Significant Portion of Water from Lake Okeechobee Discharges Has Been Sent South in 2016 During the ongoing media coverage of the blue-green algae blooms and Lake Okeechobee releases, some individuals have been calling for additional land to be purchased to “send the water south.” According to data made available by the South Florida Water Management District, a significant portion of …
U.S. Sugar-Get the Facty on Lake Okeechobee Releases
The Facts on the Lake Okeechobee Releases We share in the frustration over the Lake Okeechobee discharges. We want to collaborate in finding solutions that improve water storage and reduce the risk of discharges occurring again. But the Sierra Club’s reckless and mean-spirited attacks – which are part of their ongoing vendetta against sugarcane farmers – misdirect the focus away …
Misinformation Spread by Environmental Critics Regarding Water Quality of the Lake Okeechobee Discharges
From: Judy Sanchez, Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for U.S. Sugar Recently, some environmental critics have attempted to spread misinformation about the source of nutrient pollution in the discharges that are being released from Lake Okeechobee by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide facts and information to help inform your ongoing …
Statement by Commissioner Adam H. Putnam on Damage to South Florida Agriculture Due to Recent Flooding
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As historic amounts of rainfall and flooding continue to impact South Florida’s multi-billion dollar agriculture industry and the tens of thousands of jobs it supports, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement:
Teamwork Restores Wetlands for Clean Water, Wildlife, Everglades
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 11, 2015 – Partnerships: they need a little give and take. Sometimes, they give a lot back. That was the case when the South Florida Water Management District teamed with USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, (NRCS) to restore a 533-acre area on the Williamson Ranch about six miles northwest …
U S Sugar: “Audubon Cannot See The Forest For The Trees”
In reply to Audubon Society’s lawsuit regarding sugar farmers, this statement just in from U S Sugar Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Judy Sanchez: Once again, it’s obvious that Audubon cannot see the forest for the trees. It is unfortunate that some people would rather sue repeatedly than work on helping fix the problems. While Audubon is …
FL Sugar Farmers Triple Water Quality Requirements
U.S. SUGAR NEWS RELEASE Clewiston, FL – July 20, 2012— Sugar farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), south of Lake Okeechobee, achieved a 71 percent reduction in phosphorus leaving the farming region for the 2011-12 water year—almost three times better than required under Florida’s Everglades Forever Act. This follows last year’s record-breaking success of
EPA: State’s Everglades Plan Meets Federal Approval
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By DAVID ROYSE – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2012……Federal environmental officials on Wednesday told Florida that a revised state plan to improve water quality in the Everglades meets with Washington’s approval, and said it may meet a federal judge’s order to clean up the ecosystem.
Citrus Industry eNews: Gov. Scott’s Help; FDOC Budget Cuts
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SCOTT ON WMD’S S&P DOWNGRADE ‘IT’S GOOD’
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 16, 2011……..Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday defended legislative actions that prompted a leading rating agency to downgrade the credit rating of the South Florida Water Management District,