From the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

The sewage versus coral reef controversy continues to rage in south Florida. In a tradition of denial that would make the tobacco industry proud, consultants paid by the south Florida sewer plants, armed with the best junk science money can buy, conduct a misinformation campaign trying to convince the public there is no connection between a half billion gallons a day of sewage pumped onto coral reefs and their decline.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has finally had enough and drafted legislation to close all six of south Florida ocean sewer pipes. The proposal now sits on the desk of the Governor.

Adopting the stance that environmental responsibility is too expensive Miami Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Hollywood Mayor Mara Giulianti and Broward Mayor Josephus Eggelletion oppose the FDEP measure.