Democratic Environmental Caucus and RethinkEnergy are holding an anti-fracking event on Thursday, August 17 at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ED View Details 621 SE Palm Beach Rd, Stuart, FL 34994-2445, United States
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Lake Okeechobee potential for algae blooms
Paul Laura submits this about Lake O. & Estuaries: Information below was extracted from the SFWMD Environmental Conditions Report for 2017-07-18. Lake Okeechobee ‘Lake stage is 12.56 feet NGVD having increased by 0.12 feet over the past week and 0.63 feet over the past month. Ascension rates over the past three weeks were much slower […]
Investigation: Human waste fertilizes farms, but fuels toxic algae blooms
Investigation: Human waste fertilizes farms, but fuels toxic algae blooms Deregulated “fertilizer” contains same nitrogen and phosphorus as regulated “sludge.” Lucas Daprile , [email protected] http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/investigations/2017/02/07/biosolids-pollute-florida-watersheds/97443714/
SWFMD web site tracks reservoir project progress
West Palm Beach, FL – The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) today launched a new webpage, featuring an interactive map and milestone tracker to allow the public to follow the progress of the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee. “This project was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by […]
California invested heavily in solar power. Now there’s so much that other states are sometimes paid to take it
California invested heavily in solar power. Now there’s so much that other states are sometimes paid to take it Los Angeles Times On 14 days during March, Arizona utilities got a gift from California: free solar power. Well, actually better than free. Read the full story Shared from Apple News
Fracking Bill Dead in FL Legislature
Stalemate!!! Fracking Bill is dead for this year! The Florida House and Senate could not agree on a fracking ban in the 2017 Session. The House wanted a scientific study before instituting a ban, where the Senate wanted a ban based on what is already known about Florida’s geology, fracking, and the need to protect […]
Pinellas Co. Anti-fracking Proclamation
DECF Position: Plastic Bag Fee/Tax
According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year. Less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled. Many of the bags find their way into our waterways via drains and sewage pipes, where they account for over 10% of the debris washed up […]
DECF Position: Developments of Regional Impact
Over the past decade, new legislation has weakened higher impact review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) at city, county, regional, and state agency levels. Departments, divisions, and other offices previously responsible for thorough analysis of environmental impact have been packed by gubernatorial board appointees who possess apparent conflicts of interest, owing to their private-sector […]