A hand holds a gag grouper above the ocean.

March Stories to Watch

Wondering what happened to the bills covered in February’s legislative issue? Stay tuned for our April legislative update issue!  Stories to Watch  … Continue

Cyanobacteria blooming in shallow water near shore

Environmental Tech: Nanobubble Technology

Have you ever spotted a pea-green coating on the surface of freshwater bodies like canals and lakes? It’s likely blue-green algae, which can release harmful cyanotoxins that may irritate the skin and cause illnesses … Continue

A close-up image of a prairie iris bloom.

Tell Me About: Rhizomatous Plants in Florida

What’s Going On? Rhizomes are specialized plant structures that grow horizontally at or just below ground level. When observing a rhizomatous plant, the shoots that are visible aboveground … Continue

Pile of Trash

Recycling & Pollution

In 2024, more than half of Florida’s municipal solid waste went to landfills, totaling over 27 million tons. As Florida’s … Continue