Important breaking news from Sierra Club Florida.
Sierra Club Statement on EPA Approval of State Plan to Improve Water Quality in Everglades
June 15, 2012
Sierra Club is pleased that the EPA and the state of Florida have agreed on a plan toward improving water quality in the Everglades, but still have major concerns.
Senator Rubio's Disastrous State Waters Partnership Act of 2012
June 13, 2012
Rubio's bill would put an end to the EPA's ability to develop numeric nutrient criteria to tackle this serious public health threat in the Sunshine State.
Florida Water Coalition Launches TV Ad During 'Summer Slime' Season
April 24, 2012
The ad explains that massive toxic algae blooms in Florida are fueled by industrial pollution, sewage, manure, and fertilizer.
National Academy of Sciences Report on EPA Pollution Limits Dismisses Exaggerated Cost Claims
March 6, 2012
It is time for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to come to the rescue of Florida's sick waters.
President Obama Signs Legislation Authorizing Everglades Skyway
December 23, 2011
The new bridges will join a one-mile bridge already under construction.
Federal and State Regulators Buckle Under Polluter Pressure
November 2, 2011
The EPA's thumbs up for Florida's polluter-friendly water quality rules is a loss for families who deserve clean water.
U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns Shuts Out Public for Congressional Hearing
August 12, 2011
Rep. Stearns is refusing to invite any clean-water advocates or members of the public to testify at a Congressional hearing to discuss the EPA's proposed limits for sewage, fertilizer, and manure in Florida waters.
Sierra Club's Position: Strengthen Gulf RESTORE Bill
August 4, 2011
Sierra Club believes the current bill is missing several elements that would ensure meaningful coastal restoration and recovery of the Gulf's ecosystems and communities.
Injunction Issued Against Mosaic's South Fort Meade Phosphate Mine
July 11, 2011
The court has recognized that the Corps of Engineers review of this project was deeply flawed and needs to be re-done in order to protect these wetlands, streams, and water flows that are crucial to wildlife and human populations.
Sierra Club to Governor Scott: Take a Hike!
May 26, 2011
Rick Scott exercised a line-item veto removing all funding for Florida Forever in the state budget. The Florida Legislature had approved $305 million for environmental land acquisition.