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Everglades Coalition Congressional FY23 Funding Request Letter
Below is EVCO’s congressional letter requesting $725M in funding to advance Everglades restoration: April 26, 2022 The Honorable Marcy Kaptur, Chair Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development United States Congress Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable...
Celebrating a Momentous Occasion for Everglades Restoration
Below is a letter addressed to President of the United States Joe Biden, regarding the FY23 budget. April 7, 2022 President Joe Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Biden, The undersigned organizations thank you for...
Emphasizing Imperative Next Steps to Restoring America’s Everglades
The following letter was addressed to The Honorable Shalanda Young, Acting Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget:Dear Acting Director Young, The undersigned organizations dedicated to restoring America’s Everglades write to emphasize the...
Your Voice Matters. More About Florida’s Progress:
Here are some of the water quality and Everglades restoration projects that reflect Florida’s progress since 2019. Let’s keep the momentum going folks. Use your voice to join the chorus— together, we will be heard. Tamiami Trail Project Kissimmee River project C-44...
How to Stop the Expansion of Industrial Oil Exploration in the Everglades
You may have heard that Texas based oil company— Burnett Oil Co.— continues to pursue permits that would authorize the company to develop two entirely new industrial oil developments within the boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve. A proposed new oil pad and...
Holidays on Florida Bay: How You Can Support Florida Bay Forever This Holiday Season
It is officially the holiday season! We cannot believe that the new year is right around the corner and that Highway 1 keeps getting busier as our beloved snowbirds come to roost in the Florida Keys for the winter. It is a busy time of year for all who call Florida...