DeSantis signs water-quality bill touted as historic, yet also condemned as polluter-friendly

(June 30, 2020  FloridaPhoenix.com) Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law the “Clean Waterways Act,” adopted in March by the Florida Legislature. Senate Bill 712, text found here SB 712 , was spearheaded by Sen. Debbie Mayfield, a Republican from Indian River and Brevard counties and the original  bill was endorsed by the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition.  The Act addresses issues related to wastewater, septic systems, stormwater, and agriculture, to improve water quality throughout Florida.  Click here to read the article.