by SDG | Nov 6, 2019 | florida keys environment protection, marine sanctuary
On behalf of the Last Stand, I would like to address the multi-species spawning aggregation site in the vicinity of Western Dry Rocks. We support Alternative 4 which establishes a Western Dry Rocks Conservation Area as a transit only zone.
by Mark Songer | Oct 24, 2018 | beaches, florida keys environment protection, water quality
Check the package before you purchase sunscreen with harmful chemicals
by Mark Songer | Oct 22, 2018 | Climate Change, florida keys environment protection
Inform yourself about candidate’s Climate Change platform before voting Nov 6th
by Mark Songer | Oct 21, 2018 | florida keys environment protection, Sustainable Development, Uncategorized, water quality
Take Politics out of Water Management Decisions
by Mark Songer | Oct 15, 2018 | florida keys environment protection, water quality
Review Candidate Positions to Address Water Quality Issues before Nov. 6th
by Mark Songer | Oct 30, 2017 | florida keys environment protection, Habitat Preservation, Keys Quality of Life
Committee Hearings are in process in the Florida Legislature prior to the opening of the 2018 session this coming January. Last Stand has adopted legislative priorities to protect the environment and quality of life for Monroe County as well as all of Florida....
by Mark Songer | Sep 28, 2017 | Audubon, florida keys environment protection, Habitat Preservation, Key Deer, No Name Key
The recovery from Hurricane Irma is still under way, and we’re mindful that many donors’ priorities are with the health and human service agencies on the front lines serving those in need. We also recognize that environmental service organizations will be...
by Mark Songer | Aug 1, 2017 | florida keys environment protection, Habitat Preservation, key west, key west environment protection
Key West City Manager Jim Scholl has been directed to investigate the feasibility of developing a sports field complex at Little Hamaca Park. Last Stand has historically supported the conservation use of the park. One section is designated as White Crown Pigeon Park...
by Mark Songer | Jun 8, 2017 | Climate Change, florida keys environment protection, key west environment protection
Last Stand has written Rep. Carlos Curbelo supporting his stand on the United States participation in the Paris Climate Agreement: I am writing to encourage you to continue to oppose the administration’s policies that ignore the facts relating to climate change....
by Mark Songer | May 7, 2017 | beaches, florida keys environment protection
Here is the text of the letter Last Stand sent to Governor Scott requesting that he intervene on the 4/28/17 Executive Order that would open areas of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic to oil and gas drilling leases: I am writing on behalf of Last Stand, urging you...
by SDG | Feb 1, 2003 | florida keys environment protection, key west environment protection, Sustainable Development
Last Stand was one of the organizations instrumental in creating a system for sustainable development in the Keys. Last Stand closely followed the development of the Florida Keys Carrying Capacity Study, and some of our members participated in the Carrying Capacity...
