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June 29, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Manatee deaths are declining, but could Lake O discharges change that?

Nutrient-rich discharges could contribute to sea cows' troubles   Manatee deaths are slowing, but could Lake O discharges change that? __________________________________ First the good news: after 1,901 manatee deaths in 2021-2022, "only" 332 de…

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June 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Call to action: Tell Gov. DeSantis we need this clean water advocate back

It's hard to imagine a better SFWMD Governing Board member - but easy to imagine someone much worse   Call to action: Tell Gov. DeSantis we need this clean-water advocate back __________________________________ As we detailed last week, Jacqui T…

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June 13, 2023 at 3:04 PM

If Thurlow Lippisch loses seat on SFWMD board, polluters win

Here's a case study of how politics pollutes Florida's waters   If Thurlow-Lippisch loses seat on SFWMD board, polluters win __________________________________ Here’s a case study of how politics pollutes Florida’s waters: Jacqui Thurlow-Lippis…

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June 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Big Sugar already spending big ahead of 2024 elections

The money spent on elections and lobbying pays huge dividends for Big Sugar in terms of influence.   Big Sugar already spending big ahead of 2024 elections __________________________________ The 2024 election cycle may seem a long way off. But …

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May 24, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Shouldn't public officials be on the public's 'side?'

The public should come before developers. Too often in Florida, they don't.   Public officials should be on the side of the public, not developers __________________________________ Here at VoteWater we make a big stink about special interests s…

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May 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Will study 'prove' Florida doesn't need summertime fertilizer restrictions?

We're still calling for Gov. DeSantis to veto this budget line item on fertilizer bans - with good reason   Legislators want to study fertilizer bans - but do they already know what 'the science' will say? __________________________________ As w…

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May 12, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Gov. DeSantis: Veto 'corporatist' SB 540 and budget fertilizer ban

These bad bills are giveaways to special interests   Gov. DeSantis: SB 540 and budget fertilizer ban are 'corporatism' - and you should veto them __________________________________ Support our work Gov. Ron DeSantis famously said in …

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May 3, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Banning fertilizer bans: Dirty trick by Legislature will lead to dirtier water

Just the latest devious stunt pulled by the Florida Legislature...   Banning fertilizer bans: Dirty trick by Legislature will lead to dirtier water __________________________________ Sneaky. Devious. Underhanded. Duplicitous. Can you think of a…

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April 27, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Tallahassee report: We came, we lobbied - and we’ll be back

Doing what we can to head dirty-water bills off at the pass   Tallahassee Report: We came, we lobbied — and we'll be back __________________________________ VoteWater Executive Director Gil Smart was in the state capital of Tallahassee last week…

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April 13, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Legislative update: ‘Session of sprawl?’ You’re soaking in it

It’s par for the course up in Tallahassee - and emblematic of the need for change.   Legislative update: 'Session of Sprawl?' You're soaking in it __________________________________ Back in February, before the Florida Legislature even convened,…

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April 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM

How the federal Sugar Program leads to dirtier water

It’s long past time for change.   How the federal Sugar Program leads to dirtier water __________________________________ We could be here all day talking about Big Sugar’s impact on the environment. But the bottom line is that the industry's p…

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April 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM

ACTION ALERT: Speak out against this pro-'sprawl' bill that's gotten worse

Speak out against Florida Senate Bill 540   Please Donate! Ask key Senators to reject this pro-'sprawl' bill __________________________________ You’ve heard the term “from bad to worse?” This is the story of one proposal in the Flori…

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March 30, 2023 at 11:01 AM

A clean-water governor wouldn’t sign these dirty-water bills

What's it gonna be, Governor?   What's it gonna be, Governor? __________________________________ Dear Gov. Ron DeSantis: You’ve styled yourself as a Teddy Roosevelt-style Republican with an eye for conservation. But even as you seek billions fo…

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March 27, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Big Sugar's loss in court

Judge tosses Big Sugar lawsuit - but a big question remains   Judge tosses Big Sugar lawsuit — but big question remains __________________________________ Big Sugar just took it on the chin in court. But one of their central issues has yet to …

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March 23, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Red tide: Not out of sight, but out of mind in Tallahassee

As red tide burns, our Legislature fiddles - and considers bills that could make things worse   As red tide burns, our Legislature fiddles — and considers bills that could make things worse __________________________________ We would think that …

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March 16, 2023 at 11:01 AM

It’s time for Big Agriculture to help stop discharges — here’s how they can do it

It’s time for policymakers - and Big Ag - to do the right thing.   It's time for Big Agriculture to help stop discharges — here's how they can do it __________________________________ The key thing to realize about the system of drainage and wat…

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March 7, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Sprawl-backed bills would sound death knell for local clean-water rules

These bills would be more accurately called “The Dirty Water Act”   Decomposing fish scatter the shores of Sanibel Island — a product of persistent red tide blooms along Florida's Southwest coast. Photo by Leah Voss Sprawl-backed bills would sound…

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March 3, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Will the EAA reservoir work as advertised? It had better

We get the temptation to celebrate the reservoir’s groundbreaking. But it's time to get back to work.   Will the EAA reservoir work as advertised? It had better. __________________________________ They came from all over Florida: Public officia…

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February 23, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Will technology save us from toxic algae?

Or is there a better way to fight water pollution?   Will technology save us from toxic algae? __________________________________ U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds thinks toxic blue-green algae may have a high-tech solution. Donalds, a Naples Republican, …

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