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  VoteWater · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 11:01 AM

In Martin County, an example of why we need to "vote water"

Also: Check out VoteWater's 2023 annual report, out now     Our 2023 annual report details a year of clean-water progress From our reporting on Big Sugar’s political spending to our "Deep Dive" investigations and our f…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Where clean water is a major issue in elections, citizens win

Florida's water crisis will be a big issue on the ballot in FL-18; how about your district?     The way it should be: In this race, clean water will be a big issue Here’s something we’d like to see a whole lot more of.…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Who's running for office? We've got the list (so far)

Also: Sugar shills push back on our demand for space in the STAs for Lake O water; a look ahead at a live event May 1 in Stuart; and a look back at last week's Right to Clean Water livestream     Who's running for office this …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 11:01 AM

What about the Caloosahatchee?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has resumed discharges west; what will that do to the estuary?     Discharges to the Caloosahatchee: Good or bad? After last week’s newsletter asking if our discharge crisis was over, we got lots o…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Is Florida's discharge crisis over?

Plus: Learn more about the proposed Right to Clean Water amendment, and a look back at our "summers of slime"     Is the discharge crisis over? We may need to retire our "discharges ticker." For the moment, anyway. Last week the …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM

How low could Lake O go if the STAs were reserved for lake water?

Plus: Keep the floodgates closed; take action & tell SFWMD officials to fix our 'rigged' system; and what should we ask the candidates?     Keep the floodgates closed! It’s been five days since the U.S. Army Corps of Engine…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 11:01 AM

PAC attack: Why does Big Sugar give so much money to political committees?

U.S. Sugar, Florida Crystals combined gave more than $26 million to PACs since 2018     Day 40 - and where are our legislators? It’s been 40 days of harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee and most elected officials still ha…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 11:02 AM

Discharges day 33: Why can't we just 'send it south?'

Plus: Come see us in Sewall's Point, and check out the 2024 legislative wrap-up     No room at the (water storage) inn? Blame Big Sugar At last week’s South Florida Water Management District meeting, several speakers took…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Day 27 of Lake O discharges; must we suffer in silence?

Plus: Where are the clean-water candidates?; and a look at the just-ended Florida Legislative session   DONATE AND HELP OUR FIGHT FOR CLEAN WATER   Elected officials' silence on discharges is deafening …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Day 19 of Lake O discharges and all is not well in the 'northern estuaries'

Discharges could last for months - but the damage is already being done     Introducing the Lake O discharge ticker: Tracking the devastation It's been 19 days since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers threw open the floodga…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Florida's water quality is hurting and we're making it worse!

As discharges hammer the estuaries, sawfish are dying, "Dirty Money" is flowing an new fertilizer rules could further boost nutrient pollution     Florida's water quality is hurting - and we're making it worse! Week two of discharges f…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 12:01 PM

As discharges begin, what are elected officials doing to stop them?

While there's no silver bullet, all elected officials could use their bully pulpits to demand water managers to more.   This is what 3,000+ cubic feet of water per second looked like at the St. Lucie Lock and Dam last weekend as dischar…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Lake Okeechobee discharges begin - what are we going to do about that?

With 4,000 cfs headed for the Caloosahatchee and 1,800 cfs to the St. Lucie, these discharges are going to hurt     Lake O discharges start Saturday. What are we going to do about that? For months we’ve been predicting it. Wedn…
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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Everglades advocacy trio Hiaasen, Osceola & Aguirre headline Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration

Register now!   Celebrating a legacy of outspoken advocacy —————————— Everglades restoration relies on passionate advocates who are willing to speak truth to power. That was a defining characteristic of Friends of the Everglades founder Marjory…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Who are these guys, and why do they hate clean water?

As one bad bill gets watered down, other problem proposals remain - and here's a look at the legislators behind them.     Citizens spoke up - and one of this year's worst bills got neutered And just like that, the tiger became …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 12:01 PM

How many lobbyists does Big Sugar have in Tallahassee?

With a star-studded roster of top consultants and former state officials, how can the sugar industry lose?     How many lobbyists does Big Sugar have in Tallahassee? To get your way in the halls of power, you need insiders, …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Bracing for bad bills as Florida's Legislative session begins

Anti-wetland, pro-sprawl bills are piling up in Tallahassee; how bad will it get this year?     Legislative session 2024: It's going to be a long two months Welcome to the good, the bad and the hideously …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Big Sugar spent millions in 2023; here's where the money went

Sugar industry ramping up "Dirty Money" contributions ahead of 2024 election     Big Sugar spent millions in 2023. Here's where the money went While fourth-quarter totals aren't yet available, state data shows that from Jan…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM

2024 will be a year to GET LOUD!

VoteWater looks down the road at the challenges ahead - and our response     2024 will be a year to GET LOUD 2024 is about ready to rock and roll. And at VoteWater, so are we. The Florida Legislature convenes Jan. 9 and session runs…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Clean-water funding + dirty-water projects = no progress

Bad Legislative proposals threaten to undermine billions in environmental spending One step up, one step back is not progress Dear VoteWater community: The things we’d really like Santa to bring would never fit into a stocking. Clean water: Sa…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Challenge a state environmental rule or permit? It could cost you

Pair of bills introduced in Florida Legislature could intimidate citizens from challenging bad state rules     Want to challenge an environmental decision in Florida? It might cost you With weeks to go befor…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Deep Dive: This project could cut pollution going into Lake O - but will local opposition kill it?

What happens when you have a good project in the perfect location but nearby residents don’t want it?     VoteWater Deep Dive: Should local concerns kill this clean-water project? Work on a large s…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Thanks for your support on Giving Tuesday

Your generosity will power our work for cleaner water in 2024 Your generosity powers our work for cleaner water. And we're ready for a big 2024 Dear VoteWater supporters: A million thanks for your generosity on Giving Tuesday. The coming year …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:05 PM

On Giving Tuesday, back VoteWater's fight for cleaner water

Your support powers our work for clean-water policy and politicians Florida's water crisis is a political problem. It requires a political solution. That's where VoteWater comes in. Dear friends and supporters: Today, Giving Tuesday, is one of the b…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28, and our waters need your help

Please donate to VoteWater and fuel our fight for clean-water policy and politicians Giving Tuesday is coming up Nov. 28. Your generosity can have an impact. Tuesday, Nov. 28 is Giving Tuesday, a day when your generosity can help change our world — an…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM

This breathtaking beauty is why we 'Vote Water'

Enough of the 'doomscrolling'; a photo essay on what we're all fighting to preserve and protect     The beauty behind why we 'Vote Water' Here at VoteWater, we learned a new word last week: “Doomscrolling.” A…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 12:02 PM

'Dirty Money': It's not about party. It's about power.

How special interest campaign cash flows to parties and candidates with the most clout, and helps reinforce it   'Dirty Money': It's not about party. It's about power __________________________________ At VoteWater we know both "sides" take "Dir…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Here's what Florida's Legislature should prioritize in 2024

Protecting wetlands protections, preserving local authority on fertilizer top our list   Here's what Florida's Legislature should prioritize in 2024 __________________________________ Another Florida legislative session is right around the corn…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Deep Dive: How Big Sugar could ease the Everglades flooding crisis

Retaining more water in the EAA could provide relief to the inundated central Everglades     Deep Dive: How Big Sugar could help solve the Everglades flooding problem You may have seen in the news t…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM

On water projects, Florida needs to get organized

New report from watchdog group details 'disjointed' state process for identifying, prioritizing and funding projects; can we make it more efficient? Visit our Website   When it comes to water projects, Florida needs to get organized _____…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM

How 'pay for play' helps special interests slant the story

NPR takedown of Florida media outlet shows how 'dirty money' can shape coverage   Dirty money: How 'pay for play' helps special interests slant the story __________________________________ There's no shortage of hacks and flacks in the state ca…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Deep Dive: Get ready for the fight over fertilizer

New study based on flawed past studies could be used to justify ban on fertilizer bans — leading to dirtier water     VoteWater Deep Dive: Get ready for the fight over fertilizer "Strong" fertilizer ordinance…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM

That mailer you got about septic was mean, green - and completely bogus

Flyer from dubious new group gets the facts wrong and echoes Big Sugar propaganda   Sugar spin ALERT: We call 'bullsugar' on the lies in this dubious mailing __________________________________ The moment we saw it, we knew it was a bunch of bunk…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 11:01 AM

High tech may help us fight toxic algae - but it's not enough

Florida relies on tech instead of the only real solution - cracking down on polluters   Using tech to fight algae helps Florida avoid cracking down on polluters __________________________________ Another day, another “technological” fix for Flor…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Live Local Act: Solving one problem by creating many others

Move to boost affordable housing will foster reckless developments, community impacts   Solving one problem by creating others: Welcome to Florida's 'Live Local Act' __________________________________ Here at VoteWater, we’re in favor of respons…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Dirty Money: Both Republicans and Democrats take Big Sugar's big bucks

Video report: Preview of our "Dirty Money" research on sugar industry donations   Dirty Money: With Big Sugar campaign cash, both 'Red' and 'Blue' grab for the green __________________________________ Who says Republicans and Democrats don't ag…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Hurricane Idalia: Be ready for the storm - and what might follow

If in the path of the storm, stay safe; afterwards, be prepared for what might come in Idalia's wake   As Idalia approaches, some links to resources and a look at what happens after the storm As Hurricane Idalia makes its way toward landfall near Flo…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Decision to gut wetlands rules shows need to 'Vote Water'

Video report: Manatee County move represents a gamble Florida can't afford to lose   Manatee County decision to gut wetlands protections shows the need to Vote Water. __________________________________ A recent decision to scale back wetlands p…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 4:25 PM

RESEND/LINK FIXED: The coming assault on fertilizer bans - and why it's bad for our water

Legislators may use new studies to undermine fertilizer laws and risk even more pollution Editor's note: The previous version of this newsletter contained an incorrect link address for the fertilizer blog post. The error has been fixed in this version; we apologize for the inco…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

The coming assault on fertilizer bans - and why it's bad for our water

Legislators may use new studies to undermine fertilizer laws and risk even more pollution   Florida's waterways have a nutrient problem. Undermining fertilizer bans could make it worse. __________________________________ It's just common sense.…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Introducing: The Dirty Money Project

Campaign cash from polluters buys influence in the halls of power - but we're ripping back the curtain   Dirty money = dirty water. So we're taking a closer look. __________________________________ As a VoteWater supporter, you know dirty money…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Special Report: 10 years after the 'Lost Summer' of 2013, what's changed?

A look back at that terrible year - and whether we've done enough to prevent a repeat   Special Report: 10 years after the 'Lost Summer' of 2013, what's really changed? __________________________________ Ten years ago today, the St. Lucie and Ca…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Dirty money alert: Next Florida Senate President gets $25k in Big Sugar cash

How will Sen. Ben Albritton 'thank' U.S. Sugar for its investment?   Dirty Money Alert: Next Florida Senate President gets $25k in Big Sugar cash __________________________________ At VoteWater we believe Dirty Money = Dirty Water. That's why w…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 4:03 PM

'Slime time' on Lake O becomes national news

VoteWater featured in NYT piece on huge algae blooms and their impact   'Slime time' on Lake O becomes national news __________________________________ In a major story online Sunday and in print Monday, the New York Times chronicled the growing…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 11:05 AM

Why we fight

Envisioning a future where we don't have to ask: Is the water safe?   This is the clean-water future we're fighting for __________________________________ At VoteWater we spend a lot of time talking about what’s wrong with our system, how we nee…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Manatee deaths are declining, but could Lake O discharges change that?

Nutrient-rich discharges could contribute to sea cows' troubles   Manatee deaths are slowing, but could Lake O discharges change that? __________________________________ First the good news: after 1,901 manatee deaths in 2021-2022, "only" 332 de…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Call to action: Tell Gov. DeSantis we need this clean water advocate back

It's hard to imagine a better SFWMD Governing Board member - but easy to imagine someone much worse   Call to action: Tell Gov. DeSantis we need this clean-water advocate back __________________________________ As we detailed last week, Jacqui T…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 3:04 PM

If Thurlow Lippisch loses seat on SFWMD board, polluters win

Here's a case study of how politics pollutes Florida's waters   If Thurlow-Lippisch loses seat on SFWMD board, polluters win __________________________________ Here’s a case study of how politics pollutes Florida’s waters: Jacqui Thurlow-Lippis…
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Big Sugar already spending big ahead of 2024 elections

The money spent on elections and lobbying pays huge dividends for Big Sugar in terms of influence.   Big Sugar already spending big ahead of 2024 elections __________________________________ The 2024 election cycle may seem a long way off. But …
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  VoteWater · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Shouldn't public officials be on the public's 'side?'

The public should come before developers. Too often in Florida, they don't.   Public officials should be on the side of the public, not developers __________________________________ Here at VoteWater we make a big stink about special interests s…
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