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Mark Twain is said to have quipped, “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting." And in Florida, the subject of water can bring out the strongest of opinions.
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Chuck Drake (opens the original)
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In this episode of Water for Fighting, Brett Cyphers sits down with Chuck Drake, a professional geologist whose career in Florida water resources spans more than four decades. Chuck reflects on his family’s deep roots in Central Florida, growing up hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors, and how an interest in geology eventually led him to hydrogeology and his first job with the St. Johns River Water Management District. Chuck traces his career from the early days of consumptive use permit
Matt Caldwell (opens the original)
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In this episode of Water for Fighting, Brett Cyphers sits down with Matt Caldwell, a seventh-generation Floridian, former four-term member of the Florida House of Representatives, Lee County Property Appraiser, and president of the Florida State Parks Foundation. Matt shares how his family’s deep Florida roots, a childhood spent exploring Southwest Florida, and an early interest in history helped shape his path into public service and natural resource policy. The conversation follows Matt’s unex
Mary Ellen Winkler (opens the original)
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In this episode of Water for Fighting, Brett Cyphers sits down with Mary Ellen Winkler, an attorney, engineer, and Assistant Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Mary Ellen reflects on growing up on Florida’s Space Coast, her family’s engineering background, and her father’s 40-year career with NASA. She also discusses her early connection to the Indian River Lagoon and St. Johns River and how those experiences influenced her eventual career in Florida water manag
Cindy Littlejohn (opens the original)
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In this episode of Water for Fighting, Brett Cyphers sits down with Cindy Littlejohn—communications strategist, government affairs professional, author, and lifelong conservation advocate. Cindy reflects on her upbringing in Monticello, Florida, the influence of her family's agricultural roots, and how those early experiences led to a career spanning environmental policy, natural resource management, legislative affairs, and public relations. She also shares how her education at Florida State Un
Lisa Kelley (opens the original)
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In this episode of Water for Fighting, Brett talks with Lisa Kelley, attorney and former Assistant Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Lisa discusses growing up in Florida's Panhandle, discovering environmental science while in college, and beginning her career as a volunteer with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection before serving more than 20 years in a variety of regulatory and leadership roles. The conversation covers drinking water and wastewat
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