Category Archives: Canal Restoration

Dim Bulbs Discuss Canal Restoration

Posted on June 27, 2016 by M_Blank

I’m very uncomfortable with Monroe County’s canal restoration projects.  I discussed my thoughts here.  The current Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is incapable of managing a project of this magnitude, or of any magnitude really.  I don’t trust them to water my … Continue reading →

Posted in BOCC, Canal Restoration, Financial Condition | 1 Comment

Canal Restoration – Another Gotcha

Posted on April 15, 2016 by M_Blank

Monroe County held a special meeting regarding canal restoration.  There’s a story about it on KeysNet.com.  As usual, there are huge numbers, little clarity and a forced sense of urgency.  The county commissioners had nothing to offer but the usual clueless commentary. The dust hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in BOCC, Canal Restoration, Monroe County | Leave a comment

Stewardship Bill – Watching Closely

Posted on October 15, 2015 by M_Blank

I’ve had a chance to review the agenda for the October 21 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting.  The Stewardship Bill looks good actually.  I’m going to follow-up with an email to the BOCC and Rep. Raschein’s office to make … Continue reading →

Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Canal Restoration, Florida Keys Stewardship Act, Monroe County, State government, Wastewater | Leave a comment

Proceed With Extreme Caution

Posted on October 14, 2015 by M_Blank

From KeysNet.com:  ‘Environment’ removed from Raschein’s land stewardship bill. The bill formerly known as the Florida Keys Environmental Stewardship Act, will be on the agenda at the next Board of County Commissioners meeting.  As with many things that affect Monroe County taxpayers, … Continue reading →

Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Canal Restoration, Florida Keys Stewardship Act, Monroe County, State government, Wastewater | Leave a comment

RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan

Posted on July 15, 2015 by M_Blank

Heads up.  Monroe County has posted its Multi-Year Implementation Plan as required to receive RESTORE Act money.  This is money that is available from fines paid by BP as a result of the Deep Water Horizon oil spill.  The document … Continue reading →

Posted in BOCC, Bubba System, Canal Restoration, Monroe County | Leave a comment