by SDG | Nov 21, 2013 | Key West Channel Dredging
The Florida Department of Transportation commissioned a study to determine what actions would ensure that Florida retains and enhances its longstanding position as the nation’s leading cruise state. Last Stand takes interest in the comments relating...
by SDG | Oct 10, 2013 | Key West Channel Dredging
The voters of Key West spoke decisively on October 1st, voting no on the referendum to conduct a channel widening feasibility study. By voting no, Key West will continue to protect the delicate ecological balance of the Florida Keys National...
by SDG | Sep 3, 2013 | Key West Channel Dredging
Last Stand is urging all Key West voters to Vote No on the referendum on the October 1, 2013 ballot that would request the Army Corps of Engineers perform a feasibility study of widening the Key West Main Channel by dredging. “We have been studying the...
by SDG | Aug 28, 2013 | Key West Channel Dredging
Everyone was invited to learn more about the condition of the coral reef, the Lower Keys fishery and economic impacts of water based tourism from the experts on Thursday August 22nd at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street. The event was sponsored by Last Stand...
by SDG | Aug 21, 2013 | Channel Dredging, Cruise Ships, Key West Channel, Key West Channel Dredging
The decision to pursue dredging the Key West Harbour Channel to accommodate larger cruise ships will be left to the voters of Key West. On May 7, 2013 the first reading of an ordinance to place a referendum on the October 1, 2013 ballot will be heard by the Key West...
by SDG | Aug 12, 2013 | florida keys, Key West Channel Dredging, Tropic Cinema
Everyone is invited to learn more about the condition of the coral reef, the Lower Keys fishery and economic impacts of water based tourism from the experts on Thursday August 22nd at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street beginning at 7:00pm. Admission is free and...
by SDG | Apr 13, 2013 | Key West Channel Dredging
Proponents for dredging the Key West harbour channel have been working for years to get a wider channel that would allow cruise lines to bring in larger ships with less reliance on tug boats. Here is a summary of some key events: Army Corps of Engineers...
by SDG | Feb 1, 2013 | Key West Channel Dredging
Dr. Ross A. Klein, Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, presented "Charting a Course: The Future of Cruise Tourism in Key West" at Last Stand's Annual Meeting on February 1st, 2013. Dr. Klein summarized the history of the...
