(Tampa Bay Times, opinion piece Bob Graham) “Florida should focus on the pandemic and not force through rash changes in environmental policies”, writes Bob Graham. “In this time of crisis […]
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Floridians Worried About Water Quality – Willing to Pay to Fix it
81% of Floridians want their government to do more to protect water quality, according to a new statewide poll commissioned by Brevard IRL Coalition and Clean Water Coalition of Indian […]
Derelict Vessels in the IRL
Brevard Delivers is a quarterly publication for providing transparency on projects throughout Brevard County. It is published by the Brevard County Government www.brevardfl.gov . This article discusses how the Brevard […]
2020 proposed update to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan is available for review
The 2020 proposed update to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan is available for review on the website https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon/Home. The plan will be voted on by the Brevard […]
Lawmakers take heed of algae task force proposals
This article in the Naples Daily News is a good summary of the current bills addressing water pollution. Lawmakers are pushing several bills this session that have regulatory implications as […]
Restoration Progresses in the Indian River Lagoon
January 2020 marks the third year of the massive undertaking to save the Indian River Lagoon. The half cent sales tax has already collected more than $125 million, of which […]
Here’s how to fix Florida’s water crisis
Guest columnist for the Treasure Coast Newspaper, Judy Orcutt, explains how Florida’s water management districts’s mission is to protect and manage the water quality and availability. She continues to discuss […]
Florida’s harmful algal blooms are dangerous to humans | Opinion
An opinion piece posted in Florida Today news discusses the political actions needed to combat Florida’s harmful algal blooms to humans. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Blue-Green Algae Task Force has made […]
Brevard County Commission rejects loosening rules designed to protect wetlands
“County commissioners have decided against moving forward with proposed changes in wetlands protection regulations” according to a recent article in Florida Today news. While a group of development interests sought […]
Florida lawmakers vow to crack down on pollution that contributes to algae problems
According to the Jan 18, 2020 article in Tallahassee.com, “Republican leaders in the Legislature are vowing this year will be different when it comes to improving water quality.” “New regulations […]