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Stuart commission authorizes DEP grant application for muck removal in the St. Lucie River
Summary
The commission unanimously approved Resolution 60‑2026 to submit a water‑quality improvement and innovation grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for muck reduction and creek removal projects aimed at improving the St. Lucie River.
The Stuart City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 60‑2026 on Aug. 24, authorizing staff to submit a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant application for water‑quality improvement and innovation projects benefiting the St. Lucie River, including muck reduction and removal from creeks.
Planner and staff thanked environmental counsel and grant‑writing staff for ongoing grant pursuit. Environmental professional Joe Giulio urged support for the resolution, calling the proposed approach — including consideration of nanobubble technology — "one of your best opportunities in basically 100 years to remove the muck from the river." Commissioners moved and the resolution passed without dissent. Staff was authorized to execute subsequent grant agreements if awarded and to make minor application amendments as requested by the grant program.
What happens next: Staff will finalize and submit the grant application and, if awarded, will return to the commission with agreements and execution steps.
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