Big day in court for those trying to stop "Alligator Alcatraz" wlrn.org/law-justice/20…

Our latest "Deep Dive" - Florida and its government agencies use tons (literally) of herbicides, but there's growing concern - and for good reason votewater.org/deep-dive-how-…

So by all means let's keep it up with the runaway development

From our newsletter: Barring some legal challenge, the Florida DEP is scheduled to issue its permit for Phase 1 of the Southland rock mine project on Aug. 11 — and the one person who can stop it, Gov. Ron DeSantis, doesn’t seem inclined to do so. votewater.org/rock-mine-to-g…

Millions to be made -> campaign cash -> compliant local governments -> out-of-control development -> more traffic-> more dead panthers wlrn.org/environment/20…

Ruling to come this week. Could come as soon as today! miamiherald.com/news/local/imm…

As we await an "Alligator Alcatraz" ruling today, we have to ask - what was the point? votewater.org/alligator-alca…

Judge orders Alligator Alcatraz shut down in 60 days, says no more new detainees miamiherald.com/news/local/imm…

Congrats to Friends of the Everglades, Center for Biological Diversity and the Miccosukee Tribe for fighting the good fight on #AlligatorAlcatraz

Good wctv.tv/2025/08/21/flo…

Almost as predictable in Florida's summer months as afternoon thunderstorms. Unfortunately tcpalm.com/story/news/loc…

Uthmeier vows to keep Alligator Alcatraz open even as state winds it down in wake of judge's ruling. We could sure use an AG who vows to respect the law, not thumb his nose at it votewater.org/what-the-hell-…

We know he's not doing it out of the goodness of his heart. So what's the angle here? mynews13.com/fl/orlando/new…

VoteWater and other conservation groups file "friend of the court" brief, asking appeals court to deny stay in "Alligator Alcatraz" case votewater.org/votewater-join…

Gov. DeSantis has steered big money to Everglades restoration. But his office tacitly backed the Southland rock mine - and he built "Alligator Alcatraz" in the greater Everglades. So does he still deserve to be called our "Everglades Governor? votewater.org/what-will-desa…

We're not real sure about the methodology of that study proclaiming Lake O as the dirtiest lake in the country, but let's be real - the lake has problems. And it's going to take a whole lot of political will to solve them. votewater.org/is-lake-okeech…

Our latest: Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava has been strong on clean-water issues - but she goofed on this one votewater.org/water-warrior-…

Ken Russell has an impressive environmental track record and understands the importance of clean water to Miami's economy and qualify of life - and that's why he's VoteWater's pick for the next Mayor of Miami. Read more at votewater.org/votewater-endo…

Proud to receive the endorsement of VoteWater for Mayor of City of Miami. While Eileen Higgins has removed environmental permitting powers from DERM I have written Miami’s strongest laws on protection of our waterways.

Will the Florida Legislature protect clean water in 2026 - or will it be yet more bills promoting development? votewater.org/heres-what-we-…