The Everglades Foundation will host a two-day long water supply summit on January 17th & 18th. The summit will take place in Tallahassee, hosted by NBC News’ Chuck Todd.
Follow this link to read more from the Palm Beach Post’s Post on Politics blog.
Archive for the ‘Legislative News’ Category
8 Dec
Audubon encouraged by $40 million for Everglades in proposed 2012 budget
In sharp contrast to the $17 million set aside for the Everglades in the 2011 budget, Scott has proposed that $40 million be directed to restoration efforts in the budget for fiscal year 2012. In addition, Florida Forever is proposed to receive $15 million, when they received nothing from the 2011 budget.
Click here to read the full article from the Sunshine State News.
8 Dec
After layoffs, South Florida Water Management District is hiring again
The South Florida Water Management District posted 15 new job openings on its website, prompting questions from many South Florida residents.
Click here to read the full article from TCPalm.com.
8 Dec
Court sides with environmentalists, rules against Palm Beach County rock mine
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday against a potential rock mine on land long considered prime for Everglades restoration.
Click here to read the full article from the Sun Sentinel.
1 Dec
Why we need to save the soul of South Florida
University of Florida ecology professor Frank Mazzotti explains why the Everglades are so pivotal to the ecology and economy of South Florida, and what needs to be done to protect the River of Grass.
Click here to read the full article from the Huffington Post.
1 Dec
The Everglades: A Capitol crime by the Florida Legislature
The Everglades: a Capitol crime by the Florida legislature (St Petersburg Times)
16 Nov
US Department of Interior on Scott’s Everglades plan
Salazar calls Scott’s Everglades cleanup plan an “encouraging step forward” and states that he is hopeful to build upon this plan in the future.
Click here to read the full story from the Audubon of Florida.
4 Nov
Florida issues new water pollution standards
Florida issues new water pollution standards (Everglades Foundation)
2 Nov
SFWMD awards funding for 9 water conservation projects
Through the SFWMD’s Water Saving Incentive Program, the water management district has approved investments in nine water conservation projects for the fiscal year 2012. For a full list of the approved projects and additional information, follow this link to the SFWMD’s website.
2 Nov
Despite budget woes, imperative that legislature support Florida Forever
Despite budget woes, it is of utmost importance that the legislature and Rick Scott understand the necessity of the Florida Forever program, and show support of it and other like causes.
Read the full opinion piece from the News Journal Online by following this link.
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