Rick Scott has neglected Florida’s waterways for over seven years, gutting the state agencies responsible for keeping Florida’s environment pristine and healthy. Tourism is threatened and families are getting sick, all because of Rick Scott’s failure of leadership. Now, self-serving Rick Scott is trying to blame the federal government for the mess he created — because Scott never takes responsibility.
“As blue algae and red tide decimate Florida’s waterways, choking tourism and sickening residents, Rick Scott just needs to look in the mirror to find out who’s responsible. Scott abolished an environmental protection agency, kneecapped environment enforcement, and decimated water management districts. Scott’s actions encouraged polluters to pollute more — and the voters know he’s to blame,” said American Bridge spokesperson Joshua Karp.
Check out a sample of Rick Scott’s negative environmental
Florida Phoenix: Yes, this really is Rick Scott, Adam Putnam and Pam Bondi’s fault
Miami Herald: As bouts with killer algae rose, Florida gutted its water quality monitoring network
Treasure Coast Palm: Red tide, blue-green algae: Does Nelson or Scott have the answers?
Treasure Coast Palm: Rick Scott, Bill Nelson battle over algae blooms in U.S. Senate race
Tampa Bay Times: Florida’s U.S. Senate race just got slimed
Treasure Coast Palm: Rick Scott, Bill Nelson battle over algae blooms in U.S. Senate race
Miami Herald: As bouts with killer algae rose, Florida gutted its water quality monitoring network
Tampa Bay Times: Florida gutted water quality monitoring – as killer algae increased
WINK News: ‘I want action’: Cape residents demand solutions for algae problem
Fox 4: Panel paints grim picture about algae health effects
WFLA: Erin Brockovich slams Florida officials over algae crisis: ‘Do your damn jobs’
Boca Beacon: When will it ever end? Authorities not providing enough information on red tide
Sun Sentinel: Blame long line of politicians for Florida’s recurring algae crisis | Fred Grimm
Bay News 9: Red tide moves north, dead fish found on some Manatee beaches
News Channel 8: Young manatee found dead from red tide in Venice
Fox 13: Red tide FAQ: What is it, and where does it come from?
Bradenton Herald: Red tide remains at bay for Manatee beaches. But for how long?
WHSV: Red tide increasing in Florida
Bradenton Herald: Red tide reaches some Anna Maria Island beaches
WTSP: Red tide has already killed more manatees this year than in all of 2017, FWC data shows
Bradenton Herald: What is red tide? And answers to other questions you’re asking
WWSB: Protesters rally for red tide awareness
WWSB: Red tide affects sea turtles and other wildlife
ABC Action News: Red tide continues to devastate Tampa Bay area beaches and wildlife
Fox 13: Vacationers steer clear of beach in Sarasota County
ABC 7: Lake Okeechobee algae feeds Red Tide anxiety in Southwest Florida
Florida Today: Kelly Slater, legendary Cocoa Beach surfer, weighs in on toxic algae
Treasure Coast Palm: Lake Okeechobee algae bloom captured in NOAA satellite image Thursday
The Epoch Times: 400 Dead Sea Turtles in Florida as Algae Crisis Continues
… yep, that’s just the last 5 days of negative press coverage for Rick Scott’s environmental policies.
Published: Aug 7, 2018