Politics & Government
FL State Legislature Choking Clean Water Rules
Stinking, slimy, poisonous rivers filled with dead fish may sound like a horror movie, but it's a reality for some citizens of the Sunshine State. Toxic algae are increasingly plaguing a number of Florida's fresh waterways, while budget cuts and proposed restrictions on the state DEP could make it harder to keep those state waters clean.
Fort Myers’ Mayor Henderson is “Taking it to the Streets”!
Fort Myers Mayor Randall P. Henderson, Jr has joined the "Taking it to the Streets" campaign and has challenged everyone to join him in transforming transportation in Southwest Florida by pledging to use alternative modes of mobility to work, learn, and play in the region!
Call for Action, Call Obama - Wednesday December 1, 2010
Here's a call to action that came into our Inbox this morning....let's all flood the White House on Wednesday, December 1st with pleas and firm reminders to President Obama to keep his promises for Climate Action!
The Opportunity of Optimism
Where no one believes in the possibility of action, apathy becomes an insurmountable obstacle to reform. But introduce intelligent reasons for believing that action is possible, that better solutions are available, and that a better future can be built, and you unleash the power of people to act out of their highest principles.
Forum on Proposed Constitutional Amendments Tues. Oct. 12th 5:00-6:30 pm
The League of Women Voters of Collier County, the Greater Naples Better Government Council and the Naples Daily News is sponsoring a public forum discussion about the constitutional amendments on the November ballot in Florida, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
Come Meet Mike Bauer at the 10/10/10 Eco-Extravaganza at the Mercato!
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An Energy Savings Task Force was established by City Council to quantify the City’s “carbon footprint” and determine means to reduce consumption of energy through behavioral and structural modifications. Mike Bauer, Director of Natural Resources, City of Naples will be available at the Mercato to speak to these issues.