the rapid and unprecedented commercial oyster fishery failure on Florida's Gulf Coast was the result of upstream consumption and water management policies . . . which exacerbated the impact of severe drought conditions.

We have to get it funded. And, as you know, that hasn't been an easy task on appropriations on anything.

I look forward to working with Florida's Congressional delegation, Senators, and all relevant parties to find a long-term solution to this issue.

this is the kind of stuff that we have been hearing for years as we have been trying to solve this problem.

the freshwater flows provision in S. 601, developed and filed by you, Senator Nelson, would provide clear direction

Our future lies in Representative Southerland overcoming the politics and including the Freshwater Flows language in the House WRDA bill.

But as it has been stated here very eloquently by these two, that is just a drop in the bucket.

We need to ensure that our waters are protected for future generations.

Senator Rubio and I collaborate almost every day that we are in session in Washington.

the current water policies are not working, and especially they are not working for Florida.

anything that needs to be expedited can be expedited.