Mismanagement is destroying Florida’s coastal waters
In 2024, Florida reported more than 3.6 million acres statewide of estuary segments impaired by pollutants.
Floridians face continuing risk of swimming in contaminated waters due to veto
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the Safe Waterways Act, which was passed unanimously by the Florida Legislature.
The Florida Legislature needs help understanding the root cause of declining water quality
Despite millions in annual water-quality study, Florida Gulf Coast University was appropriated $25 million for another study.
Florida’s growth and development stymie attempts to restore polluted waters
By John Cassani, former Calusa Waterkeeper It is becoming obvious that Florida’s water restoration programs cannot keep pace with the...
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