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Commissioner proposes lawsuit over Lake O. releases
A monumental day in the Water War.. East Coast files lawsuit
SFWMD announces restrictions news articles
Fla. river's rebirth lifts spirits of beleaguered agency
Fish kill October 28, 2006 Paul Reynolds
Sugar soaking up water storage land Julio Ochoa
NJ DEP UPGRADES STANDARDS TO PROTECT SURFACE WATER
THE “SOLUTION TO THE POLLUTION” Michael Valiquette
Despite primary loss, Big Sugar still a player in governor's race
For the next Governor of Florida Linda Young
PURRE Position Paper Michael Valiquette
Back to nature on the Kissimmee River Daphne Sashin
East and West coasts seek co-operation and Plan 6 Ted Guy
New report says state's well-being depends on its coastal economy
Simply put: Manage the water flow to benefit the environment and domestic use, NOT AGRICULTURE. Mike Valiquette
GUEST OPINION: The Dog and Pony Show Paul Reynolds
Environmental issues might be the biggest winners under commission's new leadership Charlie Whitehead
That was a brilliant lampoon written by “Mr. Weinheimer.”
Sugar industry is vital part of U.S. security.. Merrill Weinheimer
Sugar industry receives benefits on public dime ..Ray Judah
A Weekend on the Water ..Mark List
Community in Crisis: A Spoonful of Sugar ..Mark List
Thin skinned Big Sugar can dish it out, but can't take it.
Judah threatens suit over Lake O releases June 16,2006
Plan 6 only restoration plan worth implementing.. De Garmo
From the Desk of Commissioner Doug St.Cerny
Taxes don't sweeten sugar policy Robert Coker, US Sugar Corporation
Lake O releases affect us all, Warren J. Wright Councilman for Ward 1, city of Fort Myers
Plan Six, the only fix.. Karl Wickstrom
Liquid Poison by CRAIG PITTMAN, Times Staff Writer (historical summation)
Water Issue statements from: Andy Coy, Brian Bigelow, Jim Mathisen
Letter to editor on Plan 6 from Ted Guy of Stuart, Florida
Guest opinion Carol Wehle(SFWMD)..replies by Ray Judah and Paul Reynolds
Everglades to Play Host to 62-Billion-Gallon Reservoir
Bubba Wade speaks and Karl Wickstrom replies
Lake O discharge..news-press mailbag..2.11.2005..Paul Reynolds
GUEST OPINION BY RAY JUDAH on sugar subsidies
online bulletin board at news-press where people can register their opinions.
Foley: Lake O fix on way Official pleads for cool heads on issue
Sugar reels in wake of nature ..Published: Jan 11, 2006 -
Oh, How Sweet It Is! What’s Big Sugar Up To? ... Mark List
Report on Lake Okeechobee discharges for Lee County Republican Water Committee… Paul Reynolds
Time to pull eminent domain on Big Sugar..Wickstrom Florida Sportsman Magazine.
Rep. Fred Brummer Bill to elect NOT appoint taxing boards
The $8 million holdup
Palm Beach Post Editorial Thursday, December 22, 2005
why ask for comments and say you will post them .. Richard Strong
the politics of money, Florida style.
Drop in Lake O releases proposed news-press
Rick Diamond Until sugar fields crumble, it's no Lake Okeechobee fix
Lee keeps the waters roiling..The
JUDAH REBUTTAL TO COKER .. 11-30-05
SUGAR OR ESTUARIES? ...11-17-05...Ray Judah
SFWMD fools Sanibel and News-Press.. P Reynolds
DONT BLAME SUGAR FARMERS .. Robert E. Coker, US Sugar
Officials argue against releases onto farmland
Robert Coker, US Sugar 11.12.2005
on Water Forum Kate Spinner, Bonita News 11.10.2005
Side by Side:
Mann guest editorial and response
Stuart Stauss and Paul Reynolds from N-P editorial
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