VoteWater · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Did ‘dirty money’ help win ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ contracts?

Email from VoteWater Also: Army Corps has issues with Big Sugar's rock mine SUPPORT OUR WORK Did ‘dirty money’ help win ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ contracts? What we are witnessing, with “Alligator Alcatraz,” is a master class…

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July 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM

We oppose "Alligator Alcatraz." Here's why - and what we're doing about it.

Email from VoteWater It's not just the potential harm to the greater Everglades ecosystem, it's the corruption and the recklessness 'Alligator Alcatraz' must be stopped. Here's why - and what we're doing about it VoteWater opposes ‘All…

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June 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Deep Dive into growing algal blooms; and help stop 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Email from VoteWater Also: Conservation funding cut, 'poison pill' on BMAPs in Florida's budget DEEP DIVE: Another type of noxious gunk growing in Florida waters Lyngbya (pronounced “LING-bee-yah”) is a type of cyanoba…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM

25,000 strong — and growing

Email from VoteWater When we stand together, we’re louder than Big Sugar   Friend, Thanks to passionate advocates like you, the Rescue the River of Grass petition has topped 25,000 signatures — a powerful show of public support to safegua…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Who's running in 2026 (so far)? We've got the list

Email from VoteWater An early look at who's vying for key federal, state and county seats Who's tossed their hat in the political ring for 2026? Check our list The 2026 elections may seem a long way off, but all across Florida candidates …

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June 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Officials asking some tough questions on rock mine

Email from VoteWater Also: Florida budget funds Everglades, shortchanges other conservation causes EAA rock mine update: Tough questions at SFWMD meeting A few board members didn’t hold back their concerns about the Southland rock mine a…

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June 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Become a WaveMaker and power the movement for clean water

Email from VoteWater Join the front lines of Florida's clean-water fight DONATE TO VOTEWATER BECOME A MEMBER       …

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June 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Rock mine to get DEP permit; here's what comes next

Email from VoteWater Also: 'Big, Beautiful Bill' benefits Big Sugar VoteWater's Gil Smart (right) speaks at the SFWMD meeting in Belle Glade last week on the Southland rock mine proposal. Big Sugar's rock mine gets key DEP permit; but …

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May 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Did Big Sugar's 'dirty money' sway Palm Beach rock mine vote?

Email from VoteWater Next rock mine meeting Thursday in Belle Glade Palm Beach Commissioners took sugar money. Then they voted to approve Big Sugar’s rock mine VoteWater's Gil Smart testifies at the Palm Beach County hearing on the Sou…

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May 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM

The people win. Sneaky government (and developers) lose

Email from VoteWater Also: Rock mine decision day May 22; and a look back at the 2025 Legislative session The people win. Sneaky government (and developers) lose Guana River Marsh Aquatic Preserve. Via FDEP We were all set to get y…

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May 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM

An open letter to Gov. DeSantis on the rock mine

Email from VoteWater Governor, are you willing to gamble your legacy on the rock mine promises? An open letter to Gov. DeSantis on the EAA rock mine proposal Dear Gov. DeSantis: You’ve been called “America’s Everglades Governor.” Sin…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Friend — Join us for an end-of-session legislative report with Friends of the Everglades

Email from VoteWater Register now for Friends of the Everglades LIVE!   Friend, Florida’s 2025 legislative session is almost in the books. Here’s the big news: We’re one step away from locking in a huge win for Florida’s state parks — sto…

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May 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM

EAA rock mine: Toxic trouble?

Email from VoteWater Plus: Will Lake O go too low? BECOME A MEMBER DEEP DIVE: EAA rock mine could trigger toxic problems Promoters are trying to pass off a proposed rock mine in the Everglades A…

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May 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Good guys win: State parks bill passes

Email from VoteWater When state officials sell out clean water and our public spaces for private profit, we must respond - you did, and we won When officials tried to exploit public spaces for private profit, you responded. And we won …

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May 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM

State parks, sprawl and clean water: A look at the waning 2025 Legislative session

Email from VoteWater Bottom line: It could have been worse. But bills that passed could still have an impact on clean water BECOME A MEMBER Legislative session winds down; last-second drama for state parks bill …

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April 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM

What's a lobbyist doing on the SFWMD board?

Email from VoteWater Also: Big Sugar gave nearly $700k in Dirty Money so far this year - we've got the breakdown BECOME A MEMBER What's a lobbyist doing on the SFWMD Governing Board? Last week we raised ques…

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April 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Just like old times: DeSantis picks developers for SFWMD board

Email from VoteWater Also: Upate on state parks bills, and the worst legislation in Tallahassee this session BECOME A MEMBER Back to the bad old days with DeSantis picks for SFWMD board When Gov. Ron DeSantis c…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Friend — Join us for a legislative mid-session update with Friends of the Everglades

Email from VoteWater Register now for Friends of the Everglades LIVE!   There's been good news on the state parks protection front! —————————— Friend, Hundreds of people across Florida turned out for the State Parks LoveFests last …

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Why is a former head of the FDEP shilling for Big Sugar's rock mine?

Email from VoteWater Also: VoteWater in action to protect our state parks and our Everglades BECOME A MEMBER Rock mine update: Why is a former head of FDEP shilling for this project? The Southland rock mine proposal in Palm…

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April 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Ashley Moody's "dirty money" track record

Email from VoteWater Also: Update on EAA rock mine proposal; and come out to the state parks "Love Fest" this Saturday! BECOME A MEMBER Come support our state parks this Saturday! Sixteen "Love Fests" will take…

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March 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Good news: Harmful discharges to St. Lucie to end

Email from VoteWater And: Sugar takes a loss as court rejects reservoir lawsuit FINALLY: Discharges to St. Lucie end; reduced to Caloosahatchee After 109 days, the Army Corps is winding down Lake Okeechobee "Recovery…

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March 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM

SUGAR SUED: Florida Crystals target of class-action suit claiming company misleads on climate change impacts

Email from VoteWater Suit claims sugarcane burning not consistent with slowing climate change BECOME A MEMBER Harmful discharges cut; tell the Army Corps they must stop for good! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer…

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March 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM

The worst legislation in Tallahassee this session

Email from VoteWater Also: More than 10,000 have signed the "Rescue the River of Grass" petition - how about you? BECOME A MEMBER   With your help, we can do even more  At VoteWater we advocate. Investigate.…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Big Sugar has HOW MANY lobbyists in Tallahassee?

Email from VoteWater Also: We're looking for a few good Community Liaisons! JOIN THE FIGHT   It's long past time to Rescue the River of Grass. Watch the video to learn why More than 10,000 people have …

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Hey DOGE - why not cut the Sugar Program?

Email from VoteWater Also: Have you signed the petition to Rescue the River of Grass? JOIN THE FIGHT   Toxic algae is harmful to dogs (and you). Rescue the River of Grass and fix the problem. Listen …

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Keeping an eye on the state Legislature

Email from VoteWater Also: How we can Rescue the River of Grass - and the northern estuaries   Keep up the pressure: Tell the Army Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter  to Col. Brandon Bow…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Friend — This isn’t your typical petition

Email from VoteWater Sign now to Rescue the River of Grass   More than a petition — this is a movement —————————— Friend, Petitions are a dime a dozen — but Rescue the River of Grass is NOT your typical petition. By signing on, you’…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM

"Dirty money" creates dirty water. We decided to do something about it.

Email from VoteWater Help us do more to expose how special interests buy influence and pollute our waterways   Dirty money creates dirty water. We decided to do something about it. In August VoteWater published our "Dirty Money Pro…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Legislature could cap Everglades spending; state parks bill must be tougher - and you can help

Email from VoteWater Also: Update on the EAA rock mine project, and a tribute to one of our founders DONATE NOW!   Have you signed the Rescue the River of Grass petition yet? Learn more and add you name …

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February 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM

2025 legislative wish list: Buy the land, save the parks and more

Email from VoteWater Also: Sign the Rescue the River of Grass petition and ICYMI: A look at what's killing dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon   The Legislature convenes March 4. Here's what we want lawmakers to do For …

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February 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM

What's killing Indian River Lagoon dolphins?

Email from VoteWater Also: Sign the petition: Rescue the River of Grass; and tell the Army Corps to stop the discharges!   What's killing lagoon dolphins? News reports suggest several Indian River Lagoon dolphins recen…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Bold new plan to RESCUE THE RIVER OF GRASS

Email from VoteWater Sign the petition to finish the job of Everglades restoration, stop discharges and save Florida Bay   The Everglades is at a tipping point; it's time to You want to save the Everglades, the north…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Rock mine in the EAA lurches ahead

Email from VoteWater Also: Progress (sort of) in the fight against red tide   Tell the Army  Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter  to Col. Brandon Bowman with the U.S. Army Corps of Engine…

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January 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Can we speed up Everglades restoration without cutting corners?

Email from VoteWater Also: Army Corps will speak at Stuart meeting on discharges   Tell the Army  Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter  to Col. Brandon Bowman with the U.S. Army Corps of E…

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January 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

We're getting Lake O discharges - and now we've got blue-green algae

Email from VoteWater Also: A look at our new "WaveMaker" member program for those who want to make waves - and make change   Tell the Army  Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter  to Col. Br…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 12:01 PM

"Vote water" is our 2025 New Year's resolution!

Email from VoteWater Clean-water policies and politicians are what we need in the new year   Tell the Army  Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter  to Col. Brandon Bowman with the U.S. Army …

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Thanks for your support in 2024!

Email from VoteWater A message from our Executive Director and a look at what lies ahead in 2025   Tell the Army  Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter  to Col. Brandon Bowman with the U.S.…

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December 19, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Government vs. the people

Email from VoteWater 3 anglers face $2 million in court costs for opposing Chiquita Lock removal; welcome to Florida   DONATE Tell the Army Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter to Col. Bra…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Two forces. One mission. A brighter future for wild Florida

Email from VoteWater This holiday season, give the gift of clean water   Two forces. One mission. A brighter future for wild Florida —————————— Friend, Friends of the Everglades and VoteWater share a powerful alliance that sets us a…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Here's the rationale behind Lake O discharges

Email from VoteWater Also: New DEEP DIVE into muck; and a look at a new bill to stop state parks development   SUPPORT OUR WORK Tell the Army Corps to stop the discharges! TAKE ACTION: Complete this letter to Col. B…

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December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Damaging Lake O discharges begin Saturday

Email from VoteWater Army Corps confirms "Recovery Operations" to commence, could last for months   Discharges begin Saturday, will last for months The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed in a press release Friday that it will b…

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December 2, 2024 at 5:01 PM

On Giving Tuesday, the fight for clean water needs your help!

Email from VoteWater Florida's water crisis is a political problem. Be part of the political solution. Dear VoteWater supporter: On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, VoteWater's 2024 Impact Report will detail the difference we made over the past ye…

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November 29, 2024 at 12:07 PM

Join VoteWater's clean-water mission this Giving Tuesday — your support makes a difference!

Email from VoteWater Your donation supports our fight for policies and leaders who prioritize clean water. Your gift on Giving Tuesday supports our clean-water crusade Tuesday, Dec. 3, is Giving Tuesday, a day when your ge…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Damaging discharges now until May? We need you to make some noise.

Email from VoteWater Take action now   Take action now against damaging discharges —————————— Friend, Last week, the Army Corps of Engineers announced that they were gearing up to unleash months of damaging Lake Okeechobee discharge…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 8:31 PM

We’re voting NO on Amendment 2. And we’re not alone.

Email from VoteWater See who’s standing with us against this unnecessary amendment   We're Voting NO on Amendment 2 —————————— Friend, Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely been paying attention to the debate surrounding Amendme…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM

This is what the sneak attack on state parks says about Florida

This year our parks are safe, but what about next year?   Reflections on the life and death of the NOT Great Outdoors Initiative —————————— Friend, There are moments in Florida history that stand out for their brazenness. Covert attempts to pu…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 4:03 PM

We did it: LOSOM is now the law of the land

New lake plan should reduce - but won't end - harmful discharges to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie We did it. Five years ago when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to formulate a new Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule, you came to t…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM

A Winning Strategy: Preventing Toxic Summers Together

Your support is key   Preventing Toxic Summers Together —————————— Five years ago, after a half-century in Miami, Friends of the Everglades made the strategic choice to relocate our headquarters to Stuart. It turned out to be one of the best dec…

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  VoteWater · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 11:01 AM

With your help, we can finally turn the toxic tide

Polluters have us outgunned 10 to 1 - but you can help even the odds       With your help, we can finally turn the toxic tide As the 2024 elections near, VoteWater is working to identify clean-water candidates, track “dirty…

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  Friends of the Everglades · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

We’re asking the feds to set toxic-algae standards

Where the state of Florida has failed, the EPA must step in   Where the state of Florida has failed, the EPA must step in —————————— Summer weather has arrived in south Florida with record temperatures and the threat of an active storm season on…

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