My county could lose HOW MANY acres of wetlands?

Proposed EPA rule change could hammer Florida, but there's still time for you to weigh in

As you know, wetlands are crucial to the environment, improving water quality, helping to prevent and reduce floods, recharging groundwater and storing huge amounts of carbon, helping offset climate change. But now, a proposed new rule by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, pivoting off a key Supreme Court ruling, could put up to 70 million acres of wetlands nationwide at risk. And Florida would be particularly hard hit; nearly 7.7 million acres of the state's total 10 million acres could be impacted if the proposed new EPA rule takes effect.

In this week's "Deep Dive" we look at the history of the Clean Water Act, why wetlands are important, what the EPA wants to do, the impact it could have on Florida — and what you can do to try and stop it. Click the button below to read the full story.

ICYMI: McClain’s bills put growth over communities and clean water

Florida Sen. Stan McClain, an Ocala Republican, has filed six pro-"sprawl" bills ahead of the 2026 Legislative session which, if enacted, would undermine local control and Florida's environment. Every session in Tallahassee results in bills that tilt the playing field in favor of developers; McClain's bill upsets the board completely. We break down each of the bills and the effect it's likely to have on your community if passed in our recent report.

No newsletter next week as that "most wonderful time of the year" bears down. We truly hope you get to spend the holidays with the people who are most important in your life, making unforgettable memories. Here's to cleaner water and brighter days in 2026!

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