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Welcome to the Martin County DECF
The Martin County Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida is a local chapter of the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida (DECF). The caucus meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, currently via Zoom or in person at the Martin County Democrats Headquarters.
Meetings consist of general discussion about environmental issues in the news and how we might respond, candidates and their stances on environmental policies, and helping get good environmental candidates elected. More specifically, among other concerns, we address City of Stuart matters, activity of Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and work of the state legislature and beyond.
We welcome all Democrats to be a part of our caucus as we learn, speak up for and work to defend our environment. To get involved in our group, join us at our next meeting or fill out the contact form indicating your interest in Martin County DECF and we will be in touch.
Events
Upcoming Events
Join us at our upcoming events and help make a difference in our community.
Martin County DECF Monthly Meeting
Martin County Democrat Headquarters - 611 SW Federal Hwy suite k1, Stuart, FL 34994, USA
Martin County DECF invites you to our monthly general meeting. We talk about upcoming policy changes on local, state, and federal levels, listen to science experts about changes in our local environment, and hear from candidates about how they will handle issues. Join us in person or via Zoom.
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Cove Road Cleanup
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Cove Road & Willoughby Blvd Intersection - 4QHG+6W7 Port Salerno, Florida, USA
Resources
Voting & Election Resources
Check out these helpful resources, such as checking your vote by mail status, what is going on with current and past administrations and legislation, call your representatives to discuss current issues, and so much more.
Resources
Environmental Resources
Check out some local, state, and national groups that focus on environmental issues.
Top Environmental Issues for Martin County DECF
With Florida’s increasing population and with our local and state governments sometimes choosing growth and development and corporate interests over protecting our environment, the issues we face are endless. Here is a sampling of the concerns we address in our caucus:
2 Million Square Foot Data Center currently proposed for Indiantown, FL
Lake Okeechobee discharges
Everglades restoration, including Storm Water Treatment Areas (STAs), the EAA reservoir, CERP completion
Pollutants entering our waterways -- fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides with glyphosate, agricultural waste, biosolids, nonpoint source pollution
Environmental threats due to city and county development as well as local and state legislation
Wildlife habitat degradation, including dwindling sea grasses for manatees and the accumulation of muck in our waterways, which reduces oyster bed production and water quality
Climate change and rising sea level
Oil drilling, fracking, and deep-water injection wells
Transportation of hazardous materials (pipelines, high-speed rail transport of LNG and other hazardous materials)
Martin County DECF Mission Statement
Martin County DECF intends to:
Identify and prioritize environmental concerns that affect our local municipalities, county, state, country, and world.
Contemplate solutions to those concerns and recommend courses of action
Educate, collaborate with and endorse Democratic candidates who embrace our agenda
Educate the public and generate support for our goals
Coordinate with other environmental groups within our legislative districts:
Florida Senate district 25 and House districts 85 and 86, Federal Senate and House district 81
As a chapter of the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida (DECF) we in Martin County DECF Caucus also support DECF’s goals