Working to ensure Charlotte Harbor, Myakka River, Lake Manatee, Ever's Reservoir, and the Peace River
are protected from phosphate mining;
Educating the public about health problems associated with environmental pollution;
Ensuring that Outstanding Florida Waters are brought into compliance with state water quality standards;
Working to adopt impact fees so new growth pays its fair share;
Opposing Off Road Vehicle use in the Myakka Forest;
Commenting on Manatee protection issues;
Ensuring sludge rules are adequate to protect the public's health and the environment;
Working to strengthen Florida's regulatory requirements for phosphogypsum stacks;
Following the Environmental Protection Agencies proposed changes to phosphogypsum regulation;
Recommending land use changes in the coastal high hazad area;
Reviewing changes to the Sarasota and Manatee County Comprehensive Plan;
Promoting stronger sea turle protection regulations;
Reviewing the Florida Department of Environmental Protections enforcement record using consent orders;
Working to ensure the current oil drilling ban in the Gulf of Mexico remains in effect;
Supporting legislation
to reduce the environmental impact of litter caused by plastics;
Reviewing dredging permit applications
at Port Manatee;
Opposing the use of phosphogypsum in roadbeds, agricultural operations and landfills.
