Water Issues

Keep our Oceans Healthy!

  • Click here to read about the key economic value of healthy oceans in Florida

South Lake Worth Lagoon (Boynton) Inlet

  • Click here to read about the status of the potential widening of the South Lake Worth Lagoon (Boynton) Inlet

Keeping Our Beaches Clean

  • The Florida Coalition for Preservation sponsors beach clean-up activities and educational presentations with barrier island children. Click here to learn more.

Endangered Species and Critical Habitats

  • Click here to read about endangered species in our area.

Closure of Ocean Outfalls

  • Click here to read the Boca News article on stopping the ocean outfalls.

  • Click here to read the Sun Sentinel editorial regarding the ocean outfall legislation.

  • The Florida House and Senate approved legislation to end ocean sewage dumping. Click here to learn more.

Rising Sea Levels

  • Climate Change Task Force releases their initial recommendations. Click here to learn more.

Clean Ocean Act

  • The Florida Legislature passed the Clean Ocean Act. Click here to learn more.

Boaters Can Help!

  • There are many ways in which boaters can help safeguard the marine environment. Click here to learn more.

Beware of Lionfish!

  • Click here to read more about the dangers in West Palm Beach waters.

Growth Management & Water Supply

  • Water management and availability will be key in determining population growth and development. Click here to learn more.