2013 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Report
June 4, 2013
One of the big changes this year was the number of bills we were able to improve through the amendment process.
Milestone in Land Acquisition of Wildlife Corridor
May 24, 2013
The event celebrated the one year anniversary of the Lone Ranger Forge property acquisition, formerly known as the American Prime Property.
Rockledge Protesters Defend Fertilizer Ordinance, Oppose Preemption
May 2, 2013
A crowd of over 100 rallied in front of Rockledge City Hall on May 1 at a "Stand Up to Big Fertilizer! Stand Up for the Indian River Lagoon" event.
Pest Control and Fertilizer Industries Threaten Local Fertilizer Ordinances
April 24, 2013
Call your local senators and representatives and urge them to vote "no" on any amendment that would stop the local regulation of urban fertilizers.
Bill Nelson Sides with Big Oil in Vote for Keystone XL
March 28, 2013
As a climate champion, Senator Nelson should know better than to side with Big Oil on an amendment like this.
The Everglades One-Mile Bridge is Only the Beginning
March 20, 2013
After two decades of advocacy by the Sierra Club and others, the ribbon was cut yesterday on a one-mile bridge over Tamiami Trail.
Green Transportation for Tampa Bay
March 7, 2013
The Tampa Bay region is the last major metro area in the U.S. without a multi-modal transportation system.
Mud-Bogging in a Wildlife Corridor: The Politics of Placement
March 6, 2013
A recent hearing on the proposed Swamp Hammock highlights an important aspect of conservation: how do you appease growth and development while preserving threatened species and essential habitat?
The Everglades and Sea Level Rise: The Clock is Ticking
February 26, 2013
Rapidly restoring natural, clean fresh water flow will preserve the Everglades as long as possible.
South Florida Citizens Demand Rubio Support Climate Action
February 12, 2013
On behalf of the homeowners, business owners, and residents of Florida who are in the path of the storm of climate change, concerned citizens gathered at Rubio's office in Miami to tell him enough is enough.