Friend --

There is a very special group of people that choose the hard fight over the comfort of the sidelines every year. You are a part of that group.

This year, the hard work and generosity of bullsugar supporters paid off, and we saw changes to water management that were specific to preventing negative human health effects from toxic algae. This was *big news* and we are grateful to all of you that helped us move the needle. Now we have to keep the pressure on to ensure clean, safe water for all Floridians, every year.

We cannot thank you enough for your continued support through this revolutionary water movement. Without it, celebrating the holidays certainly would not be the same.

If you can, please consider making a donation to help support turning the tide for future generations.

Thank you from all of us at Bullsugar!

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone involved in the amazing effort that went into creating the award-winning Friends of the Everglades float in the Stuart Christmas Parade last week!

Local heroes and artists behind TC Trash Art led the endeavor, centered around the parade’s ‘green’ theme. The entire float was constructed out of trash collected from Hutchinson Island and artfully crafted into creatures and beings sporting t-shirts of river advocacy. Dozens of advocates walked alongside the float in a show of solidarity--a testament to the resolve of Floridians everywhere fighting for clean water and the community spirit that drives everything. See more pictures here!

If you’re looking to make a tax deductible gift before the end of the year, please consider donating to Friends of the Everglades! Our partners at Patagonia are matching donations made to Friends dollar for dollar through December, making your gift to the fight for clean water twice as nice! Click here or on the graphic below to make a matched donation.

P.S. Please help us build on everything we've accomplished and become a Bullsugar member today!