Letter to Legislatures Opposing HB 359
We write to state our strong opposition to HB 359, which we believe would stifle legitimate public concern and comment regarding local land-use decisions, comprehensive plans or plan amendments. The unfettered voice of the public is critical in our democracy to...Letter to Governor: Florida Keys – Please Don’t Increase Our Hurricane Vulnerability
We write to you on behalf of our thousands of members in the Florida Keys about unsafe hurricane evacuation. We need your help. There is only one road out of the Keys to escape a hurricane. Too many cars on the road trying to evacuate create a terrible safety risk....Environmental Groups Concerned About Offshore Oil Drilling in Gulf
Last Stand joined with 34 other Florida environmental and non-governmental organizations in a letter to the Department of the Interior to oppose the expansion of offshore oil and gas development into new areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The letter stated, further...In Memory of Bill Hunter
We are sorry to report that one of our former board members, Bill Hunter, passed away recently. Bill lived in the Keys for almost 20 years and moved away not long ago. His time here in the Keys was spent advocating for the Keys community. He served on many boards...Protecting the Keys Future
Last month, Last Stand attended three back-to-back in person public comment sessions concerning the new proposed Blueprint for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. On September 20th in Tavernier, September 21st in Marathon and September 22nd in Key West, three...Last Stand Provides Written Comments on Restoration Blueprint
January 27, 2020 Sarah Fangman, Superintendent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary 33 East Quay Road Key West, FL 33040 Dear Superintendent Fangman, I am writing on behalf of Last Stand, a volunteer-led organization of over 200 members in the Florida Keys. From Key...Last Stand Gives Public Comment on Restoration Blueprint for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has published a proposed management plan and regulations for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). The 2022 Restoration Blueprint will guide the management and use of the sanctuary for years to...Last Stand and 30 FL organizations ask EPA & DEP to stop permitting shallow sewage wells in the Keys to help improve water quality.
The undersigned environmental and community organizations are writing on behalf of our thousands of members and supporters in the Florida Keys and throughout the state. We are concerned about the City of Marathon’s application to permit expansion and continuation of shallow well sewage disposal at a wastewater treatment facility in Marathon.