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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Will study 'prove' Florida doesn't need summertime fertilizer restrictions?

We're still calling for Gov. DeSantis to veto this budget line item on fertilizer bans - with good reason   Legislators want to study fertilizer bans - but do they already know what 'the science' will say? __________________________________ As w…
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May 12, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Gov. DeSantis: Veto 'corporatist' SB 540 and budget fertilizer ban

These bad bills are giveaways to special interests   Gov. DeSantis: SB 540 and budget fertilizer ban are 'corporatism' - and you should veto them __________________________________ Support our work Gov. Ron DeSantis famously said in …
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May 3, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Banning fertilizer bans: Dirty trick by Legislature will lead to dirtier water

Just the latest devious stunt pulled by the Florida Legislature...   Banning fertilizer bans: Dirty trick by Legislature will lead to dirtier water __________________________________ Sneaky. Devious. Underhanded. Duplicitous. Can you think of a…
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April 27, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Tallahassee report: We came, we lobbied - and we’ll be back

Doing what we can to head dirty-water bills off at the pass   Tallahassee Report: We came, we lobbied — and we'll be back __________________________________ VoteWater Executive Director Gil Smart was in the state capital of Tallahassee last week…
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April 13, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Legislative update: ‘Session of sprawl?’ You’re soaking in it

It’s par for the course up in Tallahassee - and emblematic of the need for change.   Legislative update: 'Session of Sprawl?' You're soaking in it __________________________________ Back in February, before the Florida Legislature even convened,…
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April 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM

How the federal Sugar Program leads to dirtier water

It’s long past time for change.   How the federal Sugar Program leads to dirtier water __________________________________ We could be here all day talking about Big Sugar’s impact on the environment. But the bottom line is that the industry's p…
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April 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM

ACTION ALERT: Speak out against this pro-'sprawl' bill that's gotten worse

Speak out against Florida Senate Bill 540   Please Donate! Ask key Senators to reject this pro-'sprawl' bill __________________________________ You’ve heard the term “from bad to worse?” This is the story of one proposal in the Flori…
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March 30, 2023 at 11:01 AM

A clean-water governor wouldn’t sign these dirty-water bills

What's it gonna be, Governor?   What's it gonna be, Governor? __________________________________ Dear Gov. Ron DeSantis: You’ve styled yourself as a Teddy Roosevelt-style Republican with an eye for conservation. But even as you seek billions fo…
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March 27, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Big Sugar's loss in court

Judge tosses Big Sugar lawsuit - but a big question remains   Judge tosses Big Sugar lawsuit — but big question remains __________________________________ Big Sugar just took it on the chin in court. But one of their central issues has yet to …
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March 23, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Red tide: Not out of sight, but out of mind in Tallahassee

As red tide burns, our Legislature fiddles - and considers bills that could make things worse   As red tide burns, our Legislature fiddles — and considers bills that could make things worse __________________________________ We would think that …
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March 16, 2023 at 11:01 AM

It’s time for Big Agriculture to help stop discharges — here’s how they can do it

It’s time for policymakers - and Big Ag - to do the right thing.   It's time for Big Agriculture to help stop discharges — here's how they can do it __________________________________ The key thing to realize about the system of drainage and wat…
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March 7, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Sprawl-backed bills would sound death knell for local clean-water rules

These bills would be more accurately called “The Dirty Water Act”   Decomposing fish scatter the shores of Sanibel Island — a product of persistent red tide blooms along Florida's Southwest coast. Photo by Leah Voss Sprawl-backed bills would sound…
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March 3, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Will the EAA reservoir work as advertised? It had better

We get the temptation to celebrate the reservoir’s groundbreaking. But it's time to get back to work.   Will the EAA reservoir work as advertised? It had better. __________________________________ They came from all over Florida: Public officia…
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February 23, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Will technology save us from toxic algae?

Or is there a better way to fight water pollution?   Will technology save us from toxic algae? __________________________________ U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds thinks toxic blue-green algae may have a high-tech solution. Donalds, a Naples Republican, …
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