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  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 11:02 AM

How special interests play a shadowy game to get what they want

Miami Herald busts The Capitolist as a shill for Florida Power & Light How special interests play a shadowy game …
  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 2:11 PM

VoteWater endorses Crist, Demings, Mast, 15 others in Florida primary

2022 clean-water guides can be found at VoteWater.org VoteWater endorses Crist, Demings, Mast, 15 others in Florida pr…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Our 2022 Voter Guides will help you identify clean-water candidates — and vote for them

2022 Primary Clean-Water Voter Guides Coming Soon! Our 2022 Voter Guides will help you identify clean-water candidat…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 12:04 PM

Supreme Court case could end federal protection for key wetlands

What, exactly, is a wetland? Careful — the answer could result in a lot fewer of them. Supreme Court case could end f…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Blue-green algae: We know what to do. When are we going to do it?

Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force gave us a road map. Now we just need some leaders willing to use it. Blue-green…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Florida doesn't have a 'culture of clean water.' How do we get there from here?

Imagine if polluters didn't call the shots and regulators were willing to crack the whip. 2021 photo shows a widespread bloom in Lake Okeechobee…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Dear Mike Rowe: Big Sugar’s not so sweet when it comes to Florida’s water - and politics

A closer look behind the scenes with Big Sugar Sugarcane is burned prior to harvest near Belle Glade, sending smoke and ash into nearby communiti…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Boy, the water looks good — our problems must be solved, right?

We need to keep fighting even when the water looks clear. Signs of new seagrass growth returns near the Stuart Sandbar last week. We need more th…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM

How 'The People' Helped Kill SB 2508

DeSantis vetoes SB 2508 - and you made it happen How 'The People' helped Kill SB 2508 …
  VoteWater · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Florida ecology is being 'annihilated.' Here's how to stop it

We do not have to tolerate “ecocide.” But we will until we all "vote water." Florida's ecology is being 'annihilated.'…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 12:02 PM

‘No Big Sugar’ campaign hopes to sour politicians on industry political donations

Today begins a new campaign to make that money toxic 'No Big Sugar' campaign hopes to sour politicians on industry pol…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM

$22 on April 22: Your Earth Day contribution fuels the fight for cleaner water

On Earth Day, April 22, please consider a contribution of $22 to VoteWater $22 on April 22: Your Earth Day contributio…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Will Gov. DeSantis let this terrible bill define his environmental legacy?

Or will he veto SB 2508 — before it harms us? Will Gov. DeSantis let this terrible bill define his environmental legac…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Sweet deal: Big Sugar’s campaign cash fuels Wilton Simpson’s ambitions

Big Sugar is funding his rise to Agriculture Commissioner Sweet deal: Big Sugar's campaign cash fuels Wilton Simpson's…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 5:10 PM

In Tallahassee, legislators show they don't care about you — or clean water.

Remember their names, this vote — and their contempt for you — come election time. In Tallahassee, legislators show th…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Don’t let LOSOM get hijacked at the last minute

Send a letter to Corps officials asking them to stop the LOSOM bait and switch. Don't let LOSOM get hijacked at the last…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 5:01 PM

'Blue-Green Ben' Albritton's bad bills could take major toll on Florida's water

Is weaker regulation really the answer for Florida’s environmental challenges? 'Blue-Green Ben' Albritton's bad bills co…
  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 7:19 PM

We already know who lost the CD-20 election: Big Sugar

A vote for Cherfilus-McCormick Jan. 11 is a vote to curtail the toxic influence of Big Sugar. We already know who lost …
  VoteWater.org · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Without change, we may have to feed the manatees forever

We need better leaders, willing to make tough choices and push for tougher environmental enforcement. Without change, we may have to feed the manatees forever …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Thanks for your support on #GivingTuesday

Your support will help us fight for a clean-water future. Thank you for your support on #GivingTuesday To everyone who supported VoteWater on Giving Tuesday…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 12:02 PM

On #GivingTuesday, your support can help us fight for your right to clean water across Florida.

Your support will help us fight for a clean-water future. On #GivingTuesday, your support can help us fight for your right to clean water across Florida …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 5:06 PM

On #GivingTuesday, your donation to VoteWater is crucial

Your support will help us fight for a clean-water future. On #GivingTuesday, your donation to VoteWater is crucial Next Tuesday, November 30, is Giving Tu…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 3:02 PM

As of today, Bullsugar is now officially VoteWater

The next era in Florida's fight for clean water As of today, Bullsugar is officially VoteWater As of today, Bullsugar is …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 3:08 PM

How sweet it is: Cherfilus-McCormick won without Big Sugar’s money

Big Sugar? Who needs 'em? How sweet it is: Cherfilus-McCormick won without Big Sugar's Money CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLS…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Change is afoot in the heart of Big Sugar country

Big Sugar's stranglehold on Florida politics is weakening. Change is afoot in the heart of Big Sugar country CLICK HERE TO…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Hardy the clean water choice in U.S. House District 20

As Florida’s water crisis deepens, we need clean-water champions more than ever. Hardy the Clean Water Choice in U.S. House District 20 …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Florida Congressional Candidates Are Standing Up to Big Sugar

It’s no exaggeration to call this a tectonic shift in the district that is home to U.S. Sugar. Florida Congressional Candidates Are Standing Up to Big Sugar …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 2:04 PM

When east fights west, Big Sugar wins

It’s classic divide and conquer. When east fights west, Big Sugar wins CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLSUGAR.ORG MEMBER Earlier this year as …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Omari Hardy was right about sugarcane burning

We need elected officials willing to crusade for justice against corporate corruption. Omari Hardy was right about sugarcane burning CLICK HERE TO BECOME A B…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

When cane burns, Glades communities struggle to breathe

We may be closer than ever to extinguishing those fires for good When cane burns, Glades communities struggle to breathe CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLSUGAR.ORG…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 4:02 PM

If toxic algae is killing dogs, what’s it doing to people?

Dogs like Bella are the canaries in the toxic coal mine. If toxic algae is killing dogs, what's it doing to people? Rob and Pam McAfee with their dogs Bella (front) and Bailey. …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 4:03 PM

The Big Sugar-COVID Connection

Big Sugar is harming us, in more ways than one. Did Sugar add to the COVID-19 body count? CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLSUGAR.ORG MEMBER As …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 3:06 PM

TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. DeSantis to Veto Senate Bill 88

Big Sugar is celebrating this bill. Gov. DeSantis can end that party with a veto. TAKE ACTION: Tell Gov. DeSantis to Veto Senate Bill 88 CLICK HERE TO BECO…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

A blue-green algae bloom on Lake Okeechobee is growing. Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water... ABOVE: Photo of a man fishing in the middle of a blue-green algae bloom a…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Water Quality Standards Needed to Protect Coastal Estuaries

You don't want to miss this. Water Quality Standards Needed to Protect Coastal Estuaries ABOVE: Recent capture of a widespread bloom in Lake Okeechobee near Clewiston. Image by Ralph Arwood o…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Fix the FLO

You don't want to miss this. Fix the FLO The following article is set to appear in the April edition of Florida Sportsman Magazine. It is reprinted with permission here. CLI…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 4:11 PM

Florida Sportsman Guest Post: No and Bad

You don't want to miss this. No and Bad CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLSUGAR.ORG MEMBER The following article is set to appear in the April edition of Florida Sportsman Magazine. It has been updated…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 5:01 PM

TAKE ACTION: Demand Zero Discharges to the St. Lucie

Army Corps modeling shows it’s possible to eliminate toxic discharges to the St. Lucie River entirely. TAKE ACTION: Demand Zero Discharges to the St. Lucie CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLSUGAR.ORG…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Paging Florida's Green Governor

Outbreaks of harmful algal blooms across Florida demand bold action. Paging Florida's Green Governor CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BULLSUGAR.ORG MEMBER Halfway through the first t…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Your Support Leads the Fight for Clean Water

From all of us at Bullsugar, thank you. Your Support Leads the Fight for Clean Water We are grateful to everyone who helped us make #GivingTuesday a success this week. We deeply appreciate t…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 1:12 PM

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with Bullsugar.org

Join the global giving movement that only happens once a year. Celebrate #GivingTuesday with Bullsugar.org Don’t miss the global giving movement fueling clean-water advocacy TODAY ONLY! Giv…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 5:01 PM

How the 2020 Elections Can Fuel Our Fight

The Greater Everglades is in desperate need of renewed passion and commitment from those who can protect it. How the 2020 Elections Can Fuel Our Fight In the 2020 election season, volunteers from 14 counties came…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 12:00 PM

This is it. #VoteWater, Florida.

#VoteWater today to turn the tide on Florida's water crisis This it it. #VoteWater, Florida. Our waters need your vote TODAY. Today is the final day to cast your ballots in the general elect…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Last Chance to Vote Early for Clean-Water Candidates!

Early voting ends this weekend. Did you #VoteWater yet? Last Chance to Vote Early for Clean-Water Candidates! Early voting hasn’t ended just yet! But you’re running out of time. Get out and #VoteWater, Florida! …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Dirty Money Means Dirty Water

Florida politicians are corrupted for the benefit of Big Business and the worst polluters. Dirty Money Means Dirty Water FLORIDA POLITICIANS ARE CORRUPTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF BIG BUSINESS AND THE WORST POLLUTERS …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
October 15, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Toxic Lake Okeechobee Discharges Have Begun

Discharges to the St. Lucie and the Caloosahatchee estuaries began Wednesday afternoon. Toxic Lake O Discharges Have Begun The moment we hoped would not come this year has arrived. With just days left in the typic…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Don't Let Sugar Buy Florida House District 82

ATTN Martin & Palm Beach Counties: John Snyder's opponent is backed by Big Sugar Don't Let Sugar Buy Florida House District 82 Click here to view the 2020 Primary Election Vo…
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Political Courage Can Fix Florida's Water Crisis

Clean-water voter guides for the 2020 primary election cycle in Florida are available now at VoteWater.org Political Courage Can Fix Florida's Water Crisis …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 6:01 PM

VoteWater Launches 2020 Voter Guides for Florida Primaries

Clean-water voter guides for the 2020 primary election cycle in Florida are available now at VoteWater.org Florida Primary Election Clean-Water Voter Guides Are Here! …
  Bullsugar.org · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Monthly Update: VoteWater Releases First 10 Water Warrior Endorsements

Check out who made the first round of VoteWater-endorsed candidates! The Latest From the VoteWater Front Become a Bullsugar member! Th…