Right now, tests for blue-green algae registered an alarming 53 parts per billion of microcystin at Canal Point, just north of the Pahokee Marina along Lake Okeechobee. This is UNACCEPTABLE....
Protecting Our Sea Turtles
On the Treasure Coast, it is critical we protect our waterways which impact not just our coastal ecosystem, but our businesses and livelihoods. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center has been working...
Week in Review: Defending our water and your wallet
We accomplished a lot this week on Capitol Hill. From cutting more wasteful government spending to continuing my fight to protect Florida’s Everglades, watch my latest Week in Review to see what...
Hosting The Everglades Summit On Capitol Hill
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: the fight for clean water is one that we wage 24-7, 365 days per year. Today, the Everglades Foundation brought the fight to Capitol Hill with a major event,...
It’s World Environment Day
From the day I was sworn into Congress, I’ve been fighting for Floridians and for the environment that makes the Sunshine State so special. Today, on World Environment Day, we celebrate this...
It’s National Infrastructure Week
This week marks National Infrastructure Week, and it’s a great opportunity to highlight some of our community’s top priorities: clean water, strong infrastructure, and environmental stewardship. As...
Do you know what to do if you lose power?
Hurricane Milton is expected to reach Florida late-Wednesday evening to early-Thursday morning. The storm could increase in intensity at any point and is expected to cause significant damages across...
We Can’t Take Our Eye Off The Ball
We’ve made huge progress in our fight to clean up Florida’s waterways, but we can’t take our eye off the ball. Currently, 90% of Lake Okeechobee is plagued by a severe toxic algal bloom.Our...
Defending Our Waterways From Capitol Hill To The Treasure Coast
Oceans Week is here! From restaurants to fishing guides and boating to beach trips, water is essential to our way of life in Florida. Our waterways, estuaries, and lagoons are a natural...