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ELC Weighs in as a New Phase in Everglades Restoration Begins!
On May 15, 2023, Everglades Law Center, together with the Everglades Foundation, National Park Conservation Association, and Audubon Florida, submitted comments to the U.S. Army
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A Win for Everglades Restoration
On March 21, 2023, a federal district court entered an Order On Cross Motions For Summary Judgment in the Sugar Industry’s legal challenge to the
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Advocating for Stronger Stormwater Rules and Permits
We are at a key juncture for stormwater management in Florida and Miami-Dade County. Current state proposals for new rules and permits could be valuable
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A Win For Better Growth Management
The Second District Court of Appeal (DCA) confirmed the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s legal right to present evidence at the Circuit Court level against the
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We’re Fighting to Protect Smart Growth in Miami-Dade County
On December 2, long-time South Miami-Dade County resident Dr. Nita Lewis petitioned the state for a formal administrative hearing to review the Board of County
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Better Lake Okeechobee Operations
On September 12, ELC submitted comments on behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Florida Bay Forever regarding a draft Environmental Impact Statement
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Saving the Savings Clause
On September 12, ELC Filed an Amicus Curiae (or “Friend of the Court”) Brief in the Sugar Industry’s legal challenge to the Everglades Agricultural Area
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We’re Advocating for Steps to Address Biscayne Bay Pollution
On September 9, 2022, Everglades Law Center partnered with Miami Waterkeeper to provide a detailed technical comment letter to the Miami Dade County team drafting
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Local Groups Give Miami-Dade County Stormwater Permit Compliance an Average Grade of C-
For Immediate Release Media Contacts:Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D.Executive Director & Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper(305) 905-0856rachel@miamiwaterkeeper.org Elizabeth Fata CarpenterManaging Attorney, Everglades Law Center(786) 496-3309elizabeth@evergladeslaw.org LOCAL GROUPS GIVE MIAMI-DADE
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