Huge Win for Our Nearshore Water Quality

HUGE WIN FOR OUR NEARSHORE WATER QUALITY: City of Marathon agrees to settle Clean Water Act lawsuit, will cease to use shallow water wells in sewage treatment. Friends of the Lower Keys (FOLKs) and the city of Marathon have settled the Clean Water Act lawsuit FOLKS...

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...

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...

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.