2015 Legislative Wrap-Up/Update
May 16, 2015
The Florida Legislature considered bills on energy and clean power, fracking, growth management, recycling, and more.
Press Advisory: Back for More at SFWMD
May 13, 2015
Residents demand that Governor Rick Scott's appointed water managers purchase 48,600 acres of US Sugar land to restore the Everglades and protect the coasts from pollution.
Ruling by Judge Threatens Silver Springs
May 6, 2015
Despite evidence that Silver Springs would be further degraded from over-pumping and increased nutrient pollution, a judge has recommended approval of a permit for a massive cattle operation.
More Floridan Aquifer Protection Called for by Sierra Club Petition to EPA
May 1, 2015
Underlying the entire state is the Floridan Aquifer System, one of the most economically significant, extensive, deepest, and most productive artesian aquifer systems in the world.
Dozens of Elected Leaders Ask Governor and Legislature to Purchase Sugar Lands
April 29, 2015
As toxic green algae once again spoiled the St. Lucie River, leaders ratcheted up demands to stop dumping water to the coasts and buy sugar land to send water south to the Everglades instead.
Drumbeat from Martin County: Buy the Land!
April 2, 2015
Clean water activists spelled out "BUY THE LAND" on a beach and a flotilla gathered near a golf course where President Obama was playing last weekend in Martin County.
Beyond Coal Speaks With Lakeland Electric Leaders
March 23, 2015
Lakeland Electric told Sierra Club members that they currently have a 5 MW solar project (one of the largest in the state) and they are scheduled to expand to 24 MW by 2017.
Sierra Club Charged Up by Miami Electric Grand Prix
March 20, 2015
Sierra Club members and supporters cheered as electric race cars hit top speeds of 140 miles per hour through the streets of downtown Miami last Saturday.
More Than 100 Residents Protest State's Sugar Land Inaction
March 16, 2015
Residents protested Governor Rick Scott and his appointed water managers for failing to acquire 48,600 acres of US Sugar land to restore the Everglades and protect the coasts from pollution.
Florida Power & Light Announces Phase-Out of Cedar Bay Coal Plant
March 6, 2015
Sierra Club issued a statement in response to news that Florida Power & Light will acquire and phase out the Cedar Bay coal plant.