clean Water Is Far From Finished.
For those of you who have called the Treasure Coast “home” for many years, you know that the state of our waterways hasn’t always met a high standard of quality. If you’re among the thousands...
September 27 is “National Public Lands Day”
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, is National Public Lands Day, and I hope you’ll join me in celebrating America’s natural environment and the parks we work so hard to preserve. The National Park...
Recognizing National Estuaries Week
Our communities are truly blessed with one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. The Everglades and our coastal estuaries, such as the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon, provide both...
Lake O Fact Check: No Impact from a Rock Mine?
The sugar industry claims that the Southland Rock mine—proposed to be built just 1,000 feet from the EAA Reservoir which is the single most important project for Everglades restoration– would not...
Strengthening FEMA for our Future
As Floridians, we know the devastating power of natural disasters. From hurricanes to flash flooding, our communities face unique challenges every year. That’s why, this week in the Transportation...
Lake O Fact Check #55 | Phosphorus is bad.
This is an easy one: Phosphorus is bad for Lake Okeechobee. Some say it’s not a big problem, but the science says otherwise.Phosphorus acts like fertilizer for algae, fueling rapid growth and toxic...
Week In Review: Protecting Florida’s Water
This week in Congress, the House passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act to strengthen aging infrastructure, invest in cutting-edge tech, and ensure the Coast Guard has what it needs to protect our...