The Latest by David Guest

Managing Attorney

David Guest worked at Earthjustice from 1990 to 2016, as the managing attorney of the Florida regional office. His countless legal battles were, in one way or another, all about water. His motivation to protect Florida’s water came from years of running boats in the state’s rivers and lakes, which convinced him that waterways are many people’s spiritual connection to nature.

August 18, 2010

Dead Fish and Sick People Don't Stop Florida's Water Polluters

They ask Congress to keep the toxic good times flowing

July 22, 2010

Florida's Fingers Crossed Over Gulf Oil Spill

Nightmare is easing, but the toll and cleanup are at hand

June 16, 2010

Suing To Stop Industry's 'Fairy Tale' Oil Spill Plans

Government let BP, other oil companies get away with fiction

May 10, 2010

Watching Oil Spill Undo Years of Conservation Work in Florida

"It is heartbreaking and we are angry…"

April 19, 2010

The Risky Business of Restoring Florida's Everglades

Judge's order creates twists, turns – and opportunities

February 17, 2010

Hand-In-Hand To Stop Oil Drilling Off Florida

"Hands Across the Sand" protests legislative effort by oil industry

January 19, 2010

EPA Moves Against Florida's Green Slime

Limits on nutrient pollution will quell waterways scourge

November 18, 2009

Historic Decision To Limit Poisoning of Waterways

EPA agreement on nutrient runoff has national impacts

October 14, 2009

Algae Isn't The Only Slime in Florida Water War

Polluters join ag commissioner in fighting against clean water

October 2, 2009

Florida Ag Commissioner Refuses To Fight Algae Polluters

Uses tax dollars in resisting efforts to clean up waterways