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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2025 · 1H 23M

How to limit polluting our water with urban fertilizers and the legislature's about face on conservation funding.

from The As Bad As It Is In Florida Podcast · host Ryan Smart and Ryan Worthington

Send us Fan MailThis week Ryan and Ryan discuss the details of the budget before it gets sent to the governor for signature.  Cuts to conservation funding and a perversion of the implementation bill to deal a blow to the regulation of water withdrawals for agriculture.  Also, special guest Michael McGrath discusses urban fertilizer ordinances and how they help protect our water quality.  Action ItemsCall Gov. DeSantis at 850-488-7146 and ask him to stand with the local citizens of Apalachicola by allowing HB 1143 (Oil Drilling Ban) to become law.Use Waterkeepers Florida Action Alert to ask Gov. DeSantis to veto SB 492, wetlands mitigation banking.Tell a friend us, leave a review, or send Ryan and Ryan an email at [email protected] Florida Budget and Implementing bill (as they will be voted on by the House and Senate on 6/16)Want more information on urban fertilizer impacts and ordinances? Check out SlimeStoppers.org and If you are interested in advocating for a strong urban fertilizer ordinance contact Sierra Club Lead Organizer Michael McGrath at [email protected] us on the show with questions, suggestions, and comments at:  [email protected] a Florida Springs Council Informed Member - https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/informed-membershipText ‘FSC’ to 844-722-3080 to sign up for FSC Action Alerts for the 2025 Legislative SessionRyan Worthington can be found exploring Florida at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/

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Send us Fan Mail This week Ryan and Ryan discuss the details of the budget before it gets sent to the governor for signature. Cuts to conservation funding and a perversion of the implementation bill to deal a blow to the regulation of water withdrawals for agriculture. Also, special guest Michael McGrath discusses urban fertilizer ordinances and how they help protect our water quality. Action Items Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-488-7146 and ask him to stand with the loca...

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