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June 16, 2026
For decades, the future of the Ocklawaha River and the Rodman Reservoir has been one of Florida's most debated environmental issues. In this episode of Water for Fighting, Brett sits down with Margaret Spontak, Founder and Executive Director of the Great Florida Riverway Trust, to discuss the effort to reconnect and restore the Ocklawaha River, Silver Springs, the St. Johns River, and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Water for Fighting kicks off Season 5 with former Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel Vinyard. Brett Cyphers sits down with his former boss and longtime friend to discuss a career that has spanned environmental law, maritime industry leadership, and public service. From his upbringing in Texas and Louisiana to his decision to build a life and career in Florida, Herschel shares the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, environmental stewardship, and government.
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November 11, 2025
In the season four finale of Water for Fighting, host Brett Cyphers heads to Crystal River to sit down with community champion and fourth-generation Floridian Lisa Moore — a teacher, advocate, and the driving force behind Save Crystal River.
Listen →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. The Water for Fighting podcast will discuss the past, present, and future of water in Florida with the people who make it happen.
The host, Brett Cyphers spent over 20 years working throughout Florida government getting to know the people who’ve made water their life’s work and created this podcast to allow you, the listener, to get to know them as well.
Brett Cyphers
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. The Water for Fighting podcast will discuss the past, present, and future of water in Florida with the people who make it happen.
The host, Brett Cyphers spent over 20 years working throughout Florida government getting to know the people who’ve made water their life’s work and created this podcast to allow you, the listener, to get to know them as well.
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